Our Past Shows

Here you will find a year's worth of our past radio shows. Please understand, due to compliance and supervisory guidelines, there is a lag time from when a show first broadcasts to when it can be listed here for later playback. If the show you want is not available, please check back again soon.

Although Jim and Chris strive to make their show ─ and the information presented − topical and pertinent at the time of original broadcast, please recognize the financial world is constantly changing and evolving. These recorded broadcasts may contain outdated or obsolete information. Never make any financial, tax or investment decisions with information contained on these shows without first consulting with your legal, tax and/or financial advisor(s).

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Life Insurance Versus Roth IRAs: EDU #2329

July 19, 2023

Life Insurance Versus Roth IRAs: EDU #2329

Jim and Chris sit down to chat about an article discussing life insurance versus Roth IRAs as retirement planning tools. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E29.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:05:09 — 29.8MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, HSAs, MYGAs, and Roth IRAs: Q&A #2328

July 15, 2023

Social Security, HSAs, MYGAs, and Roth IRAs: Q&A #2328

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, HSAs, MYGAs, and Roth IRAs. (5:15) George from Kansas asks for thoughts on his Social Security claiming strategy in relation to making health savings account (HSA) contributions. (20:30) A Colorado listener asks if he should be considering utilizing lower rated insurance carriers for MYGAs when staying below the...

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Discussing The Financial Planning Challenge and Associated Quiz Continued: EDU #2328

July 12, 2023

Discussing The Financial Planning Challenge and Associated Quiz Continued: EDU #2328

Jim and Chris sit down to continue their discussion on an article and quiz relating to the financial planning challenge. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E28.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:28:16 — 40.4MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, Insurance, IRMAA, and MYGAs: Q&A #2327

July 8, 2023

Social Security, Insurance, IRMAA, and MYGAs: Q&A #2327

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, insurance, IRMAA, and MYGAs. (5:30) A listener from Florida looks for clarification on the rules regarding Social Security and having a disabled child. (28:30) The same listener from above asks for advice on cashing in an insurance policy or not. (1:07:30) A Californian listener asks if IRMAA brackets can go down...

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Discussing The Financial Planning Challenge and Associated Quiz: EDU #2327

July 5, 2023

Discussing The Financial Planning Challenge and Associated Quiz: EDU #2327

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss an article and quiz relating to the financial planning challenge. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E27.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 54:17 — 24.8MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, DIAs, QLACs, and Interest Rates: Q&A #2326

July 1, 2023

Social Security, DIAs, QLACs, and Interest Rates: Q&A #2326

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, DIAs, QLACs, and interest rates. (4:30) A Texan listener looks for clarification on the rules surrounding the Social Security earning limit for self-employed people. (17:45) A listener asks if she’s missing anything in calculating the maximum and optimal time for her and her husband to claim their Social...

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Jim Saulnier and Associates | 970-530-0556 | 506 East Mulberry Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524

Ed Slott Advisor recognition requires an advisor to be well versed on the rules and regulations regarding IRAs. The advisor must attend two live training sessions and pass two written exams annually to remain in the program. Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC (“RIA Firm”) is a registered investment adviser located in Fort Collins, CO. Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC may only transact business in those states in which it is registered, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. Current registered states: CA, CO, PA, TX, WA, IL Insurance products and services are offered and sold through James H. Saulnier, a Colorado licensed insurance producer, only in those states in which he is reciprocally licensed or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from licensing requirements. Current reciprocal insurance licensing in these states: AZ, CA, CA, CN, FL, HI, IA, MA, MD, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY Click here for a more detailed disclosure.