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.

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Social Security, Brokered CDs, Income Annuities, Stretch Annuities, and RMDs: Q&A #2323

June 10, 2023

Social Security, Brokered CDs, Income Annuities, Stretch Annuities, and RMDs: Q&A #2323

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions regarding Social Security, Brokered CDs, Income Annuities, Stretch Annuities, and RMDs. (18:30) A listener from Texas asks a question about the family maximum Social Security benefit. (32:00) George from Ohio mentions that brokered CDs can be a great short-term principally protected alternative to Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities (MYGAs)....

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RMD Correction and Annuities in Retirement: EDU #2323

June 7, 2023

RMD Correction and Annuities in Retirement: EDU #2323

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss a few housekeeping items relating to post-Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Roth conversions. Then, they dive into their retirement planning philosophy around annuities. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E23.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:09:14 —...

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Social Security, RMDs, and Inherited Annuities: Q&A #2322

June 3, 2023

Social Security, RMDs, and Inherited Annuities: Q&A #2322

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), and Inherited Annuities. (10:00) George from California asks a question about Social Security claiming options to supplement their other secure income sources. (40:30) A listener wants clarity from the May 17th, 2023 EDU show about RMDs on their SEP IRA rollover. (49:00) A...

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Secure Act 2.0 Updates and Clarification Part 5: EDU #2322

May 31, 2023

Secure Act 2.0 Updates and Clarification Part 5: EDU #2322

Jim and Chris sit down to wrap up their discussion on the Secure Act 2.0 updates. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E22.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:09:51 — 32.0MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, IRA Beneficiaries, QCDs, and IRMAA Exceptions: Q&A #2321

May 27, 2023

Social Security, IRA Beneficiaries, QCDs, and IRMAA Exceptions: Q&A #2321

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, IRA beneficiaries, OCDs, and IRMAA exceptions. (9:00) Jim and Chris continue a discussion based on a Michigan listeners situation where he did not receive his full Social Security Delayed Retirement Credits. (20:15) A Californian listener asks about the timing for her husband claiming his own Social Security...

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Secure Act 2.0 Updates and Clarification Part 4: EDU #2321

May 24, 2023

Secure Act 2.0 Updates and Clarification Part 4: EDU #2321

Jim and Chris finalize their discussion on the Secure Act 2.0 and provide guidance on the various updates/interpretations currently available. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E21.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:16:33 — 35.0MB) Subscribe:...

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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.