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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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69262695</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69262695/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_123125.mp3" length="42974202" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Big Beautiful Bill, tarriffs, government shutdowns - those were just some of the top financial news events of the past year. Pat and Jesse take a look back and relate how these things and others can affect a retiree's plan and how to best work...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Big Beautiful Bill, tarriffs, government shutdowns - those were just some of the top financial news events of the past year. Pat and Jesse take a look back and relate how these things and others can affect a retiree's plan and how to best work around possible events to help keep your money secure.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Retirement Naughty of Nice List - December 24, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/retirement-naughty-of-nice-list-december-24-2025--69183681</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse take some scenarios and decide whether the person involved goes on the retirement naughty or nice list for Christmas. Then they look at some resolutions you can look at going into 2026 to help bolster your finances for retirement.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69183681</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69183681/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_122425.mp3" length="42980033" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse take some scenarios and decide whether the person involved goes on the retirement naughty or nice list for Christmas. Then they look at some resolutions you can look at going into 2026 to help bolster your finances for retirement.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse take some scenarios and decide whether the person involved goes on the retirement naughty or nice list for Christmas. Then they look at some resolutions you can look at going into 2026 to help bolster your finances for retirement.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cutting Interest Rates - December 17, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cutting-interest-rates-december-17-2025--69137386</link><description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve cut interest rates a few weeks ago, and may extend those cuts further. Pat and Jesse take a look at what this could mean for the economy going forward, especially how it could affect retirees and how best to plan for it.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69137386</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69137386/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_121725.mp3" length="42976025" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Federal Reserve cut interest rates a few weeks ago, and may extend those cuts further. Pat and Jesse take a look at what this could mean for the economy going forward, especially how it could affect retirees and how best to plan for it.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve cut interest rates a few weeks ago, and may extend those cuts further. Pat and Jesse take a look at what this could mean for the economy going forward, especially how it could affect retirees and how best to plan for it.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Advanced Planning Strategies - December 10, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/advanced-planning-strategies-december-10-2025--68995611</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse take a look at certain strategies you can use to help mitigate taxes for 2025 that most do-it-yourselfers may not know about or overlook, such as tax loss harvesting, donor advised funds and more.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68995611</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68995611/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_121425.mp3" length="43228550" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse take a look at certain strategies you can use to help mitigate taxes for 2025 that most do-it-yourselfers may not know about or overlook, such as tax loss harvesting, donor advised funds and more.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse take a look at certain strategies you can use to help mitigate taxes for 2025 that most do-it-yourselfers may not know about or overlook, such as tax loss harvesting, donor advised funds and more.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1788</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Happy Thanksgiving - November 26, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-thanksgiving-november-26-2025--68745840</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse compare a retirement plan to a big tradtional Thanksgiving dinner; equating which parts of the plan match up with the various dishes of the feast and how they all fit together, just like the big dinner from this past holiday weekend.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68745840</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68745840/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_112625.mp3" length="42974935" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse compare a retirement plan to a big tradtional Thanksgiving dinner; equating which parts of the plan match up with the various dishes of the feast and how they all fit together, just like the big dinner from this past holiday weekend.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse compare a retirement plan to a big tradtional Thanksgiving dinner; equating which parts of the plan match up with the various dishes of the feast and how they all fit together, just like the big dinner from this past holiday weekend.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What About the Future - November 19, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-about-the-future-november-19-2025--68644746</link><description><![CDATA[A new survey indicates the majority of financial advisors are optimistic about the economic future. Pat and Jesse look at what is going on and how the headlines may try to lead people into thinking things are not as good as they really are. They also continue to emphasize the importance of having a plan to help mitigate any volatilty which could occur in the economy.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68644746</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68644746/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_111925.mp3" length="42973250" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A new survey indicates the majority of financial advisors are optimistic about the economic future. Pat and Jesse look at what is going on and how the headlines may try to lead people into thinking things are not as good as they really are. They also...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new survey indicates the majority of financial advisors are optimistic about the economic future. Pat and Jesse look at what is going on and how the headlines may try to lead people into thinking things are not as good as they really are. They also continue to emphasize the importance of having a plan to help mitigate any volatilty which could occur in the economy.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Medicare Decoded - November 12, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/medicare-decoded-november-12-2025--68502545</link><description><![CDATA[It's the middle of Open Enrollment for Medicare, and Keystone's insurance professional Melody Schworoer joins Jesse to go over all things Medicare and what you need to know concerning changes for 2026. <br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68502545</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68502545/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_111225.mp3" length="43040093" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's the middle of Open Enrollment for Medicare, and Keystone's insurance professional Melody Schworoer joins Jesse to go over all things Medicare and what you need to know concerning changes for 2026. