Retirement Preparedness and Planning Lessons: EDU #2545
Chris’s SummaryJim and I explore retirement preparedness through a listener’s experience navigating a sudden medical diagnosis, relocation for care, and the challenges of bringing an uninvolved spouse up to speed. His reflections on estate planning, account access, and survivorship highlight how fragile assumptions can be—especially around health and timelines. The story reinforces our emphasis on […]
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Social Security, IRMAA Taxation, 529 Rollover, Deferred Annuities: Q&A #2544
Jim and Chris discuss listener questions on Social Security COLA timing, spousal claiming strategy, IRMAA tax treatment, Roth IRA rollovers from 529 plans, and a listener PSA on deferred annuity RMD rules. (8:00) Georgette asks whether her initial Social Security benefit—approved in September for a December start—will reflect the January COLA increase. (15:30) A listener […]
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Social Security Claiming Strategies, Part 2: EDU #2544
If you would like to skip Jim and Chris discussing Jim’s travel plans and the guys’ frustration with low-cost airline pricing, you can skip ahead to (10:30). Chris’s SummaryJim and I continue our discussion on Social Security claiming strategies, revisiting the debate between Professors Derek Tharp and Laurence Kotlikoff. We explore how academic disagreements overlook […]
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HSA Contributions, Social Security, Fee Disclosures, TSPs: Q&A #2543
Jim and Chris discuss listener questions on how Medicare enrollment affects HSA contributions, Social Security survivor benefits and IRMAA adjustments, financial advisor fee disclosures, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) as a tool in retirement planning.(10:00) A listener asks whether enrolling in Medicare in December with coverage starting in January limits HSA contributions due to […]
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Social Security Claiming Strategies, Part 1: EDU #2543
Chris’s Summary Jim and I examine a recent Social Security claiming strategies debate prompted by articles from Derek Tharp and Laurence Kotlikoff. The episode highlights how opposing valuation frameworks—economic modeling versus purpose-driven income planning—can lead to drastically different conclusions. We explain why assigning Social Security a clear job, such as covering your Minimum Dignity Floor™, […]
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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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