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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Q&A: Retirement Readiness and Minimizing Taxes
March 23, 2019
Whether you’re 35 or 55 you’re probably thinking about your retirement readiness. Who hasn’t asked “Can I retire yet?” at some point? This week Jim and Chris answer that very question from a Minnesota listener. Jo Madonna, an Enrolled Agent, also joins the guys again to answer more listener questions about minimizing taxes....
Listen NowEdu: Trusts as IRA Beneficiaries, Part 3
March 20, 2019
This week Estate Planning Attorney, Peter Scott, rejoins Jim and Chris to further discuss the issues with using a Trust as a beneficiary of an IRA. The guys also delve into their favorite alternatives to simply using a Trust as your beneficiary. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y19E10.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window |...
Listen NowQ&A: Preparing for Retirement and Roth Withdrawals
March 16, 2019
What would Jim and Chris do with their last few years of free cash flow to prepare for retirement? Listen in as they answer that question for a Virginia listener as well as a question from a Montana listener about Roth withdrawal rules. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-QA-Y19E10.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()...
Listen NowEdu: Trusts as IRA Beneficiaries, Part 2
March 13, 2019
When Jim and Chris discussed using a Trust as an IRA Beneficiary it resulted in a lot of questions (and even some consternation), so they’ve decided to dig even deeper. Tune in to find out more about what makes IRAs different, causing the guys to feel that Trusts and IRAs “go together like oil and water”....
Listen NowQ&A: Disability Benefits, Spousal Benefits,Taxes in Retirement
March 9, 2019
Is there a way to avoid paying taxes in retirement? Jim and Chris answer a couple of questions from listeners looking to minimize their taxes in retirement, as well as a California listener’s question about their Disability Benefits and an Ohio listener’s question about Spousal Benefits. ...
Listen NowEdu: Safe Withdrawal Rate
March 6, 2019
Is there really such a thing as a safe withdrawal rate? Prompted by an Arizona listener’s question, this week Jim and Chris take a closer look at the Safe Withdrawal Rate strategy for retirement planning. Join them as they go into what it is, how it’s calculated, and (more importantly) the pros and cons of the method....
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