Retire With Purpose - The Retirement Podcast

Today, I’m joined by Mike Drak. Mike’s a 38-year veteran of the financial services industry and an award-winning blogger, retirement coach, and public speaker.  You may have read Mike’s articles and contributions on some of our favorite blogs, such as Booming Encore, HumbleDollar, and MarketWatch. He’s also the author of several books, including Longevity Lifestyle By Design, Victory Lap Retirement, and Retirement Heaven or Hell: 9 Principles for Designing Your Ideal Post-Career Lifestyle. In our conversation, Mike shares the shocking experience he had after getting laid off from the banking industry at the age of 59, why the ideal retirement isn’t always spent on a cruise ship or a golf course, and how to get strategic as you plan your transition from the working world as you know it into retirement with your identity and passion intact. GET A FREE COPY OF MIKE’S BOOK, LONGEVITY LIFESTYLE BY DESIGN: REDEFINING WHAT RETIREMENT CAN BE  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 BOOK, that’s BOOK to 866-482-9559 for a link to our book request page, complete the form and we will ship you the book for free. It’s that simple! In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: Why not having to work ever again doesn’t always make us happy–and how Mike created his “victory lap” after exiting his main career. How to start planning and creating a lifestyle that will work for you as you approach retiring. What “retirement hell” is, who experiences it, and how to ensure your needs are met to try to avoid it. How a financial advisor can help you avoid retirement shock.  How retirees find new peers and new communities, even at advanced ages.  What you can do to identify your values and determine exactly what you want from this–and the next–stage of your life.  Show Notes: Howardbailey.com/387 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review Sign Up to Casey's Weekend Reading Email! Sifting through the copious amount of conflicting financial advice and retirement information can be daunting - but it doesn't have to be! Each week, Casey makes it super easy. He hand-picks 4 of the most important articles you need to read, that are beneficial to you whether you're at, near, or in retirement! If you want them sent straight to your inbox, sign up by visiting RetireWithPurpose.com/weekend-reading

This week's retirement reading is from A Wealth of Common Sense titled, You Probably Need Less Money Than You Think For Retirement. Listen in as Casey Weade breaks down the article and shares what he thinks! Today's episode can also be accessed by visiting Howardbailey.com/386.  Show Notes: Howardbailey.com/386 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review Sign Up to Casey's Weekend Reading Email! Sifting through the copious amount of conflicting financial advice and retirement information can be daunting - but it doesn't have to be! Each week, Casey makes it super easy. He hand-picks 4 of the most important articles you need to read, that are beneficial to you whether you're at, near, or in retirement! If you want them sent straight to your inbox, sign up by visiting RetireWithPurpose.com/weekend-reading

This podcast explores the concept of wealth in retirement planning and emphasizes the importance of addressing non-financial aspects of life. It delves into leaving a legacy for future generations, investing in relationships, and building personal growth. The speakers highlight the negative consequences of solely pursuing financial wealth and encourage listeners to evaluate their wealth in different areas of life.

Dave Durell, a fitness coach and industry veteran, discusses staying strong after 50 for an active retirement. Topics covered include the benefits of strength training at any age, programming for fitness over 50, tools for recovery, full-body workouts for retirees, and the importance of a proper diet. The podcast also explores the significance of workout intensity, choosing the right equipment, and the benefits of a daily practice for a purposeful day.

This week's retirement reading is from Morningstar titled, 4 Financial Worries to Cross Off Your List. Listen in as Casey Weade breaks down the article and shares what he thinks! Today's episode can also be accessed by visiting Howardbailey.com/383.  Show Notes: Howardbailey.com/383 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review Sign Up to Casey's Weekend Reading Email! Sifting through the copious amount of conflicting financial advice and retirement information can be daunting - but it doesn't have to be! Each week, Casey makes it super easy. He hand-picks 4 of the most important articles you need to read, that are beneficial to you whether you're at, near, or in retirement! If you want them sent straight to your inbox, sign up by visiting RetireWithPurpose.com/weekend-reading

This week's retirement reading is from CNBC titled, An 85-year Harvard study on happiness found the No. 1 retirement challenge that ‘no one talks about’. Listen in as Casey Weade breaks down the article and shares what he thinks! Today's episode can also be accessed by visiting Howardbailey.com/382.  Show Notes: Howardbailey.com/382 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review Sign Up to Casey's Weekend Reading Email! Sifting through the copious amount of conflicting financial advice and retirement information can be daunting - but it doesn't have to be! Each week, Casey makes it super easy. He hand-picks 4 of the most important articles you need to read, that are beneficial to you whether you're at, near, or in retirement! If you want them sent straight to your inbox, sign up by visiting RetireWithPurpose.com/weekend-reading

