AUM, Social Security Filing, Gin & Tonic, & RMDs: Q&A #1945
November 23, 2019
In today’s podcast, Jim and Chris discuss listeners’ questions (or statements) about AUM, Social Security filing, the possibility of calling themselves Gin & Tonic on the show, & RMDs. (9:55) A Marylander discusses AUM, referencing the previous show Jim & Chris did on the AUM model. (27:58) A listener from New Mexico asks about filing for Social Security before full...
Listen NowRoth Contributions after Retirement, SS Overage, SEPP and Roth Conversions: Q&A #1944
November 16, 2019
Jim is back at it with Chris as they discuss Roth contributions after retirement, how earning over the limit income will affect Social Security, and more! (11:55) A listener asks Jim and Chris what is considered “earned” income and if he should continue Roth contributions after retirement. (21:20) A Texan wants to know how earning over the limit income will affect her Social...
Listen Now2020 Social Security Changes: EDU #1941
November 13, 2019
2020 Social Security changes are almost here! Chris takes the opportunity while Jim is elk hunting to discuss the new year’s Social Security changes. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y19E41.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:59 — 11.4MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowInvesting in Oil, Living on Basis, Filing Retroactively: Q&A #1941
October 26, 2019
Jim and Chris put a dent in their email stack this week, answering 5 questions. They share listener feedback on investing in oil and gas, address what “living on basis” means, and more. 4:30 A listener shares his experience with investing in oil and gas. 13:39 Follow-up from a Massachusetts listener on his ACA tax credit question addressed in a previous episode. 16:15 Jim expands on...
Listen NowConversion Cons, Social Security Benefit Reduction, Appeals, and Disability: Q&A #1938
October 5, 2019
This week Jim and Chris address listener questions on the potential downsides to Roth Conversions and several Social Security topics, including the 2035 Social Security benefit reduction, appealing a temporary benefit reduction, and the possibility of additional assistance from Social Security. 9:30 Chris weighs in on a Florida listener’s question regarding appealing a skipped benefit...
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