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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Funding MDF and Addressing Inflation: EDU #2346
November 15, 2023
Jim and Chris continue their discussion from last week on funding the Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF) and addressing inflation using their approach. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E46.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:24:18 — 38.6MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowIRMAA, SSA-44, and Social Security Spousal/Survivor Benefits: Q&A #2345
November 11, 2023
Chris sits down on a solo show to discuss listeners questions relating to IRMAA, SSA-44, and Social Security spousal/survivor benefits. (3:30) A Californian listener asks about the timing of when IRMAA will start relative to applying for Medicare. (10:11) A listener from Indiana looks for clarification on the need for an SSA-44 form for a client who was recently let go from employment. (20:30)...
Listen NowSafe Withdrawal Rate Vs. Income Annuity: EDU #2345
November 8, 2023
Jim and Chris discuss a listeners email comparing a 4% safe withdrawal rate to purchasing an income annuity for covering his minimum dignity floor (MDF). https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E45.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:15:35 — 34.6MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security, IRMAA, Annuities, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2344
November 4, 2023
Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, annuities, and Roth conversions. (4:30) George from North Carolina looks for clarification on a spouses ability to claim a spousal and survivor Social Security benefit. (22:45) George asks if IRMAA premiums apply if Medicare has been suspended. (28:15) George in Ohio looks for help in determining which type of annuity...
Listen NowSpecial Tax Treatment Accounts: EDU #2344
November 1, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss and consider some special tax treatment accounts from an Ed Slott newsletter. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E44.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:02:51 — 28.8MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security, IRMAA, Basis In IRAs, and SPIAs: Q&A #2343
October 28, 2023
Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, basis in IRAs, and SPIAs. (26:15) A listener looks for general clarification on their own Social Security benefit, potential survivor benefit and the effects of WEP. (34:15) George from Minnesota asks about the timing of IRMAA and when they might be expected to pay the additional premium. (43:45) Jim...
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