Q&A: Inherited Annuity, Inherited Roth, Life Insurance, Spousal Benefits

June 1, 2019

Q&A: Inherited Annuity, Inherited Roth, Life Insurance, Spousal Benefits

Unclear how an Inherited Annuity or Inherited Roth IRA is taxed? Jim and Chris respond to a Florida listener asking if they’ll be taxed on the whole value if they inherit an Annuity. Another listener wonders if they’ll be taxed if they withdraw from an Inherited Roth before age 55. The guys also address a question from a listener about Life Insurance and Trusts to provide for their...

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Q&A: Clarifications, Social Security Veterans and Disability Benefits

May 25, 2019

Q&A: Clarifications, Social Security Veterans and Disability Benefits

Do Veterans receive higher Social Security benefits than civilians? Jim and Chris start out the show responding to four listeners wanting clarifications on previously answered questions. They also respond to a Kentucky listener’s question about Social Security Disability Benefits and a US Marine’s query about Social Security Veterans Benefits.   Please take a moment to vote on...

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Q&A: All Things Social Security

May 11, 2019

Q&A: All Things Social Security

On this episode, Chris addresses four questions listeners submitted about Social Security. He begins by addressing a Californian listener’s question about creating an online Social Security Account.  A second listener from California wondered about retroactive Social Security benefits, a third question was from an Ohio listener and related to WEP.  Finally, Chris answers a question from a...

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Edu: Social Security PIA Calculations

April 24, 2019

Edu: Social Security PIA Calculations

Are you confused about what the Social Security Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) is and how it’s calculated? Well, you are not alone! This week Jim and Chris, inspired by listener emails, take a closer look at PIA calculations. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y19E15.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

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Q&A: Roth 403b rules, Spousal Benefits, Trusts, and 401k Beneficiaries

April 20, 2019

Q&A: Roth 403b rules, Spousal Benefits, Trusts, and 401k Beneficiaries

Wondering in what ways a Roth 403b rules differ from a Roth IRA and how that might affect your retirement plans? Jim and Chris answer a question about early Roth 403b withdrawals from a Washington listener. The guys also tackle a couple more Trust questions from Texas listeners- one regarding using a Trust as a 401k Beneficiary and one about assessing whether potential beneficiaries need the...

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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.