Social Security, IRA Beneficiaries, QCDs, and IRMAA Exceptions: Q&A #2321
May 27, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, IRA beneficiaries, OCDs, and IRMAA exceptions. (9:00) Jim and Chris continue a discussion based on a Michigan listeners situation where he did not receive his full Social Security Delayed Retirement Credits. (20:15) A Californian listener asks about the timing for her husband claiming his own Social Security...
Listen NowSocial Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, RMDs and Beneficiaries: Q&A #2320
May 20, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, Roth conversions, RMDs, and beneficiaries. (4:45) George from Utah asks a handful of questions relating to his Social Security benefit, spousal benefits and the timing of both. (18:00) George from North Carolina wonders if he will receive the Social Security COLA adjustment for last year even if he has not...
Listen NowSocial Security, Robo-Advisors, Excess Contributions, 529 Plans, and RMDs: Q&A #2319
May 13, 2023
Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, robo-advisors, excess contributions, 529 plans, and RMDs. (6:45) A Californian listener wonders if she’s been missing out on a potential spousal Social Security benefit while delaying claiming her own personal benefit. (17:15) George from Georgia asks what to do about the excess Social Security benefit that was paid...
Listen NowRoth IRA Contributions, Social Security Benefits, and IRMAA: Q&A #2318
May 6, 2023
Chris sits down solo this week to discuss listener questions regarding Roth IRA contributions, Social Security benefits, and IRMAA. (Intro) Chris follows up on a listener question from last week where a listener had panicked on tax day and recharacterized a 2022 Roth contribution. (8:20) George from New York looks for additional information on his potential age 70 Social Security benefit given...
Listen NowSocial Security, Roth IRA Characterizations, and 403(b)’s: Q&A #2317
April 29, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, Roth IRA recharacterizations, and 403(b)’s. (6:45) A Massachusetts listener wonders what her Social Security survivorship benefit would be if her husband were to claim benefits early at age 62. (16:00) A Connecticut listener asks for clarification on the timing of claiming your Social Security benefit and...
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