Social Security Benefits, IRMAA, and QCD Timing: Q&A #2517

April 26, 2025

Social Security Benefits, IRMAA, and QCD Timing: Q&A #2517

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security spousal benefits, IRMAA relief, suspending Social Security for tax planning, and QCD timing with RMDs. (3:00) A listener enquires whether her 85-year-old mother, who recently remarried, must remain on her ex-spouse’s record for one year before switching to spousal benefits on her new husband’s record.(12:15) The guys address...

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Family Maximum Benefit, Means Test, QCDs, Tax Strategies, and SPIA Income: Q&A #2449

December 7, 2024

Family Maximum Benefit, Means Test, QCDs, Tax Strategies, and SPIA Income: Q&A #2449

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to the Family Maximum Benefit, Means Test, Qualified Charitable Donations, tax strategies for pension benefits, and spreadsheet tracking of SPIA income. (10:00) Georgette asks about factoring in the Family Maximum Benefit while deciding when to start taking Social Security (19:30) A listener looks for a better understanding of Survivor Benefits...

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Social Security, RMDs, QLACs, and Buffered ETFs: Q&A 2445

November 9, 2024

Social Security, RMDs, QLACs, and Buffered ETFs: Q&A 2445

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, RMDs, QLACs, and Buffered ETFs… (12:30) The guys are asked if dual citizenship will affect Social Security benefits. (20:30) George looks for clarity on Social Security’s family maximum rules. (30:00) Chris explains the reduction factor when claiming a spousal Social Security benefit. (35:45) The guys...

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Social Security, 403(b)s, Roth IRAs, Conversions, and Investing: Q&A #2204

January 22, 2022

Social Security, 403(b)s, Roth IRAs, Conversions, and Investing: Q&A #2204

Jim and Chris answer questions relating to Social Security, 403(b) QCDs, Roth IRA contribution limits, Roth conversions, and investing. (5:30) George from Pennsylvania asks about potentially pausing his Social Security benefit. (13:15) George from Alabama looks for clarification on the rules behind making QCDs in a 403(b) account. (22:00) George from New Mexico looks for advice on what to do...

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Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): EDU #2202

January 12, 2022

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): EDU #2202

Jim and Chris sit down to take a deep dive and address the basics of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs). https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E02.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:10:15 — 32.2MB) 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.