Wed, 29 March 2023
Reimagining life after widowhood can be challenging. In the beginning, it may seem like something that is impossible to imagine. Even if life seems insurmountable at the beginning, it is crucial to remember that someday you will be able to enjoy life again. Just not yet. Yet is an important word. Yet helps you understand that things will not always be as they are now. Today you’ll learn how to change your mindset from I can’t do this to I can’t do this yet. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, you’ll hear wisdom from those who have traveled this same journey. They open up and share their financial and nonfinancial experiences. You’ll hear what has helped and what hasn’t, their challenges and triumphs, and how they have learned to power through and begin to create new dreams. Listen in to hear these brave widows share their stories so you can understand that a new life after widowhood isn’t impossible. The power of yet can change your mindset and help you rebuild your dreams. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MANWIDOWS LIVING A GREAT LIFE
TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT
Resources Mentioned In This EpisodeBOOK - Getting Grit by Caroline Miller Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney Roger’s Retirement Learning Center |
Wed, 22 March 2023
Nobody wants to face life as a widow or widower. However, it is an unfortunate reality that many must face. Successfully navigating widowhood could be easier if you could prepare yourself in advance. In this Widowed in Retirement series, we aim to do just that. Today you’ll learn how you can start life again on your own. Mark Trautman joins me again to discuss his experience moving forward after the death of your spouse. He touches on prioritizing actions to take, setting up a summarized retirement plan, and rebuilding your life as a single person. While we didn’t have time for Listener Questions today, we have a bonus interview with Chris Bentley from Wings for Widows as well as a chat with Lori Mage in our Bring It On segment. Listen in to learn what you can do to rebuild your life and begin again. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MANPRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT A CHAT WITH MARK TRAUTMAN
A CHAT WITH CHRIS BENTLEY FROM WINGS FOR WIDOWS
BRING IT ON WITH LORI MAGE
TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT
Resources Mentioned In This EpisodeFoundation for Financial Planning BOOK - The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes BOOK - After the Death of Your Spouse by Mike Piper BOOK - Option B by Sheryl Sandberg Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney Roger’s Retirement Learning Center |
Wed, 15 March 2023
If you are married, chances are you or your spouse will have to suffer through widowhood. The Widowed in Retirement series aims to help you navigate this difficult transition as best you can. Today, Mark Trautman joins me again to discuss how to work through the huge financial changes that result from losing a spouse. There are myriad financial considerations to be aware of during this change, so this may be an episode that you want to bookmark to refer back to later or send to a friend in need. Press play to listen. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MANPRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT
LISTENER QUESTIONS
BRING IT ON WITH MARK ROSS
TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT
Resources Mentioned In This EpisodeBOOK - After the Death of Your Spouse by Mike Piper BOOK - Taking Stock by Jordan Grumet BOOK - AARP Checklist for My Family by Sally Balche Hurme BOOK - So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport BOOK - How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci by Michael Gelb Episode 477 - Navigating Life Changes Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney Roger’s Retirement Learning Center
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Wed, 8 March 2023
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 MANPRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT
LISTENER QUESTIONS
BRING IT ON WITH DR. BOBBY DUBOIS
TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT
Resources Mentioned In This EpisodeBOOK - Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Leeds sleep evaluation questionnaire BOOK - Taking Stock by Jordan Grumet Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney Roger’s Retirement Learning Center |
Wed, 1 March 2023
If you have been listening to this show for a while, chances are you already know how to rock your retirement. However, this can all change with the loss of a spouse. All of your best-laid plans change in an instant. That’s why this month we are focusing on going from two to one. Learn how to navigate your mindset–transition from this sucks, to how I will work through this, to having a great life. Press play to listen. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MANPRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT
LISTENER QUESTIONS
BRING IT ON WITH KEVIN LYLES
TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT
Resources Mentioned In This EpisodeEpisode 310 - The Pie Cake BOOK - Traction by Gino Wickman BOOK - Be 2.0 by Jim Collins BOOK - Rethinking Positive Thinking by Gabrielle Oettingen TV SERIES - SAS Rogue Heroes on MGM streaming TV SERIES - Shrinking on Apple TV Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney Roger’s Retirement Learning Center |