Retire With Purpose - The Retirement Podcast

Today, I’m talking to Dr. Michael Finke. Michael is the Professor of Wealth Management at the American College of Financial Services. His research is focused on retirement income planning, retirement spending, life satisfaction, cognitive aging, and investor behavior. He’s published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, and I’m thrilled to have him back on the podcast today. One aspect of retirement that many retirees struggle with is spending money that they’ve saved. It’s a mental block for many who have focused on saving money, even for those who have saved enough to live comfortably and enjoy their retirement years. For some, spending money on leisure and enjoyment seems like an irrational financial decision. In our conversation, we explore the link between human nature and finance and why the fear of death and running out of money prevents us from making rational financial decisions. We also discussed the pros and cons of annuities and how retirees are often happier with guaranteed income versus a larger nest egg. In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: How Dr. Finke’s early research into food consumption led him to a career as a finance professor. Reasons why so many people are uncomfortable spending down in retirement–and how to restructure your finances to shake common misconceptions.  The benefits of spending more in your 60s and 70s–even if you plan to live to 100.  The advantages of annuities and guaranteed income in early retirement years. The psychology behind how using guaranteed income for spending leads to increased happiness.  The key factors that determine happiness for countless retirees all over the world.  Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/468 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

If you have financial independence, does that mean you also have financial security? Or does it work the other way around? Truth be told, these terms have different roles in your financial life.   In this episode, we discuss:  Characteristics of financial independence vs. security Emotions of financial security How financial independence and security changes in retirement Today's article is from Mark Newfield's Substack titled, Love or Confusion? Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/467 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

Successfully transitioning from the end of work into retirement takes work. But what does that “work” really involve?  In this episode, we discuss:  What it means to have a non-financial, diversified retirement How to create a life map How to leverage your past to create a fulfilling future The concept of “radical resistance” Today's article is from the Harvard Business Review titled, Retire Without Regrets. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/466 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

What is the best type of account for you to allocate your retirement savings? One of the biggest factors in helping you make this decision will be taxes.  In this episode, we discuss:  Current tax deduction vs. ongoing tax deferral Impact of the SECURE Act Why tax location is important How to factor in tax-free accounts Today's article is from Morningstar titled, The True Tax Benefit of IRAs and 401(k)s. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/465 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

What does it mean to be a “Conscious Elder?” With a strong sense of self awareness, it’s about discovering how to unlock the deeper wisdom your story has to offer.  In this episode, we discuss:  The concept of Conscious Eldering What it means to share your wisdom How ancient theologies can bring your life clarity now Steps to embrace being a Conscious Elder Today's article is from our very own blog titled, The Conscious Elder Revolution: Reclaiming Ancient Wisdom for a Deeper Life. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/464 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

Your bottom line when it comes to successful investing for retirement isn’t maximizing returns. Instead, survival should be your primary goal; not only avoiding disastrous financial outcomes, but having the ability to manage your emotions.   In this episode, we discuss:  What it means to “diversify from disaster” Understanding investment longevity How to leverage historical averages Survivorship bias Today's article is from Behavioural Investment titled, Investors Must Survive. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/463 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

Today, I’m talking to Mary Beth Franklin. Mary Beth is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, a former Capitol Hill reporter at United Press International, and the retirement and tax editor at Kiplinger Personal Finance. She also has a new edition of her bestselling book, Maximizing Social Security Benefits, a must-read for retirees and pre-retirees. My first interview with Mary Beth was our most downloaded and most watched episode of this podcast, so I’m thrilled to have another chance to talk to her about Social Security (and if you haven’t listened to that first episode, be sure to do so before diving into this one, as it covers the foundational elements of Social Security).  In today’s conversation, we discussed what’s changed about Social Security over the last several years, how to take advantage of these changes in your financial and retirement planning, and, of course, the future of Social Security and its potential insolvency. You’ll also hear what semi-retirement looks like for Mary Beth, as she very recently semi-retired herself, and shares advice for anyone who still enjoys working in their pre-retirement years. GET A FREE ACCESS TO MARY BETH’S BOOK: MAXIMIZING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS  Here's all you have to do... Step 1.) Subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review over on iTunes. Step 2.) Text the word BOOK to 866-482-9559 and we’ll make sure you get signed up for free. It’s that simple! In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: Why so many of the Social Security claiming strategies that became popular in the late 2000s have disappeared. What it would mean for Social Security to become insolvent–and why it’s highly unlikely for anything to be done about it anytime soon. How your Social Security is calculated, and how to get a clear picture of what your benefits look like (or would look like) right now.  Why more people regret claiming benefits too early rather than too late. Social Security claiming strategies that haven’t been eliminated by Congress, especially for divorced and widowed retirees. What Mary Beth has learned from her husbands’ retirement and her own semi-retirement. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/462 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

