Excess Social Security Withholding, Trusts, QLACs, and More of the Best States for Retirees: Q&A #2021
May 23, 2020
Jim and Chris answer questions about excess Social Security withholding, trusts and their beneficiaries, and QLACs. They also further discuss the best states to retire in after receiving an insightful comment by a listener. (4:50) “Georgiana” wonders what happens with the excess Social Security amount withheld by one of her employers. (13:09) A listener has some comments about a...
Listen NowSocial Security Questions, A Correction, Retirement Accounts, and Trusts: Q&A #2020
May 16, 2020
Jim and Chris continue to tackle questions about Social Security, traditional vs. Roth IRAs, and trusts. They also discuss a listener’s correction to a previous podcast episode. (4:20) An Illinois listener wonders how to communicate his updated address and phone number to Social Security. (7:00) Another Illinois listener wonders if he could collect full disability Social Security benefits...
Listen Now2020 RMDs, Social Security, HSAs, and the Best States for Retirees: Q&A #2019
May 9, 2020
After Jim clarifies some information about 2020 RMDs and the CARES Act, he and Chris answer questions about Social Security, HSA accounts for beneficiaries, and the best states to retire in. (3:10) Jim clarifies what you can do if you took a 2020 RMD before the CARES Act removed the requirement. (14:33) A Washington listener wonders if she should file for her spouse’s Social Security...
Listen NowRolling Over TSP to a Roth, Retirement Spending Trends, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2014
April 4, 2020
Jim calls into the studio today as he and Chris answer listener’s questions about rolling over a TSP into a Roth IRA, retirement spending trends, Roth conversions, and more. (11:55) A listener asks about rolling over tax exempt (combat zone earned) funds from a TSP to a Roth. (41:40) A Floridian wonders what is Jim and Chris’s experience with clients’ spending trends. (50:40) A...
Listen NowCovering the Minimum Dignity Floor, Preparing for a SS Asset Cap, and the Pro Rata Rule: Q&A #2011
March 14, 2020
In today’s episode, listeners have sent Jim and Chris questions about covering the minimum dignity floor, preparing for a possible Social Security asset cap, and the pro-rata rule. (4:20) A Texan asks how Jim and Chris would plan for covering the minimum dignity floor when considering inflation. (18:55) A listener from New Jersey would like to discuss the probability of an asset cap limit...
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