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.

Although Jim and Chris strive to make their show ─ and the information presented − topical and pertinent at the time of original broadcast, please recognize the financial world is constantly changing and evolving. These recorded broadcasts may contain outdated or obsolete information. Never make any financial, tax or investment decisions with information contained on these shows without first consulting with your legal, tax and/or financial advisor(s).

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Social Security, Minimum Dignity Floor, ERISA, and Roth IRA Contributions: Q&A #2044

October 31, 2020

Social Security, Minimum Dignity Floor, ERISA, and Roth IRA Contributions: Q&A #2044

Jim and Chris answer listener questions about Social Security, The Minimum Dignity Floor, ERISA, and Roth IRA Contributions. (7:30) A listener wonders where to start when deciding which withholding rate to choose for Social Security benefits. (18:55) John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmit from Kentucky asks about Social Security claiming strategies to cover their Minimum Dignity Floor. (45:05) An Ohioan...

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Addressing a Listeners Investment Questions: EDU #2043

October 28, 2020

Addressing a Listeners Investment Questions: EDU #2043

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss one particular listener’s current retirement/investment situation and provide their unique input. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E43.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:04:42 — 28.6MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, IRAs, Roth Conversions, and Taxes: Q&A #2043

October 24, 2020

Social Security, IRAs, Roth Conversions, and Taxes: Q&A #2043

Jim and Chris discuss comments relating to Social Security while answering questions about IRAs and taxes. (Intro) Two listeners; one from Pennsylvania and one from Texas reach out to Chris for clarity on a Social Security question asked on a previous Q&A regarding delayed retirement credits. (22:10) A returning listener who panicked when the stock market crashed in March provides an update...

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Social Security Changes for 2021: EDU #2042

October 21, 2020

Social Security Changes for 2021: EDU #2042

Chris compares and contrasts the annual changes to Social Security for 2021 including cost of living adjustments, wage and price inflation, as well as Social Security credits. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E42.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:09 — 16.8MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, The Spousal Waiver Form, RMDs, and Backdoor Roth Contributions: Q&A #2042

October 17, 2020

Social Security, The Spousal Waiver Form, RMDs, and Backdoor Roth Contributions: Q&A #2042

Jim and Chris answer questions on Social Security claiming strategies, withdrawing an application for claiming Social Security, the Spousal Waiver Form, RMDs, and backdoor Roth contributions. (2:56) George asks a question about Social Security claiming strategies. (7:17) George from Arizona wonders what the repercussions are for withdrawing his application for Social Security benefits. (18:15) A...

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Beneficiary Designations: EDU #2041

October 14, 2020

Beneficiary Designations: EDU #2041

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss the topic of beneficiary designations and their important role within the financial planning industry. Most importantly, they talk about 401k plans and how blended families can be affected depending on how their beneficiary designations have been set up....

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