episodic Retire with confidence. Keep more of what you've earned. Avoid costly mistakes.

Smart Money Moves with Marc Trost is the go-to podcast for pre-retirees, retirees, and federal employees who want to turn their hard-earned savings into lasting income—with fewer taxes and more peace of mind.

Marc Trost brings over 35 years of real-world experience to every episode, sharing personal stories, client case studies, and practical strategies that cut through the noise and help you make smarter financial decisions. No sales pitches. No fluff. Just honest conversations about what really works in retirement planning.

Whether you’re wondering when to claim Social Security, how to avoid RMD tax traps, or if a Roth conversion is right for you—this show is here to guide you every step of the way.

]]> Smart Money Moves with Marc Trost 2025 Advisor Launch Marc Trost false Marc Trost marc@marctrostfinancial.com en https://pod.co/smart-money-moves-with-marc-trost In this eye-opening episode of Smart Money Moves with Marc Trost, Marc shares the top financial planning errors he's seen throughout his career—and the consequences that come with them. Whether you're 25 or 65, these insights are essential to setting up a confident and secure retirement.


Main Points Discussed:

- Failing to plan: Why "set it and forget it" doesn't work for retirement.

- Updating your plan: How often you should review your financial and estate plans.

- Trusts vs. Wills: What they do, how they’re different, and who really needs them.

- Managing from the grave: How trusts help protect your legacy from being squandered.

- Withdrawal risk: Why taking out too much money too soon is one of the biggest retirement killers.

- The cost of delay: Why starting retirement planning early—ideally 5–10 years out—makes a big difference.

- A personal example: How Marc helped his 25-year-old son set up a path to tax-free retirement income.


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]]> Trust vs. Will—What’s the Right Choice for Your Legacy? Trust vs. Will—What’s the Right Choice for Your Legacy? 00:10:04 a412340e-2f85-47e8-9d51-224986c9b3cf Marc Trost 2 full false https://youtu.be/BdRJBPbLNXU Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:41:49 +0000 Welcome to the very first episode of Smart Money Moves with Marc Trost, where we explore how to make confident, informed decisions about your retirement. In this episode, Marc opens up about a personal family experience that forever changed the way he approaches financial planning—and why clarity, transparency, and deep relationships are at the heart of his process.

Main Points Discussed:

  • Marc’s early career in banking and his transition into financial planning
  • The personal experience with his parents that sparked his mission
  • The importance of trust and education when working with clients
  • The discovery process Marc uses to help clients understand what they have—and what they actually need
  • Why in-person meetings still matter and how body language helps build trust
  • The most common fear among clients: running out of money—and how Marc addresses it
  • His strong stance on transparency, especially around fees and commissions
  • Real stories of nervous retirees, patient planning, and building long-term financial confidence


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]]> What Most Retirees Don’t Know (But Need to Learn ASAP) What Most Retirees Don’t Know (But Need to Learn ASAP) 00:14:15 00e9dde6-58d6-49c8-8646-64dbded2b1a7 Marc Trost 1 full false https://marctrostfinancial.com Mon, 19 May 2025 16:56:11 +0000