Social Security, Target Date Funds, IRMAA, 457(b)’s, Dividends, and HSAs: Q&A #2303
January 21, 2023

Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Social Security, target date funds, IRMAA, 457(b)’s, dividends, and HSAs. (6:30) George in the UK looks for clarification on the calculation of his Social Security PIA given his work abroad in Europe and in Canada. (18:30) George asks about a Social Security survivor benefit for his wife if he were to pass away before claiming at age 70. (26:00)...
Listen NowIRAs, HSAs, Social Security, Annuities, IRMAA, and Secure Income: Q&A #2241
October 8, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to IRAs, HSAs, Social Security, annuities, IRMAA, and secure income. (19:30) A couple of listeners ask about the advantages and disadvantages to funding an health savings account (HSA) with qualified distributions from an IRA. (27:15) A listener wonders if the responsibility to “elect” or “request” the...
Listen NowACA Credits, RMDs, IRMAA, and Tax Diversification: Q&A #2238
September 17, 2022

Chris and inhouse CPA, Bob Palechek discuss listener questions relating to ACA credits, RMD taxation, IRMAA, and tax diversification. (3:45) A listener in Arizona looks for clarification on how planning for ACA credits should fit into retirement withdrawals. (26:30) Georgette from Texas asks if the RMD total includes Federal tax or if the remainder of the RMD total has to be after-tax. (32:45)...
Listen NowDiscussing IRMAA: EDU #2227
July 6, 2022

Chris and Bob sit down to discuss a handful of older, listener prompted questions relating to the details of IRMAA. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E27.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:06:41 — 30.5MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowTax Diversification, Roth Conversions, and IRMAA: Q&A #2208
February 19, 2022

Jim, Chris, and in-house CPA, Bob Palechek discuss tax specific questions relating to MDF spending, tax diversification, Roth conversions, and IRMAA. (3:30) A member of the Rock Retirement Club requests clarification on how we account for taxes in our Minimum Dignity Floor concept of funding a retirement spending plan. (16:15) George from North Carolina asks a question about asset location, tax...
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