IRMAA, 457b, QCDs, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2451
December 21, 2024

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to IRMAA, Social Security benefits, 457B plans, Qualified Charitable Distributions, and Roth conversions. (8:30) The guys address a listener question about using form SSA-44 to appeal IRMAA surcharge. (20:45) George seeks clarity on whether and how his wife’s 457 plan distributions will impact their Social Security benefits. (42:00) A PSA from...
Listen NowIRMAA, Spousal Benefits, IRA Withdrawals, QCDs, and Roth Contributions: Q&A #2450
December 14, 2024

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to IRMAA, SS Spousal Benefits, IRA withdrawals, Qualified Charitable Donations, and Roth contributions. (6:45) A listener looks for assistance filling out form SSA-44 to have his IRMMA surcharge reevaluated. (24:15) George wonders if his wife claiming her Social Security benefits early will reduce her spousal benefit when he takes his SS at full...
Listen NowIRAs, HSAs, QCDs, Taxes, and Rolling Passive Losses: Q&A #2420
May 18, 2024

Chris and Paul sit down to answer listeners questions regarding IRAs, HSAs, QCDs, taxes, and rolling forward passive losses. (3:30) George asks about being able to take an IRA distribution and rolling it into an HSA. (22:00) Georgette wonders if she can delay taking her first RMD to benefit from the timing of her current qualified charitable distributions (QCDs). (43:30) George looks for...
Listen NowSocial Security, GPO, HSAs, QCDs, Inflation, and QLACs: Q&A #2410
March 9, 2024

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, GPO, HSAs, QCDs, inflation, and QLACs. (8:30) George from Colorado asks for clarification on a couple of questions regarding the effects of GPO. (25:20) A listener provides some helpful input on converting funds from a taxable account into an HSA. (37:05) A listener from Michigan comments on a previous Q&A...
Listen NowSocial Security, IRMAA, QCDs, RMDs, and Annuities: Q&A #2342
October 21, 2023

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, QCDs, RMDs, and annuities. (6:15) George from Washington looks for advice on when his wife should look to claim Social Security. (17:45) A different George in Washington wonders which IRMAA threshold he should pay attention to when looking for an adjustment upon retiring. (34:30) A listener gives a real...
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