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's the middle of Open Enrollment for Medicare, and Keystone's insurance professional Melody Schworoer joins Jesse to go over all things Medicare and what you need to know concerning changes for 2026. <br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Key Habits of Thriving Retirees - November 5, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/key-habits-of-thriving-retirees-november-5-2025--68434990</link><description><![CDATA[Wealthier retirees seem to think differently when it comes to retirement planning. New host Nikki Vivas joins Pat and Jesse to discuss some of the patterns of these folks, including taking taxes into account as well as preserving their assets over time.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68434990</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68434990/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_110525.mp3" length="42973856" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wealthier retirees seem to think differently when it comes to retirement planning. New host Nikki Vivas joins Pat and Jesse to discuss some of the patterns of these folks, including taking taxes into account as well as preserving their assets over time.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wealthier retirees seem to think differently when it comes to retirement planning. New host Nikki Vivas joins Pat and Jesse to discuss some of the patterns of these folks, including taking taxes into account as well as preserving their assets over time.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Open Enrollment - October 29, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-enrollment-october-29-2025--68338721</link><description><![CDATA[Open Enrollment for Medicare is going on through December 7th, and Jesse brings in Keystone's Melody Schworoer to discuss upcoming changes and what you might need to look at for your Medicare situation for 2026.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68338721</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68338721/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_102925.mp3" length="42983002" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Open Enrollment for Medicare is going on through December 7th, and Jesse brings in Keystone's Melody Schworoer to discuss upcoming changes and what you might need to look at for your Medicare situation for 2026.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Open Enrollment for Medicare is going on through December 7th, and Jesse brings in Keystone's Melody Schworoer to discuss upcoming changes and what you might need to look at for your Medicare situation for 2026.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Financial Planning Month - October 22, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/financial-planning-month-october-22-2025--68240336</link><description><![CDATA[October is Financial Planning Month, and Pat and Jesse look at what financial planning really is, especially through the eyes of retirement planning and what it entails. Later, Melody joins the show and updates us on Medicare Open Enrollment, which continues through December 7th.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68240336</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:00:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68240336/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_102625.mp3" length="43337174" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>October is Financial Planning Month, and Pat and Jesse look at what financial planning really is, especially through the eyes of retirement planning and what it entails. Later, Melody joins the show and updates us on Medicare Open Enrollment, which...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[October is Financial Planning Month, and Pat and Jesse look at what financial planning really is, especially through the eyes of retirement planning and what it entails. Later, Melody joins the show and updates us on Medicare Open Enrollment, which continues through December 7th.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1793</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Social Security and Medicare - October 15, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-security-and-medicare-october-15-2025--68150951</link><description><![CDATA[The Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment is about to be announced for 2026, but will it keep up with inflation? Pat and Jesse discuss how it doesn't always do this and how to stay ahead of inflation with a proper plan that takes Social Security and all other retirement savings plans into account. Later Melody Schworoer joins Jesse to discuss Medicare Open Enrollment and answers some questions about what this covers and what changes you may need to make.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68150951</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68150951/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_101525.mp3" length="42973857" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment is about to be announced for 2026, but will it keep up with inflation? Pat and Jesse discuss how it doesn't always do this and how to stay ahead of inflation with a proper plan that takes Social Security...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment is about to be announced for 2026, but will it keep up with inflation? Pat and Jesse discuss how it doesn't always do this and how to stay ahead of inflation with a proper plan that takes Social Security and all other retirement savings plans into account. Later Melody Schworoer joins Jesse to discuss Medicare Open Enrollment and answers some questions about what this covers and what changes you may need to make.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Health Care Costs - October 8, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/health-care-costs-october-8-2025--68052803</link><description><![CDATA[Health care costs continue to rise, and new studies show people aren't always planning for this. Pat and Jesse delve into the importance of making sure this area is accounted for in a solid retirement plan. <br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68052803</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68052803/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_100825.mp3" length="42972765" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Health care costs continue to rise, and new studies show people aren't always planning for this. Pat and Jesse delve into the importance of making sure this area is accounted for in a solid retirement plan. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Health care costs continue to rise, and new studies show people aren't always planning for this. Pat and Jesse delve into the importance of making sure this area is accounted for in a solid retirement plan. <br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Recent Events and Medicare Trivia - October 1, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/recent-events-and-medicare-trivia-october-1-2025--67987295</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse take a look at recent events, including the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah. Then Melody joins Jesse later in the show for Medicare Trivia as Open Enrollment begins later this month.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67987295</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67987295/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_100525.mp3" length="43286950" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse take a look at recent events, including the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah. 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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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1791</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Retirement Puzzle Cube - September 24, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/retirement-puzzle-cube-september-24-2025--67880414</link><description><![CDATA[Retirement planning can be like trying to solve a puzzle cube with all the different directions, twists and turns sometimes needed to put it together. 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Pat and Jesse take a look at some of the areas where a solid plan can help solve your specific...