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 retirement happiness. Society tells us that retirement is the time when we can truly live and be happy. But, does retirement make good on that promise? Furthermore, what makes us happy in the first place? Today we talk about finding your passions. Oftentimes, discovering and living within your passions is advice given to young people, but rarely are passions ever part of the retirement conversation. In this podcast, Ben gives you ways to rediscover your passions in retirement and he encourages you to find the things that truly make you come alive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we continue our series on retirement happiness. Society tells us that retirement is the time when we can truly live and be happy. But, does retirement make good on that promise? Furthermore, what makes us happy in the first place? Today we talk about doubling-down on your abilities. Your abilities are a combination of natural talents and acquired skills. Identifying them is an important step to discovering your Repurpose. In this podcast, Ben talks about the importance of truly knowing oneself and he poses questions that will help you identify and utilize the abilities you have gained through your working years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we continue our series on retirement happiness. Society tells us that retirement is the time when we can truly live and be happy. But, does retirement make good on that promise? Furthermore, what makes us happy in the first place? Today we talk about leveraging your experiences. The very first step in developing your Repurpose in retirement is to take a look back. In this podcast, Ben talks about two distinctive times for a retiree to reflect on past experiences. He also poses two questions to ponder as you process the experiences you've had both personally and professionally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we continue our series on retirement happiness. Society tells us that retirement is the time when we can truly live and be happy. But, does retirement make good on that promise? Furthermore, what makes us happy in the first place? Today we cover true financial stewardship. The world tells us more of anything will make us happy, including money and possessions. However, the truth is envy leads to confusion and discourse. In this podcast, we dig into God's word to find the meaning of true financial stewardship and Ben gives insight on ways to avoid end-of-life regrets regarding your retirement savings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we continue our series on retirement happiness. Society tells us that retirement is the time when we can truly live and be happy. But, does retirement make good on that promise? Furthermore, what makes us happy in the first place? Today we cover what every retirement income plan needs. Having regular and consistent income is yet another way to help resolve The Money Disorder. In this podcast, we give your three things every retirement income plan needs which includes an entire paradigm shift from how a retiree views their nest egg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we continue our series on retirement happiness. Society tells us that retirement is the time when we can truly live and be happy. But, does retirement make good on that promise? Furthermore, what makes us happy in the first place? Today we cover wealth transfer plans. Unlike wills, wealth transfer plans distribute wealth to heirs or charities while the giver is still living. This allows retirees to not only see the fruits of their labor, but help prepare the next steward. In this podcast, Ben explains how wealth transfer plans can be a way to break the bondage of a "Money Disorder" and unlock the keys to truly leaving a legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we continue our series on retirement happiness. Society tells us that retirement is the time when we can truly live and be happy. But, does retirement make good on that promise? Furthermore, what makes us happy in the first place? Today we cover a concept we call The Money Disorder. In our experience, too much of the retirement conversation is centered on wealth. As a result, many retirees struggle getting their minds and mental real estate off of their money. In this podcast, we talk about the dangers of The Money Disorder and we give you ways to begin breaking free from this bondage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we continue our series on retirement happiness. Society tells us that retirement is the time when we can truly live and be happy. But, does retirement make good on that promise? Furthermore, what makes us happy in the first place? In this podcast, we consider the question, "Does money buy happiness in retirement?" The truth is money does play an important role in retirement and happiness, but only up to a certain point. Ben Taatjes discusses his perspective of money and happiness after working with thousands of retirees and he explains how the correct viewpoint on money can be the key to a truly fulfilling retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we continue our series on retirement happiness. Society tells us that retirement is the time when we can truly live and be happy. But, does retirement make good on that promise? Furthermore, what makes us happy in the first place? In this podcast, we consider the question, "What is the best age?" looking at research from around the world and considering our own personal life experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we start a brand-new series on retirement happiness. Society tells us that retirement is the time when we can truly live and be happy. But, does retirement make good on that promise? Furthermore, what makes us happy in the first place? In this podcast, we talk about some of the happiness times in lives and we breakdown what the Bible says about happiness, joy, contentment and peace. 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.
