--- title: "The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 049: Retirement Potpourri" description: In this Podcast, Ben and Curtis talk about all things retirement! image: https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%2049.png --- [![Guidance Point Advisors](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GuidancePointRetirementServices%20-Apr2017/Image/logo.png?width=750&height=228&name=logo.png "download.png")](https://www.guidancepointllc.com/) [Blog](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/) Request a call - [Who We Are](https://www.guidancepointllc.com/who-we-are/) - [What We Do](https://www.guidancepointllc.com/what-we-do/) - [Who We Work With](https://www.guidancepointllc.com/who-we-work-with/) - [Resources](https://www.guidancepointllc.com/resources/) - [Pricing](https://www.guidancepointllc.com/pricing/) [(207) 358-3099](tel:+(207)%20358-3099) - [Home](https://www.guidancepointllc.com/) - [Who We Are](https://www.guidancepointllc.com/who-we-are/) - [What We Do](https://www.guidancepointllc.com/what-we-do/) - [Who We Work With](https://www.guidancepointllc.com/who-we-work-with/) - [Pricing](https://www.guidancepointllc.com/pricing/) [Fiduciary Focus A Blog for Retirement Plans](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/) Request a call If you have any questions or comments for Guidance Point, please fill out the form below and a representative will respond to you within two business days. 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Blog [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.guidancepointllc.com%2F49%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.guidancepointllc.com%2F49%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.guidancepointllc.com%2F49%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.guidancepointllc.com%2F49%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=The%20Retirement%20Success%20in%20Maine%20Podcast%20Ep%20049%3A%20Retirement%20Potpourri) # The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 049: Retirement Potpourri [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 07 September 2021 ## Executive Summary ![Episode 49](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Episode%2049.png?width=600&name=Episode%2049.png) We did things a little differently this episode – no guest! Instead, Ben and Curtis sat down to give you a Retirement Potpourri. Tune in to hear them give an update on Guidance Point Advisors and The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast. Further in the conversation, Ben and Curtis share some helpful Retirement Resources and discuss what’s trending in the retirement universe. Use the link below to listen in! ## What You'll Learn In This Podcast Episode: An update on Guidance Point Advisors. \[2:00\] An update on The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast. \[8:17\] Retirement Resources! \[17:00\] Retirement Trends! \[19:48\] Why are people retiring now? \[41:24\] How are retirees accessing retirement? \[44:10\] Ben and Curtis wrap up the episode. \[53:37\] ## Resources: [Retirement Rate Increase](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/12/upshot/retirements-increased-pandemic.html) [Upsizing Is The New Downsizing](https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewrosen/2021/08/05/retirement-planning-trends-upsizing-is-the-new-downsizing/?sh=721ce391693a) [SeniorLiving Retirement Research](https://www.seniorliving.org/research/retirement-statistics/) ## Listen Here: ## Did you enjoy  The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast? Subscribe to our podcast directly via Spotify, iTunes, or Podbean by clicking on the images below! 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