Retirement Answer Man

Rocking retirement requires focusing on both the financial and non-financial aspects of retirement. In  we explored the four financial areas that help build a rocking retirement, and today, we begin to examine the non-financial areas starting...

Show Notes

Rocking retirement requires focusing on both the financial and non-financial aspects of retirement. In  the previous two episodes we explored the four financial areas that help build a rocking retirement, and today, we begin to examine the non-financial areas starting with energy and mindset. 
After listening you’ll understand why rocking the non-financial part of retirement starts with building your energy. Learn how to improve your energy and mindset by listening to this episode of Retirement Answer Man. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT 
  • [1:30] Energy is the first pillar
  • 4:17] Create a plan to improve your energy
  • [7:10] Develop a growth mindset
  • [12:46] An example 
LISTENER QUESTIONS 
  • [15:38] Do you have to be actively earning income to contribute to a Roth?
  • [18:53] How doing their own taxes saved them thousands of dollars (and not only in tax preparer fees)
  • [22:55] Will my spouse receive the COLA as well?
  • [25:28] Are CDs a good way to invest?
BRING IT ON WITH MARK ROSS 
  • [29:51] Foster an abundance mindset
  • [35:34] Tools to use to practice an abundance mindset
TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT 
  • [37:24] Be aware of the stories that you tell yourself and how they affect your mindset
Resources Mentioned In This Episode
BOOK - Limitless Mind by Jo Boaler
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