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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Social Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, and IRAs: Q&A #2425
June 22, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, Roth conversions, and IRAs. (3:45) A listener asks if her pension benefit will reduce her spouse’s Social Security benefit. (14:30) A listener wonders if there’s anything they need to be aware of when considering IRMAA and Roth conversions. (24:00) George asks about the 5-year rule for taking...
Listen NowInsurance Companies and Annuities: EDU #2425
June 19, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to continue their annuity discussion focusing on the insurance companies that sell annuities. Click here for article #1. Click here for article #2. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E25.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:14:08 — 33.9MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security, 529 Conversions, FIAs, and RMDs: Q&A #2424
June 15, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, 529 Roth conversions, and fixed index annuities (FIAs). (4:45) A listener wonders if his children’s Social Security benefits will be reduced by him working longer. (15:45) A listener looks for clarification on calculating spousal Social Security benefits and what happens when you delay claiming. (29:30)...
Listen NowIncome Benefits Of Non-Annuitized Annuities: EDU #2424
June 12, 2024
Jim and Chris continue their discussion from last weeks QA show regarding the income benefits of a non annuitized annuity. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E24.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (41.0MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowRollover Issues and Income Annuities: Q&A #2423
June 8, 2024
Jim and Chris take a deep dive on a listener question relating to a problem with a rollover and provide their thoughts on purchasing a Deferred Income Annuity (DIA). https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-QA-Y24E23.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (49.9MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowKicking Off Annuity Awareness Month: EDU #2423
June 5, 2024
Jim and Chris kick off annuity awareness month in 2024 by chatting about annuities, where they fit into retirement and retirement planning. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E23.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (45.2MB) Subscribe:...
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