Social Security, WEP, 401(k) Rollovers, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2034
August 22, 2020
Jim and Chris discuss listeners’ questions regarding Social Security, WEP (Windfall Elimination Provision), 401k rollovers, and Roth Conversions. (Intro) Jim and Chris begin by discussing financial advice given by a popular radio broadcaster. Both Jim and Chris felt as though the advice provided by this popular broadcaster fell short in its accuracy and was too generalized in its approach...
Listen NowIRAs, Roth Conversions, and Social Security Details: Q&A #2031
August 1, 2020
Jim and Chris discuss various listener questions relating to IRAs, Roth conversions, and Social Security details. (8:38) An Ohioan wonders if they can apply for spousal benefits while withdrawing their Social Security application at the same time. (13:28) A Missouri listener asks if he can contribute the maximum annual amount to his IRA after transferring his lump-sum pension into the same IRA...
Listen NowSocial Security Questions, A Correction, Retirement Accounts, and Trusts: Q&A #2020
May 16, 2020
Jim and Chris continue to tackle questions about Social Security, traditional vs. Roth IRAs, and trusts. They also discuss a listener’s correction to a previous podcast episode. (4:20) An Illinois listener wonders how to communicate his updated address and phone number to Social Security. (7:00) Another Illinois listener wonders if he could collect full disability Social Security benefits...
Listen NowThings to Consider when Considering a Roth Conversion: EDU #2010
March 11, 2020
Jim, Chris, and Bob all discuss this topic today brought to us by a listener’s email: things to consider when considering a Roth conversion. The simple question of “should I convert to a Roth?” comes with a multi-faceted answer! https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E10.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window |...
Listen NowTax Savings for Beneficiaries, Roth Qualifications, and Inherited IRA RMDs – Q&A #1927
July 20, 2019
Join Jim and Chris for another week of Q&As as they answer questions regarding qualifying to move money into a Roth, strategies to create tax savings for beneficiaries, and the rules for Inherited IRA RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions). 6:58 A retired Georgia listener wants a second opinion on whether he can move money from his 401k to a Roth IRA 22:35 A California listener wonders...
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