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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Roth IRA Contributions, Social Security Benefits, and IRMAA: Q&A #2318
May 6, 2023

Chris sits down solo this week to discuss listener questions regarding Roth IRA contributions, Social Security benefits, and IRMAA. (Intro) Chris follows up on a listener question from last week where a listener had panicked on tax day and recharacterized a 2022 Roth contribution. (8:20) George from New York looks for additional information on his potential age 70 Social Security benefit given...
Listen NowSecure Act 2.0 Updates and Clarification: EDU #2318
May 3, 2023

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss/review some updated information and clarification regarding the Secure Act 2.0. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E18.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:23:47 — 38.4MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security, Roth IRA Characterizations, and 403(b)’s: Q&A #2317
April 29, 2023

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, Roth IRA recharacterizations, and 403(b)’s. (6:45) A Massachusetts listener wonders what her Social Security survivorship benefit would be if her husband were to claim benefits early at age 62. (16:00) A Connecticut listener asks for clarification on the timing of claiming your Social Security benefit and...
Listen NowDiving Deep On Social Security: EDU #2317
April 26, 2023

Chris sits down solo while Jim is away traveling to dive deep into a couple of Social Security questions from listeners. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E17.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 56:45 — 26.0MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security, Trusts, IRA Contributions and Deferred Compensation Plans: Q&A #2316
April 22, 2023

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, trusts, IRA contributions, and deferred compensation plans. (4:30) A Californian listener asks about his sisters age 70 full Social Security benefit amount given her unique situation. (11:30) This was a continuation on a question addressed last year regarding funding a bypass trust at death. (37:00) A listener...
Listen NowBasement Remodeling Metaphor: EDU #2316
April 19, 2023

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss how Jim’s recent basement remodel sparked comparisons to his retirement planning philosophy. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E16.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:28:55 — 40.7MB) Subscribe:...
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