I shared last week that my daughter, Kaitlyn, would be joining our retirement planning team at Blake Wealth Management. That means she and our granddaughter have been with us for the last week, so she can train and prepare for her new role. She will work remotely from home near Austin, Texas. Fortunately, that also means we have both our children at home. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy being an "empty-nester", but my heart is truly full when both our children (and grandchild) are back in the house.

What's your favorite story about being an empty-nester or having your children back home?

"The last thing I want you to do is spend the last five or 10 years of your professional life in a position that you're miserable in. We want you doing things that you love to do."

KRISTI CLINE

Changing careers or returning to the workforce after a long break can feel overwhelming. But what if the process could feel empowering instead?

In this episode of The Simply Retirement Podcast, I sit down with Kristi Cline, Founder & CEO of We Write It Now Resumes & Career Resources, to discuss how women approaching or in retirement can pivot their careers with confidence and purpose.

Kristi shares strategies for crafting impactful resumes, networking effectively, and regaining clarity on your career values.

Kristi and I discuss:

• Why job seekers must be intentional and strategic rather than relying on mass applications
• The value of identifying your career values and crafting a list of ideal companies
• How to use resume customization and the “mirroring” strategy to stand out
• The importance of networking and the role it plays in landing interviews
• Using LinkedIn and AI-powered tools to upskill, gain clarity, and build a confident job search plan
• And more!

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Webinar Alert!!

What the New 2025 Tax Law Means for Your Retirement Plan

📅 Live Webinar Details:

Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025​
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✅ What’s changing—and what’s staying the same

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✅How to prepare now before key provisions expire in 2028

✅Smart steps to take this year with your advisor or CPA

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Keeping Retirement Simple,

Eric Blake, CFP®

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