Q&A: HSAs and SS Survivor Benefits
March 30, 2019

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...
Listen NowEdu: Minimum Dignity Floor and Bucket Planning
March 27, 2019

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...
Listen NowQ&A: Retirement Readiness and Minimizing Taxes
March 23, 2019

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....
Listen NowEdu: Trusts as IRA Beneficiaries, Part 3
March 20, 2019

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 |...
Listen NowQ&A: Preparing for Retirement and Roth Withdrawals
March 16, 2019

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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