The Retirement and IRA Show

The Retirement and IRA Show


Latest Episodes

Medicare, Roth Conversions, Spousal Benefits, 401(k) Contributions, and RMDs: Q&A #2444
November 02, 2024

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 p

How Listeners are Implementing Our Planning Process: EDU #2444
October 30, 2024

On this weeks 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 versi

Social Security WEP and GPO Special: Q&A #2443
October 26, 2024

With Jim attending an Ed Slott conference, Chris takes some time to answer a WEP and GPO question before offering listeners general information on Social Security changes for 2025 and a detailed walkt

Qualified Annuities and IRA Deep Dive: EDU #2443
October 23, 2024

Jim and Chris first talk about the Qualified Annuity Stretch before starting a deep dive into the IRA portion of The Retirement and IRA Show with a discussion of 9 of Ed Slotts top 23 questions

Qualified Accounts, Social Security, Medicare, HSAs, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2442
October 19, 2024

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Qualified Accounts, Social Security, Medicare, HSAs, and Roth Conversions. (6:45) The guysclarify the meaning of the word qualified w

Medicare Enrollment Assistance Special Episode: EDU #2442
October 16, 2024

With Medicare open enrollment season here, Jim and Chris welcome a special guest, Brad Grier, who volunteers with the Nebraska State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Brad talks with the guy

Social Security Benefits and Roth IRA Annuities: Q&A #2441
October 12, 2024

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security benefits then return to a question from last week to take a deeper look at Roth IRA Annuity payments (18:00) A listene

Medicare Insurance Special: EDU #2441
October 09, 2024

With Medicare open enrollment season approaching, Jim and Chris welcome a special guest, Tyler Haskell, CFP. Tyler has been a Medicare Insurance Broker for 12 years, helping people navigate the comple

Social Security, Retirement Planning, 529 Savings Accounts, Roth Losses, and FIAs: Q&A #2440
October 05, 2024

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security benefits, planning with the potential for an SO, funding a 529 savings account, losses in a Roth IRA, and Fixed Indexed

Our Retirement Planning Process: EDU #2440
October 02, 2024

Jim and Chris sit down for another EDU show dedicated to our retirement planning process. In this episode the guys dialog with listeners, answering questions and expounding on key ideas.