Social Security, WEP, The Fun Number, and Positioning: Q&A #2307
February 18, 2023

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, WEP, the fun number, and positioning. (6:30) An Indiana listener looks for clarification on a Social Security survivor benefit and the affects of WEP. (12:30) George from Maryland asks for clarity on his Social Security benefit. (23:00) A listener wonders how to adjust her fun number in the middle of a down stock...
Listen NowSocial Security, Pensions, 457(b)’s, and Backdoor Roth Contributions: Q&A #2304
January 28, 2023

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, pensions, 457b’s, and backdoor Roth contributions. (11:00) A Texan listener asks if his wives spousal Social Security benefit will be based off half of his original PIA or his PIA adjusted for cost-of-living. (16:30) A listener in Ohio looks for clarification on the effect that WEP and GPO will have on her...
Listen NowSocial Security, WEP, Disability Benefits, and Inherited IRA RMDs: Q&A #2234
August 20, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss questions relating to Social Security, WEP, disability benefits, and inherited IRAs. (7:30) A listener looks for confirmation on when to claim Social Security benefits to ensure they receive the full 6 months of benefits. (17:45) The same listener from above wonders about the affects of WEP on her Social Security benefit. (38:30) George from Indiana wonders...
Listen NowSocial Security, Roth Conversions, and Mortality Credits: Q&A #2225
June 18, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions about Social Security, Roth conversions, and annuity mortality credits. (3:30) George in North Carolina looks for clarification on his spouses Social Security benefit and whether or not it will be WEP/GPO affected. (8:30) A listener from Wisconsin asks about the calculation for the pro-rata amount on a Roth conversion. (23:15) George from...
Listen NowSocial Security WEP/GPO, Roth Conversions, and Annuities: Q&A #2217
April 23, 2022

Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Social Security WEP/GPO, child-in-care, spousal benefits, Roth conversions, and annuities. (12:00) George from North Carolina looks for clarification on his wives Social Security benefit and the affects of WEP/GPO. (22:15) A listener asks about their possible benefits for Social Security spousal, child-in-care, and family maximum benefits given their...
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