Inflationary 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:...
Listen NowWays To NOT Receive Social Security Benefits: EDU #2237
September 14, 2022

Chris sits down to do a solo episode on the different ways to NOT receive Social Security benefits. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E37.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 55:45 — 25.5MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security, Estate Planning, Roth Conversions and Retirement Planning: Q&A #2236
September 3, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, estate planning, Roth conversions, life insurance, and retirement planning. (8:30) A Floridian listener asks about his spouses Social Security benefit amount. (18:45) A Texan listener wonders how to determine his adjusted PIA amount to determine his age 70 benefit. (24:45) George in North Carolina remarks about the...
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