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, Roth Conversions, and Retirement Spending: Q&A #2305
February 4, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, Roth conversions, and retirement spending. (13:00) Georgette from New York looks for clarification on her Social Security claiming strategy and if her spousal benefit will be reduced. (19:00) George asks for additional information on disabled children being able to inherit Social Security payments and tax efficient...
Listen NowThe Fun Number Part 4: EDU #2305
February 1, 2023
Jim and Chris wrap up their discussion of the Fun Number and what to do once you’ve arrived at your Fun Number. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E05.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:34:06 — 43.1MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial 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:...
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