2020 RMDs, Social Security, HSAs, and the Best States for Retirees: Q&A #2019
May 9, 2020
After Jim clarifies some information about 2020 RMDs and the CARES Act, he and Chris answer questions about Social Security, HSA accounts for beneficiaries, and the best states to retire in. (3:10) Jim clarifies what you can do if you took a 2020 RMD before the CARES Act removed the requirement. (14:33) A Washington listener wonders if she should file for her spouse’s Social Security...
Listen NowQuestions about the CARES Act: Q&A #2015
April 11, 2020
Jim and Chris address three very specific questions on the recently passed CARES Act and how it relates to IRAs, Required Minimum Distributions, and Coronavirus Related Distributions from retirement accounts. (32:35) A Virginian asks if the CARES Act could enable his wife to strategize Roth conversions with her TSP. (44:00) Another question from that same Virginian: will his mother be required...
Listen NowThe 10-Year Mark, QCDs, Excess RMDs, 60-Day Rollovers, and Tax Deferred Accounts: Q&A #2002
January 11, 2020
Our “Roaring 20’s” are in full swing now and Jim & Chris take on 5 new Q&A topics about the 10-year mark, QCDs, excess RMDs, and more! (5:15) A Californian asks about divorcing at the 10-year mark if you’ve only lived as married for 2 years. (10:00) Another listener wants to confirm if QCDs would still apply to a person who reached 70 ½ but who was not taking RMDs...
Listen NowAUM, Social Security Filing, Gin & Tonic, & RMDs: Q&A #1945
November 23, 2019
In today’s podcast, Jim and Chris discuss listeners’ questions (or statements) about AUM, Social Security filing, the possibility of calling themselves Gin & Tonic on the show, & RMDs. (9:55) A Marylander discusses AUM, referencing the previous show Jim & Chris did on the AUM model. (27:58) A listener from New Mexico asks about filing for Social Security before full...
Listen NowQ&A: NUA, Life Insurance & Pensions, Medicare & Travel, and more
April 27, 2019
Jim and Chris address numerous topics on this weeks Q&A show. Questions come from multiple States and span topics such as Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) when someone retires younger than 59 1/2, how to use Life Insurance to supplement a pension, Medicare and travel, canceling a Social Security application, and your first year Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)....
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