Considering the Coronavirus While Retirement Planning: EDU #2011

March 18, 2020

Considering the Coronavirus While Retirement Planning: EDU #2011

In today’s EDU, Jim and Chris chat about retirement planning while considering “black swan events” such as the current coronavirus outbreak.  Although the coronavirus is a hot topic right now, what can one do when facing other similar unexpected events while trying to plan retirement?...

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Covering the Minimum Dignity Floor, Preparing for a SS Asset Cap, and the Pro Rata Rule: Q&A #2011

March 14, 2020

Covering the Minimum Dignity Floor, Preparing for a SS Asset Cap, and the Pro Rata Rule: Q&A #2011

In today’s episode, listeners have sent Jim and Chris questions about covering the minimum dignity floor, preparing for a possible Social Security asset cap, and the pro-rata rule. (4:20) A Texan asks how Jim and Chris would plan for covering the minimum dignity floor when considering inflation. (18:55) A listener from New Jersey would like to discuss the probability of an asset cap limit...

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Things to Consider when Considering a Roth Conversion: EDU #2010

March 11, 2020

Things to Consider when Considering a Roth Conversion: EDU #2010

Jim, Chris, and Bob all discuss this topic today brought to us by a listener’s email: things to consider when considering a Roth conversion.  The simple question of “should I convert to a Roth?” comes with a multi-faceted answer! https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E10.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window |...

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Live Caller: Reducing IRMAA, Bonds or Income Annuities, and Some Comments: Q&A #2007

February 15, 2020

Live Caller: Reducing IRMAA, Bonds or Income Annuities, and Some Comments: Q&A #2007

A live caller and an email comment from a financial planner are featured on today’s podcast.  Jim and Chris talk through a listener’s concerns about establishing less-volatile accounts while still keeping low income for tax strategies. (3:12) Live caller George would like to discuss how to reduce IRMAA early in retirement (35:45) George continues by asking how to establish secure...

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Jim & Chris’s Retirement Planning Approach and Process Part 4: EDU #2006

February 12, 2020

Jim & Chris’s Retirement Planning Approach and Process Part 4: EDU #2006

This is Part 4 of the show series in which Jim and Chris continue to describe their retirement planning approach and process.  In Parts 1 and 2 they discussed mostly the why and philosophy of their approach.  In Part 3 they explained further how they begin their planning process, using a fictitious couple as an example.  In this episode, Jim and Chris continue using this fictitious couple to...

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