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The Retirement and IRA Show

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

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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Jim and Chris are joined by Tom Stivers for a couple questions on COBRA coverage for a younger spouse and Social Security survivor benefits and the RIB-LIM rule. Jim and Chris continue on without “Grasshopper” for a listener PSA following up on the C... more

If you would prefer to skip Jim and Chris chatting about fall weather in Colorado and Ohio, Jim’s upcoming trip to Nashville, and country music, you can skip to (11:30). Chris’s Summary

Jim and I look at stretch IRA eligibility after the SECURE Act ... more

Jim and Chris discuss listener emails on Social Security first check timing at age 70 and child-in-care spousal benefits, additional milestone ages and HSA contribution PSAs, Roth withdrawals under the Rule of 55, and finding annuity providers with g... more

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With Jim traveling, I’m joined by the newest member of the Jim Saulnier & Associates team, Tom Stivers, to review an email from a listener couple who both chose a single life pension, with term life insurance on the higher earner. ... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Stivers
Newer member of Jim Saulnier & Associates, CFP-related advisor
Jim Saulner & Associates
Episode: Single Life Pension Tradeoffs: EDU #2640
Dr. Phillip Snider
Assistant professor and department chair for primary care and rural medicine at the VCOM College of Osteopathic Medicine
VCOM College of Osteopathic Medicine (Auburn)
Episode: Heart Screening, Healthy Aging in Retirement: Q&A #2637
Dr. Philip Snyder
Assistant professor and department chair for primary care and rural medicine
VCOM College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn, Alabama
Episode: Extending Your Go-Go Years: EDU #2633
Dr. Philip Schneider
Health span expert discussed as future guest on Q&A show
Episode: Funding Essential Expenses in Retirement: EDU #2627
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
Expert in cash balance pension plans
SageView Advisory
Episode: Cash Balance Plans Part 2: EDU #2606
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

Hosts

Jim Saulnier
Host of The Retirement and IRA Show, CFP professional focused on retirement planning; co-host with a long-running presence in financial education.
Chris Stein
Co-host and finance instructor; CFP professional with extensive CSU affiliation.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 838 ratings
  • Exceptional Content

    Jim and Chris provide a folksy and very useful. detailed discussion of retirement topics. I regularly listened to this show during my retirement preparation years and early retirement years. Much of what I learned about retirement finances came from this show. Can’t think of a topic I wanted to learn about that they didn’t cover well. After being retired 11 yrs, I still listen in periodically for any changes to tax laws (love the summaries of Jim’s attendance at Ed Slott seminars) and to just he... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rick3586
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent

    If you listen carefully there are nuggets of gold. Not every show is directly related to my situation but nevertheless I appreciate their attention to detail. I have listened to several shows of this type and I appreciate this shows thoroughness. Some of course want quick simple perfect answers tailored to them. This is akin to wanting a complicated process simmered down to one page. The debate will rage on but they try real hard and I appreciate their efforts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Play it again Sammy
    United States2 months ago
  • Best information

    No other show on these critical topics goes deeper and covers more ground than Jim and Chris do. Yes, they chat and get into off topic points but they are amusing and down to Earth.

    The show offers a unique perspective on retirement and helps you make the tough decisions for yourself.

    Highly recommended if you are close to retirement or already have.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Braisco
    United States2 months ago
  • Education and Entertainment

    The Retirement and IRA Show is probably the best, most comprehensive podcast on retirement planning on the web. The guys know their stuff and how to explain it and keep it like a conversation among friends. I highly recommend this to those planning and already in retirement.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El Tejano Grande
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States4 months ago

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Overall positive about education value and practical strategies.
Balanced mix of actionable retirement guidance with engaging banter.
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Social Security, Milestone Ages, HSAs, Roth Withdrawals, Annuity Providers: Q&A #2641
Q: Does the rule of 55 apply to Roth 401(k) withdrawals and to Roth IRAs; can growth come out penalty-free under the rule while still meeting the two-prong test?
technically yes for some aspects, but the rule of 55 does not override the two-prong test for Roth accounts; growth still must satisfy the five-year rule and age 59.5 (or other exception) for tax and penalty treatment, and Roth 401(k) distributions follow pro-rata rules similar to Roth IRAs.
HSA Catch-up PSA, Social Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversion, Annuity Timing: QA #2640
Q: How should I use SSA 44 to address IRMAA when there's a life-changing event causing MAGI to spike?
Identify a qualifying event (e.g., work stoppage, retirement) and use Section 2 to describe income reductions in subsequent years; you can file proactively, providing documentation or sworn statements, and you may nominate the year (e.g., 2026 or 2027) you want considered for MAGI adjustments to lower premiums.
HSA Catch-up PSA, Social Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversion, Annuity Timing: QA #2640
Q: Can IRMAA be paid from an HSA, and how does that interact with Medicare premiums?
Yes, IRMAA can be satisfied as a qualified medical expense from an HSA for paying Medicare Part B and Part D premiums, though IRMAA itself is not a separate tax—it's an adjustment to premiums. It's treated as part of the premium, which makes it eligible for HSA distributions.
HSA Catch-up PSA, Social Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversion, Annuity Timing: QA #2640
Q: If I take my Social Security at age 65, am I still eligible to get half of my husband's Social Security if it is higher than mine, and how does this interact with full retirement age?
If you file before your full retirement age, both your own benefit and any spousal benefit are reduced; the partial offset means you can receive both pieces but at a reduced amount, and if you have any of your own benefit, it changes the reduction dynamics somewhat. The spousal benefit is reduced more aggressively in the early years, and taking early could reduce the spousal portion more than the individual benefit.
Social Security, TIPS Ladder, Investment Positioning, Buffered ETFs: Q&A #2638
Q: How does a tips ladder work when someone plans to use a QLAC kicker to address longevity risk after the last rung?
The ladder uses progressively maturing tips to cover yearly spending gaps, while a QLAC can bridge longevity risk by providing a deferred income starting at 80, effectively replacing the later ladder and preserving liquidity and inflation protection; this can reduce longevity risk and potentially offset some later RMDs if annuitized within an IRA.

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What is The Retirement and IRA Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- A retirement-focused show led by two CFP® professionals blends deep financial planning concepts with accessible, personality-filled banter. Episodes repeatedly explore retirement income strategies, liquidity planning, and the psychology of spending in retirement, often illustrating frameworks like the SEAL Reserve, fund numbers, and the go-go / slow-go / no-go construct. The conversations frequently pair practical calculations with real-world storytelling, guest insights, and software/tooltips to help listeners implement complex planning ideas.

- Notable strengths include actionable frameworks, a two-host dynamic that combines technical rigor with approachable education, and a willingness to tackle nuanced topics such as Social Security o... more

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2. Dr. Phillip Snider
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6. Jake Turner
7. Steve Sansone
8. Brian Luther

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