Retire With Purpose - The Retirement Podcast

Casey Weade
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Whether you are in retirement or have yet to make the transition, The Retire With Purpose podcast is a show designed to help you maximize your financial confidence and elevate your fulfillment in this chapter of life. Each week Casey Weade, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, discusses thoughts and ideas with some of today's foremost names in finance and retirement, as well as trending topics that could impact your bottom line. These strategies can help you make better financial decisions so you can live the lifestyle you've always imagined and deserve. Investment Advisory Services may be offered through Howard Bailey Securities, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Working with Howard Bailey Securities, LLC, cannot guarantee investment success or that specific financial goals will be achieved. For more information on professional designations, visit finra.org/investors/professional-designations. ©2026 HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL, INC.

  1. 13h ago

    Long-Term Investing: What Many Retirees Get Wrong

    Everyone says to "invest for the long term," but what does that actually mean when you're approaching or living in retirement?  As part of our "By the Numbers" series, in this episode, you'll learn: Why "long term" means much more than simply waiting How retirement changes the way you should think about investing The psychological cost of staying invested during market downturns Why buying and forgetting isn't a successful investment strategy How to know if you're taking more risk than you actually need Today's article is from the Safal Niveshak blog titled What I Mean When I Say 'Long Term' 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. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/577 📧 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/3T6oNDB 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

  2. Jul 17

    The Retirement Exercise That Changes Everything

    What if one simple exercise could help you uncover what truly brings you joy, clarify your purpose, and shape a more meaningful retirement?  As part of our "Freedom After 50" series, author Jet Vertz shares: How the "Lifeline Exercise" helps uncover defining moments in your life Why your happiest moments often reveal your deepest values How to identify the strengths, passions, and experiences that should shape your retirement Why honesty with yourself is essential to creating a retirement filled with meaning instead of simply staying busy A simple reflection exercise you can do on your own, or even with your spouse Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade and Jet Vertz provide thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/576 📧 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/3T6oNDB 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

  3. Jul 13

    Why Your Health Is Your Greatest Retirement Asset with Dr. Phil Pearlman

    Today, I'm excited to welcome Dr. Phil Pearlman to the podcast. Phil is the founder of the Pearl Institute, a clinical psychologist, former financial executive, and one of the leading voices exploring the intersection of health, behavioral psychology, and long-term performance. Through his writing, coaching, and research, he helps people build healthier lives by focusing on sustainable habits, emotional resilience, and purposeful daily decisions. After years of success in finance, Phil experienced his own health transformation that completely changed how he thinks about performance, longevity, and fulfillment. Today, he believes one of the biggest blind spots in retirement planning isn't your portfolio, it's your health. Because no matter how well you've prepared financially, it's difficult to enjoy the retirement you've worked so hard to build without the physical and mental capacity to fully experience it. In our conversation, Phil shares why health and wealth follow many of the same behavioral principles, how our relationship with food and money is driven by the same psychological forces, and why improving your health may be the greatest investment you can make in your future.  In this podcast interview, you'll learn: Why your health may be the most overlooked risk to a successful retirement. How our relationship with food and money is shaped by the same psychological biases. Why lasting health habits are built through identity, not willpower. How improving your metabolic health can lead to better decisions, focus, and resilience. Why comparing yourself to your past self and nobody else creates the greatest long-term progress. The simple daily habits Phil believes deliver the biggest return for your future health. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/575 📧 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/3T6oNDB 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

  4. Jul 10

    Why Most Stocks Fail (And What Retirees Need to Know)

    Your greatest investment risk may not be missing the market, but relying on your ability to identify the small handful of stocks that become the next big winners.  As part of our "By the Numbers" series, topics covered in this episode include:  Why most individual stocks fail to outperform the market What increasing market concentration means for retirees Why average returns can create dangerous expectations How to think about risk, diversification, and income in retirement The surprising case for Treasury bills and liquidity Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade and Bruce Feiler provide thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/574 📧 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/3T6oNDB 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

  5. Jul 3

    The Life Transition Every Retiree Must Learn to Master

    Retirement isn't just about leaving your career; it's about learning how to navigate one of life's biggest transitions with confidence and resilience. As part of our "Freedom After 50" series, best-selling author Bruce Feiler shares why the most fulfilling retirements come from embracing change instead of resisting it. Topics covered in this episode:  Why retirement is often a "lifequake," not just a life event The three phases everyone experiences during major life transitions How to avoid getting stuck after retirement How couples can navigate retirement transitions together A simple exercise to identify where you are and what you need most Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade and Bruce Feiler provide thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/573 📧 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/3T6oNDB 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

  6. Jun 26

    Is AI Carrying the Entire Stock Market?

    Could AI be the force preventing a recession, and are today's biggest AI winners only the beginning of a much larger economic transformation?  As part of our "By the Numbers" series, topics covered in this episode include:   Why market "breadth" matters more than headlines How today's AI boom compares to the dot-com era The four phases of the AI market cycle What retirees should consider amid concentrated market growth Today's article is from the TrendLabs.com titled Would We Be in a Recession Without AI Stocks? 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. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/572 📧 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/3T6oNDB 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

  7. Jun 19

    You've Saved for Retirement — So Why Does Spending Still Feel Wrong?

    You've accrued wealth to finally retire, but your "best" retirement involves learning how to enjoy the life your wealth was meant to support. As part of our "Freedom After 50" series, hospice doctor Jordan Grumet explores how to discover what truly brings you fulfillment once money is no longer the main objective.  Topics covered in this episode:  The emotional transition from accumulation to retirement Why reaching financial independence doesn't automatically create peace of mind The 3 phases of spending and how expectations often clash with reality Ways to spend with confidence while staying aligned with your values Today's article is from the The Purpose Code blog titled How I Finally Stopped Caring About Spending. 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. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/571 📧 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/3T6oNDB 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

  8. Jun 12

    Is Your Social Security Really Worth $1 Million?

    What if your Social Security benefit is worth far more than you realize, and the decision of when to claim it could be one of the biggest financial choices you'll ever make?   As part of our "By the Numbers" series, topics covered in this episode include:  Why Social Security should be viewed as an asset, not just monthly income How claiming at 62 vs. 67 vs. 70 impacts lifetime value The role inflation, taxes, and longevity play in your decision Common misconceptions about Social Security "running out" Practical steps to begin analyzing your own benefits today Today's article is from the Mr. Money Mustache blog titled The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Social Security. 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. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/570 📧 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/3T6oNDB 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

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Whether you are in retirement or have yet to make the transition, The Retire With Purpose podcast is a show designed to help you maximize your financial confidence and elevate your fulfillment in this chapter of life. Each week Casey Weade, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, discusses thoughts and ideas with some of today's foremost names in finance and retirement, as well as trending topics that could impact your bottom line. These strategies can help you make better financial decisions so you can live the lifestyle you've always imagined and deserve. Investment Advisory Services may be offered through Howard Bailey Securities, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Working with Howard Bailey Securities, LLC, cannot guarantee investment success or that specific financial goals will be achieved. For more information on professional designations, visit finra.org/investors/professional-designations. ©2026 HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL, INC.

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