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.

Although Jim and Chris strive to make their show ─ and the information presented − topical and pertinent at the time of original broadcast, please recognize the financial world is constantly changing and evolving. These recorded broadcasts may contain outdated or obsolete information. Never make any financial, tax or investment decisions with information contained on these shows without first consulting with your legal, tax and/or financial advisor(s).

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Social Security Disability, AI Jokes, Reverse Mortgages, and Inherited IRAs: Q&A #2436

September 7, 2024

Social Security Disability, AI Jokes, Reverse Mortgages, and Inherited IRAs: Q&A #2436

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security Disability, Minimum Dignity Floor, Reverse Mortgages, and Inherited IRAs… (4:00) George wonders if he continues to work and his Social Security benefit is reduced to $0, if that also make his wife’s spousal benefit and child’s disability benefit $0. (16:15) Chris answers another SS Disability...

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Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 11: EDU #2435

September 4, 2024

Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 11: EDU #2435

Jim and Chris continue the recent series on their philosophy/approach to retirement planning and discuss how their “positioning” approach differs from the classic “bucket” approach to saving and budgeting. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E36.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

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Social Security Disability, Spousal Benefits, SPIAs, Equities, and Roth 401ks : Q&A #2435

August 31, 2024

Social Security Disability, Spousal Benefits, SPIAs, Equities, and Roth 401ks : Q&A #2435

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security Disability, Spousal Benefits, SPIAs, Equities, and Roth 401ks. (6:30) George hopes Chris can confirm his Social Security math and give some input on when his wife should claim her benefits. (17:30) A listener looks for clarification on whether his wife can claim her Social Security Benefits early then switch to full...

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Our Retirement Planning Process Questions Answered: EDU #2435

August 28, 2024

Our Retirement Planning Process Questions Answered: EDU #2435

With Jim out sick, one of the other planners at Jim Saulnier & Associates, Jake Turner, joins Chris to discuss some questions that have come in about the retirement planning process. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E35.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:19:20 — 36.3MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, Long-Term Care, Child-In Care Benefits, Annuities, and Tax Credits: Q&A #2434

August 24, 2024

Social Security, Long-Term Care, Child-In Care Benefits, Annuities, and Tax Credits: Q&A #2434

Chris discusses listener questions relating to Social Security, long-term care, child-in-care benefits, annuities, and tax credits. (5:00) Chris chats about a Social Security press release regarding the overpayment burden for Social Security beneficiaries. (12:15) A listener looks for clarification on how much long-term care (LTC) coverage we’d recommend based on their situation. (18:00)...

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Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 10: EDU #2434

August 21, 2024

Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 10: EDU #2434

Jim and Chris continue their recent series on our philosophy/approach and discuss potentially using home equity to fund Aging/LTC needs. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E34.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 55:56 — 25.6MB) Subscribe:...

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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.