In this episode of the Retirement Answer Man, Roger Whitney wraps up his series on the eight pillars of a great retirement plan by diving into the last two non-financial pillars: passion and relationships. Discover how your hobbies, curiosities, and social connections can significantly impact your retirement happiness. Roger also shares personal stories and practical tips on maintaining energy, fostering a growth mindset, and building a fulfilling post-retirement life. Tune in for insights and strategies to help you rock your retirement!

PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT

(00:26) Eight pillars are needed as a foundation for having a great retirement plan

(02:50) Importance of showing up and doing the work

(04:12) Having projects is a core component of living an enriching, full life

(04:49) Passion is our next nonfinancial pillar, find projects you’re passionate about

(07:19) What are the obstacles to pursuing passion and projects outside of retirement

(08:50) Roger’s personal anecdote about digital obstacles

(10:30) Plan for developing passions

(11:52) Last of the four non-financial pillars is relationships

(15:17) What are the obstacles of building relationships?

LISTENER QUESTIONS

(18:50) Mark asks about spousal IRA

(20:09) Question from Beth: Should I keep 401k or roll over to an individual IRA?

(24:28) Fund choices can be a determinant of your 401K success

(27:07) Simplification and consolidating your assets into an IRA

(30:21) Listener feedback on losing a spouse

(34:50) It only takes one account or property to force probate

SMART SPRINT

(37:20) Identify one thing that you are curious about and pull that thread

This week, we continue our journey through the eight pillars of rocking retirement, shifting our focus to the non-financial realm. We delve into the first two non-financial pillars: Energy and Mindset. These pillars are crucial for showing up fully in life and maintaining a growth-oriented perspective. We'll explore how to overcome obstacles like stress, injuries, bad habits, and the impacts of aging, and discuss actionable plans to boost your energy and cultivate a growth mindset. Additionally, we’ll answer your pressing questions about Roth IRA contributions, tax planning, Social Security spousal benefits, and CD investments. Join us as we build a holistic retirement plan that goes beyond finances to truly rock your retirement!

PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT

[00:33] Focus on the non-financial aspects of your retirement planning

[01:35] Sign up for Six Shot Saturday

[03:20] The first pillar that we want to talk about is energy

[04:15] Obstacles that we face in having energy in our life

[06:05] Plan when it comes to energy

[08:43] Pillar number two is mindset

[09:53] Obstacles to maintaining and growing a growth mindset

[12:45] What is your plan for a growth mindset?

[14:17] Reflecting on my father-in-law’s mindset

LISTENER QUESTIONS

[16:56] Roger answers your questions on how to rock retirement

[17:35] Beth: audio question about Roth contributions

[20:30] Jim talks about managing taxes in retirement

[24:38] Our next question comes from Patrick on Social Security spousal benefits

[27:12] Daniel: I was wondering what your thoughts were on CD investments

BRING IT ON SEGMENT

[31:14] Mark Ross talks about mindset

[33:30] I changed my self-talk and it changed the outcome

[37:18] Tools to change to an abundance mindset

SMART SPRINT

[38:55] When you find yourself saying “I can’t,” add the word yet. “I can’t do that YET.”

RESOURCES

Agile Retirement Management

https://www.agileretirementmanagement.com

Rock Retirement Club
https://www.rockretirementclub.com

Six Shot Saturday
https://www.sixshotsaturday.com

Younger Next Year
[https://www.youngernextyear.com

Limitless Mind by Jo Boaler

https://www.amazon.com/Limitless-Mind-Learn-Lead-Live/dp/0062851748

Spartan Race
https://www.spartan.com

This month, we're revisiting the eight pillars of rocking retirement. Today, we focus on the second two financial pillars: having a resilient plan of record and optimizing the plan to enhance the journey. Many people are good at setting goals and determining feasibility, but often overlook the importance of resilience in their retirement plan. We delve into how to stress test your plan for various risks like bear markets, health care shocks, and premature death, and how to build redundancies to make your plan more robust. We also discuss optimizing your plan with tax strategies, investment implementation, and legacy planning.

PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT

-[00:35] - Introduction to the eight pillars of rocking retirement

- [04:55] Building a Resilient Retirement Plan

- [10:30] Building a funding strategy for the first five years of retirement

- [14:38] The fourth pillar: Optimization

LISTENER QUESTIONS

- [18:55] Mark asks about estimating Social Security benefits

- [20:32] Mary inquires about investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts versus private crowdfunding platforms

- [27:20] John seeks advice on choosing a retirement planner

- [31:58] Tammy's question on whether to sell a high-value home for liquidity

BRING IT ON SEGMENT

- [36:37] Building relationships and the importance of micro roles

SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

- [42:50] Assess the resilience of your retirement plan

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Six Shot Saturday
https://sixshotsaturday.com

Jeremy Siegel's "Stocks for the Long Run"
https://www.amazon.com/Stocks-Long-Run-Definitive-Investment/dp/0071800514

Roger's YouTube Channel - Roger That

BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney

Roger’s Retirement Learning Center