The Simply Retirement Podcast

The Simply Retirement Podcast


Latest Episodes

Listener Q&A: Social Security Fairness Act and Optimizing Social Security (Ep. 45)
March 26, 2025

Retirement planning can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating complex systems like Social Security. Join me as I unravel the pressing questions around Social Security reform, empowering women

Eric Blake on Senior to Seniors: Simplifying Retirement for Women in Transition (Ep. 44)
March 19, 2025

Retirement planning can feel overwhelming, especially for women newly managing finances on their own. How can you build financial confidence, make informed Social Security decisions, and reduce taxes?

Glowing Older: Embracing Aging, Wellness, and Purposeful Living with Nancy Griffin (Ep. 43)
March 12, 2025

Living a fulfilling life as you age requires more than just financial preparationits about embracing your values, fostering intergenerational connections, and planning with intention. In this eye-op

Navigating Estate Planning for Remarriage in Retirement with Amy June (Ep. 42)
March 05, 2025

Estate planning is crucial, especially for those remarrying later in life. What happens when life changes and your estate plan doesnt? Amy June, an estate planning attorney focused on helping client

Making Divorce Manageable: Financial and Emotional Insights with Neil Palache (Ep. 41)
February 19, 2025

Going through a divorce is challenging, but the right guidance can transform chaos into clarity. In this episode, Eric Blake sits down with Neil Palache, founder of The Divorce Transition Professional

Social Security Fairness Act (Ep. 40)
February 05, 2025

The Social Security Fairness Act is a transformative law that eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), paving the way for millionsespecially women in p

Empowering Women through New Beginnings with Shalonda Waggoner (Ep. 39)
January 15, 2025

What makes a home truly special? We dive into this crucial question in our latest episode with Eric Blake and special guest Shalonda Waggoner. Shalonda, the founder and president of LatterHouse Decor

Transforming Dementia Care Through Doll Therapy: The Story Behind The Grand Baby Project (Ep. 38)
January 02, 2025

Do you know someone affected by Alzheimers or dementia, or are you seeking innovative ways to provide care and comfort? In this episode of The Simply Retirement Podcast, Eric Blake is joined by Mary

Top 5 Questions on Social Security Survivor Benefits (Ep. 37)
December 18, 2024

Social Security survivor benefits are a vital source of financial stability for many women, but how can you ensure you maximize these benefits when planning for retirement? In this episode of The Simp

Financial Tips and Support for Widows with Chris Bentley, MBA, CFP®, CLU®, BFA®, CRPC® (Ep. R36)
December 04, 2024

Widowhood often brings emotional and financial turmoil, leaving many unsure of where to turn. Wings for Widows offers a lifeline to widows through personalized coaching and financial guidance. In thi