
The Best of Refining Retirement
by Brad Ford
Is this your podcast?Brad Ford is an independent podcast creator with extensive experience in financial planning, particularly for clients approaching or in retirement. As the leader of his firm, he focuses on developing strategies to help individuals accumulat…
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- wealth accumulation methods
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- personalized financial strategies
- wealth preservation tactics
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- 95 episodes produced
- active for 3 years
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The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Tax Changes
Dec 17, 2025
26m 15s
The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Being Diligent and Disciplined
Dec 17, 2025
26m 03s
The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Addressing Funeral Concerns
Dec 17, 2025
26m 30s
The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Medicare Confusion
Dec 17, 2025
26m 53s
The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Taking Control
Dec 17, 2025
25m 41s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 12/17/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Tax Changes✨ | tax code changesfiscal planning+2 | Dana | — | U.S. | tax changesfiscal house+3 | — | 26m 15s | |
| 12/17/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Being Diligent and Disciplined✨ | inheritancefinancial discipline+3 | Dana | Refining Retirement | — | inheritancefinancial discipline+3 | — | 26m 03s | |
| 12/17/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Addressing Funeral Concerns✨ | end-of-life planningfuneral planning+3 | DanaJordan Duncan+1 | Boone Funeral Home | — | funeral concernspre-planning+3 | — | 26m 30s | |
| 12/17/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Medicare Confusion✨ | MedicareHealthcare+3 | Christie Adcock | Senior Connection | — | MedicareHealthcare+5 | — | 26m 53s | |
| 12/17/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Taking Control✨ | volatile marketasset protection+3 | Dana | — | — | volatile marketestate plan+3 | — | 25m 41s | |
| 12/17/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - A Mentally Healthy Retirement✨ | retirement transitionmental health+3 | DanaChristina Gilbert+1 | — | — | retirementmental health+5 | — | 13m 39s | |
| 12/17/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Tax Problems with Long-Term Care✨ | tax implicationslong-term care+3 | Dana | Refining Retirement | — | tax problemslong-term care+3 | — | 13m 34s | |
| 12/17/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Staying Active in Retirement✨ | health in retirementfitness+3 | Melanie Stewart | 517 Fitness Gym | — | retirementfitness+5 | — | 26m 42s | |
| 12/17/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Before It’s Too Late✨ | inflationretirement dreams+3 | Dana | Refining Retirement | — | inflationretirement+4 | — | 26m 22s | |
| 12/17/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Retired, What Now?✨ | estate planningretirement+3 | Dana | — | — | estate planvaluables+3 | — | 26m 15s | |
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| 12/17/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Women in Retirement | Dana and Brad discuss retirement fears as well as retirement help for women.Takeaways:According to Alliance Life, most Americans are more scared of going broke in retirement than they are of death.The overall poverty rate for women slightly exceeds the rate for men. Download our FREE helpful resource, “Will Your Money Last as Long as You Do?” | 25m 38s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Market Ups & Downs | Dana and Brad discuss current market volatility and past performance in historically volatile markets.Takeaways:Missing out on the best performing days can significantly cut into your returns. Time in the market beats timing the market.The dollar value recently hit the lowest it has been in three years. Download our FREE helpful resource, “What to Do in a Down Market” | 26m 21s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - The 3 Inch Putt | Dana and Brad discuss maximizing your Social Security within your retirement plan.Takeaways:Taking Social Security at the wrong time could cost you thousands of dollars in the long run.If you haven’t tested your retirement plan with customized software, it’s difficult to know if you are making the correct decisions.Download our FREE helpful resource, “The Social Security Decisions” | 26m 19s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Garden Safety Tips | Dana and Brad discuss safety tips when gardening with Judy Halstead of the Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association (SWIMGA).Takeaways:You should always have your cell phone with you while gardening in case anything goes wrong. It is even more beneficial to have someone with you if possible. It’s easy to twist an ankle in the uneven dirt.230,000 people go to the emergency room every year due to injuries related to various lawn and garden tools. You can learn more about SWIMGA by following this link: https://www.swimga.org/Download our FREE helpful resource, “Your Retirement Income Planning Checklist” | 14m 12s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Building Your Retirement | Dana and Brad discuss how you can build a plan to work towards a successful retirement.Takeaways:The Affordable Care Act can help with subsidizing healthcare if you are thinking about retiring early.It’s never too early to start planning for retirement. Reach out for help if you have questions.Download our FREE helpful resource, “Will Your Money Last as Long as You Do” | 25m 13s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Leaving a Legacy | Dana and Brad discuss legacy planning and different taxes that can impact your plan.Takeaways:It’s important to update your will and accounts often to make sure they still align with your