Tax Questions Answered: Q&A #2428
July 13, 2024

In this episode Chris and guest Paul Neiffer, CPA will tackle listener tax questions. (3:45) A listener’s conversation with their sister has them wondering what strategies are recommended for the last high-earning year before retirement. (19:00) George plans to sell his rental property and is trying to understand what tax forms he needs as well as the capital gains implications. (28:00) A...
Listen NowOur Retirement Philosophy/Approach In 10 Minutes Or Less: EDU #2428
July 10, 2024

Jim and Chris discuss listener submissions with advice on how we can describe our retirement planning approach in 10 minutes or less. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E28.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:24:09 — 38.5MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowCOLA Calculations, WEP, Annuitizing, Roth Pro Rata Rule, and Inherited Roth IRAs: Q&A #2427
July 6, 2024

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to COLA, WEP, the Roth Conversion Pro Rata Rule, and Inherited Roth IRAs. (15:30) In part 1 of George’s 3 email questions Chris goes into how to properly apply COLA to your Social Security calculations. (24:00) Chris talks about determining whether you are subject to WEP to answer part 2 of George’s email. (27:15) To...
Listen NowIs There a Simpler Approach to Retirement Planning?: EDU #2427
July 3, 2024

Jim and Chris say goodbye to their Annuity Awareness Month and pick up where they left off discussing their process. In this episode they respond to an email from a listener who feels they might be overcomplicating it. The guys discuss his simplified retirement planning approach and how people’s spending strategy may change throughout the course of their retirement....
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