Spousal Benefits, Non-Deductible IRAs, MYGAs, and Mega Backdoor Roths: Q&A #2102

January 9, 2021

Spousal Benefits, Non-Deductible IRAs, MYGAs, and Mega Backdoor Roths: Q&A #2102

Jim and Chris discuss and answer listeners’ questions on Social Security Spousal Benefits, Non-Deductible IRAs, Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities, and Mega Backdoor Roths. (5:42) A listener asks a question about Social Security Spousal Benefits. (16:25) A Pennsylvanian wants to know how conversions impact cost basis in Non-Deductible IRAs. (37:45) An Iowan would like more information on what...

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Social Security, IRMAA, Home Equity, and LTC: Q&A #2051

December 19, 2020

Social Security, IRMAA, Home Equity, and LTC: Q&A #2051

Chris sits down to answer questions about Social Security, IRMAA, home equity, Roth conversions, and LTC (long-term care). (3:15) A Virginian listener asks a question relating to delayed retirement credits and rules surrounding the claiming of Social Security. (15:10) A listener from Indiana asks for clarification on the impacts of IRMAA. (22:45) A Michigan listener wonders how the equity...

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IRAs, Social Security, ERISA Rules, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2050

December 12, 2020

IRAs, Social Security, ERISA Rules, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2050

Chris discusses and answers five listeners’ questions relating to IRAs, Social Security, ERISA rules, and Roth conversions. (2:45) A listener asks a question about why a beneficiary would ever want to disclaim a portion of the inherited IRA. (13:10) A Texan listener asks what the best time for his wife to claim her spousal Social Security benefits alongside her current TRS pension would...

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Social Security and RMDs: Q&A #2049

December 5, 2020

Social Security and RMDs: Q&A #2049

Chris answers listeners’ interesting and compelling questions relating to Social Security rules and RMDs (Required Minumum Distributions). (2:45) George asks for confirmation on the rules/benefits for his mother retroactively filing for her Social Security benefit. (8:10) A listener from Missouri asks about the penalties and frequency of penalties incurred if someone were to file for...

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Social Security and WINDEX: EDU #2048

December 2, 2020

Social Security and WINDEX: EDU #2048

Chris sits down to discuss the important and often confusing Social Security topic of the widow’s indexed primary insurance amount (WINDEX). https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E48.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:27 — 17.6MB) Subscribe:...

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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.