Discussing IRMAA: EDU #2227

July 6, 2022

Discussing IRMAA: EDU #2227

Chris and Bob sit down to discuss a handful of older, listener prompted questions relating to the details of IRMAA. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y22E27.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:06:41 — 30.5MB) Subscribe:...

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Roth Conversions, Backdoor Contributions, and Social Security Taxation/COLA: Q&A #2210

March 5, 2022

Roth Conversions, Backdoor Contributions, and Social Security Taxation/COLA: Q&A #2210

Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Roth conversions, backdoor Roth contributions, and Social Security taxation/COLA adjustments. (PLEASE RE-DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST FOR THE EDITED AND UPDATED AUDIO FILE) (9:00) A listener from Florida looks to get clarity on how her German earnings can be taken into account by the SSA to get an accurate estimate of her benefit. (21:00) An Ohioan listener...

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Social Security, The Five Year Rule, Pensions, and Rollovers: Q&A #2209

February 26, 2022

Social Security, The Five Year Rule, Pensions, and Rollovers: Q&A #2209

Jim and Chris discuss questions relating to Social Security, the five year rule, taxation of lump-sum pension payouts, and rollovers. (11:30) An Ohio listener looks for advice on the best Social Security claiming strategy for his sister in Tennessee. (28:00) A Massachusetts listener looks for clarification on the five year rule and opening a Roth IRA. (45:15) Georgette references a question from...

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Tax Diversification, Roth Conversions, and IRMAA: Q&A #2208

February 19, 2022

Tax Diversification, Roth Conversions, and IRMAA: Q&A #2208

Jim, Chris, and in-house CPA, Bob Palechek discuss tax specific questions relating to MDF spending, tax diversification, Roth conversions, and IRMAA. (3:30) A member of the Rock Retirement Club requests clarification on how we account for taxes in our Minimum Dignity Floor concept of funding a retirement spending plan. (16:15) George from North Carolina asks a question about asset location, tax...

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Social Security, Roth conversions, and 403(b) Accounts: Q&A #2206

February 5, 2022

Social Security, Roth conversions, and 403(b) Accounts: Q&A #2206

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, Roth conversions, 403(b)’s, and other retirement accounts. (26:00) An Indiana listener wonders about the Social Security COLA adjustment for disability benefits. (28:45) George from Georgia looks for suggestions on getting information regarding a SSA-1099 form. (35:00) A listener looks for clarification on...

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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.