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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Spousal Benefits, Non-Deductible IRAs, MYGAs, and Mega Backdoor Roths: Q&A #2102
January 9, 2021

Jim and Chris discuss and answer listeners’ questions on Social Security Spousal Benefits, Non-Deductible IRAs, Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities, and Mega Backdoor Roths. (5:42) A listener asks a question about Social Security Spousal Benefits. (16:25) A Pennsylvanian wants to know how conversions impact cost basis in Non-Deductible IRAs. (37:45) An Iowan would like more information on what...
Listen NowLTC Policies and Considerations: EDU #2101
January 6, 2021

Jim and Chris sit down with in-house long term care (LTC) specialist, Greg Darden, to discuss different LTC policies and considerations. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y21E01.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:30:30 — 41.4MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowTaxes, Roth Conversions/Contributions, Hardship Exceptions, and Inherited IRAs: Q&A #2101
December 31, 2020

Jim and Chris answer listeners’ questions and discuss topics relating to taxes, Roth conversions, Roth contribution rules, hardship exceptions, and inherited IRAs. (8:00) Bob, our in-house CPA, provides a talking point about skipping RMDs in 2020 and the possibility of a delayed tax penalty for those who withhold taxes in 2021. (12:30) A colleague of Jim and Chris asks a question looking...
Listen NowMedical Issues, LTC, and Retirement Planning: EDU #2051
December 30, 2020

Chris welcomes Jim back to the podcast to discuss his medical issue and the long term effects medical issues can have on retirement plans. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E51.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:08:18 — 31.3MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security, IRMAA, Home Equity, and LTC: Q&A #2051
December 19, 2020

Chris sits down to answer questions about Social Security, IRMAA, home equity, Roth conversions, and LTC (long-term care). (3:15) A Virginian listener asks a question relating to delayed retirement credits and rules surrounding the claiming of Social Security. (15:10) A listener from Indiana asks for clarification on the impacts of IRMAA. (22:45) A Michigan listener wonders how the equity...
Listen NowNon-Financial Retirement Issues: EDU #2050
December 16, 2020

Chris sits down with special guest, Kevin Lyles, to discuss some important non-financial retirement issues. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E50.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 50:29 — 23.1MB) Subscribe:...
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