Social Security, Beneficiaries, Accidental Rollovers, and Trusts: Q&A #2211

March 12, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions regarding Social Security, beneficiaries, accidental rollovers, and Trusts. (3:15) A Michigan listener looks for clarification on the timing of potentially claiming a spousal Social Security benefit. (12:45) George from New York asks about beneficiaries and the concept of disclaiming inherited assets. (29:45) A listener looks for advice on an...

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Why We Manage Assets Our Way Part 5: EDU #2210

March 9, 2022

Jim and Chris discuss the fifth part in our series discussing why we manage assets our way and how we structure our fees. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E10.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:11:28 — 32.7MB) Subscribe:...

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Roth Conversions, Backdoor Contributions, and Social Security Taxation/COLA: Q&A #2210

March 5, 2022

Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Roth conversions, backdoor Roth contributions, and Social Security taxation/COLA adjustments. (PLEASE RE-DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST FOR THE EDITED AND UPDATED AUDIO FILE) (9:00) A listener from Florida looks to get clarity on how her German earnings can be taken into account by the SSA to get an accurate estimate of her benefit. (21:00) An Ohioan listener...

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Why We Manage Assets Our Way Part 4: EDU #2209

March 2, 2022

Jim and Chris discuss the fourth part in our series discussing why we manage assets our way and the concept of positioning. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E09.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:34:05 — 43.1MB) Subscribe:...

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