Social Security, The Fun Number, and Secure Income: Q&A #2306

February 11, 2023

Social Security, The Fun Number, and Secure Income: Q&A #2306

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, the fun number, and secure income. (11:00) A listener asks if any Social Security earnings and taxes paid at age 62 onward will impact their future Social Security benefit calculation. (20:00) A Wisconsin listener looks for clarification on her estimated Social Security PIA and if it includes the 8.70%...

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IRAs, HSAs, Social Security, Annuities, IRMAA, and Secure Income: Q&A #2241

October 8, 2022

IRAs, HSAs, Social Security, Annuities, IRMAA, and Secure Income: Q&A #2241

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to IRAs, HSAs, Social Security, annuities, IRMAA, and secure income. (19:30) A couple of listeners ask about the advantages and disadvantages to funding an health savings account (HSA) with qualified distributions from an IRA. (27:15) A listener wonders if the responsibility to “elect” or “request” the...

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All About The Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF) Part 4: EDU #2234

August 24, 2022

All About The Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF) Part 4: EDU #2234

Jim and Chris sit down to continue their discussion on the concept of the Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF). This weeks discussion is focused on the taxes relating to the MDF as well as the accuracy of secure income projections that make up the MDF. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E34.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window |...

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All About The Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF) Part 3: EDU #2233

August 17, 2022

All About The Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF) Part 3: EDU #2233

Jim and Chris continue their discussion on their concept of the Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF), specifically how secure income can be used to cover shortages. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E33.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:17:46 — 35.6MB) Subscribe:...

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All About The Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF) Part 2: EDU #2232

August 10, 2022

All About The Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF) Part 2: EDU #2232

Jim and Chris sit down to continue their discussion from last weeks EDU show on the Minimum Dignity Floor (MDF). https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E32.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:18:50 — 36.1MB) Subscribe:...

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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.