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Guidance Point values your privacy. For more information, view our Privacy Policy. Required fields are indicated by an asterisk (\*). # The Ready.Set.Retire! Blog [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%2026.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/26) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 026: The One-Year Anniversary Special!](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/26) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 15 September 2020 ## Executive Summary Today's the day ~ our podcast turned ONE year old! To celebrate, we recorded a one year anniversary special where we review our first year. Check it out AND also let us know what... [Read More](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/26) [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%2025.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/25) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 025: Rediscovering Self Purpose After Losing A Loved One](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/25) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 01 September 2020 ## Executive Summary What happens when in retirement the person you want to experience life together with passes away? Your dreams might be shattered, the goals and experiences you've been looking... 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[Read More](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/24) [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%2023.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/23) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 023: Strategizing Retirement as a Solo Ager with Dr. Sara Zeff Geber](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/23) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 31 July 2020 ## Executive Summary Episode #23 is live and 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... [Read More](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/23) [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%2022.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/22) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 022: Getting Healthier in Retirement with a Personal Trainer with Mike Wilcox](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/22) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 15 July 2020 ## Executive Summary One of the visualization questions we ask clients is, "What is important to you in retirement?" The answers vary but many times it's about pursuing our passions and what fulfillment... [Read More](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/22) [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%2021.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/21) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 021: Divorcing in Retirement with JoAnne Meyers, Esquire, CFL](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/21) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 01 July 2020 ## Executive Summary As we work with our clients during their retirement, there are times when couples just don't make it. "Gray Divorce", "Diamond Divorce", and "Silver Divorce" are all trendy terms... [Read More](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/21) [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%2020.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/20) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 020: MIT AgeLab's Research on Retirement & The Impact of Technology on Aging Better with John Diehl, CFP](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/20) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 15 June 2020 ## Executive Summary As we work with our clients during their retirement, inevitably they start to lose touch with today's culture, especially in regards to technology. While losing competency with... [Read More](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/20) [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%2019.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/19) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 019: Creating A Better Connection with Your Grandkids in Retirement with Chris McLaughlin](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/19) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 01 June 2020 ## Executive Summary A key point in our financial planning conversations with our clients as they near or go through retirement is, “WHO do you want to spend your time with in retirement?” and many... [Read More](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/19) [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%2018.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/18) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 018 - Finding Renewed Purpose from an Improved Career Path near or in Retirement with Barbara Babkirk](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/18) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 15 May 2020 ## Executive Summary On this episode of The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Barbara Babkirk. Barbara is a native Mainer who has founded Heart At Work Associates, an... [Read More](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/18) [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%2017.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/17) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 017 - Leaving a Legacy by Assisting  with Family College Expenses with Maria MacDougal](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/17) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 01 May 2020 ## Executive Summary In this episode of The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast, we are joined by Maria MacDougal of the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME). Maria is a College Access Counselor who serves... 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