Social Security, Minimum Dignity Floor, ERISA, and Roth IRA Contributions: Q&A #2044

October 31, 2020

Social Security, Minimum Dignity Floor, ERISA, and Roth IRA Contributions: Q&A #2044

Jim and Chris answer listener questions about Social Security, The Minimum Dignity Floor, ERISA, and Roth IRA Contributions. (7:30) A listener wonders where to start when deciding which withholding rate to choose for Social Security benefits. (18:55) John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmit from Kentucky asks about Social Security claiming strategies to cover their Minimum Dignity Floor. (45:05) An Ohioan...

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Estate Tax Exemption, 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, and Backdoor Roth IRAs: Q&A #2039

September 26, 2020

Estate Tax Exemption, 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, and Backdoor Roth IRAs: Q&A #2039

Jim and Chris discuss some questions on the lifetime estate tax exemption, locating old 401(k)s, Roth IRA conversion limits, and backdoor Roth contributions. (8:38) Georgette asks a question about the lifetime estate tax exemption. (21:55) George wonders what the best way to locate an old 401(k) is. (38:50) A Pennsylvanian asks about the limits of Roth IRA conversions that can be made each year....

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Social Security, WEP, 401(k) Rollovers, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2034

August 22, 2020

Social Security, WEP, 401(k) Rollovers, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2034

Jim and Chris discuss listeners’ questions regarding Social Security, WEP (Windfall Elimination Provision), 401k rollovers, and Roth Conversions. (Intro) Jim and Chris begin by discussing financial advice given by a popular radio broadcaster. Both Jim and Chris felt as though the advice provided by this popular broadcaster fell short in its accuracy and was too generalized in its approach...

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IRAs, Roth Conversions, and Social Security Details: Q&A #2031

August 1, 2020

IRAs, Roth Conversions, and Social Security Details: Q&A #2031

Jim and Chris discuss various listener questions relating to IRAs, Roth conversions, and Social Security details. (8:38) An Ohioan wonders if they can apply for spousal benefits while withdrawing their Social Security application at the same time. (13:28) A Missouri listener asks if he can contribute the maximum annual amount to his IRA after transferring his lump-sum pension into the same IRA...

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Social Security Questions, A Correction, Retirement Accounts, and Trusts: Q&A #2020

May 16, 2020

Social Security Questions, A Correction, Retirement Accounts, and Trusts: Q&A #2020

Jim and Chris continue to tackle questions about Social Security, traditional vs. Roth IRAs, and trusts.  They also discuss a listener’s correction to a previous podcast episode. (4:20) An Illinois listener wonders how to communicate his updated address and phone number to Social Security. (7:00) Another Illinois listener wonders if he could collect full disability Social Security benefits...

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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.