Today Pat and Jesse take a look at ways you can turn your retirement accounts into income that is consistent and guaranteed month after month, so that you can keep the lifestyle you want in retirement. 

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

The Eau Claire Axemen are making their debut in June for Arena Football, and Keystone Financial is an Opening Night sponsor. Pat talks with team general manager Rich Mayne about the team and the events leading up to the opening game and the season ahead. In the second part of the show, Pat is joined by Melody Schwoerer to review Medicare and set things up for this fall's open enrollment.

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

Pat and Jesse deal with an issue that hasn't been around much in recent years but could be on the horizon - stagflation, a combination of inflation in a stagnant economy. They discuss how it could possibly affect you and your retirement horizons if it gets bad enough. In the second part of the show, they talk about what ti's like to come into their office for a visit and the process of working with Keystone to put together a written financial plan for retirement.

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

Taxes are not anyone's favorite subject, but they must be dealt with in retirement - and perhaps even more so because of how retirement accounts are taxed. Pat and Jesse discuss the subject from many angles and the need for anyone to be prepared for paying Uncle Sam, as well as ways to plan for doing so that could lessen the amount you may owe. 

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

First Pat and Jesse take a look at recent stock market volatility and address some common questions they receive concerning it. Then they look at the so-called Dirty Dozen, which is what the Internal Revenue Service refers to regarding various scams involving alleged unpaid taxes and related items scammers use to try and get money.

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

Volatility is back and has been for much of 2025 to date. Pat and Jesse discuss why it is important for retirees to be proactive with their plan in times like this, but not to the extent of trying to time the market, which usually doesn't work out well for many investors.

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

Some economists think a recession is coming later this year. Pat and Jesse discuss this possibility, as well as recurring market volatility and how a written financial plan can help you weather either of these scenarios.

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

There are risks to retiring which can include longevity, taxes and other factors that you can't always see coming. Today Pat and Jesse take a look at these and discuss how having a solid plan in place can help to deal with them.

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

Many retirees assume they will pay less in taxes in retirement because they've stopped working, but that may not be the case. Pat and Jesse take a deep dive into the way tax rates on retirement income can affect not just what you pay on withdrawals, but also on Social Security, Medicare premiums and more. They also discuss how tax planning can help possibly lower the amount you legally owe.

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

Pat and Jesse revisit a couple of subjects, including deciding where you want to live in retirement. Is it where you currently are, or someplace different? They also go over the kinds of questions you need to ask to help you determine the answers you need. Then Pat goes over a retirement checklist to make sure you have everything necessary for your retirement plan.

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