Q&A: HSAs and SS Survivor Benefits

March 30, 2019

Q&A: HSAs and SS Survivor Benefits

Join Jim and Chris this week as they answer several listener questions regarding HSAs, including utilizing the one-time QHFD.  In addition, they answer a listener question on collecting Social Security Survivor Benefits. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-QA-Y19E12.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 57:38...

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Edu: Minimum Dignity Floor and Bucket Planning

March 27, 2019

Edu: Minimum Dignity Floor and Bucket Planning

What is the minimum dignity floor and how does it work with the bucketing strategy for retirement planning? What are the factors to consider when planning for your Minimum Dignity Floor and how to cover it? A New Jersey listener’s question prompts Jim and Chris to delve into the details of both what they call the “minimum dignity floor” and bucketing. If you’re still...

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Q&A: Retirement Readiness and Minimizing Taxes

March 23, 2019

Q&A: Retirement Readiness and Minimizing Taxes

Whether you’re 35 or 55 you’re probably thinking about your retirement readiness. Who hasn’t asked “Can I retire yet?” at some point? This week Jim and Chris answer that very question from a Minnesota listener. Jo Madonna,  an Enrolled Agent, also joins the guys again to answer more listener questions about minimizing taxes....

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Edu: Trusts as IRA Beneficiaries, Part 3

March 20, 2019

Edu: Trusts as IRA Beneficiaries, Part 3

This week Estate Planning Attorney, Peter Scott, rejoins Jim and Chris to further discuss the issues with using a Trust as a beneficiary of an IRA. The guys also delve into their favorite alternatives to simply using a Trust as your beneficiary. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y19E10.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window |...

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Q&A: Preparing for Retirement and Roth Withdrawals

March 16, 2019

Q&A: Preparing for Retirement and Roth Withdrawals

What would Jim and Chris do with their last few years of free cash flow to prepare for retirement? Listen in as they answer that question for a Virginia listener as well as a question from a Montana listener about Roth withdrawal rules. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-QA-Y19E10.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()...

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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.