Now co-hosted by Michael Banner & Lindsay Friedman

    The 62WhoKnew? Podcast: Real Conversations on Retirement & Long-Term Care

    Lindsay Friedman, founder of LTCareNav and a Certified Senior Advisor, is now co-host of 62WhoKnew alongside founder Michael Banner. Together they bring families honest, practical guidance on retirement, Medicare, Social Security, and planning for long-term care.

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    Michael Banner and Lindsay Friedman co-hosting the 62WhoKnew Podcast

    Meet Your Co-Hosts

    Michael Banner

    Founder & Host, 62WhoKnew

    A retirement planning voice helping Americans prepare for the financial realities of living longer — from Social Security and Medicare to protecting a lifetime of savings.

    Lindsay Friedman

    Co-Host, 62WhoKnew · Founder, LTCareNav

    A Certified Senior Advisor and former Certified Nursing Assistant who has worked in senior care since 1998 and has been a family caregiver herself. She brings the long-term care side of every retirement conversation.

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    Retirement planning and long-term care planning go hand in hand. Together, we make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

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    Listen to Our Conversations

    Hear directly from the experts at 62WhoKnew and LTCareNav on planning for retirement and long-term care.

    Why Caregivers Break Before the People They Love | 62WhoKnew
    October 19, 202648:00

    Why Caregivers Break Before the People They Love | 62WhoKnew

    A clinical health psychologist and a mindfulness coach break down what really happens after a Parkinson's diagnosis — not just to the patient, but to the care partner who quietly carries it all. Why resentment and guilt build up, how to set boundaries without feeling like a bad person, and why taking care of yourself first is the only way to keep caring for someone else.

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    caregiver burnout
    Parkinson's
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    The Social Security Mistake Costing You Thousands | 62WhoKnew
    October 12, 202646:54

    The Social Security Mistake Costing You Thousands | 62WhoKnew

    Gabrielle Gregoline, RSSA® and Registered Social Security Analyst, joins Mike Banner to break down when to actually claim your benefits, why waiting too long can backfire, how much of your check really gets taxed, and the truth about whether Social Security is going bankrupt.

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    Social Security
    retirement planning
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    How to Actually Pay for Long-Term Care | 62WhoKnew
    October 5, 202648:05

    How to Actually Pay for Long-Term Care | 62WhoKnew

    Four nationally known experts break down the real ways to fund long-term care — from home equity and reverse mortgages to annuities and life insurance with care riders — why self-insuring is a dangerous bet, and which funding options most advisors never mention.

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    long-term care
    long-term care insurance
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    The One Task That Turns Your Family Into Orphans or Heirs | 62WhoKnew
    September 7, 202649:58

    The One Task That Turns Your Family Into Orphans or Heirs | 62WhoKnew

    Estate planning expert and stage four cancer survivor Julie Fry joins Mike, Lindsay, and Bryan to explain why every adult needs a will, a healthcare proxy, and a real plan long before a crisis hits — and what happens in probate court when you do nothing.

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    Estate Planning
    Wills and Trusts
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    The Insurance You Can Buy After You Need Care | 62WhoKnew
    August 31, 202648:11

    The Insurance You Can Buy After You Need Care | 62WhoKnew

    Long-term care expert Bill Comfort explains why most families skip long-term care planning and unpacks a product families can still buy after a loved one already needs care — including how the sicker you are, the better the deal gets.

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    Long-Term Care Insurance
    Care Funding
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    The Longevity Truth Doctors Won't Tell You | 62WhoKnew
    August 30, 2026

    The Longevity Truth Doctors Won't Tell You | 62WhoKnew

    Dr. Danielle Carrera joins Mike, Lindsay, and Brian on 62WhoKnew to break down what it really takes to live longer and feel better — covering peptides, GLP-1 medications, hormone replacement, and the simple FACEIT method for becoming the CEO of your own health and wealth.

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    longevity
    healthspan
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    The Senior Care Scam Nobody Warns Families About | 62WhoKnew
    August 30, 202655:37

    The Senior Care Scam Nobody Warns Families About | 62WhoKnew

    Mike Banner sits down with senior care advocate Suzanne Newman and long-term care expert Lindsay Friedman to expose how the aging and in-home care industry really works — from lead-selling placement schemes to the 'greed before need' model quietly hurting families — and how to protect your loved ones while actually affording aging in place.

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    senior care
    aging in place
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    How To Pay For Care Without Losing The Home | 62WhoKnew
    August 30, 202651:20

    How To Pay For Care Without Losing The Home | 62WhoKnew

    Mike Banner talks with Colleen Cruz, Lindsay Friedman, and Brian Wally about how families can fund long-term care without giving up the family home — why reverse mortgages and long-term care insurance get so misunderstood, how to start these hard conversations before a crisis, and why something is better than nothing when you plan ahead.

