Our Past Shows
Here you will find a year's worth of our past radio shows. Please understand, due to compliance and supervisory guidelines, there is a lag time from when a show first broadcasts to when it can be listed here for later playback. If the show you want is not available, please check back again soon.
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Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 2: EDU #2417
April 24, 2024
Jim and Chris continue their walk through of their philosophy and approach to retirement planning while sharing details on elements like the Minimum Dignity Floor, Secure Income, See-Through Portfolios, Asset Positioning and the ever-popular Fun Number. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E17.mp3 Podcast: Play in new...
Listen NowCapital Gains, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, and Basis: Q&A #2416
April 20, 2024
Chris and Paul sit down to discuss listener questions relating to capital gains, IRMAA, Roth conversions, and basis. (4:10) Chris and Paul chat about an IRS notice. (10:00) A listener asks about the sale of a house and the possible capital gains exclusions allowed for single/married people. (17:45) George wonders if IRMAA avoidance and a large Roth conversion can be undone. (36:30) George looks...
Listen NowOur Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 1: EDU #2416
April 17, 2024
This is the introductory show of a series Jim and Chris are calling ”Revealing the Secure Retirement Income Process”. On the next several shows they will walk you through their philosophy and approach to retirement planning while sharing details on elements like the Minimum Dignity Floor, Secure Income, See-Through Portfolios, Asset Positioning and the ever-popular Fun Number....
Listen NowSocial Security, IRMAA, Wash Sales, and Annuity Alternatives: Q&A #2415
April 13, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, wash sales, and annuity alternatives. (17:30) George wonders if his Social Security benefit will be affected due to his earnings in Canada. (25:45) George wonders if he can let the SSA know about discontinuing Roth conversions to avoid the associated IRMAA surcharges. (34:15) A listener asks about the timing...
Listen NowOur Retirement Planning Process Prequel: EDU #2415
April 10, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to revisit our retirement planning process and a recent article written by Bloomberg. Link to article: Wall Street Just Doesn’t Get It on Retirement – Bloomberg https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E15.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:22:14 — 37.6MB)...
Listen NowIRMAA Premiums, Social Security, Annuities, and Medicare: Q&A #2414
April 6, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to IRMAA premiums, Social Security, annuities, and Medicare. (15:00) A listener asks about the timing behind an increase in his IRMAA premiums. (24:30) George looks for clarification on the rules surrounding a spousal Social Security benefit. (34:15) George wonders if Jim and Chris are going to touch on which questions you should ask...
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