Social Security, GPO, Spousal Benefits, IRMAA, SPIAs, and Secure Act 2.0: Q&A #2339

September 30, 2023

Social Security, GPO, Spousal Benefits, IRMAA, SPIAs, and Secure Act 2.0: Q&A #2339

Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Social Security, GPO, the Social Security spousal benefits, IRMAA, SPIAs, and the Secure Act 2.0. (4:30) A listener from Illinois references a previous Q&A show and asks about the effects of GPO on Social Security. (8:15) A listener from Utah looks for clarification on delaying the claiming of a spousal Social Security benefit. (22:30) Georgette...

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Reviewing The Ed Slott Test: EDU #2339

September 27, 2023

Reviewing The Ed Slott Test: EDU #2339

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss a test/quiz given to attendees of the Ed Slott training program and provide their thoughts. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E39.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:03:40 — 29.1MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, PIA, IRMAA, MDF, and Annuities: Q&A #2338

September 23, 2023

Social Security, PIA, IRMAA, MDF, and Annuities: Q&A #2338

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, PIA, IRMAA, MDF, and annuities. (5:15) A Californian listener looks for clarification on a potential Social Security survivor benefit for his mother. (17:00) An Arizona listener wonders at what point his primary insurance amount (PIA) becomes “set”. (31:30) George from Texas asks about IRMAA and...

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Reexamining The Fun Number, MDF and Secure Income Part 5: EDU #2338

September 20, 2023

Reexamining The Fun Number, MDF and Secure Income Part 5: EDU #2338

Jim and Chris sit down to continue their dialogue on feedback from listeners about how they’re doing their own retirement planning. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E38.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:11:36 — 32.8MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, SSA-44, Secure Act 2.0, and Income Annuities: Q&A #2337

September 16, 2023

Social Security, SSA-44, Secure Act 2.0, and Income Annuities: Q&A #2337

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, SSA-44, Secure Act 2.0, and income annuities. (6:45) A Virginian listener mentions a personal experience with personal and spousal Social Security benefits and asks for clarification on the exact rules. (27:30) George from Virginia asks if you have to file the form SSA-44 twice for each year in the two year...

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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.