Cognitive Decline, MDF, Taxes, Inflation, and Fun Spending: Q&A #2418
May 4, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to cognitive decline, minimum dignity floor (MDF), taxes, inflation, and fun spending. (7:15) Jim and Chris begin by discussing several listener emails regarding cognitive decline in retirement and items to be aware of. Link to New York Times podcast on cognitive decline: CLICK HERE (26:00) A listener provides her input on the taxes...
Listen NowSocial Security, GPO, HSAs, QCDs, Inflation, and QLACs: Q&A #2410
March 9, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, GPO, HSAs, QCDs, inflation, and QLACs. (8:30) George from Colorado asks for clarification on a couple of questions regarding the effects of GPO. (25:20) A listener provides some helpful input on converting funds from a taxable account into an HSA. (37:05) A listener from Michigan comments on a previous Q&A...
Listen NowSocial Security, SSA-44, MDF, Inflation, and Rollovers: Q&A #2406
February 10, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, SSA-44, IRMAA, MDF, inflation, and rollovers. (6:45) Georgette asks if she can begin claiming a Social Security spousal benefit before claiming her own benefit down the road. (20:00) A listener in Virginia comments on a previous shows question regarding the sale of a property, and filing of SSA-44. (39:00) A...
Listen NowTarget Outcome TIPS ETFs: EDU #2402
January 10, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to continue to their discussion on some defined outcome treasury inflation protected securities (TIPS) ETFs. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E02.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:02:21 — 28.5MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowQuarterly Dialogue: Funding The Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF): EDU #2352
December 27, 2023
Jim and Chris continue their quarterly dialogue discussing listener emails relating to funding the MDF while considering SPIAs, interest rates, inflation, risk tolerance and planning. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E52.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:32:47 — 42.5MB) Subscribe:...
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