Financial Planners
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 […]
Looking back at our past blogs and podcasts, I think online security is the only topic Nick and I have covered more often than budgeting and having a contingency fund. But based on some stories we’ve heard recently, this seems to be a topic we can’t talk about enough: Online […]
https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S4_Ep22.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadRiding the Market Roller Coaster: Lessons from a Wild Spring It’s been a bumpy ride in the markets this spring, and in this episode, Dave and Cole (filling in for Nick) sit down to talk through what happened, what it means for investors, and […]
https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S4_Ep21.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, Dave and Nick dive into one of the most overlooked—but absolutely essential—parts of retirement planning: how to actually enjoy it. You’ve spent decades saving, investing, and working hard. But have you really thought about what your ideal retirement looks like? Spoiler […]
https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S4_Ep20.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWelcome back to Kitchen Table Finance, where we serve up bite-sized financial wisdom with a side of common sense. In this episode, Dave and Nick tackle one of the biggest financial questions for retirees: Should you buy a house in retirement—or just stay put? […]
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