Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Janet Blaser, author of “Why We Left: An Anthology of American Women Expats.”

Ms. Blazer is 65 and retired, living in Mazatlán, Mexico. She left California at age 50 to live in Mexico. She joins the show to discuss international retirement and what someone needs to know if they are considering retiring abroad. She reviews her own story of moving to Mexico, her decision to return to the U.S. during the pandemic, why Mexico was the place she chose for retirement, the challenges of retiring in another country, and more. 

You can read more about Ms. Blaser’s story here: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/07/i-left-the-us-for-mexico-what-its-like-to-retire-by-the-beach-on-just-1000-per-month.html.

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by TuckerAllen estate planning attorney Jim Gau to discuss the ongoing controversy regarding the conservatorship of former pop star Britney Spears. 

In this second part of a two-part discussion, the panel reacts to recent developments on the case, including reactions to Spears’ father stepping down, how Spears’ recent marriage will affect the conservatorship, the possibility of dissolving the conservatorship down the road, and more. 

Click here to listen to part I of the discussion: https://youtu.be/jAqt398sVJA

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Jill Enders is joined by 106-year-old Virginia Leitner, reigning Ms. Senior Missouri Carolyn Schlueter, and Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant Producer Susan Pellegrino for a wide-ranging discussion on the secrets to longevity. 

Each member of the panel talks about their background, major historical events they’ve lived through, their experience in the Ms. Senior Missouri and Ms. Senior America Pageants, and more.

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by David A. Smith, author of “It’s About Time!” Mr. Smith is also a longtime senior living expert who co-founded and continues to manage the Gatesworth Communities in St. Louis, Mo. 

Mr. Smith joins the program to discuss the transition that seniors make as they move from their homes to senior living communities. He discusses his own career path from attorney to the senior living industry, the top reasons seniors resist leaving their homes, the costs of living in senior living homes, how he works with the families of seniors as they make this move, and more.

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by John Gallia, CFP of Gallia Wealth Management Group, to discuss common obstacles to overcome when planning for retirement. 

Mr. Gallia discusses the future of Social Security and Medicare, how to avoid short-sighted savings, how to overcome career setbacks, the best ways to pay down debt before retirement, and more. 

For more information on Gallia Wealth Management Group, visit https://www.galliawealthmanagement.com/.

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