Some types of income can quietly push your Medicare premiums higher—sometimes by hundreds of dollars a year. In this episode, Marty explains how IRMAA (Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) works, what income sources count toward it, and how certain investment choices could help you stay under the limit.
You’ll learn:
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Which common investments increase your IRMAA
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Why even reinvested income can raise your Medicare costs
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How fixed indexed annuities and MYGAs may offer IRMAA-friendly growth
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What the exclusion ratio is and how it helps reduce taxable income from annuities
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When Roth conversions inside annuities might make sense
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If you're close to retirement—or already navigating Medicare—this episode can help you make smarter decisions about income and taxes in retirement.

Some types of income can quietly push your Medicare premiums higher—sometimes by hundreds of dollars a year. In this episode, Marty explains how IRMAA (Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) works, what income sources count toward it, and how certain investment choices could help you stay under the limit. You’ll learn: Which common investments increase your IRMAA Why even reinvested income can raise your Medicare costs How fixed indexed annuities and MYGAs may offer IRMAA-friendly growth What the exclusion ratio is and how it helps reduce taxable income from annuities When Roth conversions inside annuities might make sense If you're close to retirement—or already navigating Medicare—this episode can help you make smarter decisions about income and taxes in retirement.

Fixed Indexed Annuities and IRMAA

Welcome Atlas Annuity Podcast, where your host, Marty Becker, turns the heat up on retirement planning! 

As a career firefighter, Marty's journey from battling blazes to safeguarding nest eggs offers a different look at protecting retirement assets than you've seen from any other advisor. His pension got smoked, but he found a flame-resistant strategy: annuities.

Each episode, Marty dives into riveting case studies, peels back the complex layers of annuities, and has candid chats about the power of annuities to shield your retirement from the unpredictability of the stock market.

Whether you're approaching retirement, or have been retired for years, Marty’s mission is clear - to give you the tools and tactics to fortify your retirement. No jargon, no fluff, just unbiased insight and solid strategies from a guy who's been in the hot seat and came out cooler than ever. 

Subscribe to the Atlas Annuity Podcast for a regular dose of insights that could change the way you think about protecting and growing your assets in retirement. Ready for more? Light the way to a secure future at www.atlasannuity.com and book your appointment with Marty Becker today. 

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Welcome Atlas Annuity Podcast, where your host, Marty Becker, turns the heat up on retirement planning! As a career firefighter, Marty's journey from battling blazes to safeguarding nest eggs offers a different look at protecting retirement assets than you've seen from any other advisor. His pension got smoked, but he found a flame-resistant strategy: annuities. Each episode, Marty dives into riveting case studies, peels back the complex layers of annuities, and has candid chats about the power of annuities to shield your retirement from the unpredictability of the stock market. Whether you're approaching retirement, or have been retired for years, Marty’s mission is clear - to give you the tools and tactics to fortify your retirement. No jargon, no fluff, just unbiased insight and solid strategies from a guy who's been in the hot seat and came out cooler than ever. Subscribe to the Atlas Annuity Podcast for a regular dose of insights that could change the way you think about protecting and growing your assets in retirement. Ready for more? Light the way to a secure future at www.atlasannuity.com and book your appointment with Marty Becker today. Don't just retire, retire with confidence.

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