Quarterly Dialogue: Funding The Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF): EDU #2352

December 27, 2023

Quarterly Dialogue: Funding The Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF): EDU #2352

Jim and Chris continue their quarterly dialogue discussing listener emails relating to funding the MDF while considering SPIAs, interest rates, inflation, risk tolerance and planning. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E52.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:32:47 — 42.5MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, Medicare, IRMAA, Annuities, and MDF: Q&A #2350

December 16, 2023

Social Security, Medicare, IRMAA, Annuities, and MDF: Q&A #2350

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, Medicare, IRMAA, annuities, and MDF. (6:00) A listener wonders about his sister’s unique income situation and asks a handful of Social Security related questions. (22:15) George from Pennsylvania looks for clarification on Medicare and IRMAA. (38:45) A listener from Pennsylvania asks about taking some of the...

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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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Safe Withdrawal Rate Vs. Income Annuity: EDU #2345

November 8, 2023

Safe Withdrawal Rate Vs. Income Annuity: EDU #2345

Jim and Chris discuss a listeners email comparing a 4% safe withdrawal rate to purchasing an income annuity for covering his minimum dignity floor (MDF). https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E45.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:15:35 — 34.6MB) 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.