Wes Moss is on a mission: help at least 1 million Americans of any age retire sooner and find joy along the way. A seasoned finance professional, best-selling author, broadcaster, and teacher, Wes has done extensive research on the habits of the happiest retirees. On this podcast, Wes shares key lifestyle and money habits you can implement now to prepare for a secure future while not depriving yourself of happiness in the present. In addition to leveraging his 20+ years of knowledge as an in ...
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A podcast about evidence-based investing: I invite recognized investors and experts from around the world.
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For fans of classic movies, talking with authors, archivists, filmmakers, musicians and others doing work with our film heritage. From NitrateVille.com, the classic film discussion site.
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Hi everyone, my name is Scarlett. Welcome to ”AI 2 Minutes Books”, the podcast where we use artificial intelligence to summarize popular books in under 2 minutes. As someone who loves reading but often struggles to find time for it, I know how frustrating it can be to have a growing pile of books you want to read but never get around to. That’s why we’ve created this podcast to help busy people like us stay informed and up-to-date on the latest books without having to invest too much time. O ...
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3 Lessons For Investors: What Would John Bogle Do?
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Warren Buffett once said, “If a statue is ever erected to honor the person who has done the most for American investors, the hands-down choice should be Jack Bogle.” By creating index investing, the Vanguard Group founder helped to provide investors with a streamlined and low-cost way to buy broader market-tracking mutual funds. Though he died in 2…
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Revolutionize Your Retirement with Dr. Dorian Mintzer
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The transition from one goal to another is often more challenging than either of the goals themselves. Once you get going, momentum can do a lot of the work, but turning the ship around or veering in a different direction takes planning, effort, discipline, and patience. If that sounds daunting, don’t worry. Today’s guest can help. Dr. Dorian Mintz…
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114: Silents Synced • Pordenone Festival Report 2024 • Thomas Walsh on Art Director Ben Carré
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Josh Frank, creator of Silents Synced • Pordenone Festival Report 2024, with Lokke Heiss • Thomas Waksh on pioneering art director Ben Carré (93:32)By Michael Gebert
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5 Reasons I'm Bullish On The United States
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Only 36% of voters still believe the American Dream is attainable, according to a 2023 Wall Street Journal/NORC survey. This figure is decidedly lower than other pollster findings in similar surveys. Those revealed that 48% of voters in 2016 and 53% in 2012 felt reasonably assured of their opportunities for a prosperous future. In other words, more…
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Thriving Beyond 50 With Will Harlow
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Think about the day you drove your favorite car off the dealer’s lot. The engine was purring, the paint job was shining, and it ran like a dream. But as time passed, little things started to go wrong. A scratch here. An odd noise there. You took it to the shop for repairs, but eventually, you had to buy a new one. The same thing happens to our bodi…
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Decoding Market Psychology with Dr. Daniel Crosby
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Investing for the future can be daunting. And while many of us assume the key is mastering the market’s financial aspects, a persuasive argument says the behavioral side is perhaps even more critical. How we think about money can significantly impact our journey to financial freedom in retirement. But where exactly is that intersection of mind and …
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How the Fed's Rate Cut Could Impact Income Investors + A Deep Dive into Income Investing Strategy
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How will the recent Federal Reserve rate cut impact your retirement income? Are your investments at risk or ready to benefit? In today’s episode of Retire Sooner, Wes Moss breaks down the 0.5% interest rate cut announced on September 18th and what it could mean for income investors. Plus, we revisit our popular episode, “Income Investing: The Proce…
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Caring For Caretakers with Elizabeth Miller
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More than one in five Americans serve as caretakers for an elderly parent or aging relative. How will we know what to do if and when that time comes? Is there someone we can ask? On today’s episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes sits down with author and Certified Caregiving Consultant Elizabeth Miller. Elizabeth’s experiences caring for her agi…
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113: John Ford and the Cavalry • Francis Ford • The Brothers of the Bs
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Michael F. Blake, author of The Cavalry Trilogy: John Ford, John Wayne, and the Making of Three Classic Westerns • Kathy Fuller Seeley on Francis Ford • Thomas Reeder, author of Poverty Row Royalty: The Films of Producer Sigmund Neufeld and His Brother, Director Sam Newfield (90:33)By Michael Gebert
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In today’s episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes takes aim at a recent Wall Street Journal article claiming the 60/40 portfolio and 4% retirement withdrawal rate could lead to ‘catastrophic’ outcomes. Wes concedes the author’s point about market unpredictability but rebuts such a gloomy hypothetical. He points to the potentially destructive con…
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The Secret to Happy Aging With Alan Castel
