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Jim and Chris address listener questions regarding Social Security, the Rule of 55, QLAC timing, and SPIAs.

Jim and Chris discuss listener emails on whether Social Security should be compared to an annuity, Rule of 55 distribution rules, using period-certain annuities during the delay period, QLAC timing and taxes, and using a SPIA for Minimum Dignity Floor coverage. (5:20) The guys address a listener’s objection to describing Social Security as an annuity and whether that comparison is accurate. (32:00) A listener seeks clarification on Rule of 55 distributions after receiving conflicting information about whether plan-specific rules matter. (38:45) Georgette asks whether a 10-year period before her mortgage is paid off can be treated like a delay period and covered with a period-certain annuity. (51:30) Jim and Chris answer a question about whether QLACs can be purchased for a spouse from an IRA, how QLAC timing can be structured, and how payments are taxed. ( 1:13:45 ) George wonders whether relying on excess RMDs or purchasing a qualified second-and-survivor SPIA from IRA funds is a better way to support long-term MDF coverage. The post Social Security, Rule of 55, QLAC Timing, SPIAs: Q&A #2623 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show .

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Hosts: Jim Saulnier, Chris Stein

Topics covered

• Social Security
• Rule of 55
• QLAC
• SPIA
• annuities
• retirement planning

Keywords

• Social Security
• Rule of 55
• QLAC
• SPIA
• annuities
• retirement
• taxes
• minimum dignity floor

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