Today, I’m talking to Celia Dodd. After 30 years of contributing to publications like The Independent, the Times, the Guardian, Country Living, and Good Housekeeping, Celia started writing books about parenting and life transitions.  Celia is the author of All Grown Up: Nurturing Relationships with Adult Children, The Empty Nest, and Conversations with Mothers and Daughters, but today’s conversation is focused on her book Not Fade Away: How to Thrive in Retirement. In this conversation, Celia and I discuss many topics, including her keys to a successful retirement transition, empty nesting, and the top three challenges every retiree faces. If you’re approaching or in retirement, there’s sure to be something here for you. GET A FREE COPY OF CELIA’S BOOK, NOT FADE AWAY: HOW TO THRIVE IN 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 BOOK, that’s BOOK to 866-482-9559 for a link to our book request page, complete the form and we will ship you the book for free. It’s that simple! In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: What made Celia’s father’s retirement so sad–and how his depression made successful retirement so near and dear to her heart. How to better navigate the complex emotions that come with leaving the workplace and the regrets that can come with life transitions. The value of slowing down–and even learning to love boredom. Why finding purpose is at the very top of Celia’s retirement checklists. How to transition from being a hands-on to hands-off parent as your children reach adulthood. How to reduce your risk of gray divorce as you enter retirement. Show Notes: Howardbailey.com/381 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review Sign Up to Casey's Weekend Reading Email! Sifting through the copious amount of conflicting financial advice and retirement information can be daunting - but it doesn't have to be! Each week, Casey makes it super easy. He hand-picks 4 of the most important articles you need to read, that are beneficial to you whether you're at, near, or in retirement! If you want them sent straight to your inbox, sign up by visiting RetireWithPurpose.com/weekend-reading

This week's retirement reading is from Of Dollars and Data titled, The Return on Hassle Spectrum. Listen in as Casey Weade breaks down the article and shares what he thinks! Today's episode can also be accessed by visiting Howardbailey.com/380.  Show Notes: Howardbailey.com/380 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review Sign Up to Casey's Weekend Reading Email! Sifting through the copious amount of conflicting financial advice and retirement information can be daunting - but it doesn't have to be! Each week, Casey makes it super easy. He hand-picks 4 of the most important articles you need to read, that are beneficial to you whether you're at, near, or in retirement! If you want them sent straight to your inbox, sign up by visiting RetireWithPurpose.com/weekend-reading

This week's retirement reading is from The Big Picture blog titled, How to Get Rich in the Markets. Listen in as Casey Weade breaks down the article and shares what he thinks! Today's episode can also be accessed by visiting Howardbailey.com/379.  Show Notes: Howardbailey.com/379 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review Sign Up to Casey's Weekend Reading Email! Sifting through the copious amount of conflicting financial advice and retirement information can be daunting - but it doesn't have to be! Each week, Casey makes it super easy. He hand-picks 4 of the most important articles you need to read, that are beneficial to you whether you're at, near, or in retirement! If you want them sent straight to your inbox, sign up by visiting RetireWithPurpose.com/weekend-reading

Today’s episode is a little different. I had the pleasure of being on Dr. Jordan Grumet’s Earn & Invest podcast and absolutely loved the content, so I’m sharing it with you all today. This is an in-depth discussion about what it truly means to find purpose at work, home and in retirement. You might recognize Jordan’s name as he was my guest in May of this year. For those that don’t know, Jordan was an internal medicine physician before leaving his clinical practice to pursue a passion for deep conversations about money and life.  He’s the author of Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life, a full-time author and podcaster, and a regular contributor to Medscape, MarketWatch, and many other outlets. In this conversation, we covered a wide range of topics, including the story of my own semi-retirement, what it truly means to be job optional, how to unlock your true potential and set yourself up for success before and during retirement. In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: What I learned when my son was born with a congenital birth defect and I was forced into semi-retirement for six months. The value of taking sabbaticals well before you retire to start to understand what real retirement feels like. Why the conversations that should be happening with financial planners and retirement coaches don’t happen. How to use data to approach retirement given your unique background and circumstances. Why so many people are working in retirement today compared to the previous generation. Ways to think about and approach long-term care planning. The unique roadblocks likely to affect people planning for retirement in the next 20 years. Show Notes: Howardbailey.com/ Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review Sign Up to Casey's Weekend Reading Email! Sifting through the copious amount of conflicting financial advice and retirement information can be daunting - but it doesn't have to be! Each week, Casey makes it super easy. He hand-picks 4 of the most important articles you need to read, that are beneficial to you whether you're at, near, or in retirement! If you want them sent straight to your inbox, sign up by visiting RetireWithPurpose.com/weekend-reading