Social Security, PIA, IRMAA, MDF, and Annuities: Q&A #2338

September 23, 2023

Social Security, PIA, IRMAA, MDF, and Annuities: Q&A #2338

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, PIA, IRMAA, MDF, and annuities. (5:15) A Californian listener looks for clarification on a potential Social Security survivor benefit for his mother. (17:00) An Arizona listener wonders at what point his primary insurance amount (PIA) becomes “set”. (31:30) George from Texas asks about IRMAA and...

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Social Security, IRMAA, Fun Number, and MDF: Q&A #2336

September 9, 2023

Social Security, IRMAA, Fun Number, and MDF: Q&A #2336

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions regarding Social Security, IRMAA, fun spending, and MDF. (7:30) A Massachusetts listener looks for clarification on WEP and his person Social Security benefit timing. (15:00) George in Maryland asks about IRMAA and the circumstances of a life changing event. (22:30) A listener from Wisconsin asks about the release of the IRMAA surcharge...

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Social Security, IRMAA, MDF, and Fun Spending: Q&A #2335

September 2, 2023

Social Security, IRMAA, MDF, and Fun Spending: Q&A #2335

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, MDF, and fun spending. (6:45) A listener looks for clarification on his wife’s spousal Social Security benefit. (12:30) A listener from Indiana asks about suspending her own Social Security benefit till age 70 while potentially claiming a spousal benefit in the meantime. (23:00) George from Missouri...

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Social Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, Life Insurance, MDF and Fun Number: Q&A #2334

August 26, 2023

Social Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, Life Insurance, MDF and Fun Number: Q&A #2334

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, Roth conversions, life insurance, MDF, and the fun number. (7:00) Georgette from Michigan asks for the best, free Social Security claiming optimization tools. (30:45) Georgette in Colorado wonders if doing Roth conversions to avoid IRMAA impacts is really worth the trouble. (56:00) A listener in Ohio looks for the...

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Social Security, Annuities, Roth Conversions, IRMAA, and Buffered Investments: Q&A #2332

August 12, 2023

Social Security, Annuities, Roth Conversions, IRMAA, and Buffered Investments: Q&A #2332

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, annuities, Roth conversions, IRMAA, and buffered investments. (2:45) Georgette from New York looks for some clarification on collecting her own Social Security benefit given a couple of unique items specific to her case. (12:30) A listener provides his input and thoughts on Jim and Chris’s thoughts towards using AAA...

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Ed Slott Advisor recognition requires an advisor to be well versed on the rules and regulations regarding IRAs. The advisor must attend two live training sessions and pass two written exams annually to remain in the program. Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC (“RIA Firm”) is a registered investment adviser located in Fort Collins, CO. Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC may only transact business in those states in which it is registered, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. Current registered states: CA, CO, PA, TX, WA, IL Insurance products and services are offered and sold through James H. Saulnier, a Colorado licensed insurance producer, only in those states in which he is reciprocally licensed or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from licensing requirements. Current reciprocal insurance licensing in these states: AZ, CA, CA, CN, FL, HI, IA, MA, MD, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY Click here for a more detailed disclosure.