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Warren Buffet and the Market

S3E42- Does Warren Buffett Think You Should Change Your Retirement Allocation?

https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S3_Ep42.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhat does Warren Buffett’s latest financial move mean for your retirement portfolio? This week, we’re unpacking the headlines surrounding Buffett’s portfolio adjustments. With $365 billion in cash at Berkshire Hathaway’s disposal, Buffett’s strategy has sparked speculation. Is he gearing up for a financial crisis, […]

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October Retirement Headlines

S3E40 – October Retirement Headlines

https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S3_Ep40.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWe read the news so you don’t have to! Welcome to your October roundup of retirement headlines—a month bursting with insights and strategies that could redefine your retirement planning. Whether you’re a retiree navigating the nuances of financial security, or an investor seeking to […]

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Year End Checklist For Your Retirement Portfolio

Year-End Checklist For Your Retirement Portfolio

I’ve barely gotten used to writing 2024 when I put the date on something, and we’re already well into the year’s fourth quarter. We’re already making Thanksgiving plans and talking about Christmas travel. Here in northern Michigan, the weather has turned very November, making sure we don’t forget that time […]

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Interning at a Financial Advisory Firm

S3E39 – Interning at a Financial Advisory Firm with Shane Topping

https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_s3_ep39.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin us for an insightful conversation with Shane Topping, a senior at Michigan State University and an intern at Shotwell Rutter Baer (SRB). In this episode, we explore the unique experience of interning at a financial advisory firm, the lessons learned from working in […]

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retirement spending

S3E38 – Retirement Spending – Die With Zero

https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S3_Ep38.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this thought-provoking episode, we explore the intriguing concept laid out in Bill Perkins’ book “Die With Zero,” which challenges traditional notions of retirement savings and spending. Join us as we discuss whether you should aim to spend your money before you die, and […]

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Third Quarter 2024 Market Commentary And Current Economic Update

Third Quarter 2024 Market Commentary and Current Economic Update

Note: Listen to our latest Kitchen Table Podcast Episode where Dave and Nick Discuss this in detail. Stocks continued to surge higher during the third quarter, with every index we watch posting positive returns. The Federal Reserve finally pivoted to lowering interest rates in September. Overall, inflation has continued to […]

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Q3 Market Update

S3E37 – Q3 2024 Market Update & Economic Outlook

https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S3_Ep37.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, we dive into the key developments in the markets during the third quarter of 2024, along with an update on the current economic environment. Join us as we discuss how stocks surged across the globe, inflation continues to cool, and the […]

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Book Review Outlive

S3E36 – Book Review – Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity

https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S3_Ep36.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this enlightening episode, we take a deep dive into Dr. Peter Attia’s compelling book, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. Join us as we explore the intersection of healthspan and lifespan, unpack Attia’s vision of Medicine 2.0 and 3.0, and discuss the […]

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Election And Markets

Presidential Election and Markets

There is no escaping this year’s Presidential election. Every television commercial, every spam robocall, every inch of our neighbor’s yard, reminds us that we must vote in November. As we meet with clients for reviews this fall, the question of what the election will mean for the markets and the […]

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September Retirement Headlines

S3E35 – September Retirement Headlines

https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S3_Ep35.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWe’re back with another round of retirement planning headline news reviews. As we like to say, we read the news so you don’t have to. Although, maybe you will want to after you hear us talk about them. Our goal is to at least help point you […]

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