wishes.If you and your spouse are not sure what you both want for retirement, it can be beneficial to speak with an advisor to help you come to an agreement.Download our FREE helpful resource, “The Greatest Gift: Outline Your Wishes with an Estate Plan”Securities and advisory services offered only by duly registered individuals of Madison Avenue Securities, LLC (MAS), member FINRA/SIPC and a registered investment advisor. Vineyard Financial and MAS are not affiliated entities. | 25m 52s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Making Poor Decisions | Dana and Brad discuss financial secrets as well as poor financial habits you may have.Takeaways:A study found 2/5 people kept a financial secret from their significant other.Don’t try to do everything all at once by yourself. Retirement planning can be overwhelming and it can alleviate that pain to reach out to someone. Download our FREE helpful resource, “The Value of an Objective Opinion” | 26m 53s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - The Retirement Process from a Client’s Perspective | Dana and Brad are joined by one of Brad’s clients, Linda Sanders, to discuss the retirement planning process.Takeaways:Women tend to live longer than men, and the potential loss of a spouse needs to be calculated into your retirement plan.If you have questions about building a retirement plan you can reach us at 812-474-6200.Download our FREE helpful resource, “The Retirement Income Checklist | 26m 40s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Delaying Social Security | Dana and Brad discuss the ins and outs of Social Security and the different ways you can withdrawalTakeaways:Social Security accounts for a third of the average household income for those that are retirement age and making a mistake could cost you thousands of dollars.Family medical history can be an overlooked part of building a retirement plan. Trends can help you make better decisions. Download our FREE helpful resource, “The Social Security Decisions” | 26m 15s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Master Gardening | Dana and Brad are joined by the Purdue Extension’s Urban Agriculture Educator, Amanda Bradshaw Burks to discuss farming, gardening, and nature preservation.Takeaways:Research shows that when you have access to “green spaces” can improve your mental health and alleviate pain.If you have any agricultural or gardening questions you can email Amanda at: bradshaa@purdue.edu,Download our FREE helpful resource, “Designing Your Fiscal House to Weather the Elements” | 26m 47s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Take That Trip | Dana and Brad discuss retirement bucket lists, as well as inflation and the impact of rising costs.Takeaways:Text the word “book” to 812-473-7700 for a free copy of “Solving the Retirement Mystery.”You have go-go years, slow-go years, and no-go years. It’s important to know how much you can comfortably spend on everything you want to do before it is too late.With prices rising, the latest Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment is 2.5%. Download our FREE helpful resource, “The Social Security Decisions” | 25m 16s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement - Rising Healthcare | Dana and Brad discuss healthcare expenses in retirement as well as preparation for losing a spouse.Takeaways:The average nationwide cost for a room in a nursing home is almost $10,000/month. Check all of your accounts when building an estate plan. Old accounts could have the wrong beneficiaries listed.Download our FREE helpful resource, “The Greatest Gift: Outline Your Wishes with an Estate Plan” | 25m 46s | ||||||
| 3/7/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Long-Term Planning | Dana and Brad discuss long-term care planning and the importance of being ready before it’s too late.Takeaways:Assisted living can be a major expense in retirement. You should plan for the worst, and hope for the best.It’s important to have a plan in place so you are better protected during times of hardship.Download our FREE helpful resource, “Will Your Money Last as Long as You Do?”Securities and advisory services offered only by duly registered individuals of Madison Avenue Securities, LLC (MAS), member FINRA/SIPC and a registered investment advisor. Vineyard Financial and MAS are not affiliated entities. | 25m 46s | ||||||
| 2/25/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - Retiring Before 65 | Dana and Brad are joined by Vineyard Financial Vice President, Jakub Hall, to discuss the average retirement age and what can affect your plan.Takeaways:The median retirement age in the U.S. is 62 with sixty percent of people retiring before they had planned.- Postponing Social Security allows it to compound yearly resulting in a higher monthly benefit.- Download our FREE helpful resource, “Will Your Money Last as Long as You Do?” Securities and advisory services offered only by duly registered individuals of Madison Avenue Securities, LLC (MAS), member FINRA/SIPC and a registered investment advisor. Vineyard Financial and MAS are not affiliated entities. | 25m 50s | ||||||
| 2/25/25 | ![]() The Best of Refining Retirement Podcast - The Ins & Outs of Insurance | Dana and Brad are joined by insurance professional, Josh Paulson of Paulson Insurance, to discuss different coverage types and how to stay protected.Takeaways:Inflation has impacted many insurance companies. You should be checking your policies to make sure no changes have been made.Certain collectibles may not be covered by your insurance and may require a separate appraisal and additional coverage.Download our FREE helpful resource, “Inflation and Your Retirement” Securities and advisory services offered only by duly registered individuals of Madison Avenue Securities, LLC (MAS), member FINRA/SIPC and a registered investment advisor. Vineyard Financial and MAS are not affiliated entities. | 25m 17s | ||||||
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