Retirement Answer Man

Even though it is difficult to think about it, at some point, those of us who are married will have to think about one of you transitioning from two to one.  This week we’re exploring the nonfinancial impacts of this transition with someone who...

Show Notes

Even though it is difficult to think about it, at some point, those of us who are married will have to think about one of you transitioning from two to one. 
This week we’re exploring the nonfinancial impacts of this transition with someone who has walked this journey. Rock Retirement Club member, Mark Trautman shares his personal journey through his life-changing experience. 
Mark shares the challenges and the tools that have helped him get through this heartbreaking part of his life so that he can move forward and rock retirement on his own. 
After the main segment, you’ll hear our listener questions and then we’ll Bring It On with Dr. Bobby Dubois. Dr. Bobby will help us understand why sleep is so important and what we can do to improve the quality of our sleep. Don’t miss out on this important episode. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT 
  • [3:27] The more open you are the more you can deal
  • [7:58] What you lose when you lose a spouse
  • [11:38] Redefining goals after widowhood
  • [16:23] Dealing with grief
  • [21:33] Building community 
LISTENER QUESTIONS 
  • [31:20] My response to a scathing review on Retirement Plan Live
  • [34:54] Another Retirement Plan Live review
  • [37:28] How to replenish funds 
  • [44:48] A question about Rosie’s HELOC loan
  • [46:31] Insight on huzzah!
BRING IT ON WITH DR. BOBBY DUBOIS 
  • [48:41] Why is sleep so important
  • [51:52] How to improve sleep
  • [58:33] How to get to sleep
  • [1:04:30] Dealing with chronic pain and sleep
TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT 
  • [1:14:59] Use Bobby’s tips to experiment with your sleep
Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Examine.com
BOOK - Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
 Leeds sleep evaluation questionnaire
BOOK - Taking Stock by Jordan Grumet
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