Social Security, WEP, Lifecycle Funds, and Retirement Planning: Q&A #2421
May 25, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, WEP, Lifecycle funds, and retirement planning. (8:30) A listener looks for clarification on when WEP will be applied to his Social Security benefit. (25:30) A listener looks for thoughts on his Social Security claiming strategy. (35:30) The same listener as above asks about Lifecycle funds and potentially using...
Listen NowSocial Security, Roth IRAs, Trusts, HSA Conversions, and MDF: Q&A #2419
May 11, 2024
Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, survivorship benefits, Roth IRAs, Trusts, HSA conversions, and MDF. (5:45) George looks for clarification on the Social Security survivorship benefits. (11:15) A listener asks about how much their Social Security benefit will be reduced by not working up to full retirement age. (19:45) George tries to get clarity on the 5-year...
Listen NowCognitive Decline, MDF, Taxes, Inflation, and Fun Spending: Q&A #2418
May 4, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to cognitive decline, minimum dignity floor (MDF), taxes, inflation, and fun spending. (7:15) Jim and Chris begin by discussing several listener emails regarding cognitive decline in retirement and items to be aware of. Link to New York Times podcast on cognitive decline: CLICK HERE (26:00) A listener provides her input on the taxes...
Listen NowSocial Security, Ethics Requirements, MDF, and Trust Funding: Q&A #2408
February 24, 2024
Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, ethics requirements, MDF, and special needs trust funding. (7:15) George looks for some clarification on his Social Security claiming strategy and personal benefit calculation. (26:00) A listener provides some input on a previous show relating to a continuing education ethics requirement and looks for clarity on a...
Listen NowSocial Security, SSA-44, MDF, Inflation, and Rollovers: Q&A #2406
February 10, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, SSA-44, IRMAA, MDF, inflation, and rollovers. (6:45) Georgette asks if she can begin claiming a Social Security spousal benefit before claiming her own benefit down the road. (20:00) A listener in Virginia comments on a previous shows question regarding the sale of a property, and filing of SSA-44. (39:00) A...
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