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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IRA 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...
Listen NowConsidering the Coronavirus While Retirement Planning: EDU #2011
March 18, 2020

In today’s EDU, Jim and Chris chat about retirement planning while considering “black swan events” such as the current coronavirus outbreak. Although the coronavirus is a hot topic right now, what can one do when facing other similar unexpected events while trying to plan retirement?...
Listen NowCovering the Minimum Dignity Floor, Preparing for a SS Asset Cap, and the Pro Rata Rule: Q&A #2011
March 14, 2020

In today’s episode, listeners have sent Jim and Chris questions about covering the minimum dignity floor, preparing for a possible Social Security asset cap, and the pro-rata rule. (4:20) A Texan asks how Jim and Chris would plan for covering the minimum dignity floor when considering inflation. (18:55) A listener from New Jersey would like to discuss the probability of an asset cap limit...
Listen NowThings to Consider when Considering a Roth Conversion: EDU #2010
March 11, 2020

Jim, Chris, and Bob all discuss this topic today brought to us by a listener’s email: things to consider when considering a Roth conversion. The simple question of “should I convert to a Roth?” comes with a multi-faceted answer! https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E10.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window |...
Listen NowUpdate on the SECURE Act, Divorce Benefits, and More: Q&A #2010
March 7, 2020

As Jim rifles through listener’s questions today, he and Chris settle on the topics of an update on the SECURE Act, Social Security divorce benefits, re-characterizing an IRA, and Health Savings Accounts. (4:15) Chris and Jim follow up with an update on the SECURE Act and when a child inherits an IRA. (19:55) Georgette from Mississippi wonders if she can receive a divorced spouse benefit...
Listen NowCharitable Gift Annuities: EDU #2009
March 4, 2020

CPA Bob Palechek joins Chris again today to discuss a topic mentioned in a listener’s email: charitable gift annuities. In particular they dive into three issues about charitable gift annuities: When might they fit into a retirement income plan? How does their income stream compare to other annuities like SPIAs? The pros and cons of their tax planning opportunities, or any downsides in...
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