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The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 099: How to Handle My Adult Child Moving Back Home

Benjamin Smith, CFA

Executive Summary

In recent years, we've witnessed significant shifts in economic landscapes, career trajectories, and personal life choices, leading to a rise in the number of young adults returning...

The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 098: What Should We Know About End-of-Life Planning?

Benjamin Smith, CFA

Executive Summary

A few weeks ago, we spoke with an older client who had managed her retirement planning well but hadn't addressed end-of-life issues beyond financial aspects, such as her legacy and...

The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 097: Using Disney Vacation Club to Live in Florida in the Winter Months in Retirement

Benjamin Smith, CFA

Executive Summary

When working with retirees, we often face the question - “Where do I want to live in retirement?” This is something that we’ve discussed in previous episodes, but in this episode,...

The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 096: The Guidance Point Advisors Culture Code

Benjamin Smith, CFA

Executive Summary

We are back! After taking a little bit of a break here in 2024 we are excited to have a new episode to share. Our firm has been growing and as businesses grow, you resource up, and...

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...