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Have you ever met a 75-year-old who seems 40? How about a 30-year-old who seems 50? Why do some folks seem to age like a fine wine while others settle like a lukewarm wine cooler? On today’s episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes sits down with Dr. Alan Castel to delve into how we might be able to improve our own aging process. A Professor in UC…
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Foundational Investment Principles of the Retire Sooner Community
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Americans have faced immense financial challenges in the past two-plus decades. The Dotcom Bubble sent stock prices down nearly 50% between 2000 and 2002, the Great Recession and Housing Crisis of 2007-2009 cratered stocks more than 55%, and theCOVID-19 Pandemic and shutdowns sent stocks tumbling 30% in a month’s span and led to massive inflation a…
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A fulfilling job is great, but being able to do it in your pajamas? Now, we’re talking. On today’s episode, we’re joined by Kerry Hannon, author of “Great Pajama Jobs: Your Complete Guide To Working From Home.” Between that and the dozen other books she’s published, Kerry is a renowned professional on careers, entrepreneurship, and financial planni…
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On today’s episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes examines the recent market crash and analyzes how the Fed’s decisions may have helped lower inflation but negatively affected the housing market and unemployment rate. Wes acknowledges that the specific challenges can differ for each market downturn but reassures listeners that productive reactio…
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The Scientific Significance Of Fun With Mike Rucker
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It’s been said that loneliness is worse for our health than smoking cigarettes. Take a second to inhale that scary thought. In contrast, pro-social behavior triggers the release of oxytocin in our body. That’s the love hormone, and it’s crucial for happiness. We’ve all had that nagging feeling that we need to spend more leisure time with friends an…
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112: Seeing Napoleon • Rouben Mamoulian • Helen Morgan
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Bruce Calvert on the new restoration of Napoleon (1927) • Kurt Jensen, author of Peerless: Rouben Mamoulian, Hollywood and Broadway • Christopher S. Connelly, author of Helen Morgan: The Original Torch Singer and Ziegfeld's Last Star (91:14)By Michael Gebert
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Revisiting How To Stay A Millionaire, And Other Lessons from The Millionaire Next Door
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In today’s episode, Wes points out that the population of mini-millionaires is growing and that society’s perception of them isn’t always very accurate. Producer Mallory Boggs joins to discuss this latest variant of what authors Thomas Stanley and Bill Danko originally coined, The Millionaire Next Door. They elaborate on five habits that this cohor…
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Parkour and Pickleball: Tips on Active Aging with Erin Eleuterio
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In this actionable episode of Retire Sooner, Wes Moss sits down with Erin Eleuterio to explore the importance of physical activity for older adults. Erin shares her unique techniques, like parkour-based fall resiliency training, to help people in their 70s and 80s stay strong and recover from falls. They discuss the benefits of programs such as Sil…
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Revisiting Three Investing Keys to Help Retirees Sleep Well at Night
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On today’s episode, we ponder the question, “Can money buy happiness?” The answer might surprise listeners, and Wes borrows the words of best-selling author Morgan Housel to help discuss the positive and negative psychological effects money can have on retirees. Wes then uses his own “Bucket System” analogy to explain income investing and how three…
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Spending Our Anxieties: The Motivations Of Financial Decision-Making With Christine Moriarty
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Morgan Housel’s eye-opening book amplified the idea that the intersection of psychology and money is bigger and more bustling than most of us know. Today’s guest, Christine Moriarty, has dedicated her life to finding harmony between the two. Christine isn’t the typical CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Despite her finance degree and MBA in Entrepreneur…
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5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Retiring Early
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Despite the continued popularity of retiring at 65, many folks are drawn to the allure of an early exit. The promise of more time for family, travel, and core pursuits can be hard to resist—the very mission of this podcast is to help people retire sooner than they ever thought possible. But as wonderful as an early retirement can be if you can affo…
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From Rejection To Financial Freedom: The Minority Mindset With Jaspreet Singh
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Jaspreet Singh’s parents gave him two choices: become a doctor or be a failure. Understandably, he chose medicine, but deep down, he knew it was for all the wrong reasons. People like Jaspreet are born entrepreneurs. They just see the world a little bit differently. He inherently knew he could be happier and make more money doing something else, an…
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You May Be Able To Retire One (Or Five) Years Sooner
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According to a National Institute on Retirement Security report, 79% of Americans agree that there is a retirement crisis. It also revealed that over half of Americans are concerned they won’t be able to achieve financial security. Retirement insecurity may be a daunting reality, but on today’s episode Wes sets some theoretical parameters to illus…
