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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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119: Creating Your Retirement Paycheck: Cash Flow, Taxes, and Social Security Planning (opens the original)
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Life is about cash flow. While you're working, you know where your paycheck is coming from every month. But retirement creates an entirely different set of questions. How much are you actually spending? When should you claim Social Security? And how will taxes, healthcare costs, and other expenses affect the income you need? In today's episode, Ed and LeAnne explain why building a reliable retirement paycheck starts with understanding your budget and the outcome you want. They discuss withdrawal
118: How To Protect Yourself From Scams and Identity Theft (opens the original)
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Scammers are becoming far more sophisticated, and the unfortunate reality is that seniors and retirees are often among their biggest targets. From impersonating family members to creating fake emergencies, these criminals know how to use fear, urgency, and emotion to convince otherwise careful people to hand over their money or personal information. In this episode, I’m joined by Danielle Murphy, a complaint specialist with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Danielle has more than 21 years of e
117: Estate Planning Details That You Can't Afford to Overlook (opens the original)
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An estate plan can provide peace of mind by making your wishes clear and helping the people you leave behind understand exactly what you want to have happen. But simply signing a will or trust and putting it in a binder doesn't necessarily mean the job is finished. Beneficiaries change, accounts are opened and closed, family circumstances evolve, and documents that aren't properly implemented can still leave loved ones dealing with unnecessary confusion, disputes, and legal expenses. In today's
116: Cash Is King, But How Much Is Too Much? (opens the original)
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Cash can certainly provide stability, flexibility, and peace of mind during retirement. It can also help cover emergencies, upcoming expenses, and periods of market volatility without forcing you to sell investments at a loss. But when too much money remains in savings accounts, CDs, or money markets, inflation can slowly erode its purchasing power and make “safe” money more costly than it appears. In today’s episode, Ed and LeAnne explain how retirees can determine the appropriate amount of cas
115: Lessons From the First Half of 2026 Every Investor Needs To Know (opens the original)
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The first half of 2026 reminded investors just how quickly markets can swing from fear to optimism. Between geopolitical conflicts, inflation concerns, market volatility, and nonstop financial headlines, it's easy to let short-term emotions influence long-term decisions. Yet history shows that disciplined investors who stay focused on their plan are often rewarded over time. In this episode, Ed and LeAnne reflect on the biggest financial lessons from the first six months of 2026, including why t
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