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

Can I Stop My Social Security Benefits If I Go Back to Work? A Listener Case Study (Ep. 71)

Posted September 24, 2025 • 00:27:44

Retirement rarely unfolds exactly as planned, especially when unexpected life changes occur.

In this episode, I share a real listener’s story...

Planning Beyond Documents: Building Support as a Solo Senior with Kathy McNair (Ep. 70)

Posted September 17, 2025 • 00:31:50

Too often, retirement planning focuses only on documents, but what happens when you don’t have the right people to rely on?

In this episode,...

Navigating Life After Loss – Part 3: Planning Your First Year with Clarity and Care (Ep. 69)

Posted September 10, 2025 • 00:28:46

The first year after losing a spouse brings overwhelming emotions alongside important decisions. Knowing what needs immediate attention versus what...

Navigating Life After Loss – Part 2: Financial & Legal Aspects (Ep. 68)

Posted September 3, 2025 • 00:31:25

In Part 2 of our Navigating Life After Loss series, I share compassionate, practical advice for the critical first weeks after losing a spouse. I walk...

Navigating Life After Loss – Part 1: The First Week (Ep. 67)

Posted August 27, 2025 • 00:28:40

Grieving the loss of a spouse is devastating. During that fog, there’s still paperwork, decisions, and urgent tasks demanding attention.

In...