Social Security COLA, 401(k) Contribution Rules, and Inherited IRAs: Q&A #2233
August 13, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss questions relating to Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), 401(k) contribution rules, and inherited IRAs. (6:30) A Kansas listener asks a quick question about how she can change her address on her Social Security card. (10:00) A listener asks for the specifics on how exactly Social Security COLAs are calculated and implemented into benefits....
Listen NowPensions, Social Security, RMDs, Sequential Risk, and Secure Income: Q&A #2232
August 6, 2022

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to pension rollovers, Social Security benefits, RMDs, mitigating sequential risk, and secure income. (3:15) PSA; A listener from Alabama links to an article about Alabama not taxing pensions that are rolled into IRAs. (9:45) A Virginian listener wonders about the best way to find his estimated Social Security benefit based on anticipated work...
Listen NowRoth Conversions, RMDs, Social Security, and Retirement Planning: Q&A #2231
July 30, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Roth conversions, RMDs, Social Security and retirement planning. (7:00) A Texan listener makes a comment about 1035 exchanges. (10:30) A listener from Seattle looks for quick clarification on a Roth conversion question. (14:50) George from New Jersey asks about how his wife should handle taking an inherited IRA RMD for last year...
Listen NowSocial Security, CARES Act, Roth Conversions, and Retirement Planning: Q&A #2230
July 23, 2022

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, the CARES Act, PTE 2020-02, Roth conversions, and retirement planning. (4:15) A listener looks for clarification on the rules of spousal Social Security benefits. (13:45) George asks about the Social Security earnings test for collecting survivor benefits. (26:15) A listener wonders about the IRS 2020-50 notice for guidance...
Listen NowDSUE, Social Security, Trusts, and Pensions: Q&A #2229
July 16, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss the recent IRS Revenue Procedure 2022-32 and what you need to know if you plan to file for the estate tax exemption of a deceased spouse. They explain how this new ruling may enable more surviving spouses to shield their future estate from potential future estate taxes. Afterwards, they answer listener questions relating to Social Security, Trusts, and Pension...
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