Social Security, Survivor/Spousal Benefits, and COLAs: Q&A #2417

April 27, 2024

Social Security, Survivor/Spousal Benefits, and COLAs: Q&A #2417

Chris sits down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, survivor benefits, spousal benefits, and COLAs. (3:45) Georgette looks for clarification on collecting a Social Security survivor benefit. (20:45) A listener wonders if she can qualify for child-in-care spousal benefits as an adoptive parent. (27:30) A listener asks how they calculate the maximum possible Social Security...

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Social Security, 401(a)’s, RMDs, Taxes, and 401(k) Loans: Q&A #2302

January 14, 2023

Social Security, 401(a)’s, RMDs, Taxes, and 401(k) Loans: Q&A #2302

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions regarding Social Security, 401(a)’s, RMDs, taxes and 401(k) loans. (10:30) A listener from New Jersey asks a couple of general questions to try and understand some additional facts about Social Security. (25:30) A listener from Colorado looks for help with calculating an accurate projection for their age 70 Social Security benefit given...

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Social Security, Spousal Benefits, PIAs, and Pensions: Q&A #2242

October 15, 2022

Social Security, Spousal Benefits, PIAs, and Pensions: Q&A #2242

Chris sits down on a solo episode to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, spousal benefits, PIA, and pensions. (5:00) A listener comments on wage inflation for Social Security benefits. (15:30) A listener wonders when to get married and how to strategize spousal Social Security benefits. (20:25) A listener looks for advice and clarification on their Social Security benefit...

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Social Security, COLAs, PIAs, Annuities, and Fun Spending: Q&A #2240

October 1, 2022

Social Security, COLAs, PIAs, Annuities, and Fun Spending: Q&A #2240

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....

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Social Security COLA, 401(k) Contribution Rules, and Inherited IRAs: Q&A #2233

August 13, 2022

Social Security COLA, 401(k) Contribution Rules, and Inherited IRAs: Q&A #2233

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss questions relating to Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), 401(k) contribution rules, and inherited IRAs. (6:30) A Kansas listener asks a quick question about how she can change her address on her Social Security card. (10:00) A listener asks for the specifics on how exactly Social Security COLAs are calculated and implemented into benefits....

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Ed Slott Advisor recognition requires an advisor to be well versed on the rules and regulations regarding IRAs. The advisor must attend two live training sessions and pass two written exams annually to remain in the program. Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC (“RIA Firm”) is a registered investment adviser located in Fort Collins, CO. Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC may only transact business in those states in which it is registered, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. Current registered states: CA, CO, PA, TX, WA, IL Insurance products and services are offered and sold through James H. Saulnier, a Colorado licensed insurance producer, only in those states in which he is reciprocally licensed or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from licensing requirements. Current reciprocal insurance licensing in these states: AZ, CA, CA, CN, FL, HI, IA, MA, MD, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY Click here for a more detailed disclosure.