Social Security, IRMAA, QCDs, RMDs, and Annuities: Q&A #2342

October 21, 2023

Social Security, IRMAA, QCDs, RMDs, and Annuities: Q&A #2342

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, QCDs, RMDs, and annuities. (6:15) George from Washington looks for advice on when his wife should look to claim Social Security. (17:45) A different George in Washington wonders which IRMAA threshold he should pay attention to when looking for an adjustment upon retiring. (34:30) A listener gives a real...

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Social Security, PIA, IRMAA, MDF, and Annuities: Q&A #2338

September 23, 2023

Social Security, PIA, IRMAA, MDF, and Annuities: Q&A #2338

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, PIA, IRMAA, MDF, and annuities. (5:15) A Californian listener looks for clarification on a potential Social Security survivor benefit for his mother. (17:00) An Arizona listener wonders at what point his primary insurance amount (PIA) becomes “set”. (31:30) George from Texas asks about IRMAA and...

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Social Security, Survivor Benefits, Asset Management, Annuities, and RMDs: Q&A #2333

August 19, 2023

Social Security, Survivor Benefits, Asset Management, Annuities, and RMDs: Q&A #2333

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss questions relating to Social Security, survivor benefits, asset management, annuities and RMDs. (3:30) A listener from Washington looks for clarification on claiming a Social Security survivor benefit and the timing of claiming her own personal benefit. (14:15) A listener from Michigan wonders if waiting till age 70 to claim Social Security makes sense in the...

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Social Security, Annuities, Roth Conversions, IRMAA, and Buffered Investments: Q&A #2332

August 12, 2023

Social Security, Annuities, Roth Conversions, IRMAA, and Buffered Investments: Q&A #2332

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, annuities, Roth conversions, IRMAA, and buffered investments. (2:45) Georgette from New York looks for some clarification on collecting her own Social Security benefit given a couple of unique items specific to her case. (12:30) A listener provides his input and thoughts on Jim and Chris’s thoughts towards using AAA...

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Social Security, WEP, Survivor Benefits, RMDs, and Pensions: Q&A #2331

August 5, 2023

Social Security, WEP, Survivor Benefits, RMDs, and Pensions: Q&A #2331

Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Social Security, WEP, survivor benefits, RMDs, annuities, and pensions. (5:45) Georgette in Texas looks for clarification on the impacts of the windfall elimination provision (WEP) on her anticipated Social Security benefit. (14:00) George from Nebraska asks about the timing of claiming a Social Security survivorship benefit based on a couple of...

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Jim Saulnier and Associates | 970-530-0556 | 506 East Mulberry Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524

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.