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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 47 MIN

Think About The Future: Unlocking Social Security Secrets for Women Over 55

from Going The Distance with Go Long: Making Your Life Unapologetically Awesome · host Go Long

In this episode of Going the Distance, Jill has a chat with Eric Blake, founder of Blake Wealth Management and host of the Simply Retirement Podcast. Eric, who specializes in financial advice for women 55+, shares insight for women looking to maximize social security benefits as he and Jill dispel some myths about the current financial system for retirement in the United States.This episode does not constitute financial or retirement advice. Please see your financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.Go Long is a coaching service that provides unique strategies to groups and individuals, specializing in micro-accountability.More about Jill & Go Long:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for Go Long’s newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, The Midlife Edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Go Long⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More about Eric Blake:Blake Wealth ManagementThe Simply Retirement PodcastEric Blake on InstagramEric Blake on LinkedInJump to:00:00 - Navigating Retirement Challenges03:56 - Understanding Social Security Basics07:47 - Maximizing Social Security Benefits11:22 - The Importance of Planning Ahead15:40 - Advocating for Loved Ones19:07 - Finding Financial Resources22:44 - Strategic Planning for Younger Generations24:36 - Navigating Retirement Transitions30:11 - The Importance of Practicing Retirement32:33 - Understanding Financial Planning for Women41:15 - Key Insights for Women Over 5546:12 - The Future of Financial Advisory for Women

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