Social Security, CARES Act, Roth Conversions, and Retirement Planning: Q&A #2230
July 23, 2022

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, the CARES Act, PTE 2020-02, Roth conversions, and retirement planning. (4:15) A listener looks for clarification on the rules of spousal Social Security benefits. (13:45) George asks about the Social Security earnings test for collecting survivor benefits. (26:15) A listener wonders about the IRS 2020-50 notice for guidance...
Listen NowClaiming Strategies, Taxes, HSA Contributions, and the CARES Act: Q&A #2038
September 19, 2020

Jim and Chris cover questions on Social Security claiming strategies, taxes, HSA contribution rules, and the CARES Act. (8:00) An Indianaian asks a question about claiming ages for Social Security benefits. (19:10) Georgia from Minnesota wonders what the appropriate balance to hold in her, “Always Taxable” accounts would be. (45:40) A listener from Ohio asks a question about health...
Listen NowThe SECURE Act, Social Security, The CARES Act, and More: Q&A #2033
August 15, 2020

Jim and Chris answer listeners’ questions about Social Security, The SECURE Act, The CARES Act, pension payout options, the fluidity of the Minimum Dignity Floor, and what to consider when choosing the right survivor benefits from a pension. (9:15) A listener from Massachusetts wants to know about divorced spouse Social Security claiming options. (18:41) George from Georgia seeks...
Listen NowCARES Act and RMD Relief: EDU #2030
July 29, 2020

Jim and Chris discuss the details of the CARES Act and other 2020 governmental relief offered to those with required minimum distributions. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E30.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 53:55 — 24.5MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security, CARES Act, and Monte Carlo Analysis: Q&A #2030
July 25, 2020

Jim and Chris answer questions about Social Security Benefits, the CARES Act, and justifications about the Monte Carlo analysis. (8:45) A listener asks about backdating his own delayed Social Security benefit as well as his wife’s benefit at her full retirement age. (16:42) A New Jerseyan wonders if his wife can collect on his Social Security benefit at his full retirement age if it is...
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