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Financial is also...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A podcast version of the Purpose Driven Retirement radio program aired each Wednesday and Saturday night on WWIB-FM, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Keystone Financial. Keystone Financial is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM), a Registered Investment Adviser. AEWM does not offer insurance products. The insurance products offered by Keystone Financial are not subject to Investment Advisor requirements. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. None of the information contained on this website shall constitute an offer to sell or solicit any offer to buy a security or any insurance product. Neither the firm nor its agents or representatives may give tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult with a qualified professional for guidance before making any purchasing decisions. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual's situation. Keystone Financial is not permitted to offer and no statement made during this podcast shall constitute tax or legal advice. Our firm is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Government or any governmental agency. The information and opinions contained herein provided by third parties have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed by Keystone Financial. Any and all other services related to Open Heavens Guatemala are an outside business activity and are not offered through or supervised by AE Wealth Management, LLC. 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Discover the challenges even seasoned savers might overlook, get a glimpse into creating your own retirement roadmap, and learn why a single decision can make years of difference. Tune in for actionable insights and stories that shed light on what matters most as you chart your next steps.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. 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The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70159240</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70159240/purpose_driven_retirement_spreaker_021826.mp3" length="42981135" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><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/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Happy Valentine's Day</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-valentine-s-day--69962515</link><description><![CDATA[It's Valentine's Week, and couples do, of course, look forward to spending their golden years together. But do they retire at the same time? A recent survey says no - and Pat and Jesse break it down as to why this is, as well as why planning for each other's retirement - whenever it occurs - makes the transition easier on both partners.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69962515</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69962515/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_101.mp3" length="39868643" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's Valentine's Week, and couples do, of course, look forward to spending their golden years together. But do they retire at the same time? A recent survey says no - and Pat and Jesse break it down as to why this is, as well as why planning for each...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's Valentine's Week, and couples do, of course, look forward to spending their golden years together. But do they retire at the same time? A recent survey says no - and Pat and Jesse break it down as to why this is, as well as why planning for each other's retirement - whenever it occurs - makes the transition easier on both partners.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1655</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Could You Retire Early</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/could-you-retire-early--69816311</link><description><![CDATA[How would you know if you could retire early? Pat and Jesse go over some steps to help determine how you can answer that question, including matters of debt, being satisified with what you have, living on less than what you bring in, and having multiple income streams available after you stop working.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69816311</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69816311/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_100.mp3" length="40013525" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How would you know if you could retire early? Pat and Jesse go over some steps to help determine how you can answer that question, including matters of debt, being satisified with what you have, living on less than what you bring in, and having...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How would you know if you could retire early? Pat and Jesse go over some steps to help determine how you can answer that question, including matters of debt, being satisified with what you have, living on less than what you bring in, and having multiple income streams available after you stop working.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1661</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>2026 Retirement Forecast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-retirement-forecast--69690537</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse look ahead to the rest of the year with various changes you need to know, including increased contribution limits for IRAs and 401Ks, new tax deductions, adjustments to Social Security and Medicare and more.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69690537</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69690537/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_98.mp3" length="38731152" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse look ahead to the rest of the year with various changes you need to know, including increased contribution limits for IRAs and 401Ks, new tax deductions, adjustments to Social Security and Medicare and more.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse look ahead to the rest of the year with various changes you need to know, including increased contribution limits for IRAs and 401Ks, new tax deductions, adjustments to Social Security and Medicare and more.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1607</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Drinking This Year's COLA</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/drinking-this-year-s-cola--69472858</link><description><![CDATA[The Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, was recently announced at 2.8% for 2026. Pat and Jesse discuss this and what it means for its recipients in terms of taxes, inflation and more.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69472858</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69472858/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_97.mp3" length="40086735" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, was recently announced at 2.8% for 2026. Pat and Jesse discuss this and what it means for its recipients in terms of taxes, inflation and more.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, was recently announced at 2.8% for 2026. Pat and Jesse discuss this and what it means for its recipients in terms of taxes, inflation and more.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1664</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>2026 Master Calendar</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-master-calendar--69356017</link><description><![CDATA[2026 is underway - and there are plenty of dates throughout the year that you need to keep in mind for various financial items. Pat and Jesse go over these and the importance of each so you can track your financial status throughout the coming year.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69356017</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69356017/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_96.mp3" length="40046833" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>2026 is underway - and there are plenty of dates throughout the year that you need to keep in mind for various financial items. Pat and Jesse go over these and the importance of each so you can track your financial status throughout the coming year.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[2026 is underway - and there are plenty of dates throughout the year that you need to keep in mind for various financial items. Pat and Jesse go over these and the importance of each so you can track your financial status throughout the coming year.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1662</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Top Stories of 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-stories-of-2025--69262715</link><description><![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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69262715</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69262715/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_93.mp3" length="40596110" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1685</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Retirement Naughty or Nice List</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/retirement-naughty-or-nice-list--69183571</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69183571</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69183571/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_94.mp3" length="41067486" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1705</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cutting Interest Rates</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cutting-interest-rates--69137408</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69137408</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69137408/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_92.mp3" length="41545636" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1725</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Advanced Planning Strategies</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/advanced-planning-strategies--68995677</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse take a look at certain planning strategies fhat people can use at the end of 2025 to help mitigate taxes which many do-it-yourselfers may not know about, including tax loss harvesting or donor advised funds, and others.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. 