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Retirement planning can be like trying to solve a puzzle cube with all the different directions, twists and turns sometimes needed to put it together. Pat and Jesse take a look at some of the areas where a solid plan can help solve your specific puzzle so you can enjoy your post-working years.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Four Retirement Unknowns - September 10, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-retirement-unknowns-september-10-2025--67722501</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse revisit four of the biggest unknown factors people have going into retirement, including how long they will live, tax rates, market performance and health care costs, and how to best plan for each going forward.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Show features Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. 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They also talk about their new book The Journey Ahead: Building A Retirement Road Map, which is due any day in published form at the Keystone office.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67636685</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67636685/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_090325.mp3" length="42970194" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It may only be September, but now is a great time to access your end of year financial strategy. 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Pat and Jesse break these down and what they could mean in the future.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67534215</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67534215/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_082725.mp3" length="43333422" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Interest rates have stayed high, but will that remain the case? 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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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1793</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Latest Financial Update - August 20, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-latest-financial-update-august-20-2025--67457872</link><description><![CDATA[With tariffs still in the news, unemployment rising and more volatility in the market, concerns remain among retirees as to what they should be doing. Pat and Jesse take a look at the news and reiterate that having a plan and making adjustments as needed with the help of a trusted financial professional can help people tune out the news and stay with their planand enjoy retirement. They also introduce a new phone number and texting options to contract their office for more information - (715) 800-8060.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67457872</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67457872/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_082025.mp3" length="43020330" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>With tariffs still in the news, unemployment rising and more volatility in the market, concerns remain among retirees as to what they should be doing. Pat and Jesse take a look at the news and reiterate that having a plan and making adjustments as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[With tariffs still in the news, unemployment rising and more volatility in the market, concerns remain among retirees as to what they should be doing. Pat and Jesse take a look at the news and reiterate that having a plan and making adjustments as needed with the help of a trusted financial professional can help people tune out the news and stay with their planand enjoy retirement. They also introduce a new phone number and texting options to contract their office for more information - (715) 800-8060.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Show features Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. 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Pat and Jesse discuss how you can tell and, with the help of a trusted financial professional, stay on track with your plan through all the changes that have taken place and those that are to come. <br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Show features Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. 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Pat and Jesse take a look at the issue and how it can affect one's retirement plan, as well as the best ways to make sure your plan takes everything into account to avoid, as best as possible, the volatility caused by this issue and many others in the economy going forward.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Show features Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. 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They also revisit market volatility and how having a plan can help people deal with the ups and downs of financial markets in their plan. Jesse also announces the new book The Journey Ahead: Building A Retirement Road Map will become available soon, and anyone interested can reserve a copy by contacting the Keystone office.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66912920</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66912920/purpose_driven_retirement_070925.mp3" length="43344110" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse look at a new report indicating Social Security may not be able to pay full benefits beginning in 2033, a full year earlier than previously indicated, and what to do to plan for this possibility if necessary. They also revisit market...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse look at a new report indicating Social Security may not be able to pay full benefits beginning in 2033, a full year earlier than previously indicated, and what to do to plan for this possibility if necessary. They also revisit market volatility and how having a plan can help people deal with the ups and downs of financial markets in their plan. Jesse also announces the new book The Journey Ahead: Building A Retirement Road Map will become available soon, and anyone interested can reserve a copy by contacting the Keystone office.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1793</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Volatility and the Dirty Dozen - July 2, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/volatility-and-the-dirty-dozen-july-2-2025--66839938</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse revisit the subject of market volatility, which can pop up at any given time, as well as what's known as the Dirty Dozen, which are some of the major tax scams identified by the IRS trying to scam people out of money.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66839938</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66839938/purpose_driven_retirement_070225.mp3" length="43340692" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse revisit the subject of market volatility, which can pop up at any given time, as well as what's known as the Dirty Dozen, which are some of the major tax scams identified by the IRS trying to scam people out of money.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse revisit the subject of market volatility, which can pop up at any given time, as well as what's known as the Dirty Dozen, which are some of the major tax scams identified by the IRS trying to scam people out of money.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1793</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Risks in Retirement - June 25, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/risks-in-retirement-june-25-2025--66726001</link><description><![CDATA[Some of the biggest risks in retirement include longevity, taxes and having all your eggs in one basket. Pat and Jesse go over some of these risks and explain how they can keep your retirement from being everything it can be and how you can avoid them with proper planning.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66726001</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66726001/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_062525.mp3" length="43053017" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Some of the biggest risks in retirement include longevity, taxes and having all your eggs in one basket. Pat and Jesse go over some of these risks and explain how they can keep your retirement from being everything it can be and how you can avoid them...