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Welcome to The Simply Retirement Podcast with Eric Blake, a financial professional from Blake Wealth Management. Our goal is to support women approaching retirement and help them navigate the challenges of this important phase of life. With years of experience, Eric and his guests provide insights and advice on retirement planning, specifically for widows, divorcees, or women that are simply ready to take control of their financial future.

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#27 - Personalized Solutions for Quality Homecare for Seniors

Join Eric Blake and Danielle Bonilla on The Simply Retirement Podcast as they discuss Hallmark Home Care's unique model that connects independent caregivers directly with families.

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#26 - Navigating the Solo Aging Journey

July 2, 2024 ALL Retirement Retirement Planning Solo Aging Women and Money Women and Retirement

Join host Eric Blake and your solo aging guide, Carol Marak, as they tackle the unique challenges of aging without a support network. Discover practical strategies for maintaining independence and confidently navigating solo aging.

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#25 - Navigating Healthcare in Your Golden Years

June 19, 2024 ALL Caregiving/Caregivers Healthcare Long-term Care Medicare Retirement Planning Women and Retirement

Discover the intersection of healthcare and retirement planning in the latest episode of The Simply Retirement Podcast. Host Eric Blake welcomes Pamela Farris, founder of Harmony Care Management. They explore the vital role of care management in retirement, offering invaluable insights for retirees, particularly women facing solo aging, healthcare challenges, or those in need of holistic care solutions.

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#24 - Understanding Spousal (and Ex-Spousal) Social Security Benefits

June 5, 2024 ALL Retirement Income Retirement Planning Social Security Women and Retirement

In this episode, Eric delves into what women need to know about maximizing their Social Security benefits, specifically spousal and ex-spousal benefits. He clarifies the eligibility criteria, benefit calculation, timing strategies, and the impact of working on social security benefits.

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#23 - Retiring, Unretiring, and Rediscovering Purpose with Kim Lee

May 14, 2024 ALL Financial Planning Retirement Retirement Planning Women and Money Women and Retirement

Eric Blake welcomes back Kim Lee, a former personal trainer, retiree, and now personal trainer once more. Kim shares her transformative journey, offering a candid look at her decision to retire, relocate to Mexico, and then, quite unexpectedly, unretire back to her roots in personal training.

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#22 - How to Secure Your Legacy

May 1, 2024 ALL Estate Planning Financial Planning Women and Money Women and Retirement

Dive into estate planning essentials on The Simply Retirement Podcast. Eric brings on Susan Barnett from Haiman Hogue, who offers valuable advice, especially for single women, widows, and divorcees who want to protect their financial future.

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Podcasts

Subscribe to never miss an episode!

#27 - Personalized Solutions for Quality Homecare for Seniors

#26 - Navigating the Solo Aging Journey

#25 - Navigating Healthcare in Your Golden Years

#24 - Understanding Spousal (and Ex-Spousal) Social Security Benefits

#23 - Retiring, Unretiring, and Rediscovering Purpose with Kim Lee

#22 - How to Secure Your Legacy

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Podcasts

Subscribe to never miss an episode!

What worked for you before retirement may not work during retirement. ​Are you prepared?

What worked for you before retirement may not work during retirement.

Are you prepared?