Social Security, Inherited Roth, and IRMAA: Q&A #2533

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions on Social Security spousal benefits, filing logistics and spousal eligibility with a disabled child, an inherited Roth IRA, and IRMAA concerns. (14:30) A listener asks why his spouse’s Social Security spousal benefit is less than half of his primary benefit amount. (21:45) George asks about the process and documentation needed when filing for Social Security benefits that will also increase payments for his spouse and disabled adult son, and about eligibility for a spousal benefit while delaying his own claim. (40:30) The guys review a ChatGPT summary of Inherited Roth rules and whether there are RMDs for a non-spouse beneficiary that inherited in 2023. (1:03:30) Jim and Chris address a question about an IRMAA increase caused by a lump-sum Social Security payment. The post Social Security, Inherited Roth, and IRMAA: Q&A #2533 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show .