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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Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) Questions: Q&A #2109
February 27, 2021
Jim, Chris, and Peter Scott pick up from EDU Show #2108 to continue the discussion and answer listeners questions relating to charitable remainder trusts (CRTs). (4:00) A listener asks a question about when CRTs are appropriate and who they’re appropriate for. (13:45) A couple with a disabled son looks for clarification on the details of how much CRTs can pay out to beneficiaries. (28:00)...
Listen NowCharitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs): EDU #2108
February 24, 2021
Jim and Chris welcome estate planning attorney, Peter Scott back to the show to discuss charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) and how they can be used as a substitute for the previously eliminated “stretch IRA”. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y21E08.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration:...
Listen NowSocial Security, Spousal Benefits, and COVID Distribution Rules: Q&A #2108
February 20, 2021
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners’ questions relating to Social Security, spousal benefits, and Coronavirus related distribution rules. (8:15) Georgette from Portland, Oregon asks a question relating to Social Security and withholding taxes. (11:35) George looks for clarification on Social Security and restricted spousal benefits. (20:25) A Virginian listener asks a question on...
Listen NowIndexed Annuities Part Two: EDU #2107
February 17, 2021
Jim and Chris sit down and continue to discuss the details behind indexed annuities and how they can be used in retirement planning (if applicable). https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y21E07.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:18:37 — 36.0MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSpousal Benefits, Fixed Annuities, and Coronavirus Distributions: Q&A #2107
February 13, 2021
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss questions relating to Social Security spousal benefits, books for retirement planning, fixed annuities, and Coronavirus related distributions. (3:45) A Coloradoan asks about Social Security spousal benefits and the timing relating to his wife claiming spousal benefits. (16:00) A listener asks a question with regard to the previous EDU #2106 show on fixed...
Listen NowIndexed Annuities: EDU #2106
February 10, 2021
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss the details pertaining to indexed annuities. What are they? How do Jim and Chris feel about them? https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y21E06.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:26:51 — 39.8MB) Subscribe:...
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