COLA, WEP, and Annuities: Q&A #2437

September 14, 2024

COLA, WEP, and Annuities: Q&A #2437

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security (COLA and WEP), perspectives on annuities, and Delayed Variable Income Annuities… (9:15) A listener wants to know if there is better way to project Social Security benefits since it does not appear the SS website takes COLA into account. (17:30) Georgette asks if the Social Security spousal benefit is also...

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Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 12: EDU #2437

September 11, 2024

Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 12: EDU #2437

Jim and Chris continue the recent series on their philosophy/approach to retirement planning and their positioning approach for retirement spending. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E37.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:10:29 — 32.3MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security Disability, AI Jokes, Reverse Mortgages, and Inherited IRAs: Q&A #2436

September 7, 2024

Social Security Disability, AI Jokes, Reverse Mortgages, and Inherited IRAs: Q&A #2436

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security Disability, Minimum Dignity Floor, Reverse Mortgages, and Inherited IRAs… (4:00) George wonders if he continues to work and his Social Security benefit is reduced to $0, if that also make his wife’s spousal benefit and child’s disability benefit $0. (16:15) Chris answers another SS Disability...

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Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 11: EDU #2436

September 4, 2024

Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 11: EDU #2436

Jim and Chris continue the recent series on their philosophy/approach to retirement planning and discuss how their “positioning” approach differs from the classic “bucket” approach to saving and budgeting. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E36.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

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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.