Retirement Answer Man

All month long, I’ll be answering fantastic questions from listeners like you. Today, we’ll explore the steps you should take if you’re in your 50s and get laid off.  Have you ever thought about what you would do in this situation? Listen...

Show Notes

All month long, I’ll be answering fantastic questions from listeners like you. Today, we’ll explore the steps you should take if you’re in your 50s and get laid off. 
Have you ever thought about what you would do in this situation? Listen in to find out. 
In the Bring It On segment, Dr. Bobby Dubois helps us understand the effects of stress and what we can do to combat stress so that we can live longer, healthier lives. You won’t want to miss his four exercises for working through everyday stressors. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT 
  • [3:38] Who is listening
LISTENER QUESTIONS 
  • [6:38] In my fifties and laid off. What should I do?
  • [17:08] Is there a widows group within the Rock Retirement Club?
  • [18:11] What can retirees do to protect themselves from the effects of the government reaching the debt ceiling?
BRING IT ON WITH DR. BOBBY DUBOIS 
  • [25:05] Another skill to keep you healthy 
  • [27:45] Defining mind-body activities
  • [29:22] Defining stress
  • [34:22] Stress affects many areas of our lives
  • [38:35] What you can do to combat stress in your life
  • [44:20] How to try stress relieving exercises to see if they work for you
TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT 
  • [46:40] Assess your situation and do some basic triage
Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Wings for Widows
Rock Retirement Club
Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

What is Retirement Answer Man?

A top retirement podcast. Roger Whitney, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, RMA, guides you on how to actually do retirement well financially and personally. This retirement podcast isn't afraid to talk about the softer side of retirement. It will teach you how to retire with confidence. Two-time PLUTUS winner for best retirement podcast / blog and the 2019 winner for best financial planner blog. This retirement podcast covers how to create a paycheck, medicare, healthcare, Social Security, tax management in retirement as well as retirement travel and other non-financial issues you'll need to address to rock retirement. Retirement isn’t an age OR a financial number. It’s finding that balance between living well today and feeling confident about your retirement. It’s about gaining more freedom to pursue the life you want. Join the rock retirement community at www.rogerwhitney.com