Social Security, IRMAA, Basis In IRAs, and SPIAs: Q&A #2343
October 28, 2023

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, basis in IRAs, and SPIAs. (26:15) A listener looks for general clarification on their own Social Security benefit, potential survivor benefit and the effects of WEP. (34:15) George from Minnesota asks about the timing of IRMAA and when they might be expected to pay the additional premium. (43:45) Jim...
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October 14, 2023

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, Roth conversions, SPIAs, and QCDs. (8:45) George from Virginia provides some additional clarification on a Social Security question discussed on the last EDU show #2341. (21:30) A listener from New Jersey wonders if the proceeds from a home sale will push him into IRMAA and if there is a toll he can use for looking into...
Listen NowRMD Correction and Annuities in Retirement: EDU #2323
June 7, 2023

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss a few housekeeping items relating to post-Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Roth conversions. Then, they dive into their retirement planning philosophy around annuities. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E23.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:09:14 —...
Listen NowSocial Security, Annuities, and Life Insurance: Q&A #2239
September 24, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, annuities, and life insurance. (27:30) A Massachusetts listener looks for clarification on his retroactive Social Security benefit. (31:45) George from Kentucky wonders if he can claim a Social Security survivor benefit while delaying his own benefit to age 70. (38:45) George from Texas looks for thoughts on the...
Listen NowSocial Security, Revocable Living Trusts, VAs, SPIAs, and 401(k) Contributions: Q&A #2237
September 10, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to answer listener questions regarding Social Security, Revocable Living Trusts, VAs, SPIAs, and 401(k) contributions. (4:45) A Texan asks a question about Social Security benefit calculators. (10:30) A New Jerseyan wonders how naming their checking account as owner of a revocable living trust will affect their Social Security direct deposits. (26:15) A listener is curious...
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