Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, the CARES Act, PTE 2020-02, Roth conversions, and retirement planning. (4:15) A listener looks for clarification on the rules of spousal Social Security benefits. (13:45) George asks about the Social Security earnings test for collecting survivor benefits. (26:15) A listener wonders about the IRS 2020-50 […]

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss a listeners email and try to learn from their experience in retirement.

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss the recent IRS Revenue Procedure 2022-32 and what you need to know if you plan to file for the estate tax exemption of a deceased spouse. They explain how this new ruling may enable more surviving spouses to shield their future estate from potential future estate taxes. Afterwards, […]

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss the new Department of Labor rule titled, PTE 2020-02, regarding the rollover of retirement accounts.

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security benefits, inherited IRAs, and buffered ETFs. (12:15) Georgette from Connecticut asks about the rules surrounding when to claim a spousal Social Security benefit. (23:00) Georgette wonders is Social Security benefits only get increased annually after hitting full retirement age. (30:00) George from […]

Chris and Bob sit down to discuss a handful of older, listener prompted questions relating to the details of IRMAA.

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, lump sum pensions, and deferred annuities. (4:15) George from Indiana looks for advice on the exact month he should file for his Social Security benefits to get the maximum deferred credit amount. (14:30) A Michigan listener asks for recommendations on a good, […]

Jim and Chris continue their discussion from a previously asked question about annuities under the new fee based platform.

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions about Social Security benefits and fixed-indexed annuities. (26:00) A listener follows-up on a question from a previous show to ask about how divorce would affect her Social Security benefits. (33:30) PSA about our monthly newsletter. (42:00) A listener looks for thoughts and advice on commission-free fixed-indexed […]

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss a recent Barron’s article about retirees struggles to spend down their nest egg in retirement.