It's time to rethink, renew and reimagine retirement! Retire Repurposed is dedicated to help people transition into fulfilling and purposeful retirements. Retirement is a big life-change! In fact, the two most dangerous years of a person's life are the year they were born and the year they retire. We believe retirement is not the end; rather, the beginning of what could be the most impactful season of a person's life. So, don't retire; become Repurposed.
Ben Taatjes, Financial Advisor
Stewards Planning Group | 1104 19th Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201
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On this episode, we continue our series on optimizing retirement. Today, we cover the idea that retirement is not all about the numbers. Oftentimes, retirement planning becomes a game of tracking interest rates, rates of return, the stock market and net worth – and less about the human value and purpose of each person. In this podcast, Ben explains three dangers you will encounter if you make your life and retirement all about the numbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we continue our series on optimizing retirement. Today, we cover the foundation of meaning – purpose. Purpose is defined as the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. It's your human life value and the bridge from the life you live to the meaning you desire. In this podcast, Ben explains how purpose is critical not only in retirement, but in the life of everyone no matter their age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we continue our series on optimizing retirement. Today, we cover three ways to find meaning. To truly optimize life and retirement, you have to start with the end in mind – meaning. Meaning is found a number of different ways including difficult seasons or experiences. In this podcast, Ben explains how these three ways to find meaning are different but can all lead to the same destination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we start a brand-new series on optimizing retirement. Today, we cover the time-money-health conundrum. The ability for you to enjoy life at any age is a combination of these three assets. Understanding this balance is important for people at any age, but especially for those in retirement or approaching retirement. In this podcast, Ben explains how the natural decline of health with age should create a sense of urgency to optimize your life experiences today and not live for "someday" in retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we breakdown the childhood fable, The Ant and the Grasshopper. If you're familiar with the story, the ant is usually heralded as the wise one working and saving for the future. However, is this correct? In this podcast, Ben explains ways both the and ant and grasshopper were wrong. Ben also shares how conventional retirement planning wisdom misguides people to a life of life-deferral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we continue our series highlighting different retiree profiles. Today, we cover the "Worried About Money" retiree. Many "Worried About Money" retirees are not as concerned about running out of retirement funds as they are worried about the amount they will leave to heirs. In this podcast, Ben explains how the real reason "Worried About Money" retirees are worried about money is due to the lack of a clear and defined wealth transfer plan. Ben also shares how waiting for your death to give to the next generation is a less-effective and less-optimal way to pass along inheritance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we continue our series highlighting different retiree profiles. Today, we cover the "Never Going to Give it Up" retiree. As the title suggests, "Never Going to Give it Up" retirees have little interest in fully retiring or struggle with letting go. In this podcast, Ben talks about a major defining characteristic of a "Never Going to Give it Up" retiree. He also explains the impactful result if a "Never Going to Give it Up" retiree actually does retire Repurposed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we continue our series highlighting different retiree profiles. Today, we cover the "Just Want to Have Fun" retiree. As the title suggests, "Just Want to Have Fun" people are retired and loving it. They are social and fun to be around. "Just Want to Have Fun" retirees have saved enough and are not worried about money. However, the lack of worry and ample supply of happiness creates specific blind spots in their life. In this podcast, Ben explains the pitfalls of a "Just Want to Have Fun" retiree by confusing happiness for deep, rich meaning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we start a brand-new series highlighting different retiree profiles. Today, we cover the "Have-I-done-enough?" retiree. As the title suggests, "Have I done enough?" retirees have a defining question about their life which transcends a struggle or concern with finances. In this podcast, Ben explains what happens to a "Have I done enough?" retiree if they don't get that question answered. If you struggle with the question "Have I done enough" in the context of your retirement, listen up – we'll have a special offer just for you at the end of show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we wrap-up our series on the dangers of not retiring Repurposed: everyone loses. Retirement is not a game of winning or losing. However, the typical "America dream" retirement model is not designed for you walk into your fullness. In this podcast, we explain the four major groups of people that lose if you don't retire Repurposed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben has been in the financial services industry for nearly two decades. He has worked alongside thousands of families and individuals while owning and operating Taatjes Financial Group, a retirement planning firm in west-central Minnesota. While Ben loves to work with retirees, his passion extends far beyond the numbers. This passion led to the publishing of his first book, Repurposed: The Untold Story of Retirement in America in 2017 as well as co-founding Retire Repurposed in 2019.
