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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096: Is Now the Time to Invest in Gold and Precious Metals?

October 23, 2024

096: Is Now the Time to Invest in Gold and Precious Metals?

With inflation lingering and still impacting our purchasing power, it’s time to ask ourselves: Is it time to invest in gold and precious metals?...

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095: Jim Rogers Discusses the Early Warning Signs of a Looming Recession

April 12, 2024

095: Jim Rogers Discusses the Early Warning Signs of a Looming Recession

  Today, I’m excited to welcome Jim Rogers back on the podcast. Jim is the bestselling author of The Investment Biker, an economist and investor,...

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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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