Retirement isn’t the finish line. It’s a time to rewind and rediscover the next phase of your life as a time of reinvention and impact.  In this episode, we discuss:  The origins of retirement How to navigate forced retirement What is a “Repurposement Plan”? Today's article comes from our very own blog titled, Rewind Retirement: Revisit, Reflect, and Reinvent Your Next Chapter. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/461 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

Are we living in the longest bull market in history – or is a major market crash on the way? To gain some clarity, it can be helpful to understand how today’s economy compares to years’ past.  In this episode, we discuss:  Today’s market vs. the 80s and 90s Cyclical vs. secular markets How interest rate cuts impact the market Today's article is from A Wealth of Common Sense titled, An Epic Bull Market. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/460 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

If you’re a parent, do you plan to leave your child/children an inheritance? While generally, this wealth transfers upon your passing, another option to consider is the concept of a living inheritance.  In this episode, we discuss:  The impact of a living inheritance Why you need to have open dialogue about your estate plan with children How to strike a balance between transferring wealth today and in the future Gifting tax considerations Today's article is from WealthManagement.com titled, Pros and Cons of a Living Inheritance. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/459 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

The happiness you experience is built through mindful, compassionate actions. However, in the second half of life, the quest isn’t for fleeting happiness anymore; it’s for something deeper: Joy.  In this episode, we discuss:  Happiness vs. joy 5 barriers to joy 5 practices to cultivate joy The power of relationships Today's article comes from our very own blog titled, Five Practices to Cultivate JoyListen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/458 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Bruce Feiler back to the podcast. Bruce has written seven New York Times bestsellers, given three TED Talks viewed more than 4 million times and teaches the TED course How to Master Life's Transitions, and has been a longtime columnist for the New York Times.  While our previous conversation was all about navigating transition, this episode focuses on Bruce's new book, The Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World. In the book, Bruce shares a toolkit with 21 questions to find work that you love.  In our conversation, we explore the different aspects of work that make it more meaningful, what a "workquake" is and why the average American has at least 20 of them in their lifetime. We'll also walk you through the process of conducting a “meaning audit” to live the life you want–not the one you think you should.  GET A FREE ACCESS TO BRUCE’S BOOK: THE SEARCH: FINDING MEANINGFUL WORK IN A POST-CAREER WORLD Here's all you have to do... Step 1.) Subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review over on iTunes. Step 2.) Text the word BOOK to 866-482-9559 and we’ll make sure you get signed up for free. It’s that simple! In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: What Bruce learned from the time he spent working with his grandfather, and how that experience shaped the rest of his life.  Why we’re seeing suicide rates skyrocket for retirees and pre-retirees.  What “post-career” really means–and how Bruce’s interviews with over 500 everyday Americans helped him develop a better understanding of life’s transitions.  The common traits of people that love what they do.  Why work doesn’t need to be miserable, despite what history and narratives have told us How to find balance and fulfillment at any age by writing your own work story.  Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/457 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

What is the most effective way for you to save money for retirement? While traditionally, many have turned to accumulating wealth in their 401(k), the caveat comes in the form of taxes due.  In this episode, we discuss:  Why it’s important to diversify your savings buckets The capital gains tax rate How to save for retirement amidst tax rate uncertainty Marginal vs. effective tax rates Today's article comes from Of Dollars And Data titled, Nothing is Certain Except Debt and Taxes. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/456 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

The journey of Repurposement is not a one-time event but an ongoing process that shapes the legacy you leave behind. To wrap up our “Thriving in Midlife” series, we explore how to ensure that each step you take is aligned with the life you are destined to lead.  In this episode, we discuss:  Why it’s important to evolve your Repurposement experience A 4-step process to check in on your Repurposement Plan How to create an intentional reflection habit Today's article comes from our very own blog titled, Elevating Your Life Repurposement Experience. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/455 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

