Catch-Up Planning with Jesse Hurst, Author of PopEnomics
Catch-Up Planning with Jesse Hurst, Author of PopEnomics  
Podcast: Escape The Clock: How to Become Financially Free and Have the Option Not to Work
Published On: Tue Dec 23 2025
Description: Many people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s feel behind on retirement, but the real problem is not just the numbers. It is the uncertainty.In this episode, financial planner and author of PopEnomics Jesse Hurst explains how pop culture, practical planning, and a shift in mindset can help anyone build a more confident path forward, even if they feel like they started late.Key Talking PointsWhy so many people feel behind on retirementHow news and media leads people to make financial mistakesThe power of pop culture when it comes to relating with the momentHow to move from fear and guessing to clarity and actionCreating a catch-up plan that actually works in the real worldEscape The Clock ResourcesThe Book: https://escapetheclock.com/book The Planner: https://escapetheclock.com/toolkit1:1 Help: https://escapetheclock.com/scheduleFree Weekly Insights: https://escapetheclock.com/subscribeEpisode References & ResourcesOne in three people over fifty have less than twenty-five thousand saved – Northwestern Mutual (2024)Sixty-one percent of workers over forty-five say they are behind on savings – Fidelity (2024)One in three retirees underspend by more than twenty percent – Morningstar (2023)Seventy percent say headlines hurt their financial confidence – Allianz Life (2024)Connect with JesseWebsite: https://impelwealth.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jessehurstcfp YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ImpelWealthSupport the podcastSubscribe, follow, and leave a review where you listenShare this episode with someone who would benefitVisit EscapeTheClock.com to get the book, subscribe, or more episodes.This information is for educational purposes only and not financial advice. Consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.