Social Security, HSA Rules, SPIA Funding, and FIA Details: Q&A #2524
June 14, 2025
Jim and Chris address questions on Social Security survivor benefits, unreimbursed HSA expenses, SPIA funding from multiple accounts, and Fixed Indexed Annuity details. (7:45) Georgette asks whether drawing her own reduced Social Security benefit at 62 will affect her ability to switch to her deceased husband’s full survivor benefit at age 67. (23:15) A listener follows up on an HSA discussion,...
Listen NowMedicare Enrollment, Social Security, and Estate Taxes: Q&A #2504
January 25, 2025
Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Medicare enrollment, Social Security benefits, and estate taxes. (6:00) George asks about Medicare’s special enrollment period and the impact of large Roth conversions on IRMAA thresholds after retirement. (18:30) A listener wonders about the impact of the Social Security (Un)Fairness Act on spousal and survivor benefits eligibility. (23:00)...
Listen NowFamily Maximum Benefit, Means Test, QCDs, Tax Strategies, and SPIA Income: Q&A #2449
December 7, 2024
Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to the Family Maximum Benefit, Means Test, Qualified Charitable Donations, tax strategies for pension benefits, and spreadsheet tracking of SPIA income. (10:00) Georgette asks about factoring in the Family Maximum Benefit while deciding when to start taking Social Security (19:30) A listener looks for a better understanding of Survivor Benefits...
Listen NowEarnings Test, IRMAA, Survivor Benefits, 529 Plans, and SPIAs: Q&A #2447
November 23, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to answer listener questions related to Social Security, 529 Plans, and SPIA payments… (6:30) A listener wonders if they will be subject to the Social Security earnings test. (14:30) The guys weigh in on if/how a Roth conversion would impact an IRMAA appeal. (30:30) Chris answers whether there is a time limit to apply for Survivor Benefits. (46:30) George asks...
Listen NowSocial Security Benefits, Roth Conversions, and RMDs: Q&A #2446
November 16, 2024
Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, Roth conversions, and RMDs. (11:00) George wonders if his wife is eligible for Social Security benefits while taking care of an adult disabled child even if he is still working and has not applied for SS yet. (19:00) Chris tackles an interesting Social Security survivor benefits strategy question. (28:15) A listener looks for...
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