EPISODE · Jul 31, 2020 · 1H
Strategizing Retirement as a Solo Ager with Dr. Sara Zeff Geber
from The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast · host Guidance Point Advisors, LLC.
EP 023: In this episode, we're digging into the concept of "Solo Aging". Solo Agers are those without kids, where the "kids" are usually the ones who take care of us as we age. Did you know that according to a 2005 Pew Research Study, 19.4% of the boomer generation did not have kids? So this is a big concept looking forward. So what better guest is there than the author of Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers, an Amazon best-seller and in the words of The Wall Street Journal, one of the “2018 Best Books on Aging Well”. Additionally, Dr. Geber is a regular contributor to Forbes.com on the topics of aging and retirement. Dr. Geber shares her expertise by not only spending time laying the groundwork and providing background knowledge about solo agers but also by answering questions like, “What is the key to happiness for solo agers?” “What mistakes are commonly made by solo agers?” “How can solo agers leave behind a legacy?” and more! Are you a Solo Ager or know someone who is? Then this episode is for you! Chapters Welcome, Dr. Geber! [2:33] What does it mean to be a solo ager and how prevalent is being a solo ager nationally? [12:27] What are some myths out there about solo agers? [16.57] What has Dr. Geber found to be the key to happiness solo agers? [18:16] What are some big mistakes that solo agers may make? [24:25] How can solo agers leave a legacy? [27:58] What can solo agers do to bolster their social networks, especially as they retire from their careers? [31:57] What role does spirituality play with solo agers? How can people make spirituality more a part of their life as they age? [39:02] What are some of the considerations for solo agers as they decide how and where to live in later life? [42:33] What is Retirement Success for Dr. Geber? [52:27] Ben and Abby wrap-up the conversation. [54:37] For more information and Solo Aging resources, go to our blog at https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/23 or give us an email shout at [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] .
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EP 023: In this episode, we're digging into the concept of "Solo Aging". Solo Agers are those without kids, where the "kids" are usually the ones who take care of us as we age. Did you know that according to a 2005 Pew Research Study, 19.4% of the boomer generation did not have kids? So this is a big concept looking forward. So what better guest is there than the author of Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers, an Amazon best-seller and in the words of The Wall Street Journal, one of the “2018 Best Books on Aging Well”. Additionally, Dr. Geber is a regular contributor to Forbes.com on the topics of aging and retirement. Dr. Geber shares her expertise by not only spending time laying the groundwork and providing background knowledge about solo agers but also by answering questions like, “What is the key to happiness for solo agers?” “What mistakes are commonly made by solo agers?” “How can solo agers leave behind a legacy?” and more! Are you a Solo Ager or know someone who is? Then this episode is for you! Chapters Welcome, Dr. Geber! [2:33] What does it mean to be a solo ager and how prevalent is being a solo ager nationally? [12:27] What are some myths out there about solo agers? [16.57] What has Dr. Geber found to be the key to happiness solo agers? [18:16] What are some big mistakes that solo agers may make? [24:25] How can solo agers leave a legacy? [27:58] What can solo agers do to bolster their social networks, especially as they retire from their careers? [31:57] What role does spirituality play with solo agers? How can people make spirituality more a part of their life as they age? [39:02] What are some of the considerations for solo agers as they decide how and where to live in later life? [42:33] What is Retirement Success for Dr. Geber? [52:27] Ben and Abby wrap-up the conversation. [54:37] For more information and Solo Aging resources, go to our blog at https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/23 or give us an email shout at [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] .
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