Social Security, 60-Day Rollover, Inherited IRA, and Deferred Income Annuity: Q&A #2539
September 27, 2025
Jim and Chris discuss listener questions on Social Security disability, dependent benefits for an adult child, a 60-day rollover nuance, inherited IRA RMD rules, and a deferred income annuity strategy.(15:00) George asks whether his brother, who is on SSDI and will transition to retirement benefits at 67, can suspend and restart his benefit to grow it until age 70.(27:30) The guys address how...
Listen NowTax Planning Strategies: EDU #2539
September 24, 2025
This week, with Jim away at a conference, Chris is joined by Jake for an EDU episode that takes the shape of a Q&A, focusing on tax planning strategies. The guys cover a series of emails that highlight how different tax rules and opportunities intersect with retirement planning, income management, and financial decisions. (10:30), the first question explores how the new OBBB...
Listen NowIRMAA, Widow Status, Roth Conversions, Annuity RMDs, and Rollovers: Q&A #2538
September 20, 2025
Jim and Chris discuss listener questions on IRMAA reductions and Roth-conversion effects, widow filing status and IRMAA, in-kind stock Roth conversions and RMD transfers, annuity RMD interactions, and 60-day rollover mail timing. (7:45) George asks whether an approved SSA Form 44 that reduced 2025 IRMAA will also govern next year, how a large 2026 Roth conversion will be trued up and affect...
Listen NowDiscussing An Article On Retirement Planning: EDU #2538
September 17, 2025
If you would like to skip over Chris and Jim chatting about a recent Colorado hail storm and Jim’s garden while he’s in Ohio, please skip to the 7:45 mark. Article discussed in today’s show: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/the-me-first-rule-of-retirement-spending Chris’s Summary I chat with Jim about a recent article regarding retirement planning...
Listen NowSocial Security, Account Consolidation, and MYGA Selection: Q&A #2537
September 13, 2025
Jim and Chris discuss a listener PSA on WEP treatment for foreign pensions, followed by questions on Social Security strategies, benefit calculators, account consolidation, and MYGA selection.(13:00) Georgette shares a PSA on how a lump-sum superannuation payout impacted WEP treatment under the POMs rule and led to a successful Social Security appeal.(21:45) George outlines his family’s...
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