Takeaways from the Latest Ed Slott Seminar Part 2: EDU #2020

May 20, 2020

Takeaways from the Latest Ed Slott Seminar Part 2: EDU #2020

Continuing from a former EDU episode, Jim and Chris further discuss a recap of the most recent Ed Slott seminar.  In particular they discuss some tax court cases and different IRS rules. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E20.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:16:15 — 34.9MB) Subscribe:...

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5 Things Real Estate Owners Should Consider Regarding Taxes: EDU #2018

May 6, 2020

5 Things Real Estate Owners Should Consider Regarding Taxes: EDU #2018

While Jim attends an Ed Slott meeting,  Bob Palechek joins Chris to discuss the 5 things real estate owners should consider regarding taxes. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y20E18.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 53:01 — 24.3MB) Subscribe:...

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Questions about the CARES Act: Q&A #2015

April 11, 2020

Questions about the CARES Act: Q&A #2015

Jim and Chris address three very specific questions on the recently passed CARES Act and how it relates to IRAs, Required Minimum Distributions, and Coronavirus Related Distributions from retirement accounts. (32:35) A Virginian asks if the CARES Act could enable his wife to strategize Roth conversions with her TSP. (44:00) Another question from that same Virginian: will his mother be required...

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Live Caller: Indexed Universal Life Insurance to Fund Retirement, and Some Tax Questions: Q&A #2013

March 30, 2020

Live Caller: Indexed Universal Life Insurance to Fund Retirement, and Some Tax Questions: Q&A #2013

Jim and Chris answer a live caller’s question about using indexed universal life insurance (IUL) as a way to fund retirement.  They also answer some tax questions from listener’s emails. (2:05) Live caller “George” would like to discuss with Jim and Chris the pros and cons of using indexed universal life insurance to fund retirement. (37:11) A listener wonders if...

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Charitable Gift Annuities: EDU #2009

March 4, 2020

Charitable Gift Annuities: EDU #2009

CPA Bob Palechek joins Chris again today to discuss a topic mentioned in a listener’s email: charitable gift annuities.  In particular they dive into three issues about charitable gift annuities: When might they fit into a retirement income plan? How does their income stream compare to other annuities like SPIAs? The pros and cons of their tax planning opportunities, or any downsides in...

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