The Retirement and IRA Show

The Retirement and IRA Show


Latest Episodes

Delayed Retirement Credits, Pensions, HSAs and Annuities: Q&A #2429
July 20, 2024

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security delayed benefits, rolling a pension excess to an IRA, HSAs, and when to turn on an annuitys living benefit. (15:00)

Estate Planning 101: EDU #2429
July 17, 2024

Jim and Chris welcome Estate Planning Attorney, Shelly Thompson to discuss the basics of estate planning.

Tax Questions Answered: Q&A #2428
July 13, 2024

In this episode Chris and guest Paul Neiffer, CPA will tackle listener tax questions. (3:45) A listeners conversation with their sister has them wondering what strategies are recommended for the last

Our Retirement Philosophy/Approach In 10 Minutes Or Less: EDU #2428
July 10, 2024

Jim and Chris discuss listener submissions with advice on how we can describe our retirement planning approach in 10 minutes or less.

COLA Calculations, WEP, Annuitizing, Roth Pro Rata Rule, and Inherited Roth IRAs: Q&A #2427
July 06, 2024

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to COLA, WEP, the Roth Conversion Pro Rata Rule, and Inherited Roth IRAs. (15:30) In part 1 of Georges 3 email questions Chris goes into

Is There a Simpler Approach to Retirement Planning?: EDU #2427
July 03, 2024

Jim and Chris say goodbye to their Annuity Awareness Month and pick up where they left off discussing their process. In this episode they respond to an email from a listener who feels they might be ov

Social Security, Roth Withdrawals, and IRAs: Q&A #2426
June 29, 2024

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, Roth withdrawals, and IRAs. (13:00) Georgette has been getting mixed messages about her survivor and spousal benefit

Covering MDF With Lifetime Secure Income: EDU #2426
June 26, 2024

Jim and Chris wind down national annuity awareness month by discussing covering MDF with lifetime secure income via an annuity.

Social Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversions, and IRAs: Q&A #2425
June 22, 2024

Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listeners questions relating to Social Security, IRMAA, Roth conversions, and IRAs. (3:45) A listener asks if her pension benefit will reduce her spouses Social Secu

Insurance Companies and Annuities: EDU #2425
June 19, 2024

Jim and Chris sit down to continue their annuity discussion focusing on the insurance companies that sell annuities. Click here for article #1. Click here for article #2.