Social Security, Pensions, Gifting, TIPS, and Inheritance: Q&A #2219
May 7, 2022
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss question relating to Social Security, pensions, gifting, TIPS, and inheritance. (5:45) A listener provides some additional input on a Social Security question addressed in a previous QA show. (15:00) A listener looks for clarification on if survivorship benefits from a pension will reduce his Social Security benefit. (25:00) Georgette from Wisconsin gives some...
Listen NowSocial Security, Reserve Funds, ACA Credits, and Inheritance: Q&A #2130
July 24, 2021
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, reserve funds, ACA tax credits, and leaving an IRA as inheritance. (3:15) Georgette from New York looks for advice on when to claim her own Social Security benefit and when to file for a spousal benefit. (21:00) Georgette from New York asks a second question about how much money to keep in liquid funds in case the...
Listen NowSocial Security, Inheritance, and MDF Coverage: Q&A #2129
July 17, 2021
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, leaving a guaranteed inheritance, and minimum dignity floor (MDF) coverage. (11:00) A Floridian listener looks for clarification on currently collecting Social Security disability benefits and delaying his normal benefit to age 70. (17:45) A listener from Illinois asks about the possibility of his wife’s...
Listen NowUnexpected Windfalls: EDU #2021
May 27, 2020
Jim and Chris discuss a topic brought to us by a listener’s question: what are some strategies one should consider when faced with expected windfalls such as suddenly inheriting a large sum of money? *Note: Near the end of the episode, Jim and Chris failed to mention that there’s a 10% early withdrawal penalty if you withdraw from an annuity while younger than age 59 1/2. Please...
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