Optimize your benefits with advice.
The average household loses over $110,000 in potential income by making the wrong Social Security claiming decisions. I can help you get the money you earned and are entitled to.
-Jennifer Blood
Don’t lose out on hundreds of thousands of dollars in lifetime benefits by making the wrong decision.
You may be able to collect up to one-half of your spouse’s benefits.
You may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.
You may decrease your payroll taxes and still receive maximum benefits.
You may qualify to receive Social Security benefits from your ex-spouse.
You may qualify to receive survivor benefits that are greater than your own.
If you are a lawful permanent resident, you may qualify for Social Security.
With hundreds (and sometimes thousands) of filing options, getting the most from Social Security can be a complex decision. As a Registered Social Security Analyst, I can help you answer common retirement questions like:
At the completion of your analysis, you will be provided with a comprehensive planning report outlining your benefit considerations in a way you can easily understand; with instructions for when and how to file, calculations, definitions, and much more.
Credentials: RSSA®, CSA®, CDP®
Jenn Blood transforms the retirement journey for seniors and families in Santa Barbara and Ventura County. Combining financial expertise with specialized senior care knowledge, she provides holistic guidance to maximize income and ensure the highest quality of life.
As a Registered Social Security Advisor (RSSA®), Jenn Blood uses proprietary software and expertise to optimize benefits. She prevents costly claiming errors that often lead to losses of $50,000 to over $200,000 in lifetime income.
Key Expertise:
Coordinated Strategies: Designs synchronized claiming plans for married and divorced couples to maximize total household wealth and crucial survivor benefits.
Error Correction: Adjusts SSA estimates for complex factors like WEP/GPO and inaccurate earnings assumptions.
Application Confidence: Provides clear checklists and coaching for complex filings, including phone-only Survivor Benefits.
Jenn Blood's core mission is ensuring a safe, comfortable, and dignified retirement. As a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA®) and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP®), she leads her Senior Planning business with compassionate support.
As your trusted Advisor, Jenn Blood provides:
Needs-Based Planning: Assesses medical, social, and financial needs to connect families with vetted, quality senior living options in the local area.
Dementia Specialization: Uses the CDP® training to identify resources that provide compassionate, evidence-based care for cognitive conditions.
Financial Integration: Strategically aligns maximized Social Security income with the actual cost of high-quality care, creating a clear, sustainable plan.
Jenn Blood lives and works in the Ventura County and Santa Barbara area and is committed to being the single trusted resource families need to navigate both the financial and lifestyle challenges of aging.
Ready to maximize your income and find the perfect care solution? Contact Jenn Blood today for a confidential, coordinated retirement assessment.