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The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1680</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Happy Thanksgiving</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-thanksgiving--68745885</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. 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The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1717</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What About the Future</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-about-the-future--68644794</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68644794</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68644794/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_88.mp3" length="40567489" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1684</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Medicare Decoded</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/medicare-decoded--68502479</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68502479</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:05:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68502479/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_90.mp3" length="40335240" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1674</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Patterns of Wealthier Retirees</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/patterns-of-wealthier-retirees--68435054</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68435054</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68435054/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_87.mp3" length="39026841" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1620</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Medicare Open Enrollment</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/medicare-open-enrollment--68338750</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68338750</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68338750/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_86.mp3" length="38615058" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1603</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Financial Planning Month</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/financial-planning-month--68240435</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68240435</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:00:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68240435/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_85.mp3" length="41204738" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1711</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Social Security and Medicare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-security-and-medicare--68151159</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68151159</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68151159/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_84.mp3" length="40492049" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1681</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Health Care Costs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/health-care-costs--68052850</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68052850</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68052850/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_83.mp3" length="41113372" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1707</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Recent Events and Medicare Trivia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/recent-events-and-medicare-trivia--67987489</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67987489</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67987489/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_82.mp3" length="40363809" 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. Then Melody joins Jesse later in the show for Medicare Trivia as Open Enrollment begins later this month.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1676</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Retirement Puzzle Cube</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/retirement-puzzle-cube--67880557</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. 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67880557</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67880557/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_81.mp3" length="40723672" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1691</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Open Enrollment Is Coming Up</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-enrollment-is-coming-up--67824942</link><description><![CDATA[October 15 is the start date for Medicare Open Enrollment, and today Jesse brings in Melody Schworoer from Keystone to discuss some of the upcoming changes to the program and what you may need to change in your plan during this period, which lasts through December 7th. <br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67824942</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67824942/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_80.mp3" length="40698876" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>October 15 is the start date for Medicare Open Enrollment, and today Jesse brings in Melody Schworoer from Keystone to discuss some of the upcoming changes to the program and what you may need to change in your plan during this period, which lasts...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[October 15 is the start date for Medicare Open Enrollment, and today Jesse brings in Melody Schworoer from Keystone to discuss some of the upcoming changes to the program and what you may need to change in your plan during this period, which lasts through December 7th. <br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1690</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Four Retirement Unknowns</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-retirement-unknowns--67722479</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67722479</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:15:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67722479/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_79.mp3" length="39780270" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1651</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Addressing Your Strategy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/addressing-your-strategy--67637077</link><description><![CDATA[It may only be September, but now is a great time to access your end of year financial strategy. Pat and Jesse explain why doing it now can help you avoid the end of the year rush to get things done, and that you are prepared for 2026 with the perspective that fits your goals. 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67637077</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67637077/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_78.mp3" length="41092252" 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. Pat and Jesse explain why doing it now can help you avoid the end of the year rush to get things done, and that you are prepared for 2026 with the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It may only be September, but now is a great time to access your end of year financial strategy. Pat and Jesse explain why doing it now can help you avoid the end of the year rush to get things done, and that you are prepared for 2026 with the perspective that fits your goals. 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1706</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Changing Interest Rates</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/changing-interest-rates--67534209</link><description><![CDATA[Interest rates have stayed high, but will that remain the case? Many analysts think the Fed will start to bring them down in September, which could mean different things for retirees and their savings or investments. Pat and Jesse break these down and what they could mean in the future.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67534209</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67534209/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_77.mp3" length="42008833" 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? Many analysts think the Fed will start to bring them down in September, which could mean different things for retirees and their savings or investments. Pat and Jesse break these down and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Interest rates have stayed high, but will that remain the case? Many analysts think the Fed will start to bring them down in September, which could mean different things for retirees and their savings or investments. Pat and Jesse break these down and what they could mean in the future.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1744</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Latest Financial News</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-latest-financial-news--67458015</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67458015</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67458015/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_76.mp3" length="41608015" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1728</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Are Yuor Financial Plans Ready?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-yuor-financial-plans-ready--67346765</link><description><![CDATA[It's been hard to keep up with all the changes going on in the economy, so how can you be sure your retirement plan is doing the same? 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67346765</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67346765/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_75.mp3" length="41319304" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's been hard to keep up with all the changes going on in the economy, so how can you be sure your retirement plan is doing the same? Pat and Jesse discuss how you can tell and, with the help of a trusted financial professional, stay on track with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's been hard to keep up with all the changes going on in the economy, so how can you be sure your retirement plan is doing the same? 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1716</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The President vs. The Fed</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-president-vs-the-fed--67262533</link><description><![CDATA[President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell have been at odds lately over interest rates, and there appears to be no end in sight to the stalemate. 