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Retirement Answer Man

Summer Reruns: Retiring Single with Tanya Nichols

Wednesday · 24 min · Episode 655 · 19.9 MB
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August is encore month on the Retirement Answer Man podcast, giving Roger an opportunity to step back, reflect, and revisit some of the show's most impactful conversations. This week, he replays his discussion with Tanya Nichols on retiring single—a topic that remains just as relevant today. Together, they explore the unique planning considerations for single retirees, including building a trusted support network, preparing for future care, creating a personal board of directors, balancing flexibility with financial security, and thinking intentionally about legacy. Roger closes the episode by sharing why he's spending August slowing down, revisiting favorite books, and using writing to gain greater clarity and conviction.


OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN

  • (00:00) Roger explains why August will feature encore episodes, shares his desire to slow down and reflect, and introduces this week's replay with Tanya Nichols on retiring single.

RETIREMENT TOOLKIT FEATURING TANYA NICHOLS

  • (02:18) Roger and Tanya discuss the unique planning considerations for single retirees, including future care planning, building a trusted support network, creating a personal board of directors, managing a household alone, balancing flexibility with financial security, and rethinking legacy.

CLOSING THOUGHTs

  • (22:47) Roger reflects on why he's spending August revisiting favorite books and encourages listeners to embrace writing and reflection as tools for reconnecting with their own convictions.

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