Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, wash sales, and annuity alternatives. (17:30) George wonders if his Social Security benefit will be affected due to his earnings in Canada. (25:45) George wonders if he can let the SSA know about discontinuing Roth conversions to avoid the associated IRMAA […]

Social Security, IRMAA, Wash Sales, and Annuity Alternatives: Q&A #2415

What do you get when you combine two knowledgeable CFP® PROFESSIONALS (one also a well-informed COLLEGE FINANCE INSTRUCTOR)? If you mix in relevant financial information and a healthy dose of humor you get the Retirement and IRA Radio Show! JIM SAULNIER, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional with Jim Saulnier and Associates who specializes in retirement planning for clients across the country, CHRIS STEIN, a Finance Instructor at Colorado State University who is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, offer real-world knowledge on a diverse range of topics including Social Security planning, investing for your retirement, the fundamentals of 401(k) and IRA accounts. Jim and Chris make learning about your retirement both educational and entertaining!

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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.

Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 3: EDU #2418

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

Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 2: EDU #2417

Chris and Paul sit down to discuss listener questions relating to capital gains, IRMAA, Roth conversions, and basis. (4:10) Chris and Paul chat about an IRS notice. (10:00) A listener asks about the sale of a house and the possible capital gains exclusions allowed for single/married people. (17:45) George wonders if IRMAA avoidance and a […]

Capital Gains, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, and Basis: Q&A #2416

This is the introductory show of a series Jim and Chris are calling ”Revealing the Secure Retirement Income Process”.  On the next several shows they will walk you through 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 […]

Social Security, IRMAA, Wash Sales, and Annuity Alternatives: Q&A #2415

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