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67262533</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67262533/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_74.mp3" length="40816191" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell have been at odds lately over interest rates, and there appears to be no end in sight to the stalemate. Pat and Jesse take a look at the issue and how it can affect one's retirement plan, as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell have been at odds lately over interest rates, and there appears to be no end in sight to the stalemate. 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1695</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Can Tariffs Affect Your Retirement?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-tariffs-affect-your-retirement--67103446</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse take a look at the subject of tariffs and how they can affect portfolios, and also opportunities to work around their effects and the volatility in the market they can cause.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67103446</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67103446/purpose_driven_retirement_episode_73.mp3" length="42158404" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse take a look at the subject of tariffs and how they can affect portfolios, and also opportunities to work around their effects and the volatility in the market they can cause.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse take a look at the subject of tariffs and how they can affect portfolios, and also opportunities to work around their effects and the volatility in the market they can cause.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1751</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stressors and How to Plan Around Them</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stressors-and-how-to-plan-around-them--67058858</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse revisit some of the various stress points that can cause people to question their retirement plans, and also how putting a specific plan together with the help of a financial professional can help relieve some of the stress involved.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67058858</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67058858/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_72.mp3" length="39850097" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse revisit some of the various stress points that can cause people to question their retirement plans, and also how putting a specific plan together with the help of a financial professional can help relieve some of the stress involved.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse revisit some of the various stress points that can cause people to question their retirement plans, and also how putting a specific plan together with the help of a financial professional can help relieve some of the stress involved.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1654</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Big Beautiful Law</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-big-beautiful-law--66987349</link><description><![CDATA[The Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, and Pat and Jesse take a look at some of its provisions and how they will affect retirees.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66987349</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66987349/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_71.mp3" length="41247666" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, and Pat and Jesse take a look at some of its provisions and how they will affect retirees.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, and Pat and Jesse take a look at some of its provisions and how they will affect retirees.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1713</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Social Security and Volatility</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-security-and-volatility--66912978</link><description><![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 becoming available very shortly. Anyone interested in getting a copy can reserve one by contacting the Keystone Financial office.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66912978</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66912978/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_70.mp3" length="42013581" 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 becoming available very shortly. Anyone interested in getting a copy can reserve one by contacting the Keystone Financial office.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1745</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Volatility and the Dirty Dozen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/volatility-and-the-dirty-dozen--66839959</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66839959</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66839959/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_69.mp3" length="41747696" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1734</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Risks in Retirement</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/risks-in-retirement--66726211</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66726211</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66726211/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_68.mp3" length="40331582" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1675</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Retirement Stressors</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/retirement-stressors--66602397</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66602397</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 01:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66602397/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_67.mp3" length="41075272" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1706</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>High Net Worth Planning and Income Planning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-net-worth-planning-and-income-planning--66508376</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66508376</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66508376/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_66.mp3" length="41146398" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1709</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Protected Income</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/protected-income--66384407</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66384407</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66384407/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_65.mp3" length="41246849" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1713</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ready For Arena Football?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ready-for-arena-football--66315717</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66315717</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66315717/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_64.mp3" length="41252574" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1713</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Is Stagflation?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-stagflation--66188991</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66188991</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66188991/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_63.mp3" length="40569270" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1685</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taxes in Retirement</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taxes-in-retirement--66087264</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66087264</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66087264/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_62.mp3" length="40810641" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1695</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Volatility and the Dirty Dozen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/volatility-and-the-dirty-dozen--65978778</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65978778</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65978778/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_61.mp3" length="40086808" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1665</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Volatility Is Back</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/volatility-is-back--65814410</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65814410</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65814410/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_60.mp3" length="41023596" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1704</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Is A Recession Coming?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-a-recession-coming--65666881</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65666881</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65666881/purpose_driven_retirement_episode_59.mp3" length="40327208" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1675</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Risks in Retirement</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/risks-in-retirement--65570972</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65570972</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 01:05:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65570972/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_58.mp3" length="40253997" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1671</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taxes in Retirement</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taxes-in-retirement--65445350</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65445350</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65445350/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_57.mp3" length="39894275" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1657</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Where Do You Live?