Spousal Social Security, Roth Conversions, Rollovers, and Pensions: Q&A #2212
March 19, 2022
Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to spousal Social Security benefits, Roth conversions, rollovers, and pensions. (10:30) George from Michigan looks for clarification on the potential benefit of a spousal benefit for his wife. (24:00) George from Connecticut lays out his plan for multi-year Roth conversions and prioritizing the “0” in his 210 tax number. (45:00) An...
Listen NowSocial Security, Beneficiaries, Accidental Rollovers, and Trusts: Q&A #2211
March 12, 2022
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions regarding Social Security, beneficiaries, accidental rollovers, and Trusts. (3:15) A Michigan listener looks for clarification on the timing of potentially claiming a spousal Social Security benefit. (12:45) George from New York asks about beneficiaries and the concept of disclaiming inherited assets. (29:45) A listener looks for advice on an...
Listen NowRoth Conversions, Backdoor Contributions, and Social Security Taxation/COLA: Q&A #2210
March 5, 2022
Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Roth conversions, backdoor Roth contributions, and Social Security taxation/COLA adjustments. (PLEASE RE-DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST FOR THE EDITED AND UPDATED AUDIO FILE) (9:00) A listener from Florida looks to get clarity on how her German earnings can be taken into account by the SSA to get an accurate estimate of her benefit. (21:00) An Ohioan listener...
Listen NowSocial Security, The Five Year Rule, Pensions, and Rollovers: Q&A #2209
February 26, 2022
Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Social Security, the five year rule, taxation of lump-sum pension payouts, and rollovers. (11:30) An Ohio listener looks for advice on the best Social Security claiming strategy for his sister in Tennessee. (28:00) A Massachusetts listener looks for clarification on the five year rule and opening a Roth IRA. (45:15) Georgette references a question from...
Listen NowSocial Security, RMD Taxes, Trusts, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2207
February 12, 2022
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions pertaining to Social Security, RMDs, special needs trusts, and Roth conversion rules. (4:00) A listener voices his concerns with Social Security part D price increases and the general increase of insurance costs. (22:30) George looks for clarification on whether or not his dad needs to send an additional payment out to cover his withholdings...
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