Social Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, Life Insurance, MDF and Fun Number: Q&A #2334
August 26, 2023

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, Roth conversions, life insurance, MDF, and the fun number. (7:00) Georgette from Michigan asks for the best, free Social Security claiming optimization tools. (30:45) Georgette in Colorado wonders if doing Roth conversions to avoid IRMAA impacts is really worth the trouble. (56:00) A listener in Ohio looks for the...
Listen NowSocial Security, Annuities, Roth Conversions, IRMAA, and Buffered Investments: Q&A #2332
August 12, 2023

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, annuities, Roth conversions, IRMAA, and buffered investments. (2:45) Georgette from New York looks for some clarification on collecting her own Social Security benefit given a couple of unique items specific to her case. (12:30) A listener provides his input and thoughts on Jim and Chris’s thoughts towards using AAA...
Listen NowSocial Security, Pensions, RMDs, Roth Conversions, and 529 Plans: Q&A #2329
July 22, 2023

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, pensions, RMDs, Roth conversions, IRMAA, and 529 plans. (12:15) George from Florida looks for clarification on the timing behind a client of his claiming a Social Security survivor benefit as well as her own benefit. (22:15) Jim and Chris talk about possible changes to pensions brought to light by a listener, when pension...
Listen NowRMD Correction and Annuities in Retirement: EDU #2323
June 7, 2023

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss a few housekeeping items relating to post-Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Roth conversions. Then, they dive into their retirement planning philosophy around annuities. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E23.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:09:14 —...
Listen NowSocial Security, Inherited IRAs, Roth Conversions, Portfolio Management, and MDF: Q&A #2313
April 1, 2023

Jim and Chris answer listeners questions relating to Social Security, inherited IRAs, Roth conversions, portfolio management, and MDF. (5:15) George from Michigan looks for clarification on his age 70 Social Security benefit calculation. (16:15) George in Connecticut asks about the calculation for 75% Social Security survivor benefit his disabled son will be eligible for if he and his wife were...
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