Social Security, PIA, IRMAA, MDF, and Annuities: Q&A #2338
September 23, 2023

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...
Listen NowSocial 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 NowCalculating Social Security PIA and Inflationary Adjustments: EDU #2241
October 12, 2022

Chris sits down to do a solo show discussing the nuances of calculating the Social Security primary insurance amount (PIA) and how this calculation can be affected by inflationary adjustments. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E41.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 50:23 — 24.0MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial 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 NowSocial Security, The SECURE Act, SSDI, and 401(k) Investments: Q&A #2222
May 28, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss questions relating to Social Security, the SECURE Act, SSDI, and 401(k) investment options. (8:00) George wonders about the cost-of-living adjustment for his PIA and Social Security benefit. (13:30) A listener from Connecticut asks about the unique Social Security issue that people born in 1960 are facing. (22:15) George looks for some additional clarification...
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