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Some of the biggest risks in retirement include longevity, taxes and having all your eggs in one basket. Pat and Jesse go over some of these risks and explain how they can keep your retirement from being everything it can be and how you can avoid them with proper planning.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1781</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Retirement Stressors - June 18, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/retirement-stressors-june-18-2025--66602433</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse take a look at some of the things that stress people out when it comes to their investments in their retirement accounts, especially as it relates to risk tolerance and how much they could potentially lose if the markets take a big downturn. They also answer some listener questions from the mailbag.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66602433</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 01:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66602433/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_061825.mp3" length="43010322" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse take a look at some of the things that stress people out when it comes to their investments in their retirement accounts, especially as it relates to risk tolerance and how much they could potentially lose if the markets take a big...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse take a look at some of the things that stress people out when it comes to their investments in their retirement accounts, especially as it relates to risk tolerance and how much they could potentially lose if the markets take a big downturn. They also answer some listener questions from the mailbag.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>High Net Worth and Income Planning - June 11, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-net-worth-and-income-planning-june-11-2025--66508414</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse take a look first at specialized planning for so-called high net worth individuals, then dive into income planning as part of an overall retirement financial plan.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66508414</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66508414/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_061125.mp3" length="43003708" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse take a look first at specialized planning for so-called high net worth individuals, then dive into income planning as part of an overall retirement financial plan.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse take a look first at specialized planning for so-called high net worth individuals, then dive into income planning as part of an overall retirement financial plan.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Protected Income - June 4, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/protected-income-june-4-2025--66384439</link><description><![CDATA[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. <br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66384439</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66384439/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_060425.mp3" length="43006349" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. <br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ready For Arena Football? - May 28, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ready-for-arena-football-may-28-2025--66315767</link><description><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66315767</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66315767/purpose_driven_retirement_052825.mp3" length="43363904" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1795</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Is Stagflation - May 21, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-stagflation-may-21-2025--66189020</link><description><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66189020</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66189020/purpose_driven_retirement_052125.mp3" length="43362932" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1795</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taxes in Retirement - May 14, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taxes-in-retirement-may-14-2025--66087040</link><description><![CDATA[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. <br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66087040</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66087040/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_051425.mp3" length="43061198" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. <br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1782</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Volatility and the Dirty Dozen - May 7, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/volatility-and-the-dirty-dozen-may-7-2025--65978840</link><description><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65978840</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65978840/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_050725.mp3" length="43000996" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to Deal With Volatility - April 30, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-deal-with-volatility-april-30-2025--65814475</link><description><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65814475</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65814475/purpose_driven_retirement_043025.mp3" length="43361474" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1795</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Is A Recession Coming - April 23, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-a-recession-coming-april-23-2025--65666903</link><description><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65666903</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65666903/purpose_driven_retirement_042325.mp3" length="43330294" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1793</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Risks in Retirement - April 16, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/risks-in-retirement-april-16-2025--65570994</link><description><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65570994</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65570994/purpose_driven_retirement_revised_041625.mp3" length="43359044" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1795</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taxes in Retirement - April 9, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taxes-in-retirement-april-9-2025--65445399</link><description><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65445399</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65445399/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_040925.mp3" length="43101478" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1784</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Where Do You Live? - March 26, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-do-you-live-march-26-2025--65085006</link><description><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65085006</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:05:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65085006/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_032625.mp3" length="42994819" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Risks and Questions - March 19, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/risks-and-questions-march-19-2025--64973873</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse revisit the subject of various retirement riisks, including longevity, taxes, inflation and more. They also answer listener questions from the mailbag.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64973873</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64973873/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_031925.mp3" length="43044608" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse revisit the subject of various retirement riisks, including longevity, taxes, inflation and more. They also answer listener questions from the mailbag.