Cognitive Decline, MDF, Taxes, Inflation, and Fun Spending: Q&A #2418

May 4, 2024

Cognitive Decline, MDF, Taxes, Inflation, and Fun Spending: Q&A #2418

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to cognitive decline, minimum dignity floor (MDF), taxes, inflation, and fun spending. (7:15) Jim and Chris begin by discussing several listener emails regarding cognitive decline in retirement and items to be aware of. Link to New York Times podcast on cognitive decline: CLICK HERE (26:00) A listener provides her input on the taxes...

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Capital Gains, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, and Basis: Q&A #2416

April 20, 2024

Capital Gains, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, and Basis: Q&A #2416

Chris and Paul sit down to discuss listener questions relating to capital gains, IRMAA, Roth conversions, and basis. (4:10) Chris and Paul chat about an IRS notice. (10:00) A listener asks about the sale of a house and the possible capital gains exclusions allowed for single/married people. (17:45) George wonders if IRMAA avoidance and a large Roth conversion can be undone. (36:30) George looks...

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Capital Gains and Wash Sale Rule: EDU #2414

April 3, 2024

Capital Gains and Wash Sale Rule: EDU #2414

Jim, Chris, and in-house CPA, Paul sit down to discuss how capital gains and the associated wash sale rule work. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E14.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 57:05 — 26.1MB) Subscribe:...

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Taxes, IRAs, Roth Conversions, Basis, and Trusts: Q&A #2413

March 30, 2024

Taxes, IRAs, Roth Conversions, Basis, and Trusts: Q&A #2413

Jim, Chris, and Paul discuss listener questions relating to taxes, IRAs, Roth conversions, basis, and Trusts. (12:00) Georgette asks a question on how to calculate her net of tax future IRA distributions correctly without being “double taxed” in her projections. (19:00) A listener looks for the teams thoughts on whether or not Roth conversions while in the 32% bracket could make...

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Social Security, Roth Conversions, Taxes, CRTs, Beneficiaries, and MYGAs: Q&A #2403

January 20, 2024

Social Security, Roth Conversions, Taxes, CRTs, Beneficiaries, and MYGAs: Q&A #2403

Jim and Chris discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, Roth conversions, taxes, CRTs, beneficiaries, and MYGAs. (2:45) A Texan listener looks for clarification on a Social Security spousal benefit for someone not living in the US, marrying someone who is not a US resident. (10:15) George from Massachusetts asks about converting after-tax dollars and the taxes on Roth conversions....

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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.