Social Security, Inherited IRAs, RMDs and Annuities: Q&A #2252
December 24, 2022

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to spousal Social Security benefits, survivor benefits, inherited IRAs, RMDs, and annuities. (16:00) Georgette wonders if she can claim a spousal Social Security benefit without affecting her future full personal benefit. (26:30) A listener looks for clarification on his sisters ability to claim a Social Security survivor benefit. (37:45) The...
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October 1, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, COLAs, PIAs, annuities, and fun spending. (7:30) A listener asks about the restricted application strategy for Social Security and how it’s monitored/regulated. (16:30) George from Ohio looks for clarification on his spouses Social Security benefit and cost of living adjustment (COLA) for being born in 1961....
Listen NowSocial Security, Lump Sum Pensions, and Deferred Annuities: Q&A #2227
July 2, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, lump sum pensions, and deferred annuities. (4:15) George from Indiana looks for advice on the exact month he should file for his Social Security benefits to get the maximum deferred credit amount. (14:30) A Michigan listener asks for recommendations on a good, online Social Security benefits calculator. (24:30) A...
Listen NowFee Based Annuities: EDU #2226
June 29, 2022

Jim and Chris continue their discussion from a previously asked question about annuities under the new fee based platform. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E26.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:11:10 — 32.6MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security Benefits and Fixed-Indexed Annuities: Q&A #2226
June 25, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions about Social Security benefits and fixed-indexed annuities. (26:00) A listener follows-up on a question from a previous show to ask about how divorce would affect her Social Security benefits. (33:30) PSA about our monthly newsletter. (42:00) A listener looks for thoughts and advice on commission-free fixed-indexed annuities....
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