Social Security, 529/Roth Conversions, and HSAs: Q&A #2411
March 16, 2024
Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, WEP, GPO, 529 conversions, HSAs, and Roth conversions. (5:30) A listener from Ohio asks about a unique Social Security survivorship scenario relating to children under a different legal guardianship. (13:15) A Michigan listener looks for clarification on when his wife can begin claiming a spousal Social Security benefit....
Listen NowSocial Security, WEP, IRMAA, and Retirement Planning: Q&A #2351
December 23, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, WEP, IRMAA, and retirement planning. (6:45) A listener looks for clarification regarding his parents Social Security survivor benefits and the impact of WEP. (22:00) A listener in New Mexico asks about the impacts of IRMAA in years with large gains resulting from the sale of a home. (34:15) Georgette looks for...
Listen NowSocial Security, WEP, Survivor Benefits, RMDs, and Pensions: Q&A #2331
August 5, 2023
Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Social Security, WEP, survivor benefits, RMDs, annuities, and pensions. (5:45) Georgette in Texas looks for clarification on the impacts of the windfall elimination provision (WEP) on her anticipated Social Security benefit. (14:00) George from Nebraska asks about the timing of claiming a Social Security survivorship benefit based on a couple of...
Listen NowSocial Security, IRA Beneficiaries, QCDs, and IRMAA Exceptions: Q&A #2321
May 27, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, IRA beneficiaries, OCDs, and IRMAA exceptions. (9:00) Jim and Chris continue a discussion based on a Michigan listeners situation where he did not receive his full Social Security Delayed Retirement Credits. (20:15) A Californian listener asks about the timing for her husband claiming his own Social Security...
Listen NowSocial Security, WEP, and Trusts: Q&A #2315
April 15, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to answer listener questions regarding Social Security, WEP, and irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs). (9:00) George from Nebraska looks for clarification on how Government Pension Offsets (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) affect his Social Security benefit. (30:15) Georgette asks if she’d be able to claim a Social Security survivor benefit off her...
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