Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to the Family Maximum Benefit, Means Test, Qualified Charitable Donations, tax strategies for pension benefits, and spreadsheet tracking of SPIA income.

(10:00) Georgette asks about factoring in the Family Maximum Benefit while deciding when to start taking Social Security

(19:30) A listener looks for a better understanding of Survivor Benefits and the means test.

(32:30) Jim and Chris discuss whether someone can continue to use the same QCD in an Inherited IRA.

(40:15) The guys dive into a question about tax strategies relate to a defined pension benefit.

(56:30) A do-it-yourselfer wonders about an appropriate way to account for SPIA income in his spreadsheets.

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Chris is joined by estate planning attorney Shelley Thompson while Jim is traveling. Chris and Shelley discuss common mistakes people make with their Wills.

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Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, Annuity RMDs, and next steps after passing the CFP exam.

(5:30) George asks if you’re required to claim Social Security as soon as you turn 70.

(13:00) The guys are asked for their input on Social Security claiming strategy.

(21:00) Jim and Chris discuss whether there are differences in the handling of RMDs for different annuity types (SPIA, GMWB, and GMIB).

(36:30) A listener just passed their CFP exam (a big congrats from the whole team at JS&A!) and asks for the guys’ input on recommended next steps.

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Jim and Chris received an email from a listener asking about completing a Roth conversion using a 60-day rollover. In response, they decided to take a dive deep into the topic, exploring what they call the “60-day rollover conversion” strategy.

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Jim and Chris sit down to answer listener questions related to Social Security, 529 Plans, and SPIA payments…

(6:30) A listener wonders if they will be subject to the Social Security earnings test.

(14:30) The guys weigh in on if/how a Roth conversion would impact an IRMAA appeal.

(30:30) Chris answers whether there is a time limit to apply for Survivor Benefits.

(46:30) George asks whether moving money from a 529 plan to a Roth is considered a conversion. (referenced article)

(1:04:30) The guys offer clarity on the timing for RMDs and Qualified Charitable Donations with SPIA payments

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Jim and Chris sit down for a Discussion edition of the EDU series to talk through some listener questions on RMDs in relation to Roth Conversions (’tis the season!).

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Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, Roth conversions, and RMDs.

(11:00) George wonders if his wife is eligible for Social Security benefits while taking care of an adult disabled child even if he is still working and has not applied for SS yet.

(19:00) Chris tackles an interesting Social Security survivor benefits strategy question.

(28:15) A listener looks for clarity on timing his Roth conversion in relation to his monthly IRA SPIA payouts.

(49:45) The guys expand on RMD rules and how they apply to MYGAs.

(1:00:00) Jim and Chris answer whether Inherited IRAs are included in the taking your RMD before doing a Roth conversion rule.

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Jim and Chris sit down for another EDU show discussing updates to the SECURE Act that Jim brought back from the recent Ed Slott conference.

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Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, RMDs, QLACs, and Buffered ETFs…

(12:30) The guys are asked if dual citizenship will affect Social Security benefits.

(20:30) George looks for clarity on Social Security’s family maximum rules.

(30:00) Chris explains the reduction factor when claiming a spousal Social Security benefit.

(35:45) The guys address some confusion a listener had with a recent article talking about Roth conversions once somebody begins their required minimum distributions (RMDs).

(54:30) Jim and Chris discuss what happens if somebody wants to open a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (QLAC), but they have not fully satisfied their Required Minimum Distributions for the year and are interested in doing a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). Can they transfer money from their IRA to the QLAC before satisfying their RMD?

(1:01:00) A listener wonders if, with funds that have a one-year holding period in the design of their outcome period (buffered ETFs), are capital gains treated as long-term or short-term? 

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Jim and Chris sit down to discuss a few things Jim brought back from his recent Ed Slott conference including a discussion of ALAR (10-year RMD rule) and stretch IRAs.

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