Social Security, Target Date Funds, IRMAA, 457(b)’s, Dividends, and HSAs: Q&A #2303

January 21, 2023

Social Security, Target Date Funds, IRMAA, 457(b)’s, Dividends, and HSAs: Q&A #2303

Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Social Security, target date funds, IRMAA, 457(b)’s, dividends, and HSAs. (6:30) George in the UK looks for clarification on the calculation of his Social Security PIA given his work abroad in Europe and in Canada. (18:30) George asks about a Social Security survivor benefit for his wife if he were to pass away before claiming at age 70. (26:00)...

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IRAs, HSAs, Social Security, Annuities, IRMAA, and Secure Income: Q&A #2241

October 8, 2022

IRAs, HSAs, Social Security, Annuities, IRMAA, and Secure Income: Q&A #2241

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to IRAs, HSAs, Social Security, annuities, IRMAA, and secure income. (19:30) A couple of listeners ask about the advantages and disadvantages to funding an health savings account (HSA) with qualified distributions from an IRA. (27:15) A listener wonders if the responsibility to “elect” or “request” the...

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ACA Credits, RMDs, IRMAA, and Tax Diversification: Q&A #2238

September 17, 2022

ACA Credits, RMDs, IRMAA, and Tax Diversification: Q&A #2238

Chris and inhouse CPA, Bob Palechek discuss listener questions relating to ACA credits, RMD taxation, IRMAA, and tax diversification. (3:45) A listener in Arizona looks for clarification on how planning for ACA credits should fit into retirement withdrawals. (26:30) Georgette from Texas asks if the RMD total includes Federal tax or if the remainder of the RMD total has to be after-tax. (32:45)...

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Discussing IRMAA: EDU #2227

July 6, 2022

Discussing IRMAA: EDU #2227

Chris and Bob sit down to discuss a handful of older, listener prompted questions relating to the details of IRMAA. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E27.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:06:41 — 30.5MB) Subscribe:...

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Tax Diversification, Roth Conversions, and IRMAA: Q&A #2208

February 19, 2022

Tax Diversification, Roth Conversions, and IRMAA: Q&A #2208

Jim, Chris, and in-house CPA, Bob Palechek discuss tax specific questions relating to MDF spending, tax diversification, Roth conversions, and IRMAA. (3:30) A member of the Rock Retirement Club requests clarification on how we account for taxes in our Minimum Dignity Floor concept of funding a retirement spending plan. (16:15) George from North Carolina asks a question about asset location, tax...

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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.