{"podcast":{"title":"Retire With Purpose - The Retirement Podcast","slug":"retire-with-purpose-the-retirement-podcast-335368","podcast_index_feed_id":335368,"rss_url":"https://retirewithpurposepodcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://retirewithpurpose.com/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/f/e/3/5fe3b3bed2b4e7f416c3140a3186d450/casey_weade-new_Itunes_cover_-_2025.png","author":"Casey Weade","episode_count":577,"summary":"Whether you are in retirement or have yet to make the transition, The Retire With Purpose podcast is a show designed to help you maximize your financial confidence and elevate your fulfillment in this chapter of life. Each week Casey Weade, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, discusses thoughts and ideas with some of today's foremost names in finance and retirement, as well as trending topics that could impact your bottom line. These strategies can help you make better financial decisions so you can live the lifestyle you've always imagined and deserve. Investment Advisory Services may be offered through Howard Bailey Securities, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Working with Howard Bailey Securities, LLC, cannot guarantee investment success or that specific financial goals will be achieved. For more information on professional designations, visit finra.org/investors/professional-designations. ©2026 HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL, INC.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T20:17:05.174416+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retire-with-purpose-the-retirement-podcast-335368"},"episode":{"title":"554: Freedom After 50: Why Retirement Fear Might Be a Sign You're Ready","slug":"554-freedom-after-50-why-retirement-fear-might-be-a-sign-you-re-ready","published_at":"2026-03-13T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retire-with-purpose-the-retirement-podcast-335368/554-freedom-after-50-why-retirement-fear-might-be-a-sign-you-re-ready","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retire-with-purpose-the-retirement-podcast-335368","url":"https://howardbailey.com/554","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retirewithpurposepodcast/554_-_Freedom_After_50_-_Why_Retirement_Fear_Might_Be_a_Sign_Youre_Ready_.mp3?dest-id=769802","summary":"What if the fear you feel about retirement isn't a warning sign, but an invitation to step into a more meaningful, self-directed life? In this episode, you'll learn: Why hitting your retirement number can increase anxiety The difference between financial independence and fulfillment Three powerful questions to clarify whether it's time to retire How purpose evolves after work — and why fear often shows up first Today's article is from The Purpose Code blog titled, When it Comes to Retirement, Fear is an Invitation . Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial , Casey Weade is joined by Les McDaniel to explore why hitting your number can increase anxiety, how financial independence differs from fulfillment, and the key questions that clarify when it's truly time to retire. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/554 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu 📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3T6oNDB ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our team of advisors and support speci…","meta_description":"What if the fear you feel about retirement isn't a warning sign, but an invitation to step into a more meaningful, self-directed life? In this episode, yo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1872,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/retire-with-purpose-the-retirement-podcast-335368/episodes/554-freedom-after-50-why-retirement-fear-might-be-a-sign-you-re-ready/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retire-with-purpose-the-retirement-podcast-335368/554-freedom-after-50-why-retirement-fear-might-be-a-sign-you-re-ready.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}