Social Security, IRAs, and Backdoor Roth Contributions: Q&A #2122
May 29, 2021
Jim and Chris sit down to answer listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRAs, backdoor Roth’s, and overcontributions to Roth IRAs. (3:25) A listener looks for clarification on collecting spousal Social Security benefits. (8:15) George from California asks about Social Security survivor benefits. (18:30) A listener has a question about the possible taxation of non-deductible...
Listen NowSocial Security, Cash Balance Plans, Pensions, and The Pro-Rata Rule: Q&A #2120
May 15, 2021
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener’s questions relating to Social Security, cash balance plans, pensions, and the pro-rata rule. (3:00) Jim and Chris begin by deep diving into the calculation behind the idea of investing your age 62 Social Security benefits instead of waiting till age 70 to claim and follow-up by answering George from Texas’s question about maximizing his...
Listen NowSocial Security, Backdoor Roth Contributions, Taxes, LTC, and RMDs: Q&A #2119
May 8, 2021
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, backdoor Roth contributions, taxes, hybrid LTC policies, and RMDs. (11:45) George from New York looks for clarification on Social Security and surviving spousal benefits. (17:00) An Ohioan asks a question about backdoor Roth contributions and the pro-rata rule. (27:45) A listener wonders about the taxation of...
Listen NowSocial Security, Roth Conversions, Taxes, Mortgages, and IRA Rollovers: Q&A #2118
May 1, 2021
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, Roth conversions, taxes, paying off mortgages, and IRA rollovers. (5:00) A Kentucky listener looks for clarification on the taxation of retroactive Social Security benefits. (11:00) George asks for advice on deciding when to claim Social Security. (22:00) A listener asks about how to convert money from a 457(b)...
Listen NowSocial Security, Fraud Protection, LTC, and Deferred Income Annuities: Q&A #2117
April 24, 2021
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, fraud protection for IRAs and 401k’s, LTC, and annuities. (3:45) George from Washington looks for clarification on claiming a spousal Social Security benefit. (11:45) Georgette from California asks about the fraud protection of IRAs and 401k plans. (31:15) A Connecticut listener asks if traditional LTC...
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