The Retirement and IRA Show

Jim Saulnier, CFP® & Chris Stein, CFP®
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The Retirement and IRA Show

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!

  1. 5D AGO

    Social Security, Annuities, Roth and Roth TSP 5-Year Rule: Q&A # 2528

    Jim and Chris answer listener questions on Social Security filing and its effect on HSA eligibility, Social Security means testing, the timing of annuity purchases in IRAs, the Roth and Roth TSP 5-year rule.(7:30) Georgette asks whether the six-month Medicare Part A lookback is triggered by her husband’s Social Security application date or benefit eligibility […] The post Social Security, Annuities, Roth and Roth TSP 5-Year Rule: Q&A # 2528 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show.

    1h 22m

  2. JUL 9

    OBBBA Tax Changes Explained: EDU #2528

    Chris’s SummaryI am joined by Jake and Paul to discuss OBBBA tax changes and retiree impacts from the Inflation Reduction Act. We cover changes to brackets, deductions, personal exemptions, and estate limits. Paul explains how new SALT caps, Social Security deductions, and ACA credit rollbacks affect planning opportunities for retirees, especially those near income phaseouts […] The post OBBBA Tax Changes Explained: EDU #2528 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show.

    1h 16m

  3. JUL 5

    Social Security, Pension Buyouts, and Managed Payout Funds: Q&A #2527

    Jim and Chris answer listener questions on Social Security family maximum rules, spousal and disabled child benefits, defined benefit pension concerns, and 401k managed payout funds.(7:45) A listener is trying to understand how the Family Maximum Benefit might reduce the amounts paid to his spouse and disabled adult child once he claims his own retirement […] The post Social Security, Pension Buyouts, and Managed Payout Funds: Q&A #2527 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show.

    1h 13m

  4. JUL 2

    Broker vs Advisor Sold RILAs: EDU #2527

    Chris’s Summary:Jim and I examine broker vs advisor sold RILAs using real cap rate comparisons from 2024 to highlight how identical contracts can offer different outcomes. We explain how six-year outcome periods work, what locking in gains actually does, and when fees can reduce returns more than commissions. This episode is less about product bias […] The post Broker vs Advisor Sold RILAs: EDU #2527 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show.

    1h 17m

  5. JUN 28

    PSAs, Spousal Benefits, Annuity Use Cases, and FIAs: Q&A #2526

    Jim and Chris shares listener PSAs on IRMAA and Delayed Retirement Credits, and answer questions on Social Security Spousal Benefits, annuity use cases, and fixed indexed annuity payout concerns. (13:00) A listener shares a PSA about a positive Medicare and IRMAA reduction experience at a Central Florida SSA office. (19:00) Georgette follows up with a […] The post PSAs, Spousal Benefits, Annuity Use Cases, and FIAs: Q&A #2526 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show.

    1h 30m

  6. JUN 25

    RILAs vs Buffered ETFs: EDU #2526

    Chris’s Summary:Jim and I explore registered index-linked annuities and compare RILAs vs buffered ETFs across liquidity, taxation, and cap rate dynamics. We walk through how the insurance and investment structures differ, where principal protection varies, and how commission-based and advisory products compare from a fiduciary standpoint. I also explain the tax treatment of qualified versus […] The post RILAs vs Buffered ETFs: EDU #2526 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show.

    54 min

  7. JUN 21

    Social Security PSAs, FIAs, SPIAs, and MYGAs: Q&A #2525

    Jim and Chris begin with three PSAs on Social Security experiences, then answer questions on fixed indexed annuities with market value adjustments, SPIA payout options for the Minimum Dignity Floor™, and the tax aggregation rule for MYGAs.(11:30) In this PSA Georgette clarifies that her husband, born February 1, received January benefits at full age 70, […] The post Social Security PSAs, FIAs, SPIAs, and MYGAs: Q&A #2525 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show.

    1h 32m

  8. JUN 18

    Fixed Indexed Annuities: EDU #2525

    Chris’s Summary:Jim and I continue our focus for Annuity Awareness Month by explaining how fixed indexed annuities work and the regulatory nuances that distinguish them from other fixed products. We walk through their structure, common misconceptions, when they can be appropriate, and how to compare them to MYGAs and buffered ETFs. We also highlight the […] The post Fixed Indexed Annuities: EDU #2525 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show.

    1h 32m
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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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