A Social Security Special: EDU #2341
October 11, 2023
Chris sits down on a solo episode to discuss several different listeners questions relating to a variety of Social Security topics. (3:00) George from Texas asks if avoiding the spousal offset from automatically kicking on is an option. (9:15) Georgette wonders if her future COLAs and deferred retirement credits will be calculated based on the benefit she was receiving prior to suspending her...
Listen NowSocial Security, DIAs, QLACs, and Interest Rates: Q&A #2326
July 1, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, DIAs, QLACs, and interest rates. (4:30) A Texan listener looks for clarification on the rules surrounding the Social Security earning limit for self-employed people. (17:45) A listener asks if she’s missing anything in calculating the maximum and optimal time for her and her husband to claim their Social...
Listen NowDiving Deep On Social Security: EDU #2317
April 26, 2023
Chris sits down solo while Jim is away traveling to dive deep into a couple of Social Security questions from listeners. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E17.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 56:45 — 26.0MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowInflationary Effects on Social Security: EDU #2309
March 1, 2023
Chris sits down to discuss the effects that the recent spike in inflation had on Social Security benefits. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E09.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:26 — 24.0MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security, Spousal Benefits, PIAs, and Pensions: Q&A #2242
October 15, 2022
Chris sits down on a solo episode to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, spousal benefits, PIA, and pensions. (5:00) A listener comments on wage inflation for Social Security benefits. (15:30) A listener wonders when to get married and how to strategize spousal Social Security benefits. (20:25) A listener looks for advice and clarification on their Social Security benefit...
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