Social Security, Basis In 401(k)’s/IRAs, and Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF): Q&A #2308
February 25, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, basis in 401(k)’s/IRAs, and the Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF). (6:15) A listener from Virginia asks for clarification on the timing of filing their Social Security paperwork to receive a spousal benefit. (18:30) A listener from Minnesota wonders if the IRA keeps track of after-tax basis in 401(k) and IRA style...
Listen NowSocial Security, WEP, The Fun Number, and Positioning: Q&A #2307
February 18, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, WEP, the fun number, and positioning. (6:30) An Indiana listener looks for clarification on a Social Security survivor benefit and the affects of WEP. (12:30) George from Maryland asks for clarity on his Social Security benefit. (23:00) A listener wonders how to adjust her fun number in the middle of a down stock...
Listen NowSocial Security, The Fun Number, and Secure Income: Q&A #2306
February 11, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, the fun number, and secure income. (11:00) A listener asks if any Social Security earnings and taxes paid at age 62 onward will impact their future Social Security benefit calculation. (20:00) A Wisconsin listener looks for clarification on her estimated Social Security PIA and if it includes the 8.70%...
Listen NowSocial Security, Roth Conversions, and Retirement Spending: Q&A #2305
February 4, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, Roth conversions, and retirement spending. (13:00) Georgette from New York looks for clarification on her Social Security claiming strategy and if her spousal benefit will be reduced. (19:00) George asks for additional information on disabled children being able to inherit Social Security payments and tax efficient...
Listen NowSocial Security, Pensions, 457(b)’s, and Backdoor Roth Contributions: Q&A #2304
January 28, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, pensions, 457b’s, and backdoor Roth contributions. (11:00) A Texan listener asks if his wives spousal Social Security benefit will be based off half of his original PIA or his PIA adjusted for cost-of-living. (16:30) A listener in Ohio looks for clarification on the effect that WEP and GPO will have on her...
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