In a world where you have more financial information at your fingertips than ever before, it’s vital to be aware of myths, rules of thumb, and unverified guidance that isn’t geared toward your unique financial situation.  In this episode, we discuss:  The risks of dividend-only income Caveats of the Rule of 100 Factors that should apply to your withdrawal rate When you do and don’t need a financial advisor Today's article comes from Morningstar titled, 6 Retirement Financial Myths to Avoid. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/454 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Annie Duke back on the podcast. Annie is an author, speaker, and consultant. She has a PhD in Cognitive Psychology and is a special partner focused on Decision Science at First Round Capital Partners, a seed-stage venture fund. Many of you will likely recognize Annie from her illustrious career as a professional poker player, during which she won over $4 million and a World Series of Poker bracelet before retiring from poker in 2012. Today, we will focus on her newest book, Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away. She explores why many people continue with relationships and careers that no longer serve us and how to master the skill of quitting to pursue something else that will make you happier. In our conversation, Annie reveals the most challenging aspect of changing careers and transitioning into retirement is often linked to the loss of identity and purpose, how the lessons that we teach our kids about quitting should be focused on overall happiness instead of failure, and simple strategies to help to make better decisions that are shrouded in uncertainty. GET A FREE ACCESS TO ANNIE’S BOOK TITLED QUIT: THE POWER OF KNOWING WHEN TO WALK AWAY Here's all you have to do... Step 1.) Subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review over on iTunes. Step 2.) Text the word BOOK to 866-482-9559 and we’ll make sure you get signed up for free. It’s that simple! In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: How Annie’s decision to retire from poker was influenced by her happiness and loss of passion for the game. Why many people struggle with making good decisions when faced with uncertainty. Why one of the hardest aspects of quitting or retiring is the loss of identity. How the demise of Sears, one of the largest and most successful companies in the country, can be linked to a loss of identity. The similarities in the decision making process between firing an employee, quitting a job and retiring. A different perspective on how we teach our kids and grandkids about quitting when it comes to sports and activities. Annie’s tips and strategies for overcoming analysis-paralysis with investing decisions during the transition to retirement. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/453 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

Are you choosing to live inspired so you can lead yourself and others with intentionality? It begins with harnessing a strong sense of self-awareness so you can own the story you were meant to live.  In this episode, we discuss:  What a “long-life mindset” means The power of legacy vs. Impact vs. influence How to silence external chaos to better focus on YOU The 5 circles of influence Today's article comes from our very own blog titled, Long Life Mindset - A Simple (Not Easy) 4-Step Process. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/452 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

You worked hard for your money. To truly enjoy that money confidently in retirement, making smart investment decisions and having a personalized retirement income strategy is key.  In this episode, we discuss:  The concept of “guaranteed income” Misconceptions of annuities How interest rates impact annuity payouts Today's article comes from ThinkAdvisor.com titled, The Income Strategy That Gives Retirees a 'License to Spend'. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/451 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

If you ever find yourself experiencing feelings of anxiety, chaos, or find yourself in a general state of feeling unsettled, it’s time to elevate your inner peace. When you’re at peace, you can live a happier life more aligned with your purpose, vision, and values.  In this episode, we discuss: How internal and external realities impact your peace The global rise of sadness How to get out of your head to feel more grounded What it means to “prime your purpose” Today's article comes from our very own blog titled, 5 Second Half of Life Habits for Keeping your P.E.A.C.E.. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/450 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process

Today, I’m speaking with Darius Foroux. Darius’s work has been featured in Time, NBC, the Observer, and the Economist. He’s also the host of The Darius Foroux Show: Mindset, Business, Money, which is available on all podcast platforms. Darius teaches online classes on wealth building and has written eight books, including his newest work, The Stoic Path to Wealth: Ancient Wisdom for Enduring Prosperity. In his new book, Darius applies ancient wisdom to the chaos of the modern-day market. He investigates how discipline, emotional distance, and self-mastery–techniques passed down over thousands of years–give us the tools to live better financial lives and weather economic storms today.  In this conversation, we explore how his experience as an immigrant helped shape his financial philosophy, why Stoicism is so uniquely suited to making sense of modern-day problems, and the beauty of staying on this path to build a purposeful life and legacy. GET A FREE ACCESS TO DARIUS’S BOOK: THE STOIC PATH TO WEALTH: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR ENDURING PROSPERITY Here's all you have to do... ●    Step 1.) Subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review over on iTunes. ●    Step 2.) Text the word BOOK to 866-482-9559 and we’ll make sure you get signed up for free. It’s that simple! In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: How moving from Iran to the Netherlands as a young child with almost no possessions helped him to achieve financial success on his own terms.  Why Stoicism gives people a clear vision for building long-term wealth.  What happened when Darius made the decision to become a writer–and how this high-risk bet ended up paying off.  The four pillars of Seneca’s life that you can use to shape a beautiful retirement and legacy. Why it’s so hard to define what “enough” is, to find contentment, and avoid shiny object syndrome. The power of creating a “non-attachment” to your money as part of a winning investing strategy. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/449 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu  📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw  ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process