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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094: Insights on Supply-side Economics and the Laffer Curve with World-Renowned Economist, Dr. Arthur Laffer

March 07, 2024

094: Insights on Supply-side Economics and the Laffer Curve with World-Renowned Economist, Dr. Arthur Laffer

Today’s guest is world-renowned economist Dr. Arthur Laffer. Arthur is a former member of Ronald Reagan’s economic council, inventor of the Laffer Curve, and...

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093: Social Security Horror Stories and How to Maximize Your Benefits with Larry Kotlikoff

February 01, 2024

093: Social Security Horror Stories and How to Maximize Your Benefits with Larry Kotlikoff

It’s no secret that Social Security is a significant issue in this country. But what’s worse is that many people are unaware of how...

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092: Exploring the Housing Crisis and the Barriers to Affordable Housing with Ben Carson

January 09, 2024

092: Exploring the Housing Crisis and the Barriers to Affordable Housing with Ben Carson

America’s ongoing housing problems have impacted the lives of so many people–including today’s guest, Dr. Ben Carson. Before becoming a renowned pediatric surgeon or...

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091: Investing with Bonds: When is the Right Time?

December 01, 2023

091: Investing with Bonds: When is the Right Time?

The typical retirement portfolio has operated on a 60/40 split between equities and bonds for many years–but this traditional approach has cost retirees a...

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November 23, 2023

090: Introducing Jim Rogers! The Investment Biker Discusses Inflation and the Global Economy

Jim Rogers made a name for himself co-founding the Quantum Fund, but became the “Investment Biker” when he took a 22-month, 52-country journey business...

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October 27, 2023

089: Steve Forbes Joins us! We discuss his new book, Inflation and the US economy

Millions of Americans are still feeling the pinch of high gas and grocery costs. Mortgages rates have climbed to a high of 8% for...

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