Out-of-Country Citizenship, A Clarification on IRMAA, & A Roth Conversion Error: Q&A #2022

May 30, 2020

Out-of-Country Citizenship, A Clarification on IRMAA, & A Roth Conversion Error: Q&A #2022

Jim and Chris cover a range of varied topics today: they revisit a past question, discuss a citizenship inquiry, clarify an IRMAA statement, and discuss a Roth conversion error. (4:15) Jim and Chris revisit a question answered in a previous podcast episode about child-in-care spousal benefits. (10:10) A listener who lives in Spain has some questions about Social Security benefits if she were to...

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Unexpected Windfalls: EDU #2021

May 27, 2020

Unexpected Windfalls: EDU #2021

Jim and Chris discuss a topic brought to us by a listener’s question:  what are some strategies one should consider when faced with expected windfalls such as suddenly inheriting a large sum of money? *Note:  Near the end of the episode, Jim and Chris failed to mention that there’s a 10% early withdrawal penalty if you withdraw from an annuity while younger than age 59 1/2.  Please...

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Excess Social Security Withholding, Trusts, QLACs, and More of the Best States for Retirees: Q&A #2021

May 23, 2020

Excess Social Security Withholding, Trusts, QLACs, and More of the Best States for Retirees: Q&A #2021

Jim and Chris answer questions about excess Social Security withholding, trusts and their beneficiaries, and QLACs.  They also further discuss the best states to retire in after receiving an insightful comment by a listener. (4:50) “Georgiana” wonders what happens with the excess Social Security amount withheld by one of her employers. (13:09) A listener has some comments about a...

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Takeaways from the Latest Ed Slott Seminar Part 2: EDU #2020

May 20, 2020

Takeaways from the Latest Ed Slott Seminar Part 2: EDU #2020

Continuing from a former EDU episode, Jim and Chris further discuss a recap of the most recent Ed Slott seminar.  In particular they discuss some tax court cases and different IRS rules. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E20.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:16:15 — 34.9MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security Questions, A Correction, Retirement Accounts, and Trusts: Q&A #2020

May 16, 2020

Social Security Questions, A Correction, Retirement Accounts, and Trusts: Q&A #2020

Jim and Chris continue to tackle questions about Social Security, traditional vs. Roth IRAs, and trusts.  They also discuss a listener’s correction to a previous podcast episode. (4:20) An Illinois listener wonders how to communicate his updated address and phone number to Social Security. (7:00) Another Illinois listener wonders if he could collect full disability Social Security benefits...

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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.