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 These recorded broadcasts may contain outdated or obsolete information.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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Social Security Benefits, Roth Conversions, and RMDs: QA #2446

November 16, 2024

Social Security Benefits, Roth Conversions, and RMDs: QA #2446

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, Roth conversions, and RMDs. (11:00) George wonders if his wife is eligible for Social Security benefits while taking care of an adult disabled child even if he is still working and has not applied for SS yet. (19:00) Chris tackles an interesting Social Security survivor benefits strategy question. (28:15) A listener looks for...

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SECURE Act Updates: EDU #2446

November 13, 2024

SECURE Act Updates: EDU #2446

Jim and Chris sit down for another EDU show discussing updates to the SECURE Act that Jim brought back from the recent Ed Slott conference. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E46.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 59:46 — 27.4MB) Subscribe:...

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Social Security, RMDs, QLACs, and Buffered ETFs: Q&A 2445

November 9, 2024

Social Security, RMDs, QLACs, and Buffered ETFs: Q&A 2445

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, RMDs, QLACs, and Buffered ETFs… (12:30) The guys are asked if dual citizenship will affect Social Security benefits. (20:30) George looks for clarity on Social Security’s family maximum rules. (30:00) Chris explains the reduction factor when claiming a spousal Social Security benefit. (35:45) The guys...

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Stretch IRA Rules and More: EDU #2445

November 6, 2024

Stretch IRA Rules and More: EDU #2445

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss a few things Jim brought back from his recent Ed Slott conference including a discussion of ALAR (10-year RMD rule) and stretch IRAs. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E45.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:00:29 — 27.7MB) Subscribe:...

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Medicare, Roth Conversions, Spousal Benefits, 401(k) Contributions, and RMDs: Q&A #2444

November 2, 2024

Medicare, Roth Conversions, Spousal Benefits, 401(k) Contributions, and RMDs: Q&A #2444

Jim and Chris (and Jake too!) sit down to answer some listener questions about Medicare, Roth conversions, Social Security, and 401k catch up contributions… (10:00) George wonders how his wife’s ACA premium tax credits will be affected for the first part of the year if he increases his income after she turns 65 and enrolls in Medicare. (23:45) The guys discuss a listener’s...

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How Listeners are Implementing Our Planning Process: EDU #2444

October 30, 2024

How Listeners are Implementing Our Planning Process: EDU #2444

On this week’s EDU Discussion edition Jim and Chris welcome back Jake Turner, a fellow planner from the JSA team, as they take some time to opine on how some listeners are implementing their own versions of our retirement planning process.     https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E44.mp3...

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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.