Social Security, MYGAs, Conflicts of Interest, the Minimum Dignity Floor, and QLACs: Q&A #2134

August 21, 2021

Social Security, MYGAs, Conflicts of Interest, the Minimum Dignity Floor, and QLACs: Q&A #2134

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions about Social Security survivor and spousal benefits, MYGAs, Conflicts of Interest, the Minimum Dignity Floor, QLACs, and RMDs. (6:00) Cousin George from Delaware asks a question about claiming Social Security survivors benefits. (16:30) A Floridian wants to know if claiming Social Security spousal benefits will affect their own benefits later...

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Social Security, Mega Backdoor Roth Strategies, and QLACs: Q&A #2040

October 3, 2020

Social Security, Mega Backdoor Roth Strategies, and QLACs: Q&A #2040

Jim and Chris answer questions covering Social Security, Mega Backdoor Roth conversion strategies, and Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts. (6:00) A Pennsylvanian asks about various claiming strategies of Social Security survivor benefits. (13:45) Georgette from California asks a question about which date she should file for Social Security benefits. (29:35) George from Illinois asks about...

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Excess Social Security Withholding, Trusts, QLACs, and More of the Best States for Retirees: Q&A #2021

May 23, 2020

Excess Social Security Withholding, Trusts, QLACs, and More of the Best States for Retirees: Q&A #2021

Jim and Chris answer questions about excess Social Security withholding, trusts and their beneficiaries, and QLACs.  They also further discuss the best states to retire in after receiving an insightful comment by a listener. (4:50) “Georgiana” wonders what happens with the excess Social Security amount withheld by one of her employers. (13:09) A listener has some comments about a...

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IRA Transfer Rules, Colorado Taxes, QLACs – Q&A #1932

August 24, 2019

IRA Transfer Rules, Colorado Taxes, QLACs – Q&A #1932

Join Jim and Chris as they answer listener questions on IRA transfer rules, state tax laws, and QLACs. 5:24 A live caller from North Carolina asks a few IRA questions including if you can consolidate IRAs,  do partial Roth conversions, and whether you can do more than one 401k rollover per year. 19:39 A listener is considering moving to Colorado and wants to know if their state pension...

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Q&A: QLAC, Earnings Test, and 60-Day Rollover for Roth Conversion

January 19, 2019

Q&A: QLAC, Earnings Test, and 60-Day Rollover for Roth Conversion

Jim and Chris answer three listeners’ questions.  Topics discussed include how business income is affected by the Social Security earnings test, QLAC, and using the 60-day rollover as a Roth conversion strategy. http://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-QA-Y19E02.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:27:35...

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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.