The Retirement Trainer

The Retirement Trainer with Ed Siddell: A podcast about helping you find ways to become financially fit for your future, no matter what kind of shape you’re in now.

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117: Estate Planning Details That You Can't Afford to Overlook

August 11, 2026

117: Estate Planning Details That You Can't Afford to Overlook

An estate plan can provide peace of mind by making your wishes clear and helping the people you leave behind understand exactly what you...

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116: Cash Is King, But How Much Is Too Much?

July 29, 2026

116: Cash Is King, But How Much Is Too Much?

Cash can certainly provide stability, flexibility, and peace of mind during retirement. It can also help cover emergencies, upcoming expenses, and periods of market...

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115: Lessons From the First Half of 2026 Every Investor Needs To Know

July 13, 2026

115: Lessons From the First Half of 2026 Every Investor Needs To Know

The first half of 2026 reminded investors just how quickly markets can swing from fear to optimism. Between geopolitical conflicts, inflation concerns, market volatility,...

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July 01, 2026

114: How Oil Prices, Inflation, and the SpaceX IPO Could Impact Your Retirement

As headlines continue to focus on conflict in the Middle East, grocery costs, and market volatility, many retirees are left wondering what it means...

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113: Cutting Through the Noise To Make Better Investment Decisions in 2026

January 20, 2026

113: Cutting Through the Noise To Make Better Investment Decisions in 2026

It’s that time of year when everyone talks about getting “in shape”—but with nonstop fear-mongering headlines, economic uncertainty, and market volatility, the more important...

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112: Economist Peter Schiff Weighs on the Future of the U.S. Dollar, Hyperinflation and the Return to Gold Assets

October 27, 2025

112: Economist Peter Schiff Weighs on the Future of the U.S. Dollar, Hyperinflation and the Return to Gold Assets

For decades, America’s economic strength has been built on confidence in the U.S. dollar and the ability to borrow endlessly, but what happens when...

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