Roth Conversions, Social Security, CD Ladders, and SPIAs: Q&A #2405
February 3, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Roth conversions, Social Security, CD ladders, and SPIAs. (3:30) A Californian listener wonders if Roth conversions are subject to the Social Security earnings test. (9:30) Georgette from Georgia looks for clarification on the maximum earnings limit regarding her husbands Social Security statement. (16:15) A listener asks about...
Listen NowSocial Security, IRMAA, Secure Act 2.0, and RMDs: Q&A #2404
January 27, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, Secure Act 2.0, and RMDs. (8:45) A listener from Texas looks for clarity on how a Social Security spousal offset can be calculated given their situation. (24:30) A New York listener asks about the level of IRMAA premium that he and his wife will pay based on the timing of filing their form SSA-44. (33:00)...
Listen NowSocial Security, Roth Conversions, Taxes, CRTs, Beneficiaries, and MYGAs: Q&A #2403
January 20, 2024
Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, Roth conversions, taxes, CRTs, beneficiaries, and MYGAs. (2:45) A Texan listener looks for clarification on a Social Security spousal benefit for someone not living in the US, marrying someone who is not a US resident. (10:15) George from Massachusetts asks about converting after-tax dollars and the taxes on Roth conversions....
Listen NowSocial Security, Annuities, MDF, Beneficiaries, and Taxes: Q&A #2402
January 13, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, annuities, MDF, beneficiaries, and taxes. (5:30) A Washington listener wonders if stock options should be counted towards earnings when considering Social Security. (20:15) A New York listener comments on trying to discuss his form SSA-44 with the local Social Security office. (27:15) A listener in Minnesota...
Listen NowMedicare, IRMAA, Social Security, Roth Conversions, Taxes, RMDs, and Trusts: Q&A #2401
January 6, 2024
Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Medicare, IRMAA, Social Security, Roth conversions, taxes, RMDs, and trusts. (5:00) George from Arizona asks why Medicare doesn’t “true up” IRMAA penalties on a tax return. (12:00) George in Florida wonders if a couple has to be married for 10 years consecutively to qualify for a Social Security spousal benefit. (20:30) A...
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