About this episode

Roger Whitney revisits his conversation with Tanya Nichols about the unique planning considerations for single retirees.

August is encore month on the Retirement Answer Man podcast, giving Roger an opportunity to step back, reflect, and revisit some of the show's most impactful conversations. This week, he replays his discussion with Tanya Nichols on retiring single—a topic that remains just as relevant today. Together, they explore the unique planning considerations for single retirees, including building a trusted support network, preparing for future care, creating a personal board of directors, balancing flexibility with financial security, and thinking intentionally about legacy. Roger closes the episode by sharing why he's spending August slowing down, revisiting favorite books, and using writing to gain greater clarity and conviction. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN (00:00) Roger explains why August will feature encore episodes, shares his desire to slow down and reflect, and introduces this week's replay with Tanya Nichols on retiring single. RETIREMENT TOOLKIT FEATURING TANYA NICHOLS (02:18) Roger and Tanya discuss the unique planning considerations for single retirees, including future care planning, building a trusted support network, creating a personal board of…

People in this episode

Host: Roger Whitney

Guest: Tanya Nichols

Topics covered

• retirement planning
• single retirees
• support network
• future care
• financial security
• legacy

Keywords

• retiring single
• planning considerations
• support network
• personal board of directors
• financial security
• legacy

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