Decluttering for Retirement: Your Step-by-Step Plan

From Retirement Answer Man by Roger Whitney, CFP®, CIMA®, RMA, CPWA®

May 27, 2026 · 1h 1m · Episode 645

About this episode

Roger Whitney and Dr. Lindsey Hardegree discuss the importance of decluttering for a joyful retirement.

In this episode, retirement expert Roger Whitney and Marie Kondo consultant Dr. Lindsey Hardegree explore the transformative power of decluttering. They discuss how clearing physical and emotional clutter can pave the way for a joyful and intentional retirement. Lindsey shares practical strategies from the Konmari method, focusing on identifying what truly sparks joy and letting go of the rest. This conversation is perfect for anyone looking to simplify their life and embrace a clutter-free future. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN (00:00) Roger previews the episode, announces the June 18 Noodle Live event, and introduces the final installment of the decluttering series. PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT WITH LINDSEY HARDEGREE (03:15) Roger frames retirement as a major life transition and explains how clutter extends beyond possessions into finances, commitments, and relationships. (06:40) Lindsey introduces the KonMari framework and explains why the first step is creating a clear vision for your ideal life before getting rid of anything. (09:14) Lindsey shares common scenarios that prompt people to seek out an organizer. (12:18) Roger and Lindsey discuss practical…

People in this episode

Host: Roger Whitney

Guest: Dr. Lindsey Hardegree

Topics covered

decluttering
retirement planning
emotional well-being
life transitions
simplification

Keywords

decluttering
retirement
KonMari method
joy
life transition
emotional clutter
simplify

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KonMari