Social Security, Spousal Benefits, PIAs, and Pensions: Q&A #2242
October 15, 2022

Chris sits down on a solo episode to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, spousal benefits, PIA, and pensions. (5:00) A listener comments on wage inflation for Social Security benefits. (15:30) A listener wonders when to get married and how to strategize spousal Social Security benefits. (20:25) A listener looks for advice and clarification on their Social Security benefit...
Listen NowSocial Security, Lump Sum Pensions, and Deferred Annuities: Q&A #2227
July 2, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, lump sum pensions, and deferred annuities. (4:15) George from Indiana looks for advice on the exact month he should file for his Social Security benefits to get the maximum deferred credit amount. (14:30) A Michigan listener asks for recommendations on a good, online Social Security benefits calculator. (24:30) A...
Listen NowSocial Security, Pensions, Gifting, TIPS, and Inheritance: Q&A #2219
May 7, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss question relating to Social Security, pensions, gifting, TIPS, and inheritance. (5:45) A listener provides some additional input on a Social Security question addressed in a previous QA show. (15:00) A listener looks for clarification on if survivorship benefits from a pension will reduce his Social Security benefit. (25:00) Georgette from Wisconsin gives some...
Listen NowSocial Security, The Five Year Rule, Pensions, and Rollovers: Q&A #2209
February 26, 2022

Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Social Security, the five year rule, taxation of lump-sum pension payouts, and rollovers. (11:30) An Ohio listener looks for advice on the best Social Security claiming strategy for his sister in Tennessee. (28:00) A Massachusetts listener looks for clarification on the five year rule and opening a Roth IRA. (45:15) Georgette references a question from...
Listen NowSocial Security, I-Bonds, Roth Conversions, Pension Benefits, and Advice For New Financial Planners: Q&A #2152
December 25, 2021

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss Social Security, I-Bonds, Roth conversions, pension benefits, and advice for new financial planners. (16:00) A New Jersey listener looks for advice on collecting, suspending, and restarting his spouses Social Security benefit. (30:00) Jim and Chris respond to listener feedback from last weeks EDU show regarding I-Bonds. (35:45) Jim and Chris address a listener...
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