Social Security, Spousal/Survivor Benefits, SPIAs, and IRA Basis: Q&A #2325
June 24, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, spousal/survivor benefits, SPIAs, and IRA basis. (4:00) A listener from Delaware looks for clarification on the timing of claiming Social Security and when his wife is eligible to claim a spousal benefit. (15:25) A local Colorado listener wonders how she can begin claiming a survivorship Social Security benefit...
Listen NowSocial Security, Life Insurance, and Taxes: Q&A #2314
April 8, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions regarding spousal Social Security benefits, life insurance, and taxes. (9:45) A listener looks for clarification on his wives spousal Social Security benefit. (20:30) A listener wonders about the maximum family benefit and it’s impact on their Social Security situation. (38:15) A listener in Pennsylvania looks for an opinion on gifting...
Listen NowSocial Security, Spousal Benefits, Aging Reserve, and Fun Expenses: Q&A #2309
March 4, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss questions relating to Social Security, spousal benefits, aging reserve, and fun expenses. (9:15) A Californian listener asks about his Social Security claiming strategy for spousal and survivor benefits. (20:45) A listener in Georgia looks for clarification on spousal Social Security benefits following a divorce. (35:00) Georgette from South Carolina wonders how...
Listen NowStolen Identities, Social Security, RMDs, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2301
January 7, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions and topics relating to stolen identities, Social Security, RMDs, and Roth Conversions. (Intro) Jim gives an update on his recent operation, and also shares information on his identity being stolen recently. (34:30) George from Maryland looks for clarification on if his wife can claim a Social Security spousal benefit. (43:00) Jim discusses an...
Listen NowSocial Security, IRA Contributions, Spousal Benefits, and MYGAs: Q&A #2253
December 31, 2022
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRA contributions, spousal benefits, and multi-year guaranteed annuities (MYGAs). (Into) Chris follows up on a question from last week to clarify application of the Social Security earnings test for survivor benefits when the survivor full retirement age is different than the retirement full retirement age....
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