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-do-you-live--65084977</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65084977</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:05:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65084977/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_55.mp3" length="40948758" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1701</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Risks and Questions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/risks-and-questions--64973858</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse revisit the subject of retirement risks, including longevity, taxes, inflation and more. They also answer listener questions from the mailbag.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64973858</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64973858/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_54.mp3" length="38108013" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse revisit the subject of retirement risks, 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 retirement risks, including longevity, taxes, inflation and more. They also answer listener questions from the mailbag.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with 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 what these entail and some ways to save on these costs.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. 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The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1664</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Social Security and Taxes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-security-and-taxes--64698998</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64698998</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 02:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64698998/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_52.mp3" length="40634918" 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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1688</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Could Happen with Taxes?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-could-happen-with-taxes--64566482</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 Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. 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The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64457523</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64457523/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_50.mp3" length="40514341" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse discuss three of the issues that will be hot topics for the bulk of this year - inflation, market volatility and Social Security.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse discuss three of the issues that will be hot topics for the bulk of this year - inflation, market volatility and Social Security.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with 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 what could happen if tax rates are allowed to go back to pre-2017 levels, which is what will happen if Congress doesn't act this year. They also look at the possibility of falling interest rates affecting various retirement instruments.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64301960</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 02:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64301960/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_49.mp3" length="40464233" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Republicans are trying to get new Cabinet officer appointments through the Senate, but what does this mean as far as taxes are concerned? 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The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1681</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The New Administration</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-administration--64214801</link><description><![CDATA[What could happen with the presidency and both houses of Congress controlled by the Republicans? Pat and Jesse dive into this question as the policy ideas of the new administration are greatly different from those of the outgoing adminstration. 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The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1674</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>2025 Master Calendar</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-master-calendar--64214807</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse discuss important dates throughout the new year to be aware of for various financial necessities such as filing taxes, Medicare enrollment periods and more. 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Then Jesse and Melody again visit Medicare and what to get done before Open Enrollment ends December 7th.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4843177a-1f8d-4ceb-8bba-05c752ccad86</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214805/purpose_driven_retirement_episode_39.mp3" length="41179956" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the first portion of the podcast, Pat and Jesse take a look at Social Security and its future, and what could happen if the trust fund would run out of money in the early 2030s. Then Jesse and Melody again visit Medicare and what to get done before...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the first portion of the podcast, Pat and Jesse take a look at Social Security and its future, and what could happen if the trust fund would run out of money in the early 2030s. Then Jesse and Melody again visit Medicare and what to get done before Open Enrollment ends December 7th.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1711</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Election Analysis</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/election-analysis--64214814</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse take a look ahead at what may happen now that Donald Trump has been re-elected to the presidency beginning in early 2025, especially as it concerns taxes.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e489e6c8-532a-4905-b2af-37b9f847da76</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214814/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_38.mp3" length="40271521" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse take a look ahead at what may happen now that Donald Trump has been re-elected to the presidency beginning in early 2025, especially as it concerns taxes.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse take a look ahead at what may happen now that Donald Trump has been re-elected to the presidency beginning in early 2025, especially as it concerns taxes.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1673</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Open Heavens Guatemala</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-heavens-guatemala--64214818</link><description><![CDATA[Pat interviews his sister Michelle Couture, who recently took a trip to Guatemala on behalf of the Open Heavens Guatemala project and provides an update on their progress. Pat will lead a group of some two dozen volunteers on a mission trip there in early December. He and Jesse spend the second part of the show answering listener questions.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a6bf7f37-1709-4276-a24e-b96306bfa98f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:05:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214818/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_37.mp3" length="40913729" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat interviews his sister Michelle Couture, who recently took a trip to Guatemala on behalf of the Open Heavens Guatemala project and provides an update on their progress. Pat will lead a group of some two dozen volunteers on a mission trip there in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat interviews his sister Michelle Couture, who recently took a trip to Guatemala on behalf of the Open Heavens Guatemala project and provides an update on their progress. Pat will lead a group of some two dozen volunteers on a mission trip there in early December. He and Jesse spend the second part of the show answering listener questions.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1700</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Retirement Preparation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/retirement-preparation--64214822</link><description><![CDATA[More and more Americans, according to a new survey, fell they aren't as well off in planning for retirement than their parents were. Pat and Jesse discuss the differences between planning today as opposed to past generations, some of the factors involved, and how to stay ahead as much as possible. Later, Melody joins them to discuss Medicare as the open enrollment period gets into its final month for 2024.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">46565237-de10-4b7f-8e48-93591f36c603</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:24:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214822/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_36.mp3" length="40875000" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>More and more Americans, according to a new survey, fell they aren't as well off in planning for retirement than their parents were. Pat and Jesse discuss the differences between planning today as opposed to past generations, some of the factors...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[More and more Americans, according to a new survey, fell they aren't as well off in planning for retirement than their parents were. Pat and Jesse discuss the differences between planning today as opposed to past generations, some of the factors involved, and how to stay ahead as much as possible. Later, Melody joins them to discuss Medicare as the open enrollment period gets into its final month for 2024.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1698</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>More On Medicare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-on-medicare--64214827</link><description><![CDATA[Jesse and Melody again discuss changes to Medicare, not only for 2025 but also what the program may look like going forward. Open Enrollment lasts a few more weeks, and they go over what eligibile people need to do before December 7th to get ready for the new year.