Kim Powers
Professional Profile
After a successful 30+ year career in the mortgage finance industry, I started to have more and more conversations with peers as we contemplated “life after work”…what would we do if we weren’t traveling the country meeting with clients, participating in industry conferences and being on a first-name basis with the airline gate agents at our home airport? Regardless of our chosen profession, we all have similar thoughts at a certain point in life and with that, for many there is a fear of the unknown when it comes to understanding retirement finances. I thought SSI benefits were basic, straight-forward. But when I started to dig deeper, I found out otherwise…and it was good news!
The Benefits Navigator™ was born from the desire to help people manage the retirement and disability planning process with a specific focus on Social Security (SSI) and Disability (SSDI) benefits. Optimizing benefits earned over the course of a lifetime and a better understanding of the benefits landscape is the way to a strong financial future. Ask me more!
Here is more from RSSA on my Credentials:
Kim has received training in Social Security regulations, including claiming strategies for different situations. After taking the comprehensive course, Kim has passed a proctored exam in order to earn the RSSA certificate. Determining when to claim your Social Security benefits can be challenging. Kim will help you navigate these pitfalls and answer questions you don’t know to ask. Kim will balance your Social Security choices with your overall retirement planning, so that you also have peace of mind. Speak with Kim Powers — a trained advisor — for a consultation. If you decide to engage Kim Powers, you’ll receive a comprehensive personalized analysis and advice that may provide you with thousands or tens of thousands more in lifetime benefits.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial Professional
Real Stories from Real People
Most People Leave Money on the Table
96%
Don't Optimize
Very few people get all the Social Security they deserve.
$111,000
Is Lost
The average household is losing $111,000 in potential income.
1 Chance
To Claim
Social Security gives you one chance to get it right – forever.
Maximize Your Benefits
Discover important information for your situation.
Married
If you are married, you may be able to collect up to one-half of your spouse’s Social Security benefit. This won’t affect your spouse’s checks. Ask an RSSA® for details.
Divorced
If you are divorced and 62 or older, you may qualify to receive Social Security benefits from your ex-spouse — in addition to your own Social Security payments. Ask an RSSA® for details.
Widowed
If your spouse has passed away, you may be eligible for a survivor benefit. The extra money may be essential for you. Ask an RSSA® for details.
Single
If you are single, and solely responsible for your retirement, making the optimal Social Security claiming decision is particularly important. Ask an RSSA® about your options.
Self-Employed
As a self-employed person, you may be able to decrease your payroll taxes — yet still receive the maximum income from Social Security. Ask an RSSA® for details.
Disability
Social Security can provide valuable disability benefits if you qualify, but these benefits — and how you qualify for them — are often misunderstood. Ask an RSSA® for details.
Immigrant
If you are a lawful permanent resident, but not yet a citizen, you may still qualify for Social Security benefits. Ask an RSSA® for details.
