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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Building on last week's discussion of 'less is more,' Ben Taatjes shifts focus to the vital question: what deserves more of your attention in retirement? Discover the five essential areas that truly merit your energy, intention, and focus as you build a purposeful retirement. From relationships to personal growth, these key domains represent the foundation of a Repurposed life. Learn practical strategies for investing yourself in what matters most, creating a retirement that's not just simplified but genuinely fulfilling. This episode provides a clear roadmap for where to direct your time and energy once you've cleared away the non-essential. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inspired by Greg McKeown's 'Essentialism,' Ben Taatjes explores how the principle of 'less is more' can transform your retirement experience. Discover the two sides of retirement simplification: clearing away the distractions and clutter that drain your energy while making intentional space for what truly matters. Learn practical strategies for simplifying your financial plans, physical spaces, and day-to-day activities to create room for deeper connection with God, authentic purpose, and meaningful service to others. This episode offers a refreshing perspective on how retirement can become more fulfilling by doing less of what doesn't matter and more of what does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this timely episode, Ben Taatjes explores how market turbulence reveals our true relationship with money. Discover why some retirees with modest savings experience freedom while others with multi-million dollar portfolios live in constant fear. Ben breaks down the critical distinction between wealth-focused and income-focused retirement strategies, offering practical insights for developing financial peace regardless of market conditions. Learn the antidote to market attachment and how to cultivate a mindset that allows you to thrive even during economic uncertainty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this profound episode, Ben Taatjes tackles a cornerstone concept from his book 'Repurposed: The Untold Story of Retirement in America' - the critical distinction between wealth and income. Discover why fixating on account balances rather than sustainable cash flow often leads to what Ben calls 'The Money Disorder,' causing unnecessary stress and diminished quality of life in retirement. Learn practical strategies for making the mental shift from wealth accumulation to income generation, freeing yourself to enjoy retirement rather than merely preserving your nest egg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the final installment of our 'Time, Talent, and Treasure' series, Ben Taatjes moves beyond traditional retirement planning to examine your relationship with money. While having a sound financial strategy is essential, understanding how to steward your resources in alignment with your purpose is equally important. Through 10 thought-provoking questions, Ben helps you explore money's proper role in your life and retirement. Discover how to transform your perspective on wealth from simply funding leisure to fueling impact and leaving a meaningful legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Continuing our 'Time, Talent, and Treasure' series, Ben Taatjes addresses how retirees often undervalue their accumulated skills and abilities. Learn how to identify and redeploy your talents in retirement through powerful reflection questions like 'What was your best day at work?' Discover practical approaches to using your expertise in new and fulfilling ways, and understand how identifying who you want to impact can give direction to your talents. This episode provides a roadmap for moving beyond career constraints to express your abilities in ways that create meaningful impact in retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this first installment of our 'Time, Talent, and Treasure' series, Ben Taatjes explores the critical foundation of retirement fulfillment: how you steward your time. Discover 10 powerful questions that will help you evaluate and maximize this precious resource in retirement. Learn practical strategies for moving beyond simply filling hours to investing time in ways that align with your purpose. This episode provides essential guidance for transforming time management from a retirement challenge into an opportunity for meaningful impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Building on our previous episode, Ben Taatjes provides a real-world demonstration of how a Repurposed Statement transforms from words to action. Using his own purpose statement and financial practice as an example, Ben illustrates the practical process of implementing purpose in retirement. Discover the powerful connection between clearly defining your purpose and experiencing genuine fulfillment in your retirement years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this transformative episode, Ben Taatjes reveals how to create a personalized Repurposed Statement that serves as your guiding framework for retirement. Learn the four essential components of this powerful document and discover how childhood experiences often hold the key to understanding your true purpose. Whether you're approaching retirement or already there, this step-by-step approach will help you develop a clear vision that aligns with God's design for your life and brings new meaning to your retirement years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drawing inspiration from Blue Zones research, Ben Taatjes explores how retirement is evolving beyond the traditional model of career, leisure, and decline. Discover why the conventional approach to retirement often leads to a mediocre existence that falls short of God's design for your life. Learn practical insights for reimagining your retirement years as a time of purpose, growth, and meaningful impact. This episode challenges outdated retirement thinking and offers a fresh perspective on creating a retirement that resonates with your deepest calling. 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.