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fe1acac3-f155-43bb-a16c-899bef484770</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214827/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_35.mp3" length="40888507" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jesse and Melody again discuss changes to Medicare, not only for 2025 but also what the program may look like going forward. Open Enrollment lasts a few more weeks, and they go over what eligibile people need to do before December 7th to get ready for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesse and Melody again discuss changes to Medicare, not only for 2025 but also what the program may look like going forward. Open Enrollment lasts a few more weeks, and they go over what eligibile people need to do before December 7th to get ready for the new year.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1698</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Financial Regrets</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/financial-regrets--64214832</link><description><![CDATA[Most people have at least some regrets about what they have done at times with their money and investments. Today Jesse and Melody go over what some of these regrets are and how inflation has put a damper on trying to make up for some of these decisions.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6c882d97-82cc-4323-a8e2-52e3182800ea</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214832/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_34.mp3" length="41417157" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Most people have at least some regrets about what they have done at times with their money and investments. Today Jesse and Melody go over what some of these regrets are and how inflation has put a damper on trying to make up for some of these decisions.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most people have at least some regrets about what they have done at times with their money and investments. Today Jesse and Melody go over what some of these regrets are and how inflation has put a damper on trying to make up for some of these decisions.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1721</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>When You Eat Better, You Feel Better</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-you-eat-better-you-feel-better--64214835</link><description><![CDATA[In the first portion of the podcast, Pat talks with local farmer Terry Miller about an upcoming workshop on organic food. Then Jesse and Melody come in to answer listener questions.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ec412500-6763-495f-b2c7-c96a4f1b4c37</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214835/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_33.mp3" length="40164615" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the first portion of the podcast, Pat talks with local farmer Terry Miller about an upcoming workshop on organic food. Then Jesse and Melody come in to answer listener questions.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the first portion of the podcast, Pat talks with local farmer Terry Miller about an upcoming workshop on organic food. Then Jesse and Melody come in to answer listener questions.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1668</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Closer Look at Social Security</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-closer-look-at-social-security--64214849</link><description><![CDATA[A new survey finds many Americans aren't sure about the status of Social Security and whether they can count on it being there for them in retirement. Pat and Jesse discuss this issue and why planning can result in the best way for folks to optimize their Social Security benefits. Melody joins them in the second half of the show for another look at Medicare Open Enrollment before the signing period begins next week. <br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0e1ffe88-fb04-4dfe-a35d-5b882e05987d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214849/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_32.mp3" length="40701416" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A new survey finds many Americans aren't sure about the status of Social Security and whether they can count on it being there for them in retirement. Pat and Jesse discuss this issue and why planning can result in the best way for folks to optimize...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new survey finds many Americans aren't sure about the status of Social Security and whether they can count on it being there for them in retirement. Pat and Jesse discuss this issue and why planning can result in the best way for folks to optimize their Social Security benefits. Melody joins them in the second half of the show for another look at Medicare Open Enrollment before the signing period begins next week. <br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1691</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The State of Probate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-state-of-probate--64214830</link><description><![CDATA[According to a recent study, most Americans don't understand basic facts surrounding probate, which could complicate matters when putting together an estate plan. Pat and Jesse take a look at this study and present the basic facts about the process and how it could cost you a lot if things are not planned properly. Melody joins Pat in the second half of the show to talk about the upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">88da98cb-67d8-459d-8462-1b897b0b4da3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214830/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_31.mp3" length="40742308" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>According to a recent study, most Americans don't understand basic facts surrounding probate, which could complicate matters when putting together an estate plan. Pat and Jesse take a look at this study and present the basic facts about the process...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[According to a recent study, most Americans don't understand basic facts surrounding probate, which could complicate matters when putting together an estate plan. Pat and Jesse take a look at this study and present the basic facts about the process and how it could cost you a lot if things are not planned properly. Melody joins Pat in the second half of the show to talk about the upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1693</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Wealthiest Generation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wealthiest-generation--64214852</link><description><![CDATA[Millennials stand to become the wealthiest generation in history when they receive inherited money from their parents, the baby boomers, who are retiring now. Pat and Jesse look at how this group of people can benefit from this wealth, and ways it can be passed to them in the most efficient way possible, especially regarding taxes. In the second part of the podcast, Pat joins Melody Schwoerer to talk Medicare as open enrollment gets closer.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e44eacf1-bb0d-4ada-9294-1723187b4227</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214852/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_30.mp3" length="41081541" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Millennials stand to become the wealthiest generation in history when they receive inherited money from their parents, the baby boomers, who are retiring now. Pat and Jesse look at how this group of people can benefit from this wealth, and ways it can...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Millennials stand to become the wealthiest generation in history when they receive inherited money from their parents, the baby boomers, who are retiring now. Pat and Jesse look at how this group of people can benefit from this wealth, and ways it can be passed to them in the most efficient way possible, especially regarding taxes. In the second part of the podcast, Pat joins Melody Schwoerer to talk Medicare as open enrollment gets closer.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1707</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The New Round of Retirees</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-round-of-retirees--64214859</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse discuss the up and coming group of retirees at the end of the Baby Boomer generation, and the beginning of the Generation X group just starting to retire, and what needs to occur for each to get their plans ready. Melody joins Pat in the second portion of the show to answer listener questions.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7d89a22d-b999-485f-a267-6c3c49a504d7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214859/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_28_revised.mp3" length="39940249" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse discuss the up and coming group of retirees at the end of the Baby Boomer generation, and the beginning of the Generation X group just starting to retire, and what needs to occur for each to get their plans ready. Melody joins Pat in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse discuss the up and coming group of retirees at the end of the Baby Boomer generation, and the beginning of the Generation X group just starting to retire, and what needs to occur for each to get their plans ready. Melody joins Pat in the second portion of the show to answer listener questions.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1659</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Open Enrollment Is Coming - September 11, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-enrollment-is-coming-september-11-2024--64214810</link><description><![CDATA[It's coming next month - Medicare Open Enrollment. In this episode, Jesse and Melody discuss changes to the program for 2025, and what to expect if you need to make changes to your plan.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">cb4cc93f-1c11-4219-993f-fac6062916df</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214810/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_29.mp3" length="38983886" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's coming next month - Medicare Open Enrollment. In this episode, Jesse and Melody discuss changes to the program for 2025, and what to expect if you need to make changes to your plan.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's coming next month - Medicare Open Enrollment. In this episode, Jesse and Melody discuss changes to the program for 2025, and what to expect if you need to make changes to your plan.