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The Complete Solutions Retirement Toolkit (Ep. 14)



Your retirement is like your next big adventure and it is important that you are fully prepared to dive right in.

In this episode, Scott Leonardi educates you about his retirement toolkit and how it is a great resource to ensure that you are planning for retirement properly. Scott introduces you to what is involved in his toolkit and how you can get your hands on it.

Scott discusses:

  • Why he created the retirement toolkit
  • How holistic planning fits into the design of the retirement toolkit
  • What you are getting with the retirement toolkit
  • How retirement isn’t related to age, rather related to money and being prepared
  • And more

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13. Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader? – Talk to your Kids About $$



Are you smarter than a fifth grader?

Let’s find out! 

In this episode, Scott Leonardi invites his daughter Milania onto the show to talk about money and answer some trivia … but guess what? You get to participate too! Test your knowledge against a real fifth grader and see how you do. Scott also speaks to his daughter about money so you can see how you could start having the money talk with your children and grandchildren too. 

Scott and Milania discuss:

  • What is money, and what does it do?
  • The importance of saving money
  • Who is responsible to make money
  • Random trivia along the way (this is where you get to play)
  • And more

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12. Identity Theft 101 — Won’t Happen to Me!



Identity theft — as technology enhances, it is becoming a bigger and bigger problem, and you need to know how to protect yourself before it is too late.

In this episode, Scott Leonardi educates you on the problem of identity theft and how it is not something you can simply avoid by shredding some papers. Scott aims to provide you with some information so you can begin protecting yourself and your online identity today! 

Scott discusses:

  • The various types of identity theft and how you can avoid falling victim to them
  • Some staggering statistics about identity theft over the last few years
  • Identity theft as an issue for children
  • What you should be doing now to protect yourself
  • And more

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11. How to Talk about Finances with your Parents



The money talk is often seen as taboo, especially when you are attempting to have it with your parents. 

In this episode, Scott Leonardi aims to dismantle the idea of money being taboo, and gives you ways that you can meaningfully approach your parents about their finances. Scott understands that no two families are alike, and provides you with a number of conversation starters to open those lines of communication.

Scott discusses:

  • The importance of having financial discussions with your parents and family members
  • Using non-financial conversation starters to lead to financial discussions
  • Why he loves getting the entire family involved in financial conversations
  • And more

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10. Does Scott Own It?



We often talk about various products that you should be considering when it comes to your finances, but does Scott actually use the products he is telling you about?

In this episode, Scott Leonardi speaks to the importance of planning and how his Duck Book assists you in the Big 3 of financial planning. As Scott introduces you to the Big 3, he reveals which products he uses and how he uses them to protect himself and his family.

Scott discusses:

  • The importance of healthcare planning and products you can use before Medicare age
  • Income and tax planning and what Scott does to limit the amount he pays in taxes
  • Asset protection and legacy planning
  • How he uses life insurance to cover his family
  • And more

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9. Beware of the Rubbish! – Medicare Annual Enrollment



When the Medicare Annual Enrollment period comes around, there are a lot of companies racing to make the sale, but do you know how to sort through the rubbish and find a plan that works best for you?

In this episode, Scott Leonardi discusses the importance of reviewing your Medicare plan annually so you can ensure it is still meeting your needs. Scott helps you understand the things that you should take into consideration when reviewing your plan.

Scott discusses:

  • Why companies create so much hype around the annual enrollment period
  • Why you should be reviewing you plan even if you don’t need to change it
  • How you could be helping other people review their plans
  • And more

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8. Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits



There is constant talk that “Social Security is changing”, but what does that really mean? How can you ensure that you are getting the most from your Social Security benefits?

In this episode, Scott Leonardi dives into what you should be doing now to maximize your Social Security benefit. Scott helps educate you about what happens to your Social Security when you start taking it at varying ages, and how to determine what the best plan is for you.

Scott discusses:

  • Why you can’t rely solely on Social Security in retirement
  • Taxes involved with Social Security
  • The importance of planning for survivor income
  • The intricacies of claiming Social Security on your spouse, and what happens when you are divorced
  • And more

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7. Don’t Be An Ostrich!… Taxes 101



There are no loopholes when it comes to taxes. However, there are rules and regulations that you could be taking advantage of that could reduce the amount of taxes you pay.

In this episode, Scott Leonardi dives into the topic of taxes to help you become more educated about the options you have available to you. Scott discusses opportunities that exist when it comes to taxes so you don’t have to spend a nickel more than you need to.

Scott discusses:

  • The smart money list in relation to taxes
  • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and what could happen in 2025 if it expires
  • How you can turn taxable money into tax-free money
  • Strategies you can use to mitigate taxes on money for your beneficiaries
  • And more

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6. The ABC’s Of Annuities



The common misconceptions of annuities is that they are expensive, boring, and just something financial advisors try to sell. But is that truly the case?

In this episode, Scott Leonardi discusses the history of annuities and debunks the common misconceptions about how they work. Scott reveals the different types of annuities and how each could potentially benefit you if utilized correctly within your retirement plan.

Scott discusses:

  • The history of annuities
  • The different types of annuities
  • The importance of understanding the fees in products
  • How annuities are guaranteed
  • And more

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5. Don’t Go Broke In a Nursing Home



Let’s be honest, nursing homes can be expensive, especially when you have not taken the time to put plans into place for long-term care.

In this episode, Scott Leonardi discusses long-term care and the things that you should be considering and preparing for now, so when you need it, you are able to pay for it. 

Scott discusses:

  • Why you can’t always rely on Medicare and Medicaid
  • The dangers of relying on your spouse or children for care as you age
  • Why you need to start putting strategic plans into place for long-term care early
  • The types of care and how plans play into them
  • And more

Resources:

Scott’s Book: Don’t Go Broke in a Nursing Home

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