About this episode

This episode explores the emotional challenges of transitioning from wealth accumulation to enjoying retirement, featuring insights from hospice doctor Jordan Grumet.

You've accrued wealth to finally retire, but your "best" retirement involves learning how to enjoy the life your wealth was meant to support. As part of our "Freedom After 50" series, hospice doctor Jordan Grumet explores how to discover what truly brings you fulfillment once money is no longer the main objective. Topics covered in this episode: The emotional transition from accumulation to retirement Why reaching financial independence doesn't automatically create peace of mind The 3 phases of spending and how expectations often clash with reality Ways to spend with confidence while staying aligned with your values Today's article is from the The Purpose Code blog titled How I Finally Stopped Caring About Spending . Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial , Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/571 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu 📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey…

People in this episode

Host: Casey Weade

Guest: Jordan Grumet

Topics covered

• retirement spending
• financial independence
• emotional transition
• values alignment
• fulfillment in retirement

Keywords

• retirement
• spending
• financial independence
• emotional transition
• values

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Howard Bailey Financial

Books & works: The Purpose Code

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