{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Retirement isn\u2019t the end \u2014 it\u2019s your Encore Act. ASKITA E183","description":" Retirement isn\u2019t the end \u2014 it\u2019s your Encore Act. In this episode, John and Marcia explore what it really means to transition into retirement with purpose, clarity, and financial confidence. Marcia, the Social Security Maven, breaks down practical strategies for navigating Social Security, planning your next chapter, and using tools like 401K loans to fund major life moves. John shares his bold plan to purchase a historic island off the Chesapeake Bay and turn it into a retreat that blends legacy, entrepreneurship, and family collaboration. Together, they discuss how retirement can become a launchpad for creativity, lifelong learning, and meaningful reinvention.   \ud83d\udd11 What You\u2019ll Learn Why retirement is a new chapter, not a shutdown How to use a 401K loan strategically (including at age 59.5) The truth about Social Security\u2019s 2032 challenge How to set retirement goals using Marcia\u2019s Plan ABC Debt payoff strategies that build long\u2011term freedom Why lifelong learning and tech skills matter more than ever How John plans to buy and restore a historic Chesapeake Bay island The power of legacy, purpose, and family partnership   \ud83e\udded Episode Highlights Retirement as an \u201cEncore Act\u201d Community resources that support active retirement Entrepreneurship after corporate life Managing debt and building safety nets The emotional side of transitions and reinvention   ","author_name":"A Swift Kick In The Ass: Personal Growth & Resilience Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.aswiftkickintheass.com\/","html":"