Inflation, MDF, and Bond Ladders: EDU #2347

November 22, 2023

Inflation, MDF, and Bond Ladders: EDU #2347

Jim and Chris continue their discussion from last week on funding the Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF) and addressing inflation using bond ladders.     https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E47.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:13:01 — 33.4MB) Subscribe:...

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Funding MDF and Addressing Inflation: EDU #2346

November 15, 2023

Funding MDF and Addressing Inflation: EDU #2346

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:...

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Inflationary Effects on Social Security: EDU #2309

March 1, 2023

Inflationary Effects on Social Security: EDU #2309

Chris sits down to discuss the effects that the recent spike in inflation had on Social Security benefits. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E09.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:26 — 24.0MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, 72t IRA Rules, and Hiring A Financial Advisor: Q&A #2245

November 5, 2022

Social Security, 72t IRA Rules, and Hiring A Financial Advisor: Q&A #2245

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, 72t IRA rules, and the timing for hiring a financial advisor. (16:15) George from Texas looks for clarification on the effects WEP will have on his spouses Social Security estimated benefit. (33:30) A Michigan listener wonders about Social Security amounts in high and low inflationary environments when turning age...

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Calculating Social Security PIA and Inflationary Adjustments: EDU #2241

October 12, 2022

Calculating Social Security PIA and Inflationary Adjustments: EDU #2241

Chris sits down to do a solo show discussing the nuances of calculating the Social Security primary insurance amount (PIA) and how this calculation can be affected by inflationary adjustments. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E41.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 50:23 — 24.0MB) Subscribe:...

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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.