Our Past Shows

Here you will find a year's worth of our past radio shows. Please understand, due to compliance and supervisory guidelines, there is a lag time from when a show first broadcasts to when it can be listed here for later playback. If the show you want is not available, please check back again soon.

Although Jim and Chris strive to make their show ─ and the information presented − topical and pertinent at the time of original broadcast, please recognize the financial world is constantly changing and evolving. These recorded broadcasts may contain outdated or obsolete information. Never make any financial, tax or investment decisions with information contained on these shows without first consulting with your legal, tax and/or financial advisor(s).

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Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 4: EDU #2420

May 15, 2024

Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 4: EDU #2420

Jim and Chris continue their walk through of their philosophy and approach to retirement planning while sharing details on elements like the Minimum Dignity Floor, Secure Income, See-Through Portfolios, Asset Positioning and the ever-popular Fun Number. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E20.mp3 Podcast: Play in new...

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Social Security, Roth IRAs, Trusts, HSA Conversions, and MDF: Q&A #2419

May 11, 2024

Social Security, Roth IRAs, Trusts, HSA Conversions, and MDF: Q&A #2419

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, survivorship benefits, Roth IRAs, Trusts, HSA conversions, and MDF. (5:45) George looks for clarification on the Social Security survivorship benefits. (11:15) A listener asks about how much their Social Security benefit will be reduced by not working up to full retirement age. (19:45) George tries to get clarity on the 5-year...

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Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 3: EDU #2419

May 8, 2024

Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 3: EDU #2419

Jim and Chris continue their walk through of their philosophy and approach to retirement planning while sharing details on elements like the Minimum Dignity Floor, Secure Income, See-Through Portfolios, Asset Positioning and the ever-popular Fun Number. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E19.mp3 Podcast: Play in new...

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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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Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 2: EDU #2418

May 1, 2024

Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 2: EDU #2418

Jim and Chris continue their walk through of their philosophy and approach to retirement planning while sharing details on elements like the Minimum Dignity Floor, Secure Income, See-Through Portfolios, Asset Positioning and the ever-popular Fun Number. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E18.mp3 Podcast: Play in new...

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Social Security, Survivor/Spousal Benefits, and COLAs: Q&A #2417

April 27, 2024

Social Security, Survivor/Spousal Benefits, and COLAs: Q&A #2417

Chris sits down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, survivor benefits, spousal benefits, and COLAs. (3:45) Georgette looks for clarification on collecting a Social Security survivor benefit. (20:45) A listener wonders if she can qualify for child-in-care spousal benefits as an adoptive parent. (27:30) A listener asks how they calculate the maximum possible Social Security...

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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.