Summary of the SECURE Act: EDU #1946

January 1, 2020

Summary of the SECURE Act: EDU #1946

What is the SECURE Act?  The acronym stands for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement,” and Jim and Chris discuss this recent Act and the 5 key changes that affect retirees in legislation passed in 2019—including the death of the stretch IRA. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y19E46.mp3...

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Constructive Receipts, Living on Basis, Pension Plan Consultants, and More: Q&A #1948

December 21, 2019

Constructive Receipts, Living on Basis, Pension Plan Consultants, and More: Q&A #1948

Jim and Chris discuss five questions today, such as the concept of constructive receipts, H&R Block, living on basis, and more! (10:10) A listener provides a web resource related to the concept of constructive receipts as it relates to 60-day rollovers. (26:05) A Marylander wants to know why Jim isn’t too fond of H&R Block. (31:35) Georgie Girl is intrigued by “living on...

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Quarterly Estimated Payments, Early Retiring, & Distribution Management: Q&A #1947

December 14, 2019

Quarterly Estimated Payments, Early Retiring, & Distribution Management: Q&A #1947

Jim pauses cheering on the New England Patriots to discuss with Chris some follow-up about 60-day Rollovers, quarterly estimated payments, early retiring, and distribution management. (10:15) A Virginian mentions some resources related to 60-day rollovers. (18:05) Tom Brady (just kidding!) would like to discuss quarterly estimated payments regarding taxes in retirement. (31:25) A Green Bay...

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Fees in Equity Trades: EDU #1944

December 11, 2019

Fees in Equity Trades: EDU #1944

Some questions have come up about fees in equity trades. Jim and Chris talk about how brokerage services can still make money even if they offer commission-free trades. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y19E44.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 39:39 — 18.2MB) Subscribe:...

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Annuities within Stretch IRA, 10-Yr Rule, Roth Conversions, SS Benefits: Q&A #1942

November 2, 2019

Annuities within Stretch IRA, 10-Yr Rule, Roth Conversions, SS Benefits: Q&A #1942

Jim and Chris address the topics of the 10-Year Rule, annuities within a stretch IRA, Roth Conversions, and if Social Security benefits are affected by remarriage. (18:15) A listener from Georgia asks how specific the 10-year rule is. (23:45) A Floridian asks how annuities are affected if a stretch IRA goes away. (33:00) A Tennessee listener seeks wisdom when considering paying the taxes on a...

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