What unique challenges could you face during your retirement years? While some risks remain a constant, others can present themselves depending on where you are in your retirement planning journey.    In this episode, we discuss:  When you will find yourself in the “Retirement Death Zone” How investment risk changes depending on your retirement stage Why it’s important to rebalance your portfolio The risks of over-allocation How to create a protected income stream Today's article comes from Advisor Perspectives titled, Mount Everest and the Decumulation Retirement Portfolio. 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/440 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

Discover the importance of embracing change in midlife transitions, cultivating curiosity, living in service of others, and embracing fearless factors. Dive into gratitude practices, resilience, and seeking guidance for personal growth in financial and retirement planning.

Does the perfect asset allocation exist? To create a retirement portfolio that aligns with your long-term financial goals and needs, you might find your savings reap the most benefit by taking an international approach.  In this episode, we discuss:  Conflicting opinions around the four percent rule. What does a “safe withdrawal rate” really mean? Why you need to know about the “Ulcer Index”. The risk of home country bias. Today's article comes from PortfolioCharts.com titled, What Global Withdrawal Rates Teach Us About Ideal Retirement Portfolios. 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/438 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

Do you have a clear understanding of your financial risk tolerance? Is your money truly aligned with what’s most important to you in life? Although the actions you take along your investment journey might often feel complex, you can make the process less overwhelming by focusing on one word: Simple.  In this episode, we discuss: How to understand why you’re making certain financial decisions. The three-point risk triangle and how it can help you make better investment choices. The risks associated with not understanding your investments. How to factor tax implications into your investment decisions. Today's article comes from DariusForoux.com titled, 12 Simple Questions You Should Ask Before Making Investing Decisions. 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/437 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

Are you a risk seeker or a risk mitigator? Although both can find success, it’s important to understand your style.  In this episode, we discuss:  The correlation between golf tactics and investment strategies by adopting either a risk-taking or risk-averse stance Why it's dangerous to emotionally swap back and forth between risk styles based on market conditions Today's article comes from CollabFund.com titled, Risk Seeking vs. Mitigating. 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/436 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

Today, I’m talking to Dr. Tom Kamber. Tom is the founder and executive director of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) and Senior Planet. He is a leading expert on aging and technology and has provided award-winning programs for older adults across America.  Tom has taught courses on technology, urban studies, and philanthropy at Columbia University, is widely published in professional and academic journals, and is a co-founder of the Afro-Latin Jazz Alliance which has won multiple Grammy awards. In our conversation, Tom and I dig into common questions retirees have about technology, how to leverage technology like AI to get more out of retirement, and some best practices to protect yourself from fraud and identity theft. In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: Why people are so tired of talking about legacy–and why it’s making an impact that really matters.  The encounter with an 80-year-old woman who fell in love with dance later in life that radically shifted Tom’s perspective and practice.  How to address older people’s anxieties, resistance, or discomfort around new technology–and how Tom gets people over the age of 50 to participate in the Senior Planet community. Why Tom believes AI has huge potential to empower seniors. How to deal with common scams including identity theft, gift card fraud, stolen passwords, and relatives who are supposedly in trouble.  Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/435 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

Certain behaviors can play a large role in your self-perception, especially as you navigate life transitions like retirement.  In this episode, we discuss:  Self-awareness and recognizing patterns of behavior, including letting go of behaviors that no longer serve us The importance of truly understanding yourself, your core values and your purpose in life Setting meaningful goals aligned with your personal values The difference between a behavior and a habit and the pros and cons of habit stacking Today's article comes from Global English Editing titled, If you want a more meaningful life, say goodbye to these 9 behaviors. 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/434 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

Investment strategies have evolved over the past 25 years, from mutual funds to ETFs, and now to direct indexing, a strategy favored by the ultra-wealthy due to its tax advantages. Direct Indexing also offers highly customized portfolios while still tracking index returns. Today's article comes from FA-mag.com titled, The Connection Between Index Investing And Direct Indexing. 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/433 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

Buffer ETFs have grown in popularity as a way to reduce risk, but every upside has a downside. Ask yourself, C.A.N. I take the risk?   In this episode, we discuss:  Why buffer ETFs have become so popular How they compare to annuities The benefit of professional management Today's article comes from WealthManagement.com titled, Buffer ETFs May Protect Investors from Outsized Losses. That Comes with a Cost. 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/432 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

Explore the timeless wisdom of Stoic philosophy applied to financial success in this podcast. Discover insights on inner peace, resilience, and focusing on what you can control. Learn about discipline, adaptability, and embracing volatility for financial security. Gain valuable tips on building a meaningful legacy and achieving true wealth through Stoic principles.