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How To Stay Young As We Age with Doctor Dawn Carr
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We all know that older person who just seems so young. How do they pull it off? Did they hit the genetic jackpot? Or do their lifestyle habits act as a fountain of youth? Doctor Dawn Carr has answers. With a PhD in Sociology and Gerontology, she directs the Claude Pepper Center at Florida State University and is a former researcher at the Stanford …
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111: Dave Glass on Monty Banks • Jeffrey L. Carrier on Patsy Ruth Miller
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Dave Glass on silent comedian Monty Banks • Jeffrey L. Carrier on silent star Patsy Ruth Miller (78:25)By Michael Gebert
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According to a recent Schroders study, just 4% of current retirees say they are “living the dream,” while another 4% report they are “living a nightmare.” On today’s show, Wes lists some primary concerns, including inflation and unpredictable market fluctuations. He then relates it to the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, each hitting all-time highs in May…
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The Millionaire Mission with Brian Preston
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You work hard for your money. But what if your money could work even harder for you? Brian Preston says there’s a way to make that happen. It’s called taking control of your financial freedom, and in his new book “Millionaire Mission,” he makes the case that it’s simpler than you think. I’ve known Brian for a long time. His podcast, “The Money Guy …
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Running out of money may be retirement’s most frightening concern, so it’s not surprising that people want to know how much of their nest egg they can safely spend. The 4% rule, identified by William Bengen, states that retirees who draw down 4% of their portfolio in the first year of retirement, adjusting every year for inflation, will likely see …
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Chan Hellman was nearly suicidal until someone in his life gave him hope. Now, he works to spread it to others. As the founding Director of The Hope Research Center at the University of Oklahoma, his research is focused on hope as a psychological strength for children, adults, and families experiencing trauma and adversity. Chan believes one key is…
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Answering Your Top Retirement Questions: Part 2
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On today’s episode, Wes welcomes Producer Mallory to the studio to tackle more questions from the hypothetical Retire Sooner conference. They analyze options for when to take Social Security, examine the idea of downsizing or relocating in retirement, review three habits that many happy retirees seem to incorporate into their lives, and discuss whi…
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110: Vitagraph Comedies • Film Is Dead. Long Live Film! • Lon Davis Meets The Old Stars
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Vitagraph Comedies, with Rob Stone, George Willeman and Lynanne Schweighofer • Peter Flynn, director of Film is Dead. Long Live Film! • Lon Davis, author of Stumbling Into Film History (99:54)By Michael Gebert
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Tweaking Your Anxiety Settings with Dr. John Delony
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We live in a 21st-century world, and our brains haven’t quite caught up. They’re designed to look out for the Saber-toothed tiger, not a million dings and beeps from smartphones. It’s no surprise that anxiety is a massive problem in modern-day life. But Dr. John Delony says anxiety isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It’s just an alarm system to keep us…
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Retire Sooner Conference Part One: Are You Pushing A Mower Or Riding A John Deere Lawn Tractor?
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On today's episode, Wes is joined by Producer Mallory Boggs. They brainstorm the idea of holding a “Retire Sooner Conference” and answer some of the questions the attendees might ask the panel. Using his retirement calculator, Wes explores what constitutes a solid retirement plan and how much inflation needs to be considered. Then, combining his Re…
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Financial Freedom For Expats with Edd and Cynthia Staton
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Edd and Cynthia Staton’s retirement plans were on track. Then, the 2008 Financial Crisis hit. Their careers disappeared, their home lost its value, and their savings plummeted. Realizing recovery was unlikely, they needed to come up with a Plan B. And boy, did they ever. In 2010, they moved to Cuenca, Ecuador. Don’t worry, they didn’t know where th…
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On today’s show, Wes is joined by Producer Mallory to elaborate on the pitfalls of fleeing the market during turbulent times. They comment on the shell shock of the Covid-19 lockdowns back in 2020 and how tempting it was for fearful investors to yank their money out of the market. Wes empathizes with the temptation but explains that letting the dog…
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109: Billy! Brackett and Wilder • Double Indemnity and the Rise of Noir
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Donald Brackett, author of Double Solitaire: The Films of Brackett and Wilder • Alain Silver and James Ursini, authors of From the Moment They Met It Was Murder: Double Indemnity and the Rise of Film Noir (99:22)By Michael Gebert
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How To Strengthen The Aging Brain with Dr. Nicole Byers
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We all know aging comes with cognitive challenges, but how early do they start? Sometimes, I forget my email password or where I put my car keys. Should I be worried? Dr. Nicole Byers came by to give us some fascinating answers, including the magical age when it can be beneficial to consume MORE calories. With a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and a d…
