Differing Approaches To Retirement: EDU #2215
April 13, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss the rather philosophical topic of differing approaches to retirement and longevity of retirement. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E15.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:24:35 — 38.7MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security, Medicare, Life Insurance, and Retirement Planning: Q&A #2215
April 9, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to answer listeners questions relating to Social Security, Medicare, life insurance, and retirement planning. (6:45) A listener from Connecticut asks if his mother can reclaim monies she previously contributed to Social Security if she’s not going to receive a benefit. (12:45) A listener in New York has a question about the timing of receiving Social Security...
Listen NowThe Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF): EDU #2214
April 6, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to elaborate on the concept of the Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF) from it’s inception to the current iteration. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E14.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:31:48 — 42.0MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowWEP, Social Security, Annuities, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2214
April 2, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to WEP, Social Security, annuities, Roth conversions, and taxes. (2:30) George from California has a question about WEP and whether or not he should try to earn a few more Social Security credits. (20:00) George from Pennsylvania looks for clarification on purchasing an annuity with IRA money. (34:00) A listener from Massachusetts...
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