Hey everyone! It’s been 2 months since Mrs. RB40 retired from her career. Unfortunately, she is having a tough transition into early retirement. This is a typical experience for many early retirees. Most people don’t like changes, and retirement is a big one. Today, I bring you the view from the front row of the … Read more
July 17, 2024 Jim and Chris welcome Estate Planning Attorney, Shelly Thompson to discuss the basics of estate planning. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:26:32 — 39.6MB) Subscribe: Check out the background of firms and investment professionals on SEC’s Adviser Info Page. Jim Saulnier and Associates | 970-530-0556 | 506 East Mulberry … Read more
How are everybody’s vehicles doing? I hope your car is going strong because new and used vehicle prices are more expensive than ever. The average price of a new vehicle is now $48,699! That’s insane. The surge is due to a combination of factors – tariffs, high consumer demand, expensive technologies, and rising manufacturing costs. … Read more
July 13, 2024 In this episode Chris and guest Paul Neiffer, CPA will tackle listener tax questions. (3:45) A listener’s conversation with their sister has them wondering what strategies are recommended for the last high-earning year before retirement. (19:00) George plans to sell his rental property and is trying to understand what tax forms he … Read more
Survey Finds Older Adults Have an Optimistic Outlook on Life; Expect Their Lives to Improve as They Get Older WASHINGTON—According to a new AARP survey exploring the second half of life, most older adults have an optimistic outlook on life and expect their lives to improve as they get older. Nearly 9 in 10 are … Read more
Home » Podcasts » Our Retirement Philosophy/Approach In 10 Minutes Or Less: EDU #2428 July 10, 2024 Jim and Chris discuss listener submissions with advice on how we can describe our retirement planning approach in 10 minutes or less. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:24:09 — 38.5MB) Subscribe: Check out the background … Read more
Home » Podcasts » COLA Calculations, WEP, Annuitizing, Roth Pro Rata Rule, and Inherited Roth IRAs: Q&A #2427 July 6, 2024 Jim and Chris sit down to discuss listener questions relating to COLA, WEP, the Roth Conversion Pro Rata Rule, and Inherited Roth IRAs. (15:30) In part 1 of George’s 3 email questions Chris goes … Read more