Today on Feminine Roadmap guest Sara Zeff Geber, nationally known expert in the field of planning for the next phase of life, shares how to plan for later life and thrive as a solo-ager. Sara’s focus is on helping those who do not have a natural heir to prepare for their later years through good financial planning, organizing key paperwork and creating a strong social network. Statistics show that almost 20% of baby-boomers did not have children leaving a significant portion of the population without someone to care for them. Sara’s expertise in guiding solo-agers through essential retirement processes helps ensure that they will have the care that they need as they reach their later years. One of the key elements that she teaches is to build a strong social network of people from various areas of your life- church, work, neighbors, family, etc- who are trustworthy, responsible and honest who can help provide care and assistance when the need arises. If you or someone you know is a solo-ager, this conversation will provide a practical plan to set yourself up financially, legally and successfully ensure you have the support and care as you age. Grab a cuppa something wonderful and join us! http://www.feminineroadmap.com/episode185/
SHOW NOTES:
4:05 Planning for your later years as a solo-ager
“Be sure that you have a strong social network…where will your social network come from and what of your social network today will take you into your older age?”
24:00 Where to look for someone to take care of your estate as you age
“If you don’t have family that foots your bill than take a look around you.”
30:51 The importance of having these very important, difficult conversations
42:31 What do you do if you’re an introvert or a natural loner?
“If you don’t do the planning, you’re going to leave a mess for somebody.”
52:43 Sara’s three key points for solo-agers
RESOURCES:
“Essential Retirement Planning for Solo-Agers: A Retirement and Aging Roadmap for Single and Childless Adults” Sara Zeff Geber
“Live Smart After 50” various authors
Music by bensound
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