Episode Details

Jim and Chris discuss listener emails on Social Security benefits for a disabled adult child, SPIA timing and funding, longevity assumptions, and QLAC planning.

(15:15) A listener asks why Social Security appears to be paying a disabled adult child benefit and child-in-care spousal benefit as a combined 50% of the worker’s PIA rather than 50% each, and how they might address the issue.

(32:45) The guys discuss whether to buy a SPIA now or wait until age 70, along with the pros and cons of purchasing one with pre-tax, Roth, or brokerage assets. They also address where a DIY investor may be able to purchase a SPIA.

(1:11:15) Jim and Chris respond to a listener considering whether expected AI-driven longevity advances should factor into the timing of a future SPIA purchase.

(1:19:30) A listener asks about using a QLAC to help accelerate Roth conversions and whether a special needs trust for a disabled adult child could avoid a large lump-sum tax hit if both parents pass early.

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