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

Recent Episodes

7 Questions Every Woman Should Ask Before Hiring a Financial Advisor (Ep. 94)

Posted March 4, 2026 • 00:30:47

Choosing a financial advisor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as you approach retirement, especially if you’re navigating it on...

Life Settlements Explained: Turning Life Insurance into Opportunity (Ep. 93)

Posted February 25, 2026 • 00:29:39

Many retirees unknowingly walk away from life insurance policies without realizing they may still hold value. For women navigating retirement, widowhood,...

Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) Explained: Risks, Timing, and Tax Planning Strategies (Ep. 92)

Posted February 18, 2026 • 00:30:27

RMDs are one of those retirement rules that feel simple on the surface, until the tax consequences show up years later.

In this episode, I walk...

2026 Retirement Contributions Explained: How to Prioritize Accounts & Help Reduce Lifetime Taxes (Ep. 91)

Posted February 11, 2026 • 00:29:19

Most people know they should be saving for retirement, but fewer understand how contribution rules, taxes, and prioritization actually work together.

Small...

Divorce, Identity, and Financial Clarity After 50 With Mardi Winder (Ep. 90)

Posted February 4, 2026 • 00:36:45

Divorce later in life is not just a legal event; it is an emotional and financial turning point that reshapes identity, confidence, and long-term planning.

In...