The 10-Year Mark, QCDs, Excess RMDs, 60-Day Rollovers, and Tax Deferred Accounts: Q&A #2002
January 11, 2020

Our “Roaring 20’s” are in full swing now and Jim & Chris take on 5 new Q&A topics about the 10-year mark, QCDs, excess RMDs, and more! (5:15) A Californian asks about divorcing at the 10-year mark if you’ve only lived as married for 2 years. (10:00) Another listener wants to confirm if QCDs would still apply to a person who reached 70 ½ but who was not taking RMDs...
Listen NowThe SECURE Act Part 2 – The Death of the Stretch IRA: EDU #2001
January 8, 2020

Jim and Chris welcome the New Year (already a week in!) with a second part to their SECURE Act topic: in particular, how the SECURE Act impacts existing trusts that have been named beneficiaries to an IRA. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y19E47.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:10:10 —...
Listen NowNon-Taxed SS, Unexpected Life Changes, 401ks, IRAs and Other Investments: Q&A #2001
January 4, 2020

The discussion for Jim and Chris today lands on topics such as non-taxed portions of Social Security income, unexpected life changes, and questions regarding 401(k)s, IRAs, and deferred compensation plans. (9:50) An Illinois listener wonders if his un-taxed Social Security income will count toward MAGI for determination of Medicare premiums. (18:55) Jim and Chris discuss a Utah listener’s...
Listen NowSummary of the SECURE Act: EDU #1946
January 1, 2020

What is the SECURE Act? The acronym stands for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement,” and Jim and Chris discuss this recent Act and the 5 key changes that affect retirees in legislation passed in 2019—including the death of the stretch IRA. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y19E46.mp3...
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