It may only be September, but now is a great time to access your end of year financial strategy. Pat and Jesse explain why doing it now can help you avoid the end of the year rush to get things done, and that you are prepared for 2026 with the perspective that fits your goals. They also talk about their new book The Journey Ahead: Building A Retirement Road Map, which is due any day in published form at the Keystone office.

The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.

Interest rates have stayed high, but will that remain the case? Many analysts think the Fed will start to bring them down in September, which could mean different things for retirees and their savings or investments. Pat and Jesse break these down and what they could mean in the future.

The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.

With tariffs still in the news, unemployment rising and more volatility in the market, concerns remain among retirees as to what they should be doing. Pat and Jesse take a look at the news and reiterate that having a plan and making adjustments as needed with the help of a trusted financial professional can help people tune out the news and stay with their planand enjoy retirement. They also introduce a new phone number and texting options to contract their office for more information - (715) 800-8060.

The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.

It's been hard to keep up with all the changes going on in the economy, so how can you be sure your retirement plan is doing the same? Pat and Jesse discuss how you can tell and, with the help of a trusted financial professional, stay on track with your plan through all the changes that have taken place and those that are to come. 

The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.

President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell have been at odds lately over interest rates, and there appears to be no end in sight to the stalemate. Pat and Jesse take a look at the issue and how it can affect one's retirement plan, as well as the best ways to make sure your plan takes everything into account to avoid, as best as possible, the volatility caused by this issue and many others in the economy going forward.

The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.

Pat and Jesse take a look at the subject of tariffs and how they can affect portfolios, and also opportunities to work around their effects and the volatility in the market they can cause.

The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.

Pat and Jesse revisit some of the various stress points that can cause people to question their retirement plans, and also how putting a specific plan together with the help of a financial professional can help relieve some of the stress involved.

The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.

The Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, and Pat and Jesse take a look at some of its provisions and how they will affect retirees.

The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.

Pat and Jesse look at a new report indicating Social Security may not be able to pay full benefits beginning in 2033, a full year earlier than previously indicated, and what to do to plan for this possibility if necessary. They also revisit market volatility and how having a plan can help people deal with the ups and downs of financial markets in their plan. Jesse also announces the new book The Journey Ahead: Building A Retirement Road Map becoming available very shortly. Anyone interested in getting a copy can reserve one by contacting the Keystone Financial office.

The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.

Pat and Jesse revisit the subject of market volatility, which can pop up at any given time, as well as what's known as the Dirty Dozen, which are some of the major tax scams identified by the IRS trying to scam people out of money.

The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.