{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Retirement Answer Man","title":"CLASSIC EPISODE The 8 Pillars of Rocking Retirement: Passion and Relationships","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/780398b6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2343,"description":"In this episode of the Retirement Answer Man, Roger Whitney wraps up his series on the eight pillars of a great retirement plan by diving into the last two non-financial pillars: passion and relationships. Discover how your hobbies, curiosities, and social connections can significantly impact your retirement happiness. Roger also shares personal stories and practical tips on maintaining energy, fostering a growth mindset, and building a fulfilling post-retirement life. Tune in for insights and strategies to help you rock your retirement! PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT(00:26) Eight pillars are needed as a foundation for having a great retirement plan(02:50) Importance of showing up and doing the work(04:12) Having projects is a core component of living an enriching, full life(04:49) Passion is our next nonfinancial pillar, find projects you’re passionate about(07:19) What are the obstacles to pursuing passion and projects outside of retirement(08:50) Roger’s personal anecdote about digital obstacles(10:30) Plan for developing passions(11:52) Last of the four non-financial pillars is relationships(15:17) What are the obstacles of building relationships?LISTENER QUESTIONS    (18:50) Mark asks about spousal IRA(20:09) Question from Beth: Should I keep 401k or roll over to an individual IRA?(24:28) Fund choices can be a determinant of your 401K success(27:07) Simplification and consolidating your assets into an IRA(30:21) Listener feedback on losing a spouse(34:50) It only takes one account or property to force probateSMART SPRINT(37:20) Identify one thing that you are curious about and pull that thread","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZpX_mjyJlNc9EkcOXxrNJpkZJfbQBcKxxEeVTSEjAo4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zZWM3/NGVlZDE5ZDYyZGY1/MjJlZWUzMmIzODM1/ODlkNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}