Restricted Spousal Benefits, Survivor Benefits, Laid-Off Effects: Q&A #1943

November 9, 2019

Restricted Spousal Benefits, Survivor Benefits, Laid-Off Effects: Q&A #1943

While Jim is out elk hunting, Chris flies solo answering topics about restricted spousal benefits, survivor benefits, and laid-off effects on Social Security. (4:10) A fellow Coloradoan asks questions about benefit amounts after filing for restricted spousal benefits. (9:55) An Oklahoma listener wants to confirm information about survivor benefits. (13:40) A Georgia listener would like to...

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Annuities within Stretch IRA, 10-Yr Rule, Roth Conversions, SS Benefits: Q&A #1942

November 2, 2019

Annuities within Stretch IRA, 10-Yr Rule, Roth Conversions, SS Benefits: Q&A #1942

Jim and Chris address the topics of the 10-Year Rule, annuities within a stretch IRA, Roth Conversions, and if Social Security benefits are affected by remarriage. (18:15) A listener from Georgia asks how specific the 10-year rule is. (23:45) A Floridian asks how annuities are affected if a stretch IRA goes away. (33:00) A Tennessee listener seeks wisdom when considering paying the taxes on a...

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Conversion Cons, Social Security Benefit Reduction, Appeals, and Disability: Q&A #1938

October 5, 2019

Conversion Cons, Social Security Benefit Reduction, Appeals, and Disability: Q&A #1938

This week Jim and Chris address listener questions on the potential downsides to Roth Conversions and several Social Security topics, including the 2035 Social Security benefit reduction, appealing a temporary benefit reduction, and the possibility of additional assistance from Social Security. 9:30 Chris weighs in on a Florida listener’s question regarding appealing a skipped benefit...

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Survivor Benefits, 1031 Exchange, Cost Basis Step Up, Capital Gains: Q&A #1937

September 28, 2019

Survivor Benefits, 1031 Exchange, Cost Basis Step Up, Capital Gains: Q&A #1937

Jim and Chris offer their insights on questions about Social Security survivor benefits, then Tax Professional, Jo Madonna helps answer questions on the 1031 exchange, cost basis, and capital gains. 3:15 Chris answers a caller’s questions about and Social Security Delayed Retirement Credits and Survivor Benefits. 12:17 Jo Madonna helps answer an Idaho/Washington listener’s question...

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Claiming Spousal Benefits, Deferred Income Plan, Early Retirement Strategies: Q&A #1935

September 14, 2019

Claiming Spousal Benefits, Deferred Income Plan, Early Retirement Strategies: Q&A #1935

This week Jim and Chris answer questions about claiming spousal benefits, deferred income plan, and planning for early retirement. 9:06 A listener wants to know if his wife can claim Social Security Spousal Benefits prior to him claiming his benefits. 17:26 A live caller from Texas has some questions about his employer’s Non-qualified Deferred Income Plan. 45:01 An Indiana listener hopes...

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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.