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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Different Approaches To Retirement Planning: EDU #2405

January 31, 2024

Different Approaches To Retirement Planning: EDU #2405

Jim and Chris take a deep dive on a listeners email describing their approach to retirement planning and provide their own input. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E05.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:09:16 — 31.7MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, IRMAA, Secure Act 2.0, and RMDs: Q&A #2404

January 27, 2024

Social Security, IRMAA, Secure Act 2.0, and RMDs: Q&A #2404

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, Secure Act 2.0, and RMDs. (8:45) A listener from Texas looks for clarity on how a Social Security spousal offset can be calculated given their situation. (24:30) A New York listener asks about the level of IRMAA premium that he and his wife will pay based on the timing of filing their form SSA-44. (33:00)...

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Section 204 Of Secure Act 2.0: EDU #2404

January 24, 2024

Section 204 Of Secure Act 2.0: EDU #2404

Jim and Chris take a deep dive into Section 204 of SECURE Act 2, and how an annuitized annuity held inside an IRA may be used to offset RMD’s from remaining IRA’s. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E04.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:10:36 — 32.3MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, Roth Conversions, Taxes, CRTs, Beneficiaries, and MYGAs: Q&A #2403

January 20, 2024

Social Security, Roth Conversions, Taxes, CRTs, Beneficiaries, and MYGAs: Q&A #2403

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, Roth conversions, taxes, CRTs, beneficiaries, and MYGAs. (2:45) A Texan listener looks for clarification on a Social Security spousal benefit for someone not living in the US, marrying someone who is not a US resident. (10:15) George from Massachusetts asks about converting after-tax dollars and the taxes on Roth conversions....

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Private Letter Ruling On Inherited IRAs: EDU #2403

January 17, 2024

Private Letter Ruling On Inherited IRAs: EDU #2403

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss a recently released private letter ruling regarding an inherited IRA and beneficiaries. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E03.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:01:23 — 28.1MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, Annuities, MDF, Beneficiaries, and Taxes: Q&A #2402

January 13, 2024

Social Security, Annuities, MDF, Beneficiaries, and Taxes: Q&A #2402

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, annuities, MDF, beneficiaries, and taxes. (5:30) A Washington listener wonders if stock options should be counted towards earnings when considering Social Security. (20:15) A New York listener comments on trying to discuss his form SSA-44 with the local Social Security office. (27:15) A listener in Minnesota...

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Jim Saulnier and Associates | 970-530-0556 | 506 East Mulberry Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524

Ed Slott Advisor recognition requires an advisor to be well versed on the rules and regulations regarding IRAs. The advisor must attend two live training sessions and pass two written exams annually to remain in the program. Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC (“RIA Firm”) is a registered investment adviser located in Fort Collins, CO. Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC may only transact business in those states in which it is registered, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. Current registered states: CA, CO, PA, TX, WA, IL Insurance products and services are offered and sold through James H. Saulnier, a Colorado licensed insurance producer, only in those states in which he is reciprocally licensed or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from licensing requirements. Current reciprocal insurance licensing in these states: AZ, CA, CA, CN, FL, HI, IA, MA, MD, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY Click here for a more detailed disclosure.