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The Ready.Set.Retire! Blog

The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 095: Can I Predict If I'll Need Long-Term Care Insurance?

Benjamin Smith, CFA

Executive Summary

When we sit down with our clients, one of the greatest fears in retirement is needing Long-Term Care services as we age. But our long-term care needs are often undefined. We don’t...

The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 094: What to Do When Things REALLY Don't Go as Planned

Benjamin Smith, CFA

Executive Summary

On today’s episode, we venture into a topic that all of us know one way or another, adversity. Throughout our lives, we spend countless hours planning for monumental life goals. We...

The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 093: What's the Future of Real Estate in Maine and Nationally?

Benjamin Smith, CFA

Executive Summary

Maine offers a lot of unique opportunities for those looking to acquire real estate. Whether you're interested in growing your real estate portfolio, purchasing a rental property,...

The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 092: Preserving Our Memories for Generations

Benjamin Smith, CFA

Executive Summary

We often hear that our clients are sifting through old pictures, VHS tapes, DVDs, YouTube videos, etc., and are looking for a way to keep their memories alive over time, but it all...

The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 091: Using Functional Fitness to Successfully Age in our Homes

Benjamin Smith, CFA

Executive Summary

When we sit down with many of our clients, one of their greatest fears is not being able to stay in their homes for the duration of their retirement. So, if that’s one of the...

The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 090:  Bringing Your Lifelong Invention Idea to Market

Benjamin Smith, CFA

Executive Summary

One thing we know about retirees is that while they’ve left the workforce, they have many useful skills and want to find something to do that gives purpose and hopefully adds a few...

The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 089:  Reinventing Yourself in Your Retirement Years

Benjamin Smith, CFA

Executive Summary

In our meetings with retirees, they sometimes express to us that they feel lost. What previously gave them purpose in their career was no longer there and they sometimes lack...

The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 088:  Focusing on Emotional Wellness to Fully Enjoy Our Lives

Benjamin Smith, CFA

Executive Summary

For this episode and we want you to think about the following. I’m nearing retirement and I’ve been working a job or career for my ENTIRE LIFE that doesn’t allow me to be an...

The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 087:  Organize Your Space to Unlock Your Life

Benjamin Smith, CFA

Executive Summary

Retirement is a significant milestone in one's life, a time to embrace newfound freedom and embark on new adventures. However, along with this exciting phase comes the challenge of...

The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 086:  How Overeating was Cured by Climbing the Pleasure Ladder

Benjamin Smith, CFA

Executive Summary

Retirement is a time for rediscovery and new patterns. But as we age, there may be times that we lead ourselves astray. Perhaps we’re more sedentary or find ourselves...