Workshop sponsored by Flagship Bank will highlight strategies for entrepreneurs to maximize Social Security income, and more

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y (March 14, 2025) –  “Navigating Social Security for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners” will be the topic of discussion during an upcoming SCORE-Staten Island webinar.

The online workshop, sponsored by Flagstar Bank, will be offered free-of-charge, 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday March 25.

The seminar will feature Brian McCarthy, Financial Advisor, Certified Financial Planner (CFP^®) and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS^®), whose presentation will provide small-business owners with essential insights into Social Security.

“This webinar will help you understand retirement benefits, tax obligations, and strategies for maximizing Social Security income, empowering you to make informed decisions and strengthen your financial future,” McCarthy states.

During the session McCarthy will cover a variety of relevant topics, such as: Introduction to Social Security Basics; Social Security and Self-Employment Taxes; Planning for Retirement as a Small Business Owner; Social Security and Employee Benefits; Claiming Strategies and Timing for Maximum Benefits, and Addressing Common Social Security Misconceptions Among Small Business Owners.

The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

HOW TO REGISTER

Registration for the webinar is available online at https://www.score.org/statenisland/event/navigating-social-security.

Those seeking additional information are encouraged to leave a message for Marie at SCORE (718-727-1221) with their phone number and email address.

About SCORE-Staten Island

SCORE-Staten Island is dedicated to fostering a vibrant small-business community primarily in the New York City boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn, and nearby areas of New Jersey. The organization provides cost-free education and confidential mentoring to both aspiring and established entrepreneurs. Headquartered at 1855 Victory Boulevard, in the Salmon Real Estate Building, Castleton Corners, SCORE-Staten Island is Chapter 476 of the nationwide SCORE nonprofit association. A resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the SBA. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. For additional information, or to schedule an appointment, SCORE-Staten Island may be visited at https://score.org/statenisland; telephoned at 718-727-1221; emailed at [email protected], and visited on Meta/Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SCOREStatenIsland) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/score-mentors-staten-island).

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