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Ep. 22 – How to Secure Your Legacy

Ep. 22 – How to Secure Your Legacy

https://youtu.be/ZvrGhHGgTOU Episode 22 - How to Secure Your Legacy Do you know the difference between a will and a living trust? Worried about protecting your assets after you're gone? Dive into estate planning essentials on The Simply Retirement Podcast with host...

21 – Navigating Senior Living Decisions with Joyce Logan

21 – Navigating Senior Living Decisions with Joyce Logan

Confused about senior living choices? 

Explore the complexities of retirement housing in this insightful episode of The Simply Retirement Podcast. Host Eric Blake, CFP®, a staunch advocate for women’s financial independence in retirement, invites Joyce Logan, Certified Senior Living Advisor. They discuss the challenges and solutions to finding the right retirement housing, combining Joyce’s personal experiences and professional expertise. 

This episode is an essential guide for anyone navigating the senior housing landscape.

#20 – Caregiving: Strategies and Resources for Women

#20 – Caregiving: Strategies and Resources for Women

Are you prepared for the emotional and practical realities of caregiving?

Join us for an enlightening episode of The Simply Retirement Podcast, where host Eric Blake, CFP® dives into the world of caregiving, a role predominantly shouldered by women. Joined by Lili Udell Fiore, author, and founder of Much Love, Lili, they explore the unique challenges and effective strategies in caregiving, especially in the context of retirement planning for women.

What is Dyslexia?

What is Dyslexia?

By Dr. Rebecca Jackson The term dyslexia brings to mind a child who reverses letters and struggles with reading, and while these symptoms can be true, dyslexia is more involved than letter reversals and impacting reading struggles.  What is Dyslexia?  The...

What is ADHD?

What is ADHD?

When people hear the term attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they often picture a 7-year-old boy bouncing off the walls and creating frequent disruptions in the classroom and at home. They may envision loud, boisterous behaviors that require constant...

18 – Why You Need an Estate Plan

18 – Why You Need an Estate Plan

Confronting fears isn’t just a personal journey; it’s a critical aspect of financial and estate planning. This is the central theme of today’s discussion, where host Eric Blake, joined by esteemed estate planning attorney Christene “Chris” Downs, dive deep into the unique challenges and essential strategies needed for successful retirement and estate planning.

17 – Financially Fearless Women

17 – Financially Fearless Women

Ladies, have you ever considered the unique aspects of your finances?

Episode 17 sheds new light on the critical topic of women’s financial empowerment. Eric Blake welcomes Dr. Barb Provost and Maggie Nielsen, founders of Purse Strings, to explore the critical topic of women’s financial empowerment. Together, they uncover the unique financial challenges faced by women and emphasize the importance of adopting a “financially fearless” approach.

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