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, CARES Act, and Monte Carlo Analysis: Q&A #2030
July 25, 2020
Jim and Chris answer questions about Social Security Benefits, the CARES Act, and justifications about the Monte Carlo analysis. (8:45) A listener asks about backdating his own delayed Social Security benefit as well as his wife’s benefit at her full retirement age. (16:42) A New Jerseyan wonders if his wife can collect on his Social Security benefit at his full retirement age if it is...
Listen NowInflation Adjustments, COLAs, and the MDF: EDU #2029
July 22, 2020
Jim and Chris discuss a listener from Utah’s topic regarding inflation estimates, cost of living adjustments, and the minimum dignity floor. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E29.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:05 — 21.3MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowRoth Conversions, Tax Brackets, and General Tax Advice: Q&A #2029
July 18, 2020
Chris is joined by our resident tax expert and CPA, Bob Palechek to discuss Roth conversions, tax brackets, and other general tax questions. (4:25) An Arizonian wonders if 401k contributions count as earned income for the purposes of Roth contributions. (10:50) A listener from Connecticut asks how much he can convert from a 401k to his Roth IRA while still staying below the 24% tax bracket....
Listen NowUtilizing Trusts to Reduce the Impact of Taxes: EDU #2028
July 15, 2020
Jim and Chris are joined by our resident tax expert and CPA, Bob Palechek, as well as estate and tax planning attorney, Peter Scott to discuss the various ways in which trusts can be utilized to reduce the impact of taxes. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E28.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration:...
Listen NowSocial Security, Savings Advice, and Annuities: Q&A #2028
July 11, 2020
Jim and Chris discuss questions regarding Social Security, how to save early on in your career, and annuities. (5:30) A Californian asks about which month they’ll be able to receive their full Social Security payment. (15:05) A listener from Massachusetts wonders if she can claim a Social Security spousal benefit before full retirement age and carry it through retirement until age 70....
Listen NowPlanning Strategies for Always-Taxable Portfolios: EDU #2027
July 8, 2020
Jim and Chris discuss a listener’s topic regarding how to handle a retirement portfolio made up of 95% always-taxable accounts. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E27.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:14:30 — 34.1MB) Subscribe:...
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