Social Security, COLAs, PIAs, Annuities, and Fun Spending: Q&A #2240
October 1, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, COLAs, PIAs, annuities, and fun spending. (7:30) A listener asks about the restricted application strategy for Social Security and how it’s monitored/regulated. (16:30) George from Ohio looks for clarification on his spouses Social Security benefit and cost of living adjustment (COLA) for being born in 1961....
Listen NowAll About The Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF) Part 6: EDU #2236
September 7, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to wrap up their discussion on the Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF) series and answer a few listeners questions. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E36.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:22:06 — 37.6MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowAll About The Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF) Part 5: EDU #2235
August 31, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to continue their discussion on the Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF) and answer a couple of listeners questions. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E35.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:10:21 — 32.2MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowAll About The Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF) Part 4: EDU #2234
August 24, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to continue their discussion on the concept of the Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF). This weeks discussion is focused on the taxes relating to the MDF as well as the accuracy of secure income projections that make up the MDF. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E34.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window |...
Listen NowAll About The Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF) Part 3: EDU #2233
August 17, 2022

Jim and Chris continue their discussion on their concept of the Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF), specifically how secure income can be used to cover shortages. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E33.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:17:46 — 35.6MB) Subscribe:...
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