Social 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...
Listen NowSocial 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...
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