Timely Event at Alma Public Library in Alma, MI
Social Security & Medicare Explained
Understanding & Maximizing Your Benefits in Retirement
Event Details
Alma Public Library
500 E Superior St., Alma, MI 48801
Event Options:
– Tuesday, February 17 at 5:30 p.m.
– Thursday, February 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Seating is limited and there is no charge to attend.
Do you have a plan to help maximize your Social Security benefits? Do you understand your Medicare options? Join us for an informative and interactive event at Alma Public Library where we will discuss the following important topics:
- Social Security:
- What’s new for Social Security in 2026.¹
- Claiming strategies & planning techniques to help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits.
- Taxation of Benefits: How to help avoid paying too much in tax.
- Filing options based on marital status.
- How to take advantage of spousal benefits.
- How Social Security ties into your overall retirement income plan.
- Common filing mistakes and how to avoid them.
- Medicare:
- How does Medicare work?
- How do I figure out which plans my doctor accepts?
- How much will my prescriptions cost for the year?
- Which plan options are available in your area and what each plan entails
- Medicare Part A and B
- Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)
- Prescription Drug Plans (Part D)
- Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap)
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Do you have a strategy to maximize your Social Security benefits?
Don’t miss this information-packed event!
Why attend?
This interactive event combines two empowering elements:
Professional Insight
Live instruction from knowledgeable financial professionals in an engaging, easy-to-understand format.
Actionable Next Steps
An opportunity to receive a no-cost retirement snapshot analysis for your current strategy that will help you understand the best time to take Social Security.
Claiming Your Social Security Benefits at the Wrong Age May Significantly Reduce Your Benefits¹
Social Security is one of the most valuable and least understood benefits available to retirees today. Failing to maximize your benefits could potentially leave tens of thousands of dollars on the table.
Join us for an enlightening presentation to learn about the latest strategies to help ensure you’re optimizing your Social Security strategy in conjunction with your overall retirement income and tax strategy. We’ll also talk about strategies to help protect your assets from the impact of market volatility so you don’t outlive your retirement savings.
Meet Your Hosts
Ronald Mills, Mills Financial
Ron was raised on a farm in Alma, Michigan. He still owns the farm which has a “centennial farm” status. In his spare time, Ron enjoys biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing and lifting weights.
Ken Kreiner, Mills Financial
Ken Kreiner was born and raised in Mt Pleasant and has lived in the central Michigan area for all but a few years of his life. He earned his bachelors degree from Central Michigan University and was a member of the Varsity baseball team.
Ken believes in developing a relationship with his clients and using his background to help them make informed decisions when it comes to their financial and insurance needs. Prior to Mills Financial, Ken owned his own successful agency for 14 years with Farmers Insurance and Farmers Financial Solutions in Mt Pleasant Michigan.
Ken holds licenses in Property & Casualty insurance, Life and Health insurance, as well as Series 6 and Series 63 in securities.
Outside of work, Ken enjoys spending time with family and friends, hunting and coaching baseball.
Ted Kingsley, Mills Financial
Terrance “Ted” has been in the business since 2015. He grew up in Kalamazoo Michigan. He moved to Sumner in 1994 to marry his wife, Brenda. He has three children, Cassandra, Michael, and Malachi. Ted has college experience through Suomi College as well as ITT.
Ted has high focus on customer satisfaction. He believes that the client deserves the best quality service he can provide. He loves the objective approach that Mills Financial brings to the client.
In his spare time, Ted enjoys spending time with his family doing family activities.
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By providing your information and/or attending this event, you give consent to be contacted about a discussion of life insurance and annuities or a possible advisory relationship. Attend and learn how insurance or investment products can be used in various stages of retirement planning.
The presenter can provide information, but not specific advice related to social security benefits. Clients should seek guidance from the Social Security Administration regarding their particular situation. The presenter may be able to identify potential retirement income gaps and may introduce insurance products, such as an annuity, as a potential solution. Social Security benefit payout rates can and will change at the sole discretion of the Social Security Administration. For more information, please consult a local Social Security Administration office, or visit www.ssa.gov.