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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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 that confidence begins to fade?
In this episode, I’m joined by economist and author Peter Schiff, founder of Euro Pacific Capital. He unpacks the warning signs in an econo...
For most Americans, the Federal Reserve feels like a distant, complicated institution—but the decisions made behind those closed doors have a direct impact on our everyday lives. From rising mortgage rates to job market shifts and retirement income security, the Fed’s influence is everywhere. Yet few people fully understand its purpose, history, and the rea...
In today’s financial landscape, the biggest challenges facing investors aren’t always market volatility or economic uncertainty—they’re the hidden behavioral biases that derail good intentions and sound advice. From overconfidence to fear-driven decisions, many retirees and pre-retirees find that their emotions and habits are their greatest obstacles to lon...
With the approval of the One Big Beautiful Bill—also known as the Big Beautiful Tax Bill—many Americans are wondering what it means for their future. Will it benefit retirees and working families? What’s temporary and what’s permanent? And how should you respond before the window of opportunity closes?
In this episode, ...
As the national debt spirals out of control and trust in fiat currency dwindles, Americans are waking up to the reality that the financial system is built on unsustainable promises. With inflation rising and the U.S. dollar’s purchasing power shrinking, retirees and investors are seeking solutions that offer lasting value, peace of mind, and protection.
In a world where chronic illness is skyrocketing and faith in the healthcare system is fading, Americans are searching for ways to improve their physical and mental health without sacrificing their financial freedom.
In today's episode, Dr. Ben Carson returns to the podcast to discuss some of the most pressing health an...
One of the biggest issues on every American’s mind is the impact of a global trade war and how trade policies and tariffs will impact their financial future—and rightfully so. Shifting economic alliances can have far-reaching effects on markets, inflation, and long-term investment strategies and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome today’s guest back on...
With today’s economic uncertainty—from inflation and interest rates to tax code changes and volatile markets—many people ask, “Can I afford to go it alone?” In this episode, Ed and LeAnne Siddell tackle the never-ending question, “Do I really need a financial advisor?”
Ed draws from personal experience and decades of f...
With the most recent developments on reciprocal tariffs and huge losses in the stock markets, the concerns are reaching a tipping point for Americans about what this means for their portfolio, retirement, and purchasing power.
In this episode, Ed and LeAnne Siddell take a smooth and steady approach to break down the eco...
Market uncertainty continues to dominate headlines in 2025. With inflation, rising debt, tariffs, and economic policies creating a ripple effect, how will these factors shape the financial future for investors and retirees?
In this episode, Ed and LeAnne Siddell break down the latest market trends, including the disconn...
Economic uncertainty, inflation, global instability, and tariffs are heavily weighing on the minds of investors. Which begs the question: How will rising debt, geopolitical tensions, and new monetary policies shape the future? Here to help provide some answers to these challenging questions is Dr. Marc Faber.
Dr. Faber ...
Taxes. Inflation. Economic uncertainty. If you’re approaching retirement, these aren’t just headlines—they’re real concerns that could impact your financial future. And that’s why I’m thrilled to welcome Steve Forbes back on the podcast to get his take on tax policies and the economy with the incoming administration.
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I’m thrilled to be joined once again by Dr. Arthur Laffer. Dr. Laffer is a world-renowned economist and creator of the Laffer Curve, which has reshaped fiscal policy worldwide. He has advised Secretaries of the Treasury, served on President Reagan’s Economic Policy Advisory Board, and been recognized by Time Magazine and the Los Angeles Times.
099: Housing Market Insights and a Recession & Inflation Reality Check with Danielle DiMartino Booth
As we approach the end of 2024 with a new President-elect, many people wonder what’s in store for the stock market, housing market, and inflation. What’s really happening behind the scenes with the Federal Reserve, inflation, and the economy?
We’re thrilled to have Danielle DiMartino Booth on the podcast to get her ins...
Whether we like it or not, AI and ChatGPT are here, and they’re not going away. Most of us forget that AI has actually been around for years. While there’s plenty of potential and room for progress with AI, there are many concerns about what AI means for our finances, and that’s what we’ll be covering today.
We’re honor...
Today, I’m talking to Robert Kiyosaki. I read his hugely influential book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, for the first time back in 1998, and his philosophy–that rich people don’t work for money–seems like it’s never been more true than it is now in today’s economy.
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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? This begs the question, how much should you have in your portfolio?
In today’s episode, we discuss why yields are going up despite interest rates going down, why weaponizing the US dollar will dramatically change how we live, and how to make alt...
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, globetrotter, and multiple Guinness World Record holder with a very unique perspective on the global economy, and how things are going.
In this episode, you’ll hear Jim’s thou...
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 author of Taxes Have Consequences.
Among his many accomplishments, he helped define Prop 13 in California, consulted with several Presidents, including Nixon, Cheney, Trump, and Thatcher, and has spent most of his life studying econ...
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 to maximize the Social Security benefits they paid into throughout a lifetime of hard work.
Today, we’re talking about worst-case scenarios with Larry Kotlikoff. Larry is a professor of ec...
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