Rocking a Solo Retirement: Nick's Views/Laura's Views

In this final episode of the Retirement Plan Live series, we welcome back Laura and Nick to discuss their unique perspectives on investment risk and aging, particularly from the viewpoint of individuals without a traditional support network. They share their insights on how to navigate financial planning while maintaining a fulfilling life in retirement. Join us as we explore the importance of resilience and community in retirement planning, and don't miss the upcoming live events for deeper engagement!

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN

• (00:00) Today is the last in the Retirement Plan Live series with Laura and Nick.
• (00:45) On this episode Roger will talk about retiring as a single person with no children.

LAURA’S VIEWS

• (01:58) Laura says she doesn’t want to spend her retirement just managing finances.
• (06:52) Roger asks Laura about her experience with markets and risks in investment.
• (12:15) Roger asks Laura what her ideal situation would be for housing and how she plans to maintain her home as she ages.
• (15:50) "As we age, the current pulls us to isolation." Roger talks about Laura’s social plans in retirement.
• (18:25) One area that Laura is going to have more evolved skills is living alone and navigating socially as a single person.
• (21:19) On January 30th, Roger and Laura are going to review Laura's vision in a LIVE webinar.

NICK’S VIEWS

• (22:36) Roger asks Nick if there is anything else that has come to mind from previous conversations on the show.
• (25:30) Roger and Nick talk about investing when it comes to risk in stocks and bonds.
• (29:05) Roger weighs in on becoming more financially conservative in early retirement.
• (35:52) Nick reflects on aging and maintaining his home as a single man with no children.
• (37:45) Nick says he lives in a multifamily home with a robust community with a senior center.
• (47:50) Roger talks to Nick about living in a metropolitan area and volunteering in retirement.
• (53:12) On February 3, Roger and Nick are going to review Nick's vision in a LIVE webinar.

SMART SPRINT

• (55:22) In the next seven days, visit the Hartford website link that we share in Six Shot Saturday to explore the MIT Age Lab studies.

BONUS

• (56:58) Roger reads from his grandfather’s WWII journal.

REFERENCES

• Retirement Answer Man
• Register for the Retirement Plan Live results webinars!
• The Retirement Answer Man Free Worksheet Library
• Sign up for 6-Shot Saturday!
• Meals on Wheels
  
  

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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