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The Retirement and IRA Show

Jim Saulnier, CFP® & Chris Stein, CFP®
Social Security
Retirement Planning
Annuities
Roth IRA
IRMAA
Medicare
Financial Planning
Roth Conversions
Tax Planning
Minimum Dignity Floor
Estate Planning
Iras
Required Minimum Distributions
Pensions
Social Security Benefits
Investment Strategies
Long-Term Care
Registered Index Linked Annuities
Buffered Etfs
Secure Act

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

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Chris’s Summary

Jim and I are joined by Jacob Vonloh as we continue our discussion on investment positioning, wrapping up asset placement for emergency, aging, and long-term care reserves and the fun spending that flows from your Fun Number, across ... more

Jim and Chris discuss listener emails on Social Security spousal benefits, a listener PSA on HSA tax strategies and treasuries, and inherited IRA RMD rules for minor beneficiaries.

(9:00) A listener asks about qualifying for spousal benefits after ... more

If you’d like to skip past Jim, Chris, and Jacob’s opening chat about Jacob relocating to Iowa, Jim’s hiking plans, weather, office dog Apollo, and generational pop culture gaps, skip ahead to (10:00). Chris’s Summary

Jim and I continue our discussi... more

Jim and Chris discuss listener emails on Social Security survivor benefits after the GPO repeal, estate planning for minor children, and annuity safety. (10:00) A listener asks whether the repeal of GPO permits the survivor in a mixed Social Security... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Phillip Snider
Assistant Professor and Department Chair for Primary Care and Rural Medicine
VIA College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn, Alabama
Episode: Healthspan and Retirement Planning for Longevity with Dr. Snider: Q&A #2628
Dr. Philip Schneider
Health span expert discussed as future guest on Q&A show
Episode: Funding Essential Expenses in Retirement: EDU #2627
Dr. Philip Snyder
Assistant Professor and Department Chair for Primary Care and General Medicine at Edward Villa College of Osteopathic Medicine
Edward-Vaya College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM)
Episode: Enjoying a Healthy Retirement: EDU #2619
Jersey Jake
Enrolled agent and CFP® professional, visiting from New Jersey
Episode: Tax Rules and Mistakes: EDU #2615
Jake Turner
Planner on the team and Enrolled Agent, specializing in taxes
Jim Saulnier and Associates
Episode: Tax Special – Conversions, Contributions, HSAs, Tax Returns, Tax Software PSA: Q&A #2608
Steve Sansone
Authority in cash balance plan design with significant industry recognition
Episode: Cash Balance Plans Explained: EDU #2552
Brian Luther
Retired Rear Admiral and President/CEO of Navy Mutual
Navy Mutual
Episode: Military Retirement Planning: EDU #2541
Matt Kaufman
Senior Vice President and Head of ETFs at Calamos Investments
Calamos Investments
Episode: Buffered ETFs vs Stocks and Cash: EDU #2531
Kevin Sebesta
Retirement coach and member of the Rock Retirement Club
Rock Retirement Club
Episode: Exploring the Retirement Mindset with Kevin Sebesta: EDU #2520

Hosts

Jim Saulnier
CFP with a retirement-planning focus; long-running host with Jim Saulnier and Associates.
Chris Stein
Finance instructor at CSU; CFP with retirement planning expertise.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 828 ratings
  • Good Info with a dose of host banter

    Timely and (very) detailed information. One of the trifecta of retirement podcasts with the others being Retirement Planing Education and The Retirement Answer Man.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PJM-NYC
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great info, disappointing banter

    The first 10 minutes of nearly every show is personal chitchat and only worth fast forwarding. I’m grateful they now have time stamps for the Q&A. Jim’s boomer obsession with ChatGPT deserves an eye roll. When they answer questions, they know what they’re talking about and I listen intensely. Jim’s pontificating has gotten worse over the years. EDU shows are spent with him ranting 75% of the time then infantilizing Chris with quiz questions. You get what you pray for :)

