Social Security Disability, Spousal Benefits, SPIAs, Equities, and Roth 401ks : Q&A #2435

August 31, 2024

Social Security Disability, Spousal Benefits, SPIAs, Equities, and Roth 401ks : Q&A #2435

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security Disability, Spousal Benefits, SPIAs, Equities, and Roth 401ks. (6:30) George hopes Chris can confirm his Social Security math and give some input on when his wife should claim her benefits. (17:30) A listener looks for clarification on whether his wife can claim her Social Security Benefits early then switch to full...

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Social Security, HSAs, MYGAs, and Roth IRAs: Q&A #2328

July 15, 2023

Social Security, HSAs, MYGAs, and Roth IRAs: Q&A #2328

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, HSAs, MYGAs, and Roth IRAs. (5:15) George from Kansas asks for thoughts on his Social Security claiming strategy in relation to making health savings account (HSA) contributions. (20:30) A Colorado listener asks if he should be considering utilizing lower rated insurance carriers for MYGAs when staying below the...

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Social Security, Home Equity, Roth Conversions, QLACs, SPIAs, RMDs, 5-Year Rule, TOD Accounts, and Retirement Estimators: Q&A #2213

March 26, 2022

Social Security, Home Equity, Roth Conversions, QLACs, SPIAs, RMDs, 5-Year Rule, TOD Accounts, and Retirement Estimators: Q&A #2213

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions regarding Social Security, home equity, Roth conversions, QLACs, SPIAs, RMDs, 5-Year Rule, TOD accounts, and retirement estimators. (3:45) George asks if his Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) will increase with inflation while he delays his Social Security benefit to age 70. (15:30) A listener wants to know how we utilize home equity in our...

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Social Security, The Five Year Rule, Pensions, and Rollovers: Q&A #2209

February 26, 2022

Social Security, The Five Year Rule, Pensions, and Rollovers: Q&A #2209

Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Social Security, the five year rule, taxation of lump-sum pension payouts, and rollovers. (11:30) An Ohio listener looks for advice on the best Social Security claiming strategy for his sister in Tennessee. (28:00) A Massachusetts listener looks for clarification on the five year rule and opening a Roth IRA. (45:15) Georgette references a question from...

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Q&A: Avoiding the Roth 5 Year Rule

April 11, 2019

Q&A: Avoiding the Roth 5 Year Rule

When you rollover your Roth 401k into a Roth IRA is there a way of avoiding the Roth 5 Year Rule? Jim and Chris answer that question from North Carolina listener who currently has a Roth 401k and no Roth IRA. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-QA-Y19E14.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:22 —...

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Ed Slott Advisor recognition requires an advisor to be well versed on the rules and regulations regarding IRAs. The advisor must attend two live training sessions and pass two written exams annually to remain in the program. Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC (“RIA Firm”) is a registered investment adviser located in Fort Collins, CO. Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC may only transact business in those states in which it is registered, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. Current registered states: CA, CO, PA, TX, WA, IL Insurance products and services are offered and sold through James H. Saulnier, a Colorado licensed insurance producer, only in those states in which he is reciprocally licensed or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from licensing requirements. Current reciprocal insurance licensing in these states: AZ, CA, CA, CN, FL, HI, IA, MA, MD, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY Click here for a more detailed disclosure.