A lot of entrepreneurs start a business for the same reason: freedom. Freedom to set their schedule, choose their clients, and build something meaningful. But for many owners, the reality flips suddenly the business can’t function without them, and the very thing they built to create flexibility becomes the reason they feel trapped. In this episode of A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, we sit down with Marty Paradise, Certified Business Coach of Paradise Business Coaching to unpack a tough question: If your business can’t run without you, do you truly own a business or does the business own you?

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In today’s world, much of our financial, personal, and sentimental lives live online. From bank accounts and crypto wallets to photos, emails, and social media profiles, your digital assets don’t disappear when you’re gone. If they’re not planned for, they can create confusion, stress, and even permanent loss for your loved ones. In this episode of the A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, Shawna Theriault, CFP®, CPA, CDFA®, and Estate Planning Attorney Arun Gupta unpack what digital estate planning really means, and how you can take action in under an hour.

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Airline pilots love to debate (and sometimes complain about) unions, but do pilot unions actually make pilots “richer”? In this episode of A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, we break down what unions really change, what they don’t, and why the answer depends on how you define “richer.”

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As a new tax year begins, it brings important updates that can significantly impact your retirement and tax strategy. On this episode of the A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, we break down what’s changing in 2026, what’s staying the same, and how to make smarter decisions early in the year, before opportunities slip away.

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Crypto continues to be one of the most misunderstood areas of investing. In this episode of A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, we sit down with Robert Swarthout, Founder and CEO of Teton Crypto Capital, to unpack why crypto still feels confusing, what problems it’s actually trying to solve, and how regulation could shape its future.

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If someone called you today claiming your bank account was hacked, would you know exactly how to respond? In this episode of A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, we dive into the latest financial scams, how they work, and most importantly, how to protect yourself and your loved ones before real damage is done.

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Families navigating a special needs diagnosis often find themselves overwhelmed, emotional, and unsure where to begin. In this episode of A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, Casey Smith sits down with Meaghan Timko, Founder of Parallel and COO of Gradual Behavioral Health, to unpack what thoughtful, proactive planning really looks like for families supporting children with special needs.

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In this episode of A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, we break down what really drove the market’s double-digit gains in 2025, from AI winners to international outperformance. We also explore what may or may not repeat in 2026 and what investors should be paying attention to now.

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