Our Past Shows

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Buffered Products In A Retirement Portfolio Part 2: EDU #2315

April 12, 2023

Buffered Products In A Retirement Portfolio Part 2: EDU #2315

Jim and Chris continue their discussion on buffered products and considering them as part of a retirement portfolio. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E15.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:16:52 — 35.2MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, Life Insurance, and Taxes: Q&A #2314

April 8, 2023

Social Security, Life Insurance, and Taxes: Q&A #2314

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions regarding spousal Social Security benefits, life insurance, and taxes. (9:45) A listener looks for clarification on his wives spousal Social Security benefit. (20:30) A listener wonders about the maximum family benefit and it’s impact on their Social Security situation. (38:15) A listener in Pennsylvania looks for an opinion on gifting...

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Buffered Products In A Retirement Portfolio Part 1: EDU #2314

April 5, 2023

Buffered Products In A Retirement Portfolio Part 1: EDU #2314

Jim and Chris discuss a listeners question on how brokered buffered products compare to insurance buffered products and how could he decide if he should consider them as part of his retirement portfolio. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E14.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:32:50 — 42.5MB)...

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Social Security, Inherited IRAs, Roth Conversions, Portfolio Management, and MDF: Q&A #2313

April 1, 2023

Social Security, Inherited IRAs, Roth Conversions, Portfolio Management, and MDF: Q&A #2313

Jim and Chris answer listeners questions relating to Social Security, inherited IRAs, Roth conversions, portfolio management, and MDF. (5:15) George from Michigan looks for clarification on his age 70 Social Security benefit calculation. (16:15) George in Connecticut asks about the calculation for 75% Social Security survivor benefit his disabled son will be eligible for if he and his wife were...

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Retirement In The U.S. With Less Than $1 Million Dollars: EDU #2313

March 29, 2023

Retirement In The U.S. With Less Than $1 Million Dollars: EDU #2313

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss and analyze a recent article surrounding what retirement with less than $1 million dollars in the United States looks like. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E13.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:23:16 — 38.1MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, Inherited IRAs, and The SIPC: Q&A #2312

March 25, 2023

Social Security, Inherited IRAs, and The SIPC: Q&A #2312

Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Social Security, Inherited IRAs, and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). (13:30) A listener in Georgia asks a couple of questions pertaining to his sister’s ability to claim a Social Security benefit. (28:00) The same listener from above looks for clarification on the rules relating to his sisters inherited IRA RMDs. (47:15) A...

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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.