Bond ETFs, Social Security, 401k Annuities, and Annuitization: Q&A #2523

Jim and Chris answer questions on defined maturity bond ETFs, Social Security account linking and spousal offsets, 401k annuities vs IRA Annuities, and annuitization definitions. (14:30) Jacob joins the guys to explain how estimated net acquisition yield works for defined maturity bond ETFs, including how to interpret it and evaluate risk when holding through maturity. (38:30) A listener asks about sending a marriage certificate to Social Security for account linking and whether there’s any confirmation of linking on SSA.gov. (44:15) George wonders whether his wife will automatically receive a spousal benefit increase once he claims Social Security at age 70, and how to confirm PIA and eligibility. (52:30) Jim and Chris address a suggestion that annuities held inside 401k plans may be less tax efficient than IRA annuities because of RMD aggregation rules. (1:06:45) A listener asks why so few annuities are annuitized and whether turning on income from a DIA or SPIA counts as annuitization. The post Bond ETFs, Social Security, 401k Annuities, and Annuitization: Q&A #2523 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show .