581: Are You Socially Fit for Retirement?

What if one of the biggest keys to a healthy, meaningful retirement has nothing to do with money? Author and psychology professor Dr. Marc Schulz reveals why your relationships, social connections and "social fitness" may play a surprisingly important role in how well you age — and how you can strengthen them before and during retirement. In this episode, you'll learn: How retirement can disrupt your social network Ways introverts and extroverts can approach social fitness differently The "2 a.m. friend" test for evaluating your relationships How couples can navigate different social needs in retirement Dr. Schulz's practical 30-day social fitness challenge Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade and Dr. Marc Schulz provide thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/581 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3T6oNDB ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process