The Retirement and IRA Show
The Retirement and IRA Show is hosted by Jim Saulnier and Chris Stein, both CFP professionals, and covers retirement planning, Social Security, IRAs, annuities and taxes. The show has 100 episodes and releases weekly, with typical episodes running about 80 to 100 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged retirement audience of CFP-led listeners hearing weekly financial guidance
- Weekly episodes since 2013 with 750 Apple ratings averaging 4.3 stars
- Listeners ask practical questions on Social Security, IRMAA, and annuities
- Host-read format lets a financial product be explained within the show's own educational framing
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, listener q&a, educational segment
- Tone
- informative, humorous
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Jim Saulnier & AssociatesEd Slott Advisor programColorado State University
- Categories promoted
- financial advisory services, insurance products
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website references the host firm and Ed Slott Advisor recognition but no paid sponsor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover Social Security, IRMAA, annuities and tax rules with no flagged content.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.theretirementandirashow.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id656868743 |
| Spotify | open.spotify.com/show/7EncPdXRiOWjHlxWs250za |
| RSS feed | www.theretirementandirashow.com/feed/podcast |
Benchmark score: 95 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| COBRA, Social Security, Pension Deferral, Annuities: Q&A #2642 | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 42 min |
| Stretch IRA Eligibility: EDU #2641 | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 13 min |
| Social Security, Milestone Ages, HSAs, Roth Withdrawals, Annuity Provi | 2026-10-10 | 1 h 33 min |
| Single Life Pension Tradeoffs: EDU #2640 | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 15 min |
| HSA Catch-up PSA, Social Security, IRMAA, Roth Conversion, Annuity Tim | 2026-10-03 | 1 h 31 min |
| Retirement Milestone Ages: EDU #2639 | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
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…
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About The Retirement and IRA Show
The Retirement and IRA Show is hosted by Jim Saulnier and Chris Stein, both Certified Financial Planner professionals. Jim Saulnier runs Jim Saulnier & Associates in Fort Collins, Colorado, and Chris Stein is a finance instructor at Colorado State University. The website describes the show as an educational and humorous program covering Social Security, investing, 401(k) and IRA accounts, estate planning and taxes.
The show publishes new episodes weekly, alternating educational episodes on Wednesdays with listener question episodes on Saturdays, according to the website. The feed lists 100 episodes with a typical length of about 80 to 100 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 750 ratings with a 4.3 average, and the show has been listed there since 2013. Audience estimates are approximate and are based on these signals rather than published download data.
The feed shows no sponsor mentions. A sponsorship at the estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode would suit financial services firms, retirement planners, or insurance providers seeking to reach a retirement-focused audience. Contact details are available on the show's website, and the show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Retirement and IRA Show can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Retirement and IRA Show
How much does The Retirement and IRA Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms and the placement requested.
What is The Retirement and IRA Show about?
The show covers retirement planning, Social Security, IRAs, annuities, and taxes. Hosts Jim Saulnier and Chris Stein are both CFP professionals who answer listener questions and explain financial topics.
How do I contact The Retirement and IRA Show about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, so you can start the sponsorship request there.
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