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.

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 […]

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss the current state of the investment market and how it potentially coincides with your retirement.

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions about Social Security, IRA recharacterizations, and annuities. (18:15) A listener looks for advice on whether or not she should claim her spousal Social Security benefit. (33:30) A listener describes her concern about a previously completed IRA recharacterization. (50:30, 1:12:15, 1:14:30) George asks a couple of questions […]

Jim and Chris sit down to continue their discussion on the IRS’s proposed interpretations and implementations of the SECURE Act.

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions on backdating Social Security benefits, IRA recharacterizations, and RMDs. (8:15) A listener from Washington would like some clarity on backdating their Social Security benefits. (21:30) Georgette is wondering what the tax consequences are on recharacterizing a Roth IRA contribution to a Traditional IRA contribution with a […]

Jim and Chris sit down to continue their discussion on the IRS’s proposed interpretations and implementations of the SECURE Act.