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1619</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Make Your Money Work for You</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-your-money-work-for-you--64214826</link><description><![CDATA[It's not what you make, it's what you keep that counts, and in retirement that is even more true. In this episode, Jesse and Melody discuss ways you can use your retirement nest egg to produce the income you need to make retirement work for you.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f1a83cc9-254a-4ec7-9ac0-155a280855b1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214826/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_26.mp3" length="39746039" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's not what you make, it's what you keep that counts, and in retirement that is even more true. In this episode, Jesse and Melody discuss ways you can use your retirement nest egg to produce the income you need to make retirement work for you.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's not what you make, it's what you keep that counts, and in retirement that is even more true. In this episode, Jesse and Melody discuss ways you can use your retirement nest egg to produce the income you need to make retirement work for you.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1651</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Medicare Maze</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/medicare-maze--64214816</link><description><![CDATA[It's getting nearer to that time again - Medicare Open Enrollment is coming in just a few weeks. On this podcast, Jesse and Keystone insurance professional Melody Schwoerer, who is also Jesse's sister, take you through some of the complex steps Medicare holds for new participants, and how you can make sure you get the plan that meets your needs.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fac09f7c-a54a-43cd-aec0-028cf01263b9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214816/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_25.mp3" length="39270474" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's getting nearer to that time again - Medicare Open Enrollment is coming in just a few weeks. On this podcast, Jesse and Keystone insurance professional Melody Schwoerer, who is also Jesse's sister, take you through some of the complex steps...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's getting nearer to that time again - Medicare Open Enrollment is coming in just a few weeks. On this podcast, Jesse and Keystone insurance professional Melody Schwoerer, who is also Jesse's sister, take you through some of the complex steps Medicare holds for new participants, and how you can make sure you get the plan that meets your needs.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1631</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Planning For The Affluent</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/planning-for-the-affluent--64214860</link><description><![CDATA[Everyone wants more money in retirement, not less. Today Pat and Jesse take a look at what people with large retirement portfolios need to be aware of when planning for their retirement, especially when it comes to taxes. They also look at the econmic impact of the Olympic games in recent years, not just the one just concluded in Paris, and how these games may not be all they are cracked up to be for the host city or country.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fd3e68c5-cecd-40fb-b646-73b791203598</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214860/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_24.mp3" length="39491784" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Everyone wants more money in retirement, not less. Today Pat and Jesse take a look at what people with large retirement portfolios need to be aware of when planning for their retirement, especially when it comes to taxes. They also look at the econmic...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everyone wants more money in retirement, not less. Today Pat and Jesse take a look at what people with large retirement portfolios need to be aware of when planning for their retirement, especially when it comes to taxes. They also look at the econmic impact of the Olympic games in recent years, not just the one just concluded in Paris, and how these games may not be all they are cracked up to be for the host city or country.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1641</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Beginnings of Gen X Retirements</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-beginnings-of-gen-x-retirements--64214837</link><description><![CDATA[The very first wave of so-called Generation X people are pulling the trigger on retirement. What do they need to do? Today Pat goes over some of the things they need to think about when they hit age 59 1/2, the age at which they can start to draw out money from retirement accounts without penalty, as well as looking further down the road to make sure they plan their retirements with taxes and other things in mind to help them keep more in their own pockets.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5398c6c7-0eca-4647-adcf-3e78e756fd96</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214837/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_23.mp3" length="40811004" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The very first wave of so-called Generation X people are pulling the trigger on retirement. What do they need to do? Today Pat goes over some of the things they need to think about when they hit age 59 1/2, the age at which they can start to draw out...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The very first wave of so-called Generation X people are pulling the trigger on retirement. What do they need to do? Today Pat goes over some of the things they need to think about when they hit age 59 1/2, the age at which they can start to draw out money from retirement accounts without penalty, as well as looking further down the road to make sure they plan their retirements with taxes and other things in mind to help them keep more in their own pockets.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1696</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Planning For Long Term Care</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/planning-for-long-term-care--64214820</link><description><![CDATA[Are you covered for the possibility of long term care expenses? Many people aren't, but in the event it becomes necessary, the cost can bankrupt anyone who isn't prepared. Today Pat goes over some strategies to help pay for these astronomically high costs for those who might need to find it necessary.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">04be0845-548b-4dca-ad7b-24a0cd5f6895</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:59:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214820/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_22.mp3" length="41605049" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are you covered for the possibility of long term care expenses? Many people aren't, but in the event it becomes necessary, the cost can bankrupt anyone who isn't prepared. Today Pat goes over some strategies to help pay for these astronomically high...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you covered for the possibility of long term care expenses? Many people aren't, but in the event it becomes necessary, the cost can bankrupt anyone who isn't prepared. Today Pat goes over some strategies to help pay for these astronomically high costs for those who might need to find it necessary.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1729</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Retirement Puzzle Cube</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/retirement-puzzle-cube--64214804</link><description><![CDATA[Putting a retirement plan together can be like solving a puzzle - put the right pieces together and it fits. In this episode, Pat and Jesse discuss how to find the right pieces for any specific individual or couple, then put them in a plan that will fit the needs of that person or couple for their particular retirement.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">99c3004a-d2de-4c78-9004-75d5cce42577</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:57:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214804/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_20.mp3" length="41025580" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Putting a retirement plan together can be like solving a puzzle - put the right pieces together and it fits. In this episode, Pat and Jesse discuss how to find the right pieces for any specific individual or couple, then put them in a plan that will...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Putting a retirement plan together can be like solving a puzzle - put the right pieces together and it fits. In this episode, Pat and Jesse discuss how to find the right pieces for any specific individual or couple, then put them in a plan that will fit the needs of that person or couple for their particular retirement.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1705</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Celebrate Your Financial Independence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrate-your-financial-independence--64214833</link><description><![CDATA[We just passed the Independence Day holiday - so why not celebrate your own financial independence? In this episode, Pat and Jesse discuss things people can do to work their way towards a retirement where their financial needs are met at every stage.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">152518a2-c2f6-473d-9a75-9c3d34a34a12</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214833/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_19.mp3" length="40473080" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We just passed the Independence Day holiday - so why not celebrate your own financial independence? In this episode, Pat and Jesse discuss things people can do to work their way towards a retirement where their financial needs are met at every stage.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We just passed the Independence Day holiday - so why not celebrate your own financial independence? In this episode, Pat and Jesse discuss things people can do to work their way towards a retirement where their financial needs are met at every stage.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1682</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Protected Income</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/protected-income--64214821</link><description><![CDATA[Everyone needs a certain amount of retirement income that is guaranteed and protected to cover daily fixed expenses. This could include Social Security and a pension for those who have one. But what about other ways this can be accomplished? Pat and Jesse discuss strategies available for folks who need to cover a potential income gap so they can live the lifestyle they desire.