A Discussion About the Financial Planning Industry: EDU #2037

September 16, 2020

A Discussion About the Financial Planning Industry: EDU #2037

Jim and Chris discuss a Texan’s email regarding his experience with a financial advisor and the financial planning industry as a whole. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E37.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:02:10 — 27.6MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, Private Lending, Income Annuities, and Asset Management: Q&A #2037

September 12, 2020

Social Security, Private Lending, Income Annuities, and Asset Management: Q&A #2037

Jim and Chris discuss a few questions on Social Security, Private Lending, Income Annuities, Asset Management, and more. (4:05) A listener would like to know more about how to calculate Social Security survivor benefits. (20:50) George and Georgette from Georgia ask a question about private lending from retirement accounts. (41:35) A listener wants advice on which type of income annuity he...

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Retirement Planning Philosophies: EDU #2035

September 2, 2020

Retirement Planning Philosophies: EDU #2035

Jim and Chris discuss various retirement planning philosophies within the industry and elaborate on their own unique approach. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E35.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:13:17 — 33.3MB) Subscribe:...

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Indexed Universal Life Insurance as a Retirement Strategy: EDU #2013

April 1, 2020

Indexed Universal Life Insurance as a Retirement Strategy: EDU #2013

Jim and Chris (mostly Jim!) share their opinion about using indexed universal life insurance (IUL) as a retirement strategy.  Learn why the guys are not big fans of this often-sold strategy to fund retirement. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E13.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:15:11 —...

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Summary of the SECURE Act: EDU #1946

January 1, 2020

Summary of the SECURE Act: EDU #1946

What is the SECURE Act?  The acronym stands for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement,” and Jim and Chris discuss this recent Act and the 5 key changes that affect retirees in legislation passed in 2019—including the death of the stretch IRA. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y19E46.mp3...

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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.