In this episode Mark addresses questions from listeners in a special ‘Monthly Mailbag' show.  He explores Ryan’s suggestion of renaming the middle phase of financial freedom the ‘Mindful Middle.’ Mark also tackles listener questions regarding receiving a lump sum pension or annuity, helping parents with retirement planning, how to use a brokerage account and his favorite retirement planning podcasts. If you would like your question answered on the show, please send an email to [email protected] and put “podcast question” in the subject line. Episode Links: Phases of Financial Freedom | Episode 015 EverydayFI Podcast - Episode 6 - Ryan B: The Middle Path of FI Exploring Financial Freedom at CampFI Mid-Atlantic | Episode 014 Yellow Bridge: Nusa Lembongan to Nusa Ceningan Immediate Annuities website calculator Open Social Security website calculator Retirement Podcasts: The Retirement and IRA Show Retirement Planning Education The Retirement Answer Man Retirement Starts Today Radio Your Money, Your Wealth Timestamps: 00:29 Introducing Mark's Money Mind Monthly Mailbag 00:46 Listener Feedback: The Mindful Middle 08:56 Jyothi Asks About a Pension: Lump Sum or Annuity 18:55 Brad’s Parental Retirement Scenario 34:47 Leslie Suggests an Episode on Brokerage Accounts 44:00 A Listener Asks for My Favorite Retirement Podcasts