Q&A: 401k Strategies, Earnings Test
December 22, 2018
Join Jim and Chris as they answer questions regarding 401k strategies and working while receiving Social Security. This week a Minnesota listener asks whether they should rollover their 401k with a previous employer and another listener wonders how to get the best tax rate on 401k withdrawals. Also, a Missouri listener ponders self-employment in retirement and a Wisconsin listener looks for some...
Listen NowQ&A: Rule of 55, PIA, Roth Conversion
December 15, 2018
Jim and Chris field some interesting questions this week about the 401k Rule of 55, Social Security, and using 60-day Rollovers for Roth Conversions. The guys answer a listener question on whether transferring a 401k to a new employer will affect the Rule of 55. A California listener wonders how claiming Social Security is affected if the primary earner is younger than their spouse. Another...
Listen NowQ&A: Roth Conversion Strategies and Budgeting Taxes
November 17, 2018
This week Jim and Chris tackle a couple great listener questions. An Oregan listener asks about budgeting, and saving for, paying taxes in the “bucket” strategy for retirement. Another listener wonders if there is a benefit to converting a percentage of, as opposed to all of, a Roth IRA account. ...
Listen NowQ&A: 401k Clarifications, HSA Rules, and SS Spousal Benefits
October 3, 2018
Can you contribute to a previous employer’s HSA? Need some clarification on the 401k “Rule of 55”? Does purchasing a SPIA or DIA with IRA money remove the 10% early withdrawal penalty? This week Jim and Chris address these listener questions as well more Social Security Spousal Benefit questions from listeners in Arizona, Colorado, and North Carolina....
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