Social Security, WEP, and Trusts: Q&A #2315

April 15, 2023

Social Security, WEP, and Trusts: Q&A #2315

Jim and Chris sit down to answer listener questions regarding Social Security, WEP, and irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs). (9:00) George from Nebraska looks for clarification on how Government Pension Offsets (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) affect his Social Security benefit. (30:15) Georgette asks if she’d be able to claim a Social Security survivor benefit off her...

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Social Security, Pensions, 457(b)’s, and Backdoor Roth Contributions: Q&A #2304

January 28, 2023

Social Security, Pensions, 457(b)’s, and Backdoor Roth Contributions: Q&A #2304

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, pensions, 457b’s, and backdoor Roth contributions. (11:00) A Texan listener asks if his wives spousal Social Security benefit will be based off half of his original PIA or his PIA adjusted for cost-of-living. (16:30) A listener in Ohio looks for clarification on the effect that WEP and GPO will have on her...

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Social Security WEP/GPO, Roth Conversions, and Annuities: Q&A #2217

April 23, 2022

Social Security WEP/GPO, Roth Conversions, and Annuities: Q&A #2217

Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Social Security WEP/GPO, child-in-care, spousal benefits, Roth conversions, and annuities. (12:00) George from North Carolina looks for clarification on his wives Social Security benefit and the affects of WEP/GPO. (22:15) A listener asks about their possible benefits for Social Security spousal, child-in-care, and family maximum benefits given their...

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GPO, IRA CDs, Transitioning to a Distribution Portfolio, and MYGAs – Q&A #1929

August 3, 2019

GPO, IRA CDs, Transitioning to a Distribution Portfolio, and MYGAs – Q&A #1929

As Jim and Chris continue working through the pile of listener questions they address a wide range of subjects; from setting up your online Social Account,  transitioning to a Distribution Portfolio, Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities, and more. 4:05 A Pennsylvania listener seeks help setting up an online Social Security account. 8:20 An Ohio listener and wants Jim and Chris’s thoughts on...

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