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    Why Families Delay Long-Term Care Planning Until It's Too Late
    March 30, 202639:51

    Why Families Delay Long-Term Care Planning Until It's Too Late

    Lindsay Friedman returns to 62WhoKnew to discuss why so many families avoid long-term care planning until they're already in crisis — covering caregiver stress, the financial impact of delayed planning, and the importance of having difficult conversations early.

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    Why Families Need a Long-Term Care Plan Now
    February 17, 2026

    Why Families Need a Long-Term Care Plan Now

    Lindsay Friedman, Founder of CareBloom and LTCareNav, joins 62 Who Knew to discuss why longer lifespans demand better long-term care planning.

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    Long-term care planning
    Caregiving
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    When Retirement Planning Meets Long-Term Care: A Conversation with 62WhoKnew

    Lindsay Friedman joins 62WhoKnew to discuss why long-term care planning is the missing piece of most retirement strategies, and how families can start preparing today.

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    Protecting Your Nest Egg from Unexpected Care Costs

    The second episode in our 62WhoKnew partnership series dives into financial strategies to shield your retirement savings from the rising costs of long-term care.

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    Retirement Planning
    Financial Planning
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    Preparing for a New Stage in Life | 62WhoKnew Shorts
    February 19, 20260:59

    Preparing for a New Stage in Life | 62WhoKnew Shorts

    A quick 62WhoKnew Short about embracing life transitions, new beginnings, and the mindset shifts that help families move forward with confidence.

    Life Transitions
    New Beginnings
    Embrace Change
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    The Longevity Problem Nobody Is Planning For | 62WhoKnew
    July 20, 202652:38

    The Longevity Problem Nobody Is Planning For | 62WhoKnew

    Michael Banner is joined by Curtis Estes, Bryan Walley, and Lindsay Friedman for a timely conversation about longevity, retirement planning, family finances, aging in place, and preparing for a longer, healthier life.

    Longevity
    Retirement Planning
    Aging in Place
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    Why Long-Term Care Planning Cannot Wait | 62WhoKnew
    July 13, 202650:38

    Why Long-Term Care Planning Cannot Wait | 62WhoKnew

    Michael Banner, Lindsay Friedman, and Scott Moan discuss why long-term care planning cannot wait, covering asset protection, trusts, funeral planning, Medicaid, and caregiver compensation before a crisis forces the conversation.

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    Asset Protection
    Trusts
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    Why Home Equity Planning Can’t Wait | 62WhoKnew
    July 6, 202651:53

    Why Home Equity Planning Can’t Wait | 62WhoKnew

    Home ownership and home equity are not the same thing. Mike Banner, Craig Korn, Bryan Walley, and Lindsay Friedman discuss why families need to rethink how housing wealth fits into retirement, long-term care, inheritance, and legacy planning before a crisis forces the conversation.

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    Retirement Planning
    Long-Term Care
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    Long-Term Care Planning Before It’s Too Late | 62WhoKnew
    June 8, 202649:44

    Long-Term Care Planning Before It’s Too Late | 62WhoKnew

    Long-term care costs are rising fast, and many families are not prepared. Michael Banner is joined by Tom Hegna, Lindsay Friedman, and Scott Moen to discuss Medicaid planning, annuities, home equity, caregiver strain, and why every family needs a long-term care strategy before a crisis hits.

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    Medicaid Planning
    Annuities
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    Home Care, Assisted Living, and Long-Term Care Insurance: How Families Make the Next Move | Part 2 | 62WhoKnew
    April 23, 202623:35

    Home Care, Assisted Living, and Long-Term Care Insurance: How Families Make the Next Move | Part 2 | 62WhoKnew

    In the second half of this panel conversation, 62WhoKnew tackles the practical side of senior care decisions. Michael Banner, Lindsay Friedman, Lance A. Slatton, and Ryan Buck discuss when home care is no longer enough, how families approach assisted living and memory care, and why long-term care insurance can change everything when planning for the future.

    Home Care
    Assisted Living
    Memory Care
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    Why Families Delay Long-Term Care Planning Until It’s Too Late | 62WhoKnew
    March 30, 202639:51

    Why Families Delay Long-Term Care Planning Until It’s Too Late | 62WhoKnew

    Lindsay Friedman returns to talk about why so many families avoid long-term care planning until they are already in crisis. The conversation covers caregiver stress, the financial impact of delayed planning, and the importance of having difficult conversations early.

    Long-Term Care Planning
    Caregiver Stress
    Family Conversations
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    Long-Term Care Is Part of Your Retirement Plan

    Longevity is increasing, and aging-related care costs can devastate even the strongest retirement savings. A plan without a long-term care strategy can leave you vulnerable — and take away the control you've worked so hard to build.

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    62WhoKnew — Retirement & Long-Term Care Planning

    Michael Banner and 62WhoKnew partner with LTCareNav to deliver retirement planning, long-term care education, and actionable insights. 62WhoKnew empowers millions of Americans with proven retirement planning tools. LTCareNav delivers free personalized long-term care plans with cost projections and care recommendations.

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