
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 countr... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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Jim and Chris discuss listener questions on Social Security survivor benefits and divorce rules, a listener PSA on spousal benefits, HSA contribution limits, and whether annuities make sense versus Treasury bonds.
(8:45) A listener asks whether som... more
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Jim and I continue last week’s EDU discussion on Roth IRA mistakes from an Investopedia article. We cover direct versus 60-day rollovers, the one-per-365-day IRA-to-IRA limit, and the 401(k) 20% withholding rule with the RMD and NUA e... more
Jim and Chris are joined by Jake to discuss listener questions on SSA-44 and IRMAA surcharges, inherited IRA spousal rollover rules, long-term care insurance benefit caps, and ACA tax credits.
(4:45) George asks whether an unexpected W-2 stock opti... more
If you want to skip over some weather banter you can go to (14:15). Chris’s Summary
Jim and I review Roth IRA mistakes and walk through key rules on earned income eligibility, income limits, spousal contributions, excess contributions, and qualified ... more
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Jim and Chris (as well as the team) do an amazing job of delving into the details of a variety of retirement topics. When appropriate they relate the topics to their specific retirement planning methodology.
This podcast focuses more on depth rather than breadth. Where some podcasts provide superficial answers (at best) to more questions, the team tries to answer fewer questions in depth, including adjacent questions and implications of the answers whenever possible.
The hosts are personabl... more
Chris and Jim and their crew make me rethink assumptions, focus on the older me and feel relief that some good people will pay for an elder’s strawberries when there is more month than money
Good information, honest approach, and original thoughts and strategies make this one of the few I’ve stuck with over the years. Banter without the “cool bro dudes” vibe that sounds obnoxious to me. I love these guys and their entire approach
Jim and Chris, oops, I’m sorry…Bugs and Cowboy are very good at taking a subject and dissecting it until even a troglodyte can understand the particulars and potential effects of each concept to retirement planning. The time dedicated to planning a large portion of life is hard to find. Luckily, the amount of time spent in the car can be converted to education about this very important topic. The dynamic between Jim and Chris is exactly as it seems: great friends hanging out and discussing a top... more
This is a terrific podcast for people in or near retirement. Jim, Chris and the team are very knowledgeable and share a ton of useful information. It is a fun time twice a week.
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The discussions are anchored in providing practical financial insights primarily focused on retirement planning. Listeners can expect to explore topics such as Social Security, various retirement account strategies like IRAs and 401(k)s, healthcare considerations, and innovative investment approaches. The informative content is inherently combined with humor, creating an engaging environment, which is especially appealing for those approaching retirement or looking to optimize their financial futures. Their approach emphasizes clarity in complicated financial subjects and includes anecdotes that make the conversations relatable and enjoyable, making it a noteworthy resource for retirees and pre-retirees alike.
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Recent guests on The Retirement and IRA Show include:
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2. Brian Luther
3. Kevin Sebesta
4. Shelley Thompson
5. Matt Kaufman
6. Shelly Thompson
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