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Episode 239 - Social Security and Retirement After Divorce
Retirement planning after divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when you are suddenly responsible for your financial future on your own. In this episode of The D Shift, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder speaks with certified financial planner Eric Blake about how women can make confident, informed retirement decisions after divorce, widowhood, or remaining single.
They break down one of the most confusing topics for many women. Social Security. You will learn how ex-spousal and survivor benefits work, why the 10-year marriage rule matters, how remarriage affects eligibility, and how the timing of your claim can significantly impact your long-term income.
The conversation also explores:
• How to create a retirement strategy after a gray divorce
• Why becoming overly conservative with investments can be risky
• The impact of inflation on long-term retirement planning
• How to manage cash flow, debt, and tax strategy post-divorce
• Why women must be active decision makers in their financial future
This episode is designed for women who want to move from financial uncertainty to clarity and take a strategic approach to retirement after divorce.
About the Guest:
Eric Blake is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and the founder of Blake Wealth Management, specializing in helping women 55+ navigate retirement with clarity and confidence. With more than 25 years of experience, Eric provides strategies to optimize investments, create reliable income, and minimize taxes. Inspired by his mother and grandmother’s financial journeys, Eric has a personal passion for empowering women to take control of their financial future.
For Eric’s gift: www.womenssocialsecurityguide.com
To connect with Eric:
Blake Wealth Management: www.blakewealthmanagement.com
The Simply Retirement Podcast: www.thesimplyretirementpodcast.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ericblakecfp
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EricBlakeCFP
About the Host:
Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC.
To find out more about divorce coaching: www.divorcecoach4women.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4women
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/
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