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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CARES Act, Monte Carlo, FERS, and IRMAA: Q&A #2017
April 25, 2020
Jim calls in from his kitchen today to discuss with Chris some considerations about the CARES Act, a clarification on the Monte Carlo analysis, and some questions about FERS and IRMA. (5:41) Jim brought up a listener’s question to the Ed Slott group concerning COVID-related withdrawals that are allowed with the CARES Act. (36:20) Chris clarifies some information about the Monte Carlo...
Listen NowIndexed Universal Life Policies: What if You Already Have One? EDU #2016
April 22, 2020
Jim and Chris discuss a follow-up to a previous EDU episode in which they talked about indexed universal life policies as a retirement strategy. After discussing the pros, cons, and potential gotchas of IULs in that former episode, a question was posed: what if I already have one?...
Listen NowRoth Conversion Questions & Unemployment Contributions to a Roth: Q&A #2016
April 18, 2020
Jim and Chris take their time answering two questions today about Roth conversions and unemployment contributions to a Roth. (4:38) George from Minnesota wonders what are some considerations for doing a Roth conversion as someone in their 50s: how much should he convert? What are some potential pitfalls? (33:04) A 38-year-old listener has some questions about using unemployment benefits to...
Listen NowCoronavirus Market Fears and a Variable Annuity: EDU #2015
April 15, 2020
A listener who purchased a variable annuity with a guaranteed income benefit is worried because his annuity has dropped about $90,000 in value since the stock market corrected over the coronavirus, but still offers a compelling income benefit. He is unsure if he should keep the annuity or transfer it to Vanguard where he manages his own money. Jim and Chris dissect his situation and explain to...
Listen NowQuestions about the CARES Act: Q&A #2015
April 11, 2020
Jim and Chris address three very specific questions on the recently passed CARES Act and how it relates to IRAs, Required Minimum Distributions, and Coronavirus Related Distributions from retirement accounts. (32:35) A Virginian asks if the CARES Act could enable his wife to strategize Roth conversions with her TSP. (44:00) Another question from that same Virginian: will his mother be required...
Listen NowBenefits of Proper Asset Positioning in the Midst of Life’s Storms: EDU #2014
April 8, 2020
When life’s storms come up unexpectedly (such as the current coronavirus pandemic), what are the benefits of proper asset positioning? If you’re at or near retirement, how can properly positioning your assets help your emotional reaction during market turmoil? Jim continues to practice social distancing while he and Chris discuss this topic brought to us by a listener’s...
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