Social Security, WEP, The Fun Number, and Positioning: Q&A #2307
February 18, 2023

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, WEP, the fun number, and positioning. (6:30) An Indiana listener looks for clarification on a Social Security survivor benefit and the affects of WEP. (12:30) George from Maryland asks for clarity on his Social Security benefit. (23:00) A listener wonders how to adjust her fun number in the middle of a down stock...
Listen NowPrologue To Discussing The Fun Number: EDU #2301
January 4, 2023

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss the concept of the “Fun Number” and how we go about estimating the fun number. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E01.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:12:48 — 33.3MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowClarification On Asset Positioning: EDU #2217
April 27, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss and clarify listeners questions relating to our asset management concept of positioning. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E17.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:05:02 — 29.8MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowWhy We Manage Assets Our Way: EDU #2206
February 9, 2022

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss the first part in a new series discussing WHY we manage assets our way at Jim Saulnier & Associates. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E06.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:22:17 — 37.7MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowSocial Security, Pro-Rata Rule, Roth Conversions, and Positioning: Q&A #2150
December 11, 2021

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, the pro-rata rule, Roth conversions, and positioning. Intro: Jim and Chris discuss the recent court case involving gold within an IRA as well as the delay to complete 2021 Roth conversions and some potential strategies to combat this. (31:15) George from Texas looks for confirmation on his Social Security claiming...
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