Episodes

  • Social Security, 529 Conversions, FIAs, and RMDs: Q&A #2424
    Jun 15 2024

    Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, 529 Roth conversions, and fixed index annuities (FIAs). (4:45) A listener wonders if his children’s Social Security benefits will be reduced by him working longer. (15:45) A listener looks for clarification on calculating spousal Social Security benefits and what happens when you […]

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Income Benefits Of Non-Annuitized Annuities: EDU #2424
    Jun 12 2024

    Jim and Chris continue their discussion from last weeks QA show regarding the income benefits of a non annuitized annuity.

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  • Rollover Issues and Income Annuities: Q&A #2423
    Jun 8 2024

    Jim and Chris take a deep dive on a listener question relating to a problem with a rollover and provide their thoughts on purchasing a Deferred Income Annuity (DIA).

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  • Kicking Off Annuity Awareness Month: EDU #2423
    Jun 5 2024

    Jim and Chris kick off annuity awareness month in 2024 by chatting about annuities, where they fit into retirement and retirement planning.

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  • Annuities, Pensions, and Social Security: Q&A #2422
    Jun 1 2024

    June kicks off annuity awareness month! Jim and Chris sit down to discuss and take a deep dive on listener questions relating to annuities. (21:30) A fellow advisor and listener looks for clarification on a clients Social Security benefit statement. (49:00) George wonders, if more people think of annuities like pensions, would they be a […]

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  • Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 6: EDU #2422
    May 29 2024

    Jim and Chris continue their walk through of our philosophy and approach to retirement planning while sharing details on elements like the Minimum Dignity Floor, Secure Income, See-Through Portfolios, Asset Positioning and the ever-popular Fun Number.

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  • Social Security, WEP, Lifecycle Funds, and Retirement Planning: Q&A #2421
    May 25 2024

    Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, WEP, Lifecycle funds, and retirement planning. (8:30) A listener looks for clarification on when WEP will be applied to his Social Security benefit. (25:30) A listener looks for thoughts on his Social Security claiming strategy. (35:30) The same listener as above asks […]

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  • Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 5: EDU #2421
    May 22 2024

    Jim and Chris continue their walk through of their philosophy and approach to retirement planning while sharing details on elements like the Minimum Dignity Floor, Secure Income, See-Through Portfolios, Asset Positioning and the ever-popular Fun Number.

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    1 hr and 39 mins