Social Security, Survivor Benefits, Asset Management, Annuities, and RMDs: Q&A #2333

August 19, 2023

Social Security, Survivor Benefits, Asset Management, Annuities, and RMDs: Q&A #2333

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss questions relating to Social Security, survivor benefits, asset management, annuities and RMDs. (3:30) A listener from Washington looks for clarification on claiming a Social Security survivor benefit and the timing of claiming her own personal benefit. (14:15) A listener from Michigan wonders if waiting till age 70 to claim Social Security makes sense in the...

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Social Security, WEP, Survivor Benefits, RMDs, and Pensions: Q&A #2331

August 5, 2023

Social Security, WEP, Survivor Benefits, RMDs, and Pensions: Q&A #2331

Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Social Security, WEP, survivor benefits, RMDs, annuities, and pensions. (5:45) Georgette in Texas looks for clarification on the impacts of the windfall elimination provision (WEP) on her anticipated Social Security benefit. (14:00) George from Nebraska asks about the timing of claiming a Social Security survivorship benefit based on a couple of...

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Social Security, Pensions, RMDs, Roth Conversions, and 529 Plans: Q&A #2329

July 22, 2023

Social Security, Pensions, RMDs, Roth Conversions, and 529 Plans: Q&A #2329

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, pensions, RMDs, Roth conversions, IRMAA, and 529 plans. (12:15) George from Florida looks for clarification on the timing behind a client of his claiming a Social Security survivor benefit as well as her own benefit. (22:15) Jim and Chris talk about possible changes to pensions brought to light by a listener, when pension...

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Social Security, Brokered CDs, Income Annuities, Stretch Annuities, and RMDs: Q&A #2323

June 10, 2023

Social Security, Brokered CDs, Income Annuities, Stretch Annuities, and RMDs: Q&A #2323

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions regarding Social Security, Brokered CDs, Income Annuities, Stretch Annuities, and RMDs. (18:30) A listener from Texas asks a question about the family maximum Social Security benefit. (32:00) George from Ohio mentions that brokered CDs can be a great short-term principally protected alternative to Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities (MYGAs)....

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RMD Correction and Annuities in Retirement: EDU #2323

June 7, 2023

RMD Correction and Annuities in Retirement: EDU #2323

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss a few housekeeping items relating to post-Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Roth conversions. Then, they dive into their retirement planning philosophy around annuities. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E23.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:09:14 —...

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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.