PSAs, Spousal Benefits, Annuity Use Cases, and FIAs: Q&A #2526

June 28, 2025

PSAs, Spousal Benefits, Annuity Use Cases, and FIAs: Q&A #2526

Jim and Chris shares listener PSAs on IRMAA and Delayed Retirement Credits, and answer questions on Social Security Spousal Benefits, annuity use cases, and fixed indexed annuity payout concerns.

(13:00) A listener shares a PSA about a positive Medicare and IRMAA reduction experience at a Central Florida SSA office.
(19:00) Georgette follows up with a PSA confirming her husband received all delayed retirement credits despite a February 1 birthday.
(26:45) George asks whether his wife will be automatically moved to a spousal Social Security benefit when he files, or if she needs to apply separately.
(37:45) Jim and Chris provide clarification on what problems different types of annuities are designed to solve and when each might be used.
(1:03:45) The guys address a listener’s concerns about a specific fixed indexed annuity, asking whether a MYGA or money market alternative would offer better long-term value.

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