Today, I’m talking to Steve Lopez. Steve has been a writer for the Los Angeles Times since 2001 and a four-time Pulitzer Prize finalist. He’s won over a dozen national journalism awards and three local news Emmys, and he’s written three novels, including The Soloist, which was adapted into one of my favorite movies. In Steve’s new book, Independence Day: What I Learned About Retirement from Some Who’ve Done It and Some Who Never Will, he explores the meaning of work and how it defines us in a combination of memoirs, interviews, and guidance. The book features conversations with a wide variety of people, including some who chose not to retire (like director Mel Brooks) and those who simply can’t retire, as well as aging scientists, geriatric specialists, and psychiatrists. In today’s conversation, Steve and I talk about what it means to live with purpose and passion, how to tell which of the five categories of retirees that you fall into, and the big financial trends we should all be thinking about as the world around us changes. #stevelopez #retirewithpurpose #caseyweade GET A FREE COPY OF STEVE’S BOOK, INDEPENDENCE DAY: WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT RETIREMENT FROM SOME WHO’VE DONE IT AND SOME WHO NEVER WILL Here's all you have to do... ● Step 1.) Subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review over on iTunes. ● Step 2.) Text BOOK, that’s B-O-O-K to 866-482-9559 for a link to our book request page, complete the form and we will ship you the book for free. It’s that simple! ============================== To get access to today's show notes, including transcript, audio, and links to resources mentioned, visit http://retirewithpurpose.com/353 📅 SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION: Book a 15-minute call with a Howard Bailey Advisor to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3z5mXIw 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu ==================== ABOUT YOUR HOST CASEY WEADE: Casey Weade is the CEO and Founder of Howard Bailey Financial. He graduated from Stetson University with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®), Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®), as well as a certified Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®). In addition, Casey is an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR), is licensed in life, accident, and health insurance; and, is also Long-Term Care Certified. When he isn’t helping others find financial freedom, Casey enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, as well as hunting, fishing and golfing. ==================== ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to elevate the meaning and purpose in the lives of others, allowing them to focus on where they can make the biggest impact today. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retirees across the country secure their financial futures. And while we can't work with everyone, our goal is to provide value to everyone we meet. Our Retire with Purpose Podcast, TV Show and Radio Hour cover trending topics with some of today’s most successful retirees and experts in the field of finance. You can see those resources here: http://www.retirewithpurpose.com We are a fee-based independent advisory firm. Our team of advisors and support specialists strive to deliver the very best experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning. Learn more about our process here: https://howardbailey.com/our-process ==================== FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/howardbaileyf... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/howardbailey... ==================== DISCLOSURE: Investment Advisory Services may be offered through Howard Bailey Securities, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Working with Howard Bailey Securities, LLC, cannot guarantee investment success or that specific financial goals will be achieved. Job Optional was a #1 Amazon best seller in Retirement Planning on 7/2/19, and a Wall Street Journal eBook Best Seller on 8/9/19. For more information on professional designations, visit www.finra.org/investors/professional-designations.