The Simply Retirement Podcast

Welcome to The Simply Retirement Podcast with Eric Blake, a financial professional from Blake Wealth Management. Our goal is to support women approaching retirement and help them navigate the challenges of this important phase of life. With years of exper

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7 Ways to Access Retirement Funds Early Without a Penalty (Ep. 57)

Posted June 18, 202500:29:17

Accessing your retirement funds early doesn’t have to be a costly mistake.

In this episode, I break down seven ways you may be able to withdraw...

What Will You Do with Your 1,000 Hours a Year in Retirement? (Ep. 56)

Posted June 11, 202500:25:31

Retirement is about more than finances. How will you spend your time?

How do you transition from a life dictated by schedules to one filled with...

Empowering Financial Confidence for Women with Savvy Ladies (Ep. 55)

Posted June 4, 202500:33:14

Financial empowerment transforms lives, especially when women have access to tailored resources and support.

In this episode, I explore the incredible...

How Social Security Gets Taxed: What You Need to Know (Ep. 54)

Posted May 28, 202500:30:12

Most people think Social Security is straightforward—until taxes show up.

The truth is, what you don’t know about how your benefits are taxed...

Q&A: Living Trusts, Social Security, and Protecting Your Retirement (Ep. 53)

Posted May 21, 202500:37:50

Retirement planning can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with difficult questions about protecting your assets,  Social Security benefits,...