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, Spousal Benefits, PIAs, and Pensions: Q&A #2242

October 15, 2022

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

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...

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Calculating Social Security PIA and Inflationary Adjustments: EDU #2241

October 12, 2022

Calculating Social Security PIA and Inflationary Adjustments: EDU #2241

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:...

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

October 1, 2022

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

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....

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Social Security, The SECURE Act, SSDI, and 401(k) Investments: Q&A #2222

May 28, 2022

Social Security, The SECURE Act, SSDI, and 401(k) Investments: Q&A #2222

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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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.