Social Security, IRMAA, Basis In IRAs, and SPIAs: Q&A #2343

October 28, 2023

Social Security, IRMAA, Basis In IRAs, and SPIAs: Q&A #2343

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, basis in IRAs, and SPIAs. (26:15) A listener looks for general clarification on their own Social Security benefit, potential survivor benefit and the effects of WEP. (34:15) George from Minnesota asks about the timing of IRMAA and when they might be expected to pay the additional premium. (43:45) Jim...

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Social Security, IRMAA, QCDs, RMDs, and Annuities: Q&A #2342

October 21, 2023

Social Security, IRMAA, QCDs, RMDs, and Annuities: Q&A #2342

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, QCDs, RMDs, and annuities. (6:15) George from Washington looks for advice on when his wife should look to claim Social Security. (17:45) A different George in Washington wonders which IRMAA threshold he should pay attention to when looking for an adjustment upon retiring. (34:30) A listener gives a real...

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Social Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, SPIAs, and QCDs: Q&A #2341

October 14, 2023

Social Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, SPIAs, and QCDs: Q&A #2341

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, Roth conversions, SPIAs, and QCDs. (8:45) George from Virginia provides some additional clarification on a Social Security question discussed on the last EDU show #2341. (21:30) A listener from New Jersey wonders if the proceeds from a home sale will push him into IRMAA and if there is a toll he can use for looking into...

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Social Security, Spousal Benefits, IRMAA, SPIAs, and Excess Contributions: Q&A #2340

October 7, 2023

Social Security, Spousal Benefits, IRMAA, SPIAs, and Excess Contributions: Q&A #2340

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, spousal benefits, IRMAA, SPIAs, and excess contributions. (8:00) A listener from Arizona looks for clarity regarding a spousal Social Security benefit and what amount is considered for the spousal “top off” amount. (23:15) George from Massachusetts asks about filing the form SSA-44 to avoid IRMAA for the years...

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Social Security, GPO, Spousal Benefits, IRMAA, SPIAs, and Secure Act 2.0: Q&A #2339

September 30, 2023

Social Security, GPO, Spousal Benefits, IRMAA, SPIAs, and Secure Act 2.0: Q&A #2339

Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Social Security, GPO, the Social Security spousal benefits, IRMAA, SPIAs, and the Secure Act 2.0. (4:30) A listener from Illinois references a previous Q&A show and asks about the effects of GPO on Social Security. (8:15) A listener from Utah looks for clarification on delaying the claiming of a spousal Social Security benefit. (22:30) Georgette...

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