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">51718dd4-706c-4051-82ac-64fdebcff887</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214821/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_18.mp3" length="40646256" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Everyone needs a certain amount of retirement income that is guaranteed and protected to cover daily fixed expenses. This could include Social Security and a pension for those who have one. But what about other ways this can be accomplished? Pat and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everyone needs a certain amount of retirement income that is guaranteed and protected to cover daily fixed expenses. This could include Social Security and a pension for those who have one. But what about other ways this can be accomplished? Pat and Jesse discuss strategies available for folks who need to cover a potential income gap so they can live the lifestyle they desire.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1689</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Four Questions About Retirement</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-questions-about-retirement--64214825</link><description><![CDATA[This is the first podcast with new host Danielle J. Martin. She, along with Pat and Jesse, discuss the four big questions people have about retirement planning - when can they retire, have they saved enough, will their money last, and will loved ones be okay if something happens. <br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6ecbe471-4c17-4a88-af69-818dad449136</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:58:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214825/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_16.mp3" length="40184506" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is the first podcast with new host Danielle J. Martin. She, along with Pat and Jesse, discuss the four big questions people have about retirement planning - when can they retire, have they saved enough, will their money last, and will loved ones...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the first podcast with new host Danielle J. Martin. She, along with Pat and Jesse, discuss the four big questions people have about retirement planning - when can they retire, have they saved enough, will their money last, and will loved ones be okay if something happens. <br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1670</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Take Advantage of Lower Tax Rates Now</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-advantage-of-lower-tax-rates-now--64214834</link><description><![CDATA[Due to the sunset clause in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, federal tax rates will go up at the end of 2025, even if Congress does nothing. In this episode, Pat and Jesse discuss how tax planning can help you pay less in federal taxes in future years by paying them now at lower rates, potentially saving you thousands of dollars in the long run. <br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c2d6c223-8392-441f-96d6-454f94fbb9a2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 19:38:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214834/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_14.mp3" length="41045974" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Due to the sunset clause in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, federal tax rates will go up at the end of 2025, even if Congress does nothing. In this episode, Pat and Jesse discuss how tax planning can help you pay less in federal taxes in future...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Due to the sunset clause in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, federal tax rates will go up at the end of 2025, even if Congress does nothing. In this episode, Pat and Jesse discuss how tax planning can help you pay less in federal taxes in future years by paying them now at lower rates, potentially saving you thousands of dollars in the long run. <br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1706</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Is A Recession Coming?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-a-recession-coming--64214836</link><description><![CDATA[Experts are divided as to whether a recession is on the horizon. Pat and Jesse discuss this subject and take a look at how to be prepared with a plan whether one may or may not occur.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6c4938ea-95ea-481a-9691-0c5a1eed7e56</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 14:48:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214836/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_13.mp3" length="40109328" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Experts are divided as to whether a recession is on the horizon. Pat and Jesse discuss this subject and take a look at how to be prepared with a plan whether one may or may not occur.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Experts are divided as to whether a recession is on the horizon. Pat and Jesse discuss this subject and take a look at how to be prepared with a plan whether one may or may not occur.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1667</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Life Insurance As A Retirement Tool</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-insurance-as-a-retirement-tool--64214844</link><description><![CDATA[Life insurance can be a useful planning tool when it comes to retirement. Today Pat and Jesse discuss the various ways it can be used for this purpose, including adminstering a LIRP, or life insurance retirement plan, which uses universal and whole life policies if they meet the needs of a particular individual's situation.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">93e4f4b5-4c8b-4970-9b94-e2bfef522d6c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 20:32:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214844/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_12.mp3" length="40685767" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Life insurance can be a useful planning tool when it comes to retirement. Today Pat and Jesse discuss the various ways it can be used for this purpose, including adminstering a LIRP, or life insurance retirement plan, which uses universal and whole...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Life insurance can be a useful planning tool when it comes to retirement. Today Pat and Jesse discuss the various ways it can be used for this purpose, including adminstering a LIRP, or life insurance retirement plan, which uses universal and whole life policies if they meet the needs of a particular individual's situation.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1691</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Debt Outlook</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-debt-outlook--64214839</link><description><![CDATA[A recent article in Bloomberg showed the current record borrowing by the U.S. government is on what they termed "an unsustainable path" in 88% of the simulations run by their testing. Pat and Jesse discuss this debt and how servicing it by interest payments is consuming more and more of the revenue being brought itto Uncle Sam's coffers.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f8483959-86fa-44b3-9294-431117b721f7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 20:36:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214839/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_11.mp3" length="39954431" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A recent article in Bloomberg showed the current record borrowing by the U.S. government is on what they termed "an unsustainable path" in 88% of the simulations run by their testing. Pat and Jesse discuss this debt and how servicing it by interest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A recent article in Bloomberg showed the current record borrowing by the U.S. government is on what they termed "an unsustainable path" in 88% of the simulations run by their testing. Pat and Jesse discuss this debt and how servicing it by interest payments is consuming more and more of the revenue being brought itto Uncle Sam's coffers.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1660</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taxes in Retirement</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taxes-in-retirement--64214842</link><description><![CDATA[Taxes are on everyone's minds nowadays, and why not? A lot of retirement next egg money is contained in tax deferred accounts which people need to shell out to Uncle Sam from. Pat and Jesse discuss ways of proper tax planning which can help reduce the total amount you may owe the government. They also look at a proposal to possibly eliminate the so-called "back door Roth" conversion strategy for higher income earners which would make Roth conversions from a regular IRA to a Roth illegal if it passes in Congress.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">eaf5a676-42df-4f7f-b12e-a7e6a31c09a7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 19:43:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214842/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_10.mp3" length="41043544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Taxes are on everyone's minds nowadays, and why not? A lot of retirement next egg money is contained in tax deferred accounts which people need to shell out to Uncle Sam from. Pat and Jesse discuss ways of proper tax planning which can help reduce the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Taxes are on everyone's minds nowadays, and why not? A lot of retirement next egg money is contained in tax deferred accounts which people need to shell out to Uncle Sam from. Pat and Jesse discuss ways of proper tax planning which can help reduce the total amount you may owe the government. They also look at a proposal to possibly eliminate the so-called "back door Roth" conversion strategy for higher income earners which would make Roth conversions from a regular IRA to a Roth illegal if it passes in Congress.