Oct 25, 202629 minS1
Most estate planning mistakes aren't made by people who don't care, they're made by people who care deeply and act without the right guidance. In this episode of Retiring Today, Molly, Loren, and Chawn walk through the...
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Retiring Today
Hosted by Merkle Retirement Planning · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Ever wondered about the future of Social Security? Need help creating a plan for Long-Term Care? What happens if you retire during a Recession?Retiring in today’s world can be complex and complicated. Each week, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Loren Merkle and co-host Molly Nelson will tackle trending financial topics and apply them to your retirement. You’ll takeaway the important, need-to-know information about preparing for retirement and what happens after you get there. Retiring Today will give you actionable tips that you can use to reach your retirement goals.
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What is Retiring Today about?
Ever wondered about the future of Social Security? Need help creating a plan for Long-Term Care? What happens if you retire during a Recession? Retiring in today’s world can be complex and complicated. Each week, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Loren Merkle and co-host Molly Nelson will tackle trending financial topics and apply them to your retirement.
Who hosts Retiring Today?
Retiring Today is hosted by Merkle Retirement Planning. The show has published 272 episodes to date.
What has Retiring Today covered recently?
Recent episodes include "553. 4 Common Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them" (25 October 2026, 29 minutes), "252. What Happens to Your Retirement Income When a Spouse Dies?" (18 October 2026, 29 minutes), and "251. How to Potentially Save $136,000 on Your Retirement Tax Bill" (11 October 2026, 29 minutes).
How often does Retiring Today publish?
Retiring Today publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 272 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Retiring Today?
Booking probability for Retiring Today is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Retiring Today requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Retiring Today's contact route on record: public web form.
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The strongest fits for Retiring Today are Investing & Wealth Management and Insurance Agencies & Brokers. Retiring Today has a business audience.
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Merkle Retirement Planning hosts Retiring Today, a business podcast with 272 episodes published.
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- Oct 18, 202629 minS1
It's the conversation most couples avoid — but avoiding it doesn't make it less likely to happen. When one spouse dies, the surviving partner can lose between a third and half of their household retirement income almost...
- Oct 11, 202629 minS1
Most retirees overpay in taxes, not because they've done anything wrong, but because nobody has ever built a long-term tax plan around their retirement. In this episode of Retiring Today, Molly, Loren, and Clint show...
- Oct 4, 202629 minS1
Only 23% of people near retirement age have a written retirement plan. In this episode of Retiring Today, Molly, Loren, and Chawn explore the five real reasons people put off retirement planning, the financial cost of...
- Sep 27, 202629 minS1
Long-term care is one of the most overlooked and potentially costly parts of retirement planning. In this episode of Retiring Today, we walk through what long-term care really means, the likelihood you or a loved one...
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- Sep 20, 202629 minS1
Most couples spend more time planning a vacation than they do planning their retirement together, and that gap has real financial consequences. In this episode of Retiring Today, Molly, Loren, and Chawn walk through the...
- Sep 13, 202629 minS1
Not all financial advisors are retirement planners, and that distinction could be worth thousands of dollars to you. In this episode of Retiring Today, Molly, Loren, and Clint pull back the curtain on the critical...
Episode #246
246. Will Your Money Last as Long as You Do?
Sep 6, 202629 minS1You've worked hard, saved diligently, and done everything right. But there's a question that keeps so many pre-retirees up at night: Will my money actually last? In this episode of Retiring Today, Molly, Loren, and...
Episode #246
246. 6 Money Moves for Market Swings
Aug 30, 202629 minS1Market swings are inevitable, but your retirement plan doesn't have to be a victim to them. In this episode, we break down six proactive and reactive strategies you can use to protect your retirement lifestyle when the...
Episode #245
245. You’ve Inherited an IRA — Now What?
Aug 23, 202628 minS1Inheriting an IRA can feel overwhelming—emotionally and financially. With new rules requiring many beneficiaries to withdraw funds within 10 years, the decisions you make today could have long-term tax and retirement...
- Aug 16, 202629 minS1
Retirement comes with opportunities, but it also brings financial risks that can catch people off guard. Learn eight common reasons retirees can run short on money and practical planning strategies that may help you...
- Aug 9, 202627 minS1
If you have a large IRA balance and retirement is getting closer, your tax bill may be bigger than you expect. This episode breaks down why taxes catch so many retirees off guard and what you can do about it now. Ready...
- Aug 2, 202628 minS1
You saved diligently for decades. But the tax bill waiting inside your IRA may be larger than you think, and it can grow every year. Ready to take your next step in retirement planning? Schedule a RetireReady Call at...
- Jun 28, 202627 minS1
Retirement isn’t a single event, it’s a journey that can span 20, 30 or even 40 years. The financial decisions you face at age 50 may look very different from the ones you’ll encounter in your 60s, 70s and beyond. In...
Episode #240
240. Annuities Explained: Pros, Cons, and How to Know If One Belongs in Your Retirement Plan
Jun 21, 202625 minS1What role can annuities play in retirement planning, and how do you know if they may be worth considering? In this episode, we break down the pros, cons and complexities of annuities in a practical, easy-to-understand...
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239. The Retirement Blueprint: How to Plan for Inflation, Taxes, and 30 Years of Income at the Same Time
Jun 14, 202626 minWhat does it take to build a retirement plan designed to support you for 20, 30 or even 40 years? In this episode, Loren Merkle, Molly Nelson and Haley Gutschenritter explain why owning IRAs, 401(k)s, annuities and...
- Jun 7, 202626 minS1
Even if you already have an estate plan in place, there’s a good chance it may not work the way you think. In this episode, Loren Merkle, Molly Nelson, and guest attorney Charlie Bottenberg of Brick Gentry P.C. discuss...
- May 31, 202625 min
Most retirees no longer have a pension, and that changes everything about how you build retirement income. If you've ever felt like retirement planning is harder than it used to be, this episode explains exactly why...
- May 24, 202622 min
A massive $124 trillion is expected to pass from one generation to the next over the next 20 years, but most families aren’t talking about it. In this episode, Retirement Planners Loren Merkle and Clint Huntrods break...
- Apr 26, 202626 minS1
Social Security is the elephant in the room when it comes to retirement planning. Everyone knows the decision is there, but between your neighbor who claimed at 62 and your coworker waiting until 70, it's hard to know...
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Molly Nelson
RETIREMENT INCOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL®, Retiring Today with Loren Merkle
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Loren Merkle
Merkle Retirement Planning LLC
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Charlie Bottenberg
brickgentrylaw.com
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AnnaMarie Morrow
Merkle Retirement Planning
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