DOL Fiduciary Rule

March 25, 2017

Jim and Chris briefly (for them) discuss the Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Rule and the fact that you can’t legislate morality. They also answer listener’s questions regarding how Medicare premiums are calculated for high earners and if your Social Security filing date triggers your Medicare Part A coverage....

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Filling Your Tax Void

March 18, 2017

Jim, Chris and Justin Fundalinski describe what the Tax Void is and address a listener’s question regarding converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA to balance tax benefits now with tax costs in the future. Jim and Chris also answer listeners’ questions regarding Social Security & restricted benefits and how to deal with the pro rata rule...

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IRAs, Taxes and Other Questions

March 11, 2017

For the first hour, Jim, Chris and Peter Scott answer questions related to Estate Planning: How do you deal with the tax paperwork if you have a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA in a sub-trust where you are a trustee and a beneficiary? Also, would it be wise to buy a widowed parent’s house and have the parent finance the loan as a way to financially help the parent and get a tax writeoff on...

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Social Security Spousal Benefits and Other Questions

March 4, 2017

How exactly do Social Security Spousal Benefits work if your lower earning spouse has filed for their SS benefit and you haven’t filed for yours yet? Jim and Chris answer this question and others from listeners: When a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is taken, does the pro rata rule apply? If you’re downsizing in retirement, is it better to pay for a new home outright or take...

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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.