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Self directed
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this Podcast

    Jim, Chris and whomever they bring on do a fantastic job providing great content. I see some negative comments about banter but remember it is FREE solid investment and retirement discussion and so show some grace and appreciation . I am sure these podcasts take time and so thank you Jim, Chris and team for having taught us so, so very much. I listen most weeks and love the EDU shows in particular. Thank you all so very much for all you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Irie62
    United States3 months ago
  • the 4% rule episode - ok... i like the point made but also take into consideration that these people are retiring at 35 not 65.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    kj9999999
    3 months ago
  • Taking a Break

    After Jim’s two show rant about Bill Bengen’s Four Percent rule of thumb, I need a break. So much pontificating from a guy who admitted that he has not read Bengen’s new book. Maybe I’ll come back when Jim reads the book and can discuss the new content intelligently.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    XriverSkier
    United States3 months ago

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Social Security, Roth 401k, HSA Reimbursement, Pension Options, Trust Planning: Q&A #2630
Q: Does the new mandatory Roth 401k catch-up rule apply if someone changes jobs and has no prior income with the new employer?
No. If you start a new job with a different employer, and you have no prior income with that employer, you are exempt from the $150,000 catch-up Roth rule for that year and can contribute to a traditional 401k instead, receiving the deduction that year.
Social Security, Roth 401k, HSA Reimbursement, Pension Options, Trust Planning: Q&A #2630
Q: What strategy should George use to optimize survivor benefits vs. his own benefits for his brother who is 60 and has a survivor benefit of $2,000 at 67?
The recommended approach is to start with the survivor benefit at 62 (reduced) and plan to switch to the survivor benefit of $2,000 at 67, since the survivor benefit will not be reduced by delaying to 70 and is larger than the individual's own benefit.
Social Security, Estate Planning, Annuity Safety: Q&A #2631
Q: What is the basic survivor rule for two Social Security benefits, and how does it change in mixed households after the GPO reform?
If both spouses have separate Social Security benefits, the survivor keeps the higher of the two; in mixed households where one spouse has a non-covered pension, the old GPO could deny the survivor Social Security benefits if the pension was larger, but with the changes and removal of GPO, the survivor could potentially receive both the Social Security benefit and the pension, subject to the specific pension survivor options.
Social Security, 403b Variable Annuities, Converting Inherited IRAs: Q&A #2627
Q: Question one, can Chris comment on the math here?
Chris explains that due to bend points and benefit calculations, moving up years of work can have limited impact on the wife's monthly benefit, and clarifies how spousal benefits are calculated with offsets.
Social Security, Pension RMDs, Interest Taxation, Portfolio Strategy: Q&A #2629
Q: My question is this, I have a pension for which I'd like to delay distributions for as long as possible. How long can I do that without violating RMD rules? My 73rd birthday will be in February of 2027. Can I delay taking distributions until December of 2027, the year I turned 73?
Deferral is limited. If still working you can continue delaying until retirement; once retired, you must begin by the required beginning date, which for turning 73 in 2027 means April 1, 2028. The pension will start distributions by that date, and you can sometimes defer further only under specific plan rules, otherwise the payments will turn on automatically.

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Two CFP professionals deliver in-depth retirement planning guidance with a practical, banter-filled style. Episodes commonly tackle Social Security claiming, tax diversification, Roth conversions, healthspan versus lifespan, and practical income strategies like lifetime income and annuities, all framed around real client scenarios. A notable angle is the emphasis on a flexible, lifecycle-based spending plan that prioritizes a stable “minimum dignity floor” and uses tools like QLACs, HSA, and strategic asset placement to optimize retirement income. The show is known for clear explanations, long-form, actionable content, and a mix of personal anecdotes and local flavor that keeps complex topics approachable for serious planners and early reti... more

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7. Brian Luther
8. Matt Kaufman

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