Mega Backdoor Roth Conversions, Social Security, Solo 401(k)’s, and Qualified Retirement Plans: Q&A #2145

November 6, 2021

Mega Backdoor Roth Conversions, Social Security, Solo 401(k)’s, and Qualified Retirement Plans: Q&A #2145

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to average wage index, Social Security, mega backdoor Roth conversions, solo 401(k) contribution limits, and qualified retirement plans. (20:00) A listener asks about the average wage index (AWI) for workers born in 1960 and the effects of COVID in 2020. (23:00) A listener points out some social security Medicare expense increases as well as...

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Roth Conversions, Inherited Stock, and Military Pensions: Q&A #2144

October 30, 2021

Roth Conversions, Inherited Stock, and Military Pensions: Q&A #2144

Chris sits down with in-house CPA, Bob Palechek, to discuss questions relating to Roth conversions, inherited stock shares, and taxation of military pensions. (4:00) A Kentucky listener looks for clarification on Roth conversions and the definition of net investment income. (27:45) A Pennsylvanian couple asks about estate planning and inheriting shares out of a brokerage account containing...

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Social Security, JWROS Accounts, TSPs, Inherited IRAs, and Backdoor Roth Contributions: Q&A #2143

October 23, 2021

Social Security, JWROS Accounts, TSPs, Inherited IRAs, and Backdoor Roth Contributions: Q&A #2143

Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Social Security, JWROS accounts, TSPs, inherited IRAs, backdoor and converted Roth contributions. (9:45) A Wisconsin listener looks for clarification on Social Security Survivor benefits. (12:00) A listener from Arizona looks for advice on when to claim Social Security. (19:00) George from Indiana asks if there’s any advantage to delaying...

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COLA and Other Changes To Social Security For 2022: Q&A #2142

October 16, 2021

COLA and Other Changes To Social Security For 2022: Q&A #2142

Chris sits down on a solo mission to discuss and answer questions about the recently announced, 2022 Social Security revisions.   https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-QA-Y21E42.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:41 — 19.5MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, Roth Conversions, Pro-Rata Rules, and Lump-Sum Pensions: Q&A #2141

October 9, 2021

Social Security, Roth Conversions, Pro-Rata Rules, and Lump-Sum Pensions: Q&A #2141

Jim and Chris sit down to answer listeners questions relating to Social Security survivor benefits, Roth conversions, lump-sum pensions, and the pro-rata rule. (12:00) Georgette looks for clarification on the rules behind claiming an ex-spouses Social Security survivor benefit while delaying her own. (23:30 Preamble, 30:30 Question) A Californian listener asks for help on a accidental Roth...

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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.