Financial Planners
https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S4_Ep31.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe Fed has been everywhere in the headlines. In our latest Kitchen Table Finance episode, we explain what the Federal Reserve is, why its independence matters, and how a rate-cutting cycle may ripple through cash yields, bonds, and mortgages. If you’re 6–18 months from […]
Economics isn’t a neat equation — it’s more like a bowl of tangled spaghetti. Learn why predictions so often miss the mark and how a strong financial plan helps you navigate uncertainty. We Treat Economics as Science We are daily bombarded with economic numbers, and our brains want them to […]
https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S4_Ep28.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWelcome back to Kitchen Table Finance, the podcast where we serve up bite-sized financial advice to simplify your money and your life. Pull up a chair with hosts Dave Shotwell and Nick Nauta as they dive into the latest retirement and financial planning headlines […]
https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S4_Ep27.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download When a grandchild arrives, it’s more than a joyful addition to the family — it can also bring new considerations for your retirement plan. In this episode of Kitchen Table Finance, Dave shares his own recent experience becoming a grandfather and how it’s […]
https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S4_EP26.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWelcome back to Kitchen Table Finance with hosts Dave Shotwell and Nick Nonna! In this quarterly market update, Dave and Nick walk through the rollercoaster that was Q2 2025. From unexpected returns to ongoing uncertainty, this episode offers a grounded, no-nonsense take on what’s […]
If we had predicted at the beginning of the second quarter that a balanced stock and bond portfolio would be return close to 7% for the quarter and have positive year to date returns over 7.5% by July, we would have sounded crazy. Honestly, predicting that would have felt crazy, […]
As you are no doubt aware, last week the Lansing State Journal reported that Michigan State University won’t be able to achieve financial stability without laying off staff. Michigan State, along with most other higher education institutions, is facing unprecedented budget upheaval and uncertainty. This is of course upsetting news. […]
https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S4_Ep25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWith Michigan State University announcing potential layoffs and buyouts, financial anxiety is growing—not just in East Lansing, but across many university communities. In this episode, Dave and Nick share practical, down-to-earth advice for those facing employment uncertainty. This isn’t just for MSU employees—anyone experiencing […]
https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S4_Ep_24.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhen the kids move out and the house gets quieter, life—and your finances—enter a whole new chapter. In this episode, Dave and Nick talk about the often-overlooked financial opportunities (and pitfalls) that come with becoming an empty nester. From downsizing and budgeting to increasing […]
https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S4_Ep_23.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, Dave and Nick (back from vacation) tackle a wide mix of financial headlines so you don’t have to. From stock market shifts to Social Security panic, long-term care planning, and yes—even pet insurance—this episode covers the real-life stuff affecting your money […]
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