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Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast

Pat Couture and Jesse Becker

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

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29:04

Changing Interest Rates

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/08/31

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.

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28:48

The Latest Financial News

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/08/21

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)

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28:36

Are Yuor Financial Plans Ready?

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/08/14

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.

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28:15

The President vs. The Fed

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/08/07

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.

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29:11

Can Tariffs Affect Your Retirement?

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/07/31

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.

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27:34

Stressors and How to Plan Around Them

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/07/24

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.

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28:33

The Big Beautiful Law

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/07/17

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.

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29:05

Social Security and Volatility

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/07/10

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

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28:54

Volatility and the Dirty Dozen

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/07/03

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.

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27:55

Risks in Retirement

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/06/26

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.

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28:26

Retirement Stressors

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/06/19

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.

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28:29

High Net Worth Planning and Income Planning

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/06/12

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.

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28:33

Protected Income

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/06/05

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.

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28:33

Ready For Arena Football?

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/05/29

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.

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28:05

What Is Stagflation?

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/05/22

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.

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28:15

Taxes in Retirement

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/05/15

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.

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27:45

Volatility and the Dirty Dozen

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/05/08

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.

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28:24

Volatility Is Back

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/05/01

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.

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27:55

Is A Recession Coming?

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/04/24

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.

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27:51

Risks in Retirement

Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast ·

2025/04/17

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.

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