Social Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, Life Insurance, MDF and Fun Number: Q&A #2334

August 26, 2023

Social Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, Life Insurance, MDF and Fun Number: Q&A #2334

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, Roth conversions, life insurance, MDF, and the fun number. (7:00) Georgette from Michigan asks for the best, free Social Security claiming optimization tools. (30:45) Georgette in Colorado wonders if doing Roth conversions to avoid IRMAA impacts is really worth the trouble. (56:00) A listener in Ohio looks for the...

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Social Security, Annuities, Roth Conversions, IRMAA, and Buffered Investments: Q&A #2332

August 12, 2023

Social Security, Annuities, Roth Conversions, IRMAA, and Buffered Investments: Q&A #2332

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, annuities, Roth conversions, IRMAA, and buffered investments. (2:45) Georgette from New York looks for some clarification on collecting her own Social Security benefit given a couple of unique items specific to her case. (12:30) A listener provides his input and thoughts on Jim and Chris’s thoughts towards using AAA...

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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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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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Social Security, Inherited IRAs, Roth Conversions, Portfolio Management, and MDF: Q&A #2313

April 1, 2023

Social Security, Inherited IRAs, Roth Conversions, Portfolio Management, and MDF: Q&A #2313

Jim and Chris answer listeners questions relating to Social Security, inherited IRAs, Roth conversions, portfolio management, and MDF. (5:15) George from Michigan looks for clarification on his age 70 Social Security benefit calculation. (16:15) George in Connecticut asks about the calculation for 75% Social Security survivor benefit his disabled son will be eligible for if he and his wife were...

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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.