Freedom After 50: Finding Peace in the Mystery – Why Financial Control Is an Illusion

17 Oct 2025 • 36 min • EN
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The belief that more data equals more control is an illusion. Our obsession with finding the “perfect” financial plan and receiving constant information often leads to anxiety, not peace. Join us as we explore why embracing uncertainty, focusing on what you can control, and leading with purpose can help create true financial (and emotional) freedom.  In this episode, we discuss:  How to balance control with surrender The pitfalls of too much information Dangers of financial fundamentalism How to go from analysis to action Today's article is from The Net Worthwhile® Weekly blog titled The Money Mystic's Guide To Financial Sanity. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade is joined by Les McDaniel to discuss how embracing uncertainty, focusing on what you can control, and leading with purpose fosters true financial and emotional freedom. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/528 📧 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 Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3T6oNDB ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. 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 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

From "Retire With Purpose - The Retirement Podcast"

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