Social Security, Fixed Index Annuities, Rollovers, and Inherited Annuities: Q&A #2216
April 16, 2022
Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, fixed index annuities, Roth rollovers, and inherited annuities. (4:30) Georgette looks to follow-up on a question asked in Q&A #2215 regarding the forfeiture of SSA funds if an individual dies prior to claiming. (12:30) George from California looks for opinions and advice on fixed index annuities (FIAs). (45:30) A listener...
Listen NowSocial Security, Rollover Options, and IRA Conversions: Q&A #2047
November 21, 2020
Jim and Chris discuss listeners’ questions relating to Social Security, Rollover Options, and IRA conversions. (2:00) George from Chicago asks a question about when the overall best time to claim Social Security is. (10:50) A listener from North Carolina asks for advice on taking a lump sum buyout from his employer and rolling it into his 401k or IRA to avoid tax implications. (23:00) A...
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 NowRolling Over TSP to a Roth, Retirement Spending Trends, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2014
April 4, 2020
Jim calls into the studio today as he and Chris answer listener’s questions about rolling over a TSP into a Roth IRA, retirement spending trends, Roth conversions, and more. (11:55) A listener asks about rolling over tax exempt (combat zone earned) funds from a TSP to a Roth. (41:40) A Floridian wonders what is Jim and Chris’s experience with clients’ spending trends. (50:40) A...
Listen NowEdu: Getting More Time for a Roth Conversion
November 21, 2018
With recent changes to tax laws, it may be beneficial to get more time to do a Roth Conversion. An unfortunate byproduct of the 2018 tax law change is the inability to do a Roth Recharacterization. This means that a Roth Conversion is final and you must pay all taxes due. However, it can be difficult to know what your tax situation is, in December, when you need to decide on your conversion...
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