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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%20116-1.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/116) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 116: Boomers vs. Buildings: Is Senior Living Ready for the Coming Wave?](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/116) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 09 September 2025 ## Executive Summary In this episode of *The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast*, Ben and Curtis welcome Jenna Biehn, Senior Sales Director at Dirigo Pines, to dive into the challenges and opportunities... 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[Read More](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/114) [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%20113.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/113) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 113: Reigniting Purpose Through History: Jim Smith and the Stories of Kenduskeag](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/113) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 23 July 2025 ## Executive Summary What happens when a beloved teacher retires but still has more stories to tell? In this heartfelt episode, Ben and Curtis sit down with Jim Smith—retired social studies teacher,... [Read More](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/113) [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%20112.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/112) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 112: Lifting More Than Weights: Building a Resilient Retirement Body](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/112) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 09 July 2025 ## Executive Summary On today’s episode of The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast, Ben and Curtis sit down with Coach Andy Wary, founder of Silverback Strength Training, to break down the... [Read More](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/112) [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%20111.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/111) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 111: The Realities of Senior Care in Maine](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/111) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 24 April 2025 ## Executive Summary Today’s episode is focused on one of the most complex and emotional decisions retirees and their families face: senior care. When the time comes to consider assisted living, home... [Read More](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/111) [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%20110.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/110) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 110: Why You Should Give Bridge a Chance in Retirement](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/110) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 09 April 2025 ## Executive Summary Many retirees are looking for ways to stay mentally engaged, prevent cognitive decline, and find meaningful ways to connect with others, especially during long, isolating winters... [Read More](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/110) [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%20109.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/109) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 109: Balancing Medications, Nutrition, and Fitness to Live Healthier and Age Better](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/109) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 18 March 2025 ## Executive Summary Today’s episode dives into a topic that is crucial as we age: how to balance medications, nutrition, and fitness to live healthier and age better. As we grow older, medications... [Read More](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/109) [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%20108.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/108) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 108: Battling Loneliness and Building Connection](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/108) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 07 March 2025 ## Executive Summary Today’s episode explores one of the most significant challenges we face as we age: loneliness. Loneliness doesn’t always stem from being alone; it often comes from feeling unseen or... [Read More](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/108) [![](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/hubfs/Episode%20107.png)](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/107) ## [The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast Ep 107: Why Getting Better Sleep is the Key to Aging Better](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/107) [Benjamin Smith, CFA](https://blog.guidancepointllc.com/author/benjamin-smith-cfa) 19 February 2025 ## Executive Summary Today’s episode of The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast touches on a topic that impacts every single one of us but often doesn’t get the attention it deserves: sleep. As retirees... 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