The Retirement and IRA Show

The Retirement and IRA Show


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IRMAA, 457b, QCDs, and Roth Conversions: Q&A #2451
December 21, 2024

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to IRMAA, Social Security benefits, 457B plans, Qualified Charitable Distributions, and Roth conversions. (8:30) The guys address a listener question

Charitable Remainder Trusts: EDU #2451
December 18, 2024

Jim and Chris welcome on another member of the JSA team Paul Neiffer, CPA to discuss Charitable Remainder Trusts. They dive into what they are and how you might use them.

IRMAA, Spousal Benefits, IRA Withdrawals, QCDs, and Roth Contributions: Q&A #2450
December 14, 2024

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to IRMAA, SS Spousal Benefits, IRA withdrawals, Qualified Charitable Donations, and Roth contributions. (6:45) A listener looks for assistance filling

Retirement Planning Philosophy and Process Dialog: EDU #2450
December 11, 2024

Jim and Chris once again welcome their colleague, Jake Turner, EA, and Candidate for CFP certification, to the show. Together, they address listener questions and take a deeper dive into their retire

Family Benefit Limit, Means Test, QCDs, Tax Strategies, and SPIA Income: Q&A #2449
December 07, 2024

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to the Family Benefit Limit, Means Test, Qualified Charitable Donations, tax strategies for pension benefits, and spreadsheet tracking of SPIA income.

Common Estate Planning Mistakes: EDU #2449
December 04, 2024

Chris is joined by estate planning attorney Shelley Thompson while Jim is traveling. Chris and Shelley discuss common mistakes people make with their Wills.

Social Security, Annuity RMDs, and Being a CFP: Q&A #2448
November 30, 2024

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, Annuity RMDs, and next steps after passing the CFP exam. (5:30) George asks if youre required to claim Social Security as soon as

60-day Rollover Conversion Strategy: EDU #2448
November 27, 2024

Jim and Chris received an email from a listener asking about completing a Roth conversion using a 60-day rollover. In response, they decided to take a dive deep into the topic, exploring what they cal

Earnings Test, IRMAA, Survivor Benefits, 529 Plans, and SPIAs: Q&A #2447
November 23, 2024

Jim and Chris sit down to answer listener questions related to Social Security, 529 Plans, and SPIA payments (6:30) A listener wonders if they will be subject to the Social Security earnings test. (1

Roth Conversions and RMDs: EDU #2447
November 20, 2024

Jim and Chris sit down for a Discussion edition of the EDU series to talk through some listener questions on RMDs in relation to Roth Conversions (tis the season!).