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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Taking The 2024 Ed Slott Quiz: EDU #2408
February 21, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss and take a quiz given out by the Ed Slott program on an annual basis for 2024. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E08.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:17:12 — 35.3MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security, IRMAA, GPO, and Annuities: Q&A #2407
February 17, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, GPO, annuities, and the minimum dignity floor. (7:45) A listener from Oklahoma asks about his mother ability to claim a Social Security survivor and child in care benefit. (16:45) George wonders when he’d be able to appeal a previous IRMAA surcharge. (26:45) A listener in Missouri looks for...
Listen NowSecure Act 2.0 and Section 204 Continued: EDU #2407
February 14, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to continue their detailed discussion on the Secure Act 2.0, specifically, section 204. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E07.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:12:10 — 33.0MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security, SSA-44, MDF, Inflation, and Rollovers: Q&A #2406
February 10, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, SSA-44, IRMAA, MDF, inflation, and rollovers. (6:45) Georgette asks if she can begin claiming a Social Security spousal benefit before claiming her own benefit down the road. (20:00) A listener in Virginia comments on a previous shows question regarding the sale of a property, and filing of SSA-44. (39:00) A...
Listen NowDifferent Approaches To Retirement Planning Continued: EDU #2406
February 7, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to continue their discussion from last week on a listeners do-it-yourself retirement plan. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E06.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:18:02 — 35.7MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowRoth Conversions, Social Security, CD Ladders, and SPIAs: Q&A #2405
February 3, 2024
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Roth conversions, Social Security, CD ladders, and SPIAs. (3:30) A Californian listener wonders if Roth conversions are subject to the Social Security earnings test. (9:30) Georgette from Georgia looks for clarification on the maximum earnings limit regarding her husbands Social Security statement. (16:15) A listener asks about...
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