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Podcast: Kitchen Table Finance

MSU Layoffs

S4E25 – Financial Planning in Uncertain Times: MSU Layoffs and Beyond

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 […]

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empty nest to retirement

S4E24 – How Becoming Empty Nesters Impacts Your Retirement

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 […]

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June 2025 Headlines

S4E23 – June 2025 Retirement Headlines

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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We Survived the Spring Volatility, Now What?

S4E22 – We Survived the Spring Volatility, Now What?

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 […]

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enjoying retirement

S4E21 – How to Plan on Enjoying Retirement

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 […]

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should you buy a house in retirement?

S4E20 – Should You Buy a House in Retirement?

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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Roth Conversions

S4E19 – Does your Retirement Plan Need a ROTH?

https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S4_Ep19.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadRoth Conversions: Worth It or Not? Welcome back to the Kitchen Table! In today’s episode, Dave and Nick take a deeper dive into the world of Roth conversions—what they are, how they work, and whether or not they make sense for your retirement plan. […]

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What to Know About Taxes in Retirement

S4E18 – What to Know About Taxes in Retirement

https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S4_Ep17.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHosts: Nick and guest advisor Cole WilliamsSpecial Guest Absence: Dave is off living his best life in Bozeman, Montana (hopefully catching trout and not taxes). In this episode of Kitchen Table Finance, we take a deep dive into one of retirement’s least sexy—but most […]

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April 2025 Retirement Headlines

S4E17 – April 2025 Retirement Headlines

https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S4_Ep16.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWelcome back, friends!Today, Dave and Nick roll up their sleeves and dive into the wild and wonderful world of retirement headlines from March and April. Think of it as your financial cliff notes — so you can sound smarter than your neighbor without actually […]

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2025 Quarter One Marketing Review and Outlook

S4E16 – 2025 Quarter One Market Review and Outlook

https://media.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/content.blubrry.com/kitchen_table_finance/Kitchen_Table_S4_Ep15.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, Nick and Dave take a seat at the kitchen table to unpack the highs and lows of the first quarter of 2025. From global diversification wins to U.S. economic uncertainty, they break down what investors need to know—and what they don’t […]

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