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.

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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 role does spirituality play in your life and how can it help you cultivate a purpose-driven retirement? Join us for a conversation about wisdom, the deeper truths that have endured across time, and why this is all central to a purposeful retirement.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How spirituality and faith impact retirement
• When and where fear can impact happiness after 50
• The importance of connecting with others who have different viewpoints

Listen in as Casey Weade is once again joined by Les McDaniel to discuss the role of spirituality in shaping a purposeful retirement.

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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 joined by one of the country's most renowned tax and retirement distribution experts—Ed Slott. Ed is a CPA, best-selling author, and the founder of Ed Slott and Company. He’s also the Professor of Practice at the American College of Financial Services and The Wall Street Journal has named him the best source for IRA advice.

We discussed his latest book, The Retirement Savings Time Bomb Ticks Louder, which is the ultimate guide to reclaim control of your financial future. We also discussed how to navigate taxes in retirement, Roth conversion strategies, the future of tax rates, and why IRAs may be the worst asset to pass on to your beneficiaries.

In our conversation, Ed weighs in on whether the new administration will extend the TCJA (Tax Cuts & Jobs Acct), the potential downsides of the extension, and why worrying about timing the market on Roth conversions isn't worth the stress. He always shares his expertise on why investors should take advantage of historically low tax rates while you can.

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In this podcast interview, you’ll learn:

• Why most investors and advisors don’t realize how much tax they’ll owe on their retirement savings.
• The critical difference between tax preparation and tax planning—and why ignoring tax planning can cost thousands of dollars.
• The "sweet spot" years for Roth conversions—before RMDs kick in at age 73.
• The biggest mistakes people make with IRAs and 401(k)s and how to avoid unnecessary tax landmines.
• What Ed predicts will happen to the Tax Cuts & Jobs Acct and tax rates in the coming years.
• The power of life insurance as a tax-free legacy tool and why Ed personally uses it in his own planning.

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Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/483

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📧 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 living a life that reflects the legacy you want to leave behind? Join us as we wrap up our exploration of the Wise Wealth Matrix with this final installment. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• Why most legacies fail
• How to leverage the Wisdom & Wealth pillars for legacy planning
• How to activate legacy with impact

Listen in as Casey Weade is once again joined by Les McDaniel to discuss the Wise Wealth Matrix and key insights on legacy planning and impact.

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📧 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 want to spend your hard-earned dollars confidently in retirement, then you need an income plan that aligns with your personal goals. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• How income strategies have evolved
• Why retiree spending changes
• What makes an income strategy “flexible”
• How to know which income strategy is best for you

Today's article is from Morningstar.com titled, The Best Flexible Strategies for Retirement Income. 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.

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📧 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 using your net worth as a score card? Join us for Part 3 of our exploration of the Wise Wealth Matrix and find out how wisdom can help you redefine wealth as a tool for meaning, balance, and connection. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• 3 cultural norms most distorted by modern society
• Risks associated with the pursuit of “more”
• Pros and cons of “hustle culture”
• How to live authentically

Listen in as Casey Weade is once again joined by Les McDaniel to discuss the Wise Wealth Matrix and how applying wisdom can transform your perspective on wealth.

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/480

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📧 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

It’s that time of year again in the finance world; time to ring in this year’s stock market predictions! Are analysts erring toward bull—or bear? We give you our take. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• How our past market predictions fared
• How today’s market activity compares to the 90s
• Why we could be due for a correction
• How technological advancements can impact market activity

Today's article is from Best Interest blog titled, The Oldest Bad Joke on Wall Street. 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/479

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📧 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 Dr. Jordan Grumet back to the podcast. Jordan is the Associate Medical Director at Unity Hospice, a financial blogger, and the host of the Earn and Invest Podcast. 

In his new book, The Purpose Code: How to Unlock Meaning, Maximize Happiness, and Leave a Lasting Legacy, he follows up his work in Taking Stock to explore how to make a mark, set goals that are meaningful to you, and create a map for anyone to find happiness.

In our conversation, Jordan shares examples, exercises, and tools you can use to define and create meaning in your life right now. We talk about how finding meaning and purpose is accomplished by taking action and working towards it, and how Jordan’s rules help turn your “purpose anchors” into forward momentum. 

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In this podcast interview, you’ll learn:

• How an antique store owner who collected baseball cards taught Jordan the power of purpose, self-confidence and community.
• That finding your purpose after retiring can take months, and that’s okay. 
• What makes talking about purpose so anxiety-inducing–and how Instagram and TikTok have made it worse. 
• Why we all need interpersonal connections and community. 
• How Jordan describes the difference between purpose and goals.

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Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/478

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📧 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

How should you modify your portfolio for retirement? It doesn’t take a one-size-fits-all approach, but let’s begin with the basics. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• How your emergency fund might change in retirement
• Why your income strategy is key to retirement success
• How to fill for your income “gap”
• Asset vs. tax allocation
• The “tax oasis”

Today's article is from The Retirement Manifesto titled, 10 Steps To Prepare Your Finances For 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/477

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📧 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 wealthy and wise in mid-life? Join us for part 2 of our exploration of the Wise Wealth Blueprint and discover how to pave the way for an intentional, purpose-filled life. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• What it means to let wisdom drive your life 
• Three guiding principles of your purpose 
• What it means to have “radical resilience” 

Listen in as Casey Weade is once again joined by Les McDaniel to discuss the Wise Wealth Blueprint and dig into three guiding principles of your purpose to enjoy freedom after 50.

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/476

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📧 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