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PSAs, Spousal Benefits, Annuity Use Cases, and FIAs: Q&A #2526

PSAs, Spousal Benefits, Annuity Use Cases, and FIAs: Q&A #2526

Update: 2025-06-28
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Jim and Chris shares listener PSAs on IRMAA and Delayed Retirement Credits, and answer questions on Social Security Spousal Benefits, annuity use cases, and fixed indexed annuity payout concerns.


(13:00 ) A listener shares a PSA about a positive Medicare and IRMAA reduction experience at a Central Florida SSA office.

(19:00 ) Georgette follows up with a PSA confirming her husband received all delayed retirement credits despite a February 1 birthday.
(26:45 ) George asks whether his wife will be automatically moved to a spousal Social Security benefit when he files, or if she needs to apply separately.
(37:45 ) Jim and Chris provide clarification on what problems different types of annuities are designed to solve and when each might be used.
(1:03:45 ) The guys address a listener’s concerns about a specific fixed indexed annuity, asking whether a MYGA or money market alternative would offer better long-term value.


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PSAs, Spousal Benefits, Annuity Use Cases, and FIAs: Q&A #2526

PSAs, Spousal Benefits, Annuity Use Cases, and FIAs: Q&A #2526

Jim Saulnier, CFP® & Chris Stein, CFP®