The Simply Retirement Podcast

Latest Episodes
Solo Aging & Healthcare Decisions: How Patient Advocates Can Help with Nancy Ruffner (Ep. 46)
Have you ever wondered how you would navigate the healthcare maze as you age, especially if youre flying solo? Understanding the role of a Patient Advocate might just be the key to planning for your
Listener Q&A: Social Security Fairness Act and Optimizing Social Security (Ep. 45)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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