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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Benefits of Proper Asset Positioning in the Midst of Life’s Storms: EDU #2014
April 8, 2020
When life’s storms come up unexpectedly (such as the current coronavirus pandemic), what are the benefits of proper asset positioning? If you’re at or near retirement, how can properly positioning your assets help your emotional reaction during market turmoil? Jim continues to practice social distancing while he and Chris discuss this topic brought to us by a listener’s...
Listen NowRolling Over TSP to a Roth, Retirement Spending Trends, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2014
April 4, 2020
Jim calls into the studio today as he and Chris answer listener’s questions about rolling over a TSP into a Roth IRA, retirement spending trends, Roth conversions, and more. (11:55) A listener asks about rolling over tax exempt (combat zone earned) funds from a TSP to a Roth. (41:40) A Floridian wonders what is Jim and Chris’s experience with clients’ spending trends. (50:40) A...
Listen NowIndexed Universal Life Insurance as a Retirement Strategy: EDU #2013
April 1, 2020
Jim and Chris (mostly Jim!) share their opinion about using indexed universal life insurance (IUL) as a retirement strategy. Learn why the guys are not big fans of this often-sold strategy to fund retirement. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E13.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:15:11 —...
Listen NowLive Caller: Indexed Universal Life Insurance to Fund Retirement, and Some Tax Questions: Q&A #2013
March 30, 2020
Jim and Chris answer a live caller’s question about using indexed universal life insurance (IUL) as a way to fund retirement. They also answer some tax questions from listener’s emails. (2:05) Live caller “George” would like to discuss with Jim and Chris the pros and cons of using indexed universal life insurance to fund retirement. (37:11) A listener wonders if...
Listen NowChoices in Generated Secure Income: EDU #2012
March 25, 2020
As Jim and Chris practice “social distancing” during this time of the coronavirus, they discuss a topic mentioned in a listener’s email: choices in generated secure income, particularly as it refers to income annuities. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E12.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download...
Listen NowIRA Tax Strategy, Retirement Strategies, and Financial Stability of Pensions: Q&A #2012
March 21, 2020
Today Jim and Chris answer questions about a traditional IRA tax strategy, withdrawal vs. secure income strategies in retirement planning, and the financial stability of pensions. (6:00) A Georgian wonders if his traditional IRA tax strategy will get him in trouble. (23:00) A listener asks for advice for those who base their retirement funding on a withdrawal strategy, and how can he move to a...
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