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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The Fun Number Part 1: EDU #2302
January 11, 2023

Jim and Chris begin their detailed discussion on the concept of the fun number and WHY we focus on it as part of our approach. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E02.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:12:36 — 33.2MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowStolen Identities, Social Security, RMDs, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2301
January 7, 2023

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions and topics relating to stolen identities, Social Security, RMDs, and Roth Conversions. (Intro) Jim gives an update on his recent operation, and also shares information on his identity being stolen recently. (34:30) George from Maryland looks for clarification on if his wife can claim a Social Security spousal benefit. (43:00) Jim discusses an...
Listen NowPrologue To Discussing The Fun Number: EDU #2301
January 4, 2023

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss the concept of the “Fun Number” and how we go about estimating the fun number. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E01.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:12:48 — 33.3MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security, IRA Contributions, Spousal Benefits, and MYGAs: Q&A #2253
December 31, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRA contributions, spousal benefits, and multi-year guaranteed annuities (MYGAs). (Into) Chris follows up on a question from last week to clarify application of the Social Security earnings test for survivor benefits when the survivor full retirement age is different than the retirement full retirement age....
Listen NowSocial Security, 403(b)’s, 60-Day Rollovers, and Annuities: EDU #2252
December 28, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to answers listeners questions regarding Social Security, 403(b)’s, 60-day rollovers, and annuities. (5:00) George from California asks about how Social Security accounts for post-age 62 working credits. (12:15) A listener looks for clarification on a potential “miss for Social Security applying to folks born in 1960-1962. (19:30) George wonders why Jim and...
Listen NowSocial Security, Inherited IRAs, RMDs and Annuities: Q&A #2252
December 24, 2022

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to spousal Social Security benefits, survivor benefits, inherited IRAs, RMDs, and annuities. (16:00) Georgette wonders if she can claim a spousal Social Security benefit without affecting her future full personal benefit. (26:30) A listener looks for clarification on his sisters ability to claim a Social Security survivor benefit. (37:45) The...
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