Five Alternatives to the Stretch IRA: EDU #2032
August 12, 2020

Jim and Chris discuss the elimination of the stretch IRA and provide five alternative strategies to utilize in its place. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E32.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:25:15 — 37.1MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowRMDs, Social Security, Annuities, and Pension Survivor Benefits: Q&A #2032
August 8, 2020

Jim and Chris discuss listeners’ questions relating to required minimum distributions, backdating Social Security benefits, claiming spousal Social Security benefits, annuity variations, and joint and survivor pension options. (4:05) Clarification on a question from last week’s EDU show from the Ed Slott group on rolling over required minimum distributions. (14:30) Jim and Chris...
Listen NowThe Basics of Trusts: EDU #2031
August 5, 2020

Jim and Chris introduce attorney and CPA, David Green from First Covenant Trust and Advisors, LLC to discuss and further understand the basics behind trusts as an estate planning tool. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E31.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:25:41 — 37.8MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowIRAs, Roth Conversions, and Social Security Details: Q&A #2031
August 1, 2020

Jim and Chris discuss various listener questions relating to IRAs, Roth conversions, and Social Security details. (8:38) An Ohioan wonders if they can apply for spousal benefits while withdrawing their Social Security application at the same time. (13:28) A Missouri listener asks if he can contribute the maximum annual amount to his IRA after transferring his lump-sum pension into the same IRA...
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