CARES Act, Monte Carlo, FERS, and IRMAA: Q&A #2017
April 25, 2020
Jim calls in from his kitchen today to discuss with Chris some considerations about the CARES Act, a clarification on the Monte Carlo analysis, and some questions about FERS and IRMA. (5:41) Jim brought up a listener’s question to the Ed Slott group concerning COVID-related withdrawals that are allowed with the CARES Act. (36:20) Chris clarifies some information about the Monte Carlo...
Listen NowLive Caller: Reducing IRMAA, Bonds or Income Annuities, and Some Comments: Q&A #2007
February 15, 2020
A live caller and an email comment from a financial planner are featured on today’s podcast. Jim and Chris talk through a listener’s concerns about establishing less-volatile accounts while still keeping low income for tax strategies. (3:12) Live caller George would like to discuss how to reduce IRMAA early in retirement (35:45) George continues by asking how to establish secure...
Listen NowQ&A: Social Security Benefits, Rule of 55
February 23, 2019
This week Jim and Chris answer questions from listeners in California and New Jersey about Social Security Benefits; including their effect on Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions, IRMAA adjustments, and whether the government shut down has affected benefit statements. Also, a Wisconsin listener asks how/if the Rule of 55 applies to a Roth 401k....
Listen NowQ&A: Roth Conversion, MAGI, and Calculated Earnings Errors
December 8, 2018
The November 21st Edu podcast about using a 60-day Rollover on a Roth Conversion elicited a lot of listener questions. Jim and Chris spend time answering those plus a question from a Florida listener on calculating MAGI to determine if a retiree will have have to pay the Medicare Premium Surcharge. Chris also answers a Georgia listeners question about what to do if you feel that the Social...
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