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1706</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Our National Debt</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-national-debt--64214811</link><description><![CDATA[The U.S. national debt is, as of this publishing, $34 trillion and growing. It is presumed that taxes will be going up in the near future in hopes of trying to cut into this debt, not to mention funding future liabilities to programs such as Medicare and Social Security. Today Pat and Jesse explore the prospect of higher taxes, and what proper planning can do so that your fair share is legally lower than what you might expect without proper planning.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6ec9da7f-313d-4404-a36c-f865cc4363c7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 19:40:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214811/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_9.mp3" length="40755637" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The U.S. national debt is, as of this publishing, $34 trillion and growing. It is presumed that taxes will be going up in the near future in hopes of trying to cut into this debt, not to mention funding future liabilities to programs such as Medicare...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The U.S. national debt is, as of this publishing, $34 trillion and growing. It is presumed that taxes will be going up in the near future in hopes of trying to cut into this debt, not to mention funding future liabilities to programs such as Medicare and Social Security. Today Pat and Jesse explore the prospect of higher taxes, and what proper planning can do so that your fair share is legally lower than what you might expect without proper planning.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1694</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Spring Cleaning Your Finances</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/spring-cleaning-your-finances--64214840</link><description><![CDATA[We all go through spring cleaning around the house - so why not spring cleaning for your financial situation? Today Pat and Jesse discuss items you can take care of, such as updating your goals, reviewing bills and subscriptions to weed out things you aren't using, and more.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c60c51af-7c0a-4da4-9590-1180eb96e9e2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:51:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214840/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_8.mp3" length="39892766" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We all go through spring cleaning around the house - so why not spring cleaning for your financial situation? Today Pat and Jesse discuss items you can take care of, such as updating your goals, reviewing bills and subscriptions to weed out things you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all go through spring cleaning around the house - so why not spring cleaning for your financial situation? Today Pat and Jesse discuss items you can take care of, such as updating your goals, reviewing bills and subscriptions to weed out things you aren't using, and more.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1658</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Social Security True/False</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-security-true-false--64214850</link><description><![CDATA[A recent survey showed that a majority of Americans ages 55-65 either failed or barely passed a true-false quiz on Social Security. In this episode, Pat and Jesse go over some of the questions included in this survey and give you the correct information on this popular program and how to use it to get the most from your benefits.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0e097dd6-c5b7-4854-841b-7423e340e457</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:49:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214850/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_7.mp3" length="38858018" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A recent survey showed that a majority of Americans ages 55-65 either failed or barely passed a true-false quiz on Social Security. In this episode, Pat and Jesse go over some of the questions included in this survey and give you the correct...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A recent survey showed that a majority of Americans ages 55-65 either failed or barely passed a true-false quiz on Social Security. In this episode, Pat and Jesse go over some of the questions included in this survey and give you the correct information on this popular program and how to use it to get the most from your benefits.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1615</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Beatlemania Boomers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/beatlemania-boomers--64214847</link><description><![CDATA[This is the last group from the so-called Baby Boomer generation to hit retirement age, and they face a particular group of challenges related to market downturns in recent decades cutting into their retirement savings, especially in 2008 and 2020. Pat and Jesse discuss how these soon-to-be retirees can use certain strategies to help plan their retirements with the nest egg savings they have available. <br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7348bac7-8d35-4f74-ba70-2483d8e4732c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:26:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214847/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_6_revised.mp3" length="40154199" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is the last group from the so-called Baby Boomer generation to hit retirement age, and they face a particular group of challenges related to market downturns in recent decades cutting into their retirement savings, especially in 2008 and 2020....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the last group from the so-called Baby Boomer generation to hit retirement age, and they face a particular group of challenges related to market downturns in recent decades cutting into their retirement savings, especially in 2008 and 2020. Pat and Jesse discuss how these soon-to-be retirees can use certain strategies to help plan their retirements with the nest egg savings they have available. <br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1669</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ten Retirement Concerns</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-retirement-concerns--64214855</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse go over some of the top concerns people have about retirement this year, including increasing Medicare premiums, if pensions are making a comeback and potential relocation sites for retirement.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e3f36cdc-6c0c-4c1f-ac83-5b2cc056b22d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:23:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214855/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_5.mp3" length="41964171" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat and Jesse go over some of the top concerns people have about retirement this year, including increasing Medicare premiums, if pensions are making a comeback and potential relocation sites for retirement.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse go over some of the top concerns people have about retirement this year, including increasing Medicare premiums, if pensions are making a comeback and potential relocation sites for retirement.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1744</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ten Retirement Concerns</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-retirement-concerns--64214872</link><description><![CDATA[Today Pat and Jesse go over some of the top concerns people have about retirement for 2024, including increasing Medicare premiums, if pensions are making a comeback, potential retirement relocation sites, and more.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f96af404-e13d-43df-8d17-871641ad64ce</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:09:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214872/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_4.mp3" length="41424659" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today Pat and Jesse go over some of the top concerns people have about retirement for 2024, including increasing Medicare premiums, if pensions are making a comeback, potential retirement relocation sites, and more.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today Pat and Jesse go over some of the top concerns people have about retirement for 2024, including increasing Medicare premiums, if pensions are making a comeback, potential retirement relocation sites, and more.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1722</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba15e4ef0aff66defb40d0710ae8ea09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Inflation Outlook</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inflation-outlook--64214875</link><description><![CDATA[Inflation has been high recently - but what will happen with it for the coming year? 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The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">93e27dc7-cf41-4803-8371-43fcadc4d687</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:28:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64214875/purpose_driven_retirement_podcast_episode_3.mp3" length="38904020" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pat Couture and Jesse Becker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Inflation has been high recently - but what will happen with it for the coming year? Pat and Jesse take a look at what the economy may look like, not only regarding inflation but also interest rates and the increasing national debt.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Inflation has been high recently - but what will happen with it for the coming year? Pat and Jesse take a look at what the economy may look like, not only regarding inflation but also interest rates and the increasing national debt.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1617</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f86787bb6424e0231dd23c1ce9adb73.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Retirement Checklist</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/retirement-checklist--64214880</link><description><![CDATA[Pat and Jesse take a look at what a checklist should contain when it comes to retirement planning.<br /><br />The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. 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