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My Favorite Lessons From The Psychology Of Money: Part Two
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In part two of Wes’ favorite takeaways from Morgan Housel’s bestselling book, The Psychology of Money, he teams up with Producer Mallory to discuss the power of tail events, the misconception of money and respect, the illusion of wealth, the simple act of saving, how reasonable is greater than rational, expecting the unexpected, leaving room for er…
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12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better With Age with Chip Conley
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You can’t say the word “midlife” without imagining a crisis. An aging bald guy who cheats on his wife and buys a sports car to fill the void. But Chip Conley says we’re looking at it all wrong. The midlife age range has been unfairly branded, and he’s on a mission to change it. He co-founded MEA, the Modern Elder Academy, in 2018. The world's first…
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Lessons From The Psychology Of Money: Part One
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On today’s episode, Wes is joined by producer Mallory for part one of their discussion about the biggest takeaways from Morgan Housel’s bestselling book The Psychology of Money. They cover concepts such as the influence of personal history, the freedom money can offer, luck and risk, knowing how much is enough, the power of compounding, getting wea…
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108: Bryony Dixon on Victorian Film • Death by Laughter • Tod Slaughter
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Bryony Dixon on Victorian Film • Maggie Hennefeld on Women and Death by Laughter • Sam Dunn on the Deadly Doings of Tod Slaughter (87:20)By Michael Gebert
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TED Talks and Infectious Generosity With Chris Anderson
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On today’s episode, Wes explains the generosity component of the Retire Sooner podcast and welcomes Chris Anderson to the show. Chris is the curator of TED, a nonprofit media organization that leverages the power of ideas to make a better future, perhaps more well-known for its TED Talks Series. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller TED…
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Three Investing Keys to Help Retirees Sleep Well at Night
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On today’s episode, we ponder the question, “Can money buy happiness?” The answer might surprise listeners, and Wes borrows the words of best-selling author Morgan Housel to help discuss the positive and negative psychological effects money can have on retirees. Wes then uses his own “Bucket System” analogy to explain income investing and how three…
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Reinventing Yourself In Retirement With Steve Tarr
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On today’s episode, Wes sits down with Steve Tarr, a Fellow at the Drucker School of Management, to discuss how difficult the retirement transition can be for busy and successful people. Using the SOAR Program as a guide, they analyze the positive effects of discovering new pathways to meaning, community, and purpose and how they can lead to retire…
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What Retirees Need To Know About A New Bull Market And The Hidden Strength Dividends
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Capital Investments Advisors Wealth Analyst Jeff Lloyd joins Wes to discuss the excitement around the market finally recouping its 2022 losses and forging into bull market territory. Then, they delve into the hidden market strength of dividends and what retirees need to know about the opportunities they can provide. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Navigating the ABCs and D of Medicare with Mary Beth Franklin
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On today’s episode of the Retire Sooner podcast, Wes welcomes back Mary Beth Franklin. This time, she takes on the herculean task of simplifying Medicare. They get into the differences between Medicare A, B, C, D, Advantage Plans, Gap Plans, and Supplemental Coverage. Mary Beth lays out which options might suit which people, depending on their life…
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107: Dan Streible on Orphan Films • Mike Mashon on the Changing Preservation Scene
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Dan Streible on Orphan Films • Mike Mashon on the Changing Preservation Scene (85:52)By Michael Gebert
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Will Nick Saban Be A Happy Retiree?
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On today’s episode of Retire Sooner, Wes welcomes Happiest Retirees podcast host Ryan Doolittle to discuss college football legend Nick Saban’s recent retirement. They delve into his famous coaching process, looking for helpful financial and life-planning tips. Using Saban’s specific principles, they lay out the case for focusing on the process rat…
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Joanna Bogle gives an engaging presentation about the fascinating, little-known life of Caroline Chisholm, Catholic reformer and friend of emigrants in the Australia of the 1840s. Caroline travelled to Australia with her husband and family in 1838. Very soon she realised that little help was given to migrants, especially women, who often, as a resu…
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How Retirees Can Optimize Their Social Security Benefits with Mary Beth Franklin
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Social Security can be an essential stream of income for retirees on a fixed income. Unfortunately, the seemingly endless rules and regulations can overwhelm even the most informed applicants. In today’s Retire Sooner episode, Social Security ace Mary Beth Franklin joins Wes to bring listeners the most up-to-date information and context about avoid…
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