Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, spousal/survivor benefits, SPIAs, and IRA basis. (4:00) A listener from Delaware looks for clarification on the timing of claiming Social Security and when his wife is eligible to claim a spousal benefit. (15:25) A local Colorado listener wonders how she can begin […]

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss the basics of annuities and where we see them fitting in within our retirement planning philosophy.

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, Roth IRAs, 403(b) accounts, and pensions. (9:00) George from Kansas asks a question from a client regarding Social Security and the claiming of benefits. (19:00) George from Tennessee asks if we can explain how delayed Social Security credits after full retirement age […]

Jim and Chris continue their discussion on annuity related topics and when to consider the use of an annuity within your retirement plan.

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions regarding Social Security, Brokered CDs, Income Annuities, Stretch Annuities, and RMDs. (18:30) A listener from Texas asks a question about the family maximum Social Security benefit. (32:00) George from Ohio mentions that brokered CDs can be a great short-term principally protected alternative to Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities […]

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss a few housekeeping items relating to post-Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Roth conversions. Then, they dive into their retirement planning philosophy around annuities.

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), and Inherited Annuities. (10:00) George from California asks a question about Social Security claiming options to supplement their other secure income sources. (40:30) A listener wants clarity from the May 17th, 2023 EDU show about RMDs on their […]

Jim and Chris sit down to wrap up their discussion on the Secure Act 2.0 updates.

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 […]

Jim and Chris finalize their discussion on the Secure Act 2.0 and provide guidance on the various updates/interpretations currently available.