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489: Freedom After 50: The 4 Myths of Security Keeping You Stuck Today and Fearful of Tomorrow
For decades, you’ve been told that security is the key to a successful life; Work hard, save wisely, and one day, you’ll be able to retire with peace of mind. But what if the very idea of security is holding you back? In this episode, we discuss: The power of a decision-making framework Pitfalls of delayed gratification Financial security disillusions Listen in as Casey Weade is once again joined by Les McDaniel to discuss challenges to the traditional notion of security as the key to a successful life. To receive your FREE WISE Wealth Assessment worksheet, text WISE to 888-599-4491 Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/489 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
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488: From Accumulating to Spending: 20 Lessons for a Happy & Successful Retirement with Christine Benz
Today, I'm very excited to welcome Christine Benz back to the podcast. Christine is the Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning at Morningstar. She has become a trusted voice in the industry and has been recognized as one of Barron’s Top 100 Most Influential Women in Finance and one of the Ten Most Influential Women in Wealth Management. She’s also the co-host of The Long View and How to Retire podcasts where she brings a wealth of expertise and real-world insight to every conversation. In her newest book, How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement, Christine draws from her “Me Search” project and lays out practical strategies that help you transition from a lifetime of accumulation to a lifestyle rich in purpose and meaningful spending. In our conversation, Christine outlines the importance of practicing your retirement lifestyle before you fully commit. She explains how experimenting with sabbaticals and trial runs can help you strike the right balance between structure and flexibility. We discussed the movement of rethinking the traditional 4% rule with a bucket strategy—so you can build confidence in managing your cash flow and spending. GET FREE ACCESS TO CHRISTINE’S BOOK TITLED, HOW TO RETIRE: 20 LESSONS FOR A HAPPY, SUCCESSFUL, AND WEALTHY RETIREMENT 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 866-599-4491 and we’ll make sure you get signed up for free. It’s that simple! In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: Why testing your retirement lifestyle before you retire can save you stress later. How a balanced mix of routine and flexibility fuels a fulfilling daily life. Why rethinking the 4% rule with a bucket strategy builds spending confidence. How proactive long-term care planning can shield you from future costs. Why syncing your spending with your portfolio and other income sources reduces fear and anxiety. The smart steps women can take to overcome unique retirement challenges. Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/488 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
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487: Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement?
Is it OK for you to bring debt into retirement? More specifically, what about your mortgage? To gain clarity, you must approach this decision from a financial and emotional perspective. In this episode, we discuss: Historical vs. potential future of mortgage rates Why a mortgage can be a valuable asset How to determine your mortgage value Today's article is from A Wealth of Common Sense titled, Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement? 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/487 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
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486: Freedom After 50: How to Talk About the Tough Stuff—Money, Religion & Politics
In retirement and beyond, strong social connections are at the heart of human happiness and fulfillment. But to create those solid relationships, you often need to learn how to dig deeper with your conversations. In this episode, we discuss: Why quality of relationships is crucial for longevity and happiness How the “Coin’s Edge” philosophy helps you understand other points of view The importance of curiosity for growth How to have deeper conversations with the TALK acronym Today's article is from The Atlantic titled, Don’t Make Small Talk. Think Big Talk. 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/486 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
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485: Top 5 Retiree Regrets and How to Avoid Them
You want to ensure you have all your ducks in a row before entering retirement. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the biggest retiree regrets so that they don’t become yours too. In this episode, we discuss: Do you need to be a millionaire to retire? The Social Security “breakeven” number Pros and cons of bringing debt into retirement Preparing for a forced retirement Today's article is from The Retirement Manifesto titled, 5 Top Regrets of Retirees (and how to avoid them). 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/485 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
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