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, Pensions, 457(b)’s, and Backdoor Roth Contributions: Q&A #2304
January 28, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, pensions, 457b’s, and backdoor Roth contributions. (11:00) A Texan listener asks if his wives spousal Social Security benefit will be based off half of his original PIA or his PIA adjusted for cost-of-living. (16:30) A listener in Ohio looks for clarification on the effect that WEP and GPO will have on her...
Listen NowThe Fun Number Part 3: EDU #2304
January 25, 2023
Jim and Chris continue their discussion on the concept of the Fun Number and explain HOW they arrive at determining the Fun Number. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E04.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:12:24 — 33.1MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security, Target Date Funds, IRMAA, 457(b)’s, Dividends, and HSAs: Q&A #2303
January 21, 2023
Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Social Security, target date funds, IRMAA, 457(b)’s, dividends, and HSAs. (6:30) George in the UK looks for clarification on the calculation of his Social Security PIA given his work abroad in Europe and in Canada. (18:30) George asks about a Social Security survivor benefit for his wife if he were to pass away before claiming at age 70. (26:00)...
Listen NowThe Fun Number Part 2: EDU #2303
January 18, 2023
Jim and Chris continue their discussion on the concept of the Fun Number to explain the rational behind the concept. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E03.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:17:00 — 35.2MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security, 401(a)’s, RMDs, Taxes, and 401(k) Loans: Q&A #2302
January 14, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions regarding Social Security, 401(a)’s, RMDs, taxes and 401(k) loans. (10:30) A listener from New Jersey asks a couple of general questions to try and understand some additional facts about Social Security. (25:30) A listener from Colorado looks for help with calculating an accurate projection for their age 70 Social Security benefit given...
Listen NowThe 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:...
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