Utilizing Trusts to Reduce the Impact of Taxes: EDU #2028

July 15, 2020

Utilizing Trusts to Reduce the Impact of Taxes: EDU #2028

Jim and Chris are joined by our resident tax expert and CPA, Bob Palechek, as well as estate and tax planning attorney, Peter Scott to discuss the various ways in which trusts can be utilized to reduce the impact of taxes. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E28.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration:...

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Planning Strategies for Always-Taxable Portfolios: EDU #2027

July 8, 2020

Planning Strategies for Always-Taxable Portfolios: EDU #2027

Jim and Chris discuss a listener’s topic regarding how to handle a retirement portfolio made up of 95% always-taxable accounts. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E27.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:14:30 — 34.1MB) Subscribe:...

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Some Questions About Social Security & IRAs: Q&A #2025

June 20, 2020

Some Questions About Social Security & IRAs: Q&A #2025

Jim and Chris answer multiple questions relating to Social Security and IRAs. (5:45) A  Californian asks if his mother-in-law’s husband can claim a spousal benefit even if she never claimed her own Social Security benefit. (10:45) A listener from Ohio would like to reduce his tax burden from the interest income earned by his cash accounts. (27:35) A listener would like to know if her...

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Tax-Related Answers about IRMAA & Roth Conversions: EDU #2023

June 10, 2020

Tax-Related Answers about IRMAA & Roth Conversions: EDU #2023

Bob joins Chris today in this tax-related EDU show: they answer some tax questions about IRMAA and a Roth conversion. (2:00) IRMAA and submitting a life-changing event form (24:45) The timing of MAGI limits in IRMAA (38:33) What happens if you under-pay taxes this year due to a Roth conversion in early 2020?...

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Jim & Chris’s Retirement Planning Approach and Process Part 6: EDU #2022

June 3, 2020

Jim & Chris’s Retirement Planning Approach and Process Part 6: EDU #2022

As an addition to their 5-Part series on their retirement planning approach and process, Jim and Chris discuss some listeners’ questions about how taxes fit into their philosophy and approach. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E22.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:13 — 22.1MB)...

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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.