Social 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...
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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...
Listen NowCalculating Social Security PIA and Inflationary Adjustments: EDU #2241
October 12, 2022

Chris sits down to do a solo show discussing the nuances of calculating the Social Security primary insurance amount (PIA) and how this calculation can be affected by inflationary adjustments. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E41.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 50:23 — 24.0MB) Subscribe:...
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