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse revisit the subject of various retirement riisks, including longevity, taxes, inflation and more. They also answer listener questions from the mailbag.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1782</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Hidden Costs of Retirement - March 12, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hidden-costs-of-retirement-march-12-2025--64838459</link><description><![CDATA[One thing that is necessary in retirement planning is accounting for various expenses - not just your every day life necessities, but also the financial costs such as paying taxes, investment expenses and more. Pat and Jesse take a look at what these entail and some ways to save on these costs.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64838459</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64838459/purpose_driven_retirement_031225.mp3" length="43354184" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One thing that is necessary in retirement planning is accounting for various expenses - not just your every day life necessities, but also the financial costs such as paying taxes, investment expenses and more. Pat and Jesse take a look at what these...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One thing that is necessary in retirement planning is accounting for various expenses - not just your every day life necessities, but also the financial costs such as paying taxes, investment expenses and more. Pat and Jesse take a look at what these entail and some ways to save on these costs.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1795</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Social Security and Taxes - March 5, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-security-and-taxes-march-5-2025--64699050</link><description><![CDATA[These two subjects are subjects of endless talk and change in Washington, and retirees have plenty of questions surrounding each. Pat and Jesse discuss Social Security first, taking a look at what may happen in several years if the program reaches the point of not being able to pay all of its intended benefits. Then they dive into taxes and what could happen if Congress passes a new program where rates may change.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64699050</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 02:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64699050/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_version_030525.mp3" length="43044890" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>These two subjects are subjects of endless talk and change in Washington, and retirees have plenty of questions surrounding each. Pat and Jesse discuss Social Security first, taking a look at what may happen in several years if the program reaches the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[These two subjects are subjects of endless talk and change in Washington, and retirees have plenty of questions surrounding each. Pat and Jesse discuss Social Security first, taking a look at what may happen in several years if the program reaches the point of not being able to pay all of its intended benefits. Then they dive into taxes and what could happen if Congress passes a new program where rates may change.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1782</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Could Happen With Taxes? - February 26, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-could-happen-with-taxes-february-26-2025--64566544</link><description><![CDATA[President Trump is proposing a number of changes to the tax laws which could extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed during his first administration. It depends on Congress to take action this year, and Pat and Jesse discuss planning opportunities you can make even before any action is taken to help lessen the tax bill you could have in retirement.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64566544</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 02:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64566544/purpose_driven_retirement_022625.mp3" length="43353212" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Trump is proposing a number of changes to the tax laws which could extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed during his first administration. It depends on Congress to take action this year, and Pat and Jesse discuss planning opportunities you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Trump is proposing a number of changes to the tax laws which could extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed during his first administration. It depends on Congress to take action this year, and Pat and Jesse discuss planning opportunities you can make even before any action is taken to help lessen the tax bill you could have in retirement.<br /><br />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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1795</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0260b679dc3058d572dd49c29af087e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Things to Be Aware of in 2025 - February 19, 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/things-to-be-aware-of-in-2025-february-19-2025--64457487</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse discuss three of the biggest issues that will likely affect the economy for the bulk of this year, including inflation, market volatility and Social Security.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64457487</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64457487/purpose_driven_retirement_revised_021925.mp3" length="43353698" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse discuss three of the biggest issues that will likely affect the economy for the bulk of this year, including inflation, market volatility and Social Security.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse discuss three of the biggest issues that will likely affect the economy for the bulk of this year, including inflation, market volatility and Social Security.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Show features Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. 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They delve into what could happen if this act is extended and lower tax rates remain in effect, as opposed to going away if Congress doesn't act. They also look at lower interest rates possibly coming up throughout the year and how those could affect retirement plans and savings.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Show features Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. 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They delve into what could happen if this act is extended and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse discuss recent comments by new Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is essential for middle class and working individuals and families. They delve into what could happen if this act is extended and lower tax rates remain in effect, as opposed to going away if Congress doesn't act. They also look at lower interest rates possibly coming up throughout the year and how those could affect retirement plans and savings.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Show features Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. 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They also answer listener questions from the mailbag.<br /><br />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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64215465</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 02:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64215465/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_version_020525.mp3" length="42993157" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do you plan to move when you retire? If so there are things which need to be planned for such as a new residence, selling your old residence, taxes and more. 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They also look at the new administration and what could happen going forward, especially as it involves taxes.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Show features Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. 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