Social Security Benefits, Roth Conversions, and RMDs: Q&A #2446
November 16, 2024
Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, Roth conversions, and RMDs. (11:00) George wonders if his wife is eligible for Social Security benefits while taking care of an adult disabled child even if he is still working and has not applied for SS yet. (19:00) Chris tackles an interesting Social Security survivor benefits strategy question. (28:15) A listener looks for...
Listen NowMedicare, Roth Conversions, Spousal Benefits, 401(k) Contributions, and RMDs: Q&A #2444
November 2, 2024
Jim and Chris (and Jake too!) sit down to answer some listener questions about Medicare, Roth conversions, Social Security, and 401k catch up contributions… (10:00) George wonders how his wife’s ACA premium tax credits will be affected for the first part of the year if he increases his income after she turns 65 and enrolls in Medicare. (23:45) The guys discuss a listener’s...
Listen NowCOLA Calculations, WEP, Annuitizing, Roth Pro Rata Rule, and Inherited Roth IRAs: Q&A #2427
July 6, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to COLA, WEP, the Roth Conversion Pro Rata Rule, and Inherited Roth IRAs. (15:30) In part 1 of George’s 3 email questions Chris goes into how to properly apply COLA to your Social Security calculations. (24:00) Chris talks about determining whether you are subject to WEP to answer part 2 of George’s email. (27:15) To...
Listen NowSocial Security, 529 Conversions, FIAs, and RMDs: Q&A #2424
June 15, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, 529 Roth conversions, and fixed index annuities (FIAs). (4:45) A listener wonders if his children’s Social Security benefits will be reduced by him working longer. (15:45) A listener looks for clarification on calculating spousal Social Security benefits and what happens when you delay claiming. (29:30)...
Listen NowSocial Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, RMDs and Beneficiaries: Q&A #2320
May 20, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, Roth conversions, RMDs, and beneficiaries. (4:45) George from Utah asks a handful of questions relating to his Social Security benefit, spousal benefits and the timing of both. (18:00) George from North Carolina wonders if he will receive the Social Security COLA adjustment for last year even if he has not...
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