{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Retirement With/On Purpose","title":"Building a Self-Sufficient Retirement","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/bea9e65b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":396,"description":"Trevor Lawson explores the unique financial and logistical strategies necessary for a successful retirement without children. With child-free adults representing over 20% of those in their 50s and 60s, Lawson emphasizes the importance of building a \"support team\" of legal proxies or geriatric care managers to handle medical and financial decisions when you cannot. The discussion details critical steps for those lacking a traditional family safety net, including prioritizing long-term care insurance, earmarking funds for home modifications to age in place, and investing in social engagement to prevent isolation.References:Birds and Bees for Retirees: Families Need to Discuss Estate Planning:https://www.fa-mag.com/news/having-the-talk--families-need-to-discuss-estate-planning--fidelity-says-84998.htmlSecurities and investment advisory services offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Osaic Wealth is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth. Branch phone: 919-546-0400.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vKna79w3BQjEGyG1s9dlAWQLqj8QEhgMGrDFaqL9OXg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jZjUz/YzFiZTQ3MmQwM2Rh/ODdkZWVjM2Q2MWI2/M2M5Yi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}