Kitchen Table Finance

By David Shotwell CFP(r) and Nick Nauta CFP(r)

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Pull up a chair with David and Nick for warm, real conversations about money, purpose, and building the life you truly want. Focused on clarity and confidence, they help you move from uncertainty to a plan rooted in your values. Whether you’re a lifelong educator, public service professional, or someone preparing for a meaningful retirement, this podcast meets you where you are. But planning is never just about what is going on in the headlines or the markets—it’s about using your resources to live a life with meaning and intention. This show is about financial advice, but so much more than 403(b)’s, pensions, taxes, and retirement. Expect thoughtful conversations, practical strategies, and a welcoming space to reflect on your goals, values, and the kind of legacy you want to create. We want you to stay focused on what matters most: living well and protecting what you’ve built.

Episode Date
S4E36 – Is the AI Bubble About to Ruin Your Retirement?
Dec 10, 2025
S4E35 – Retirement Life Planning
Nov 18, 2025
S4E34 – How to Retire Healthy
Nov 04, 2025
S4E33 – Q3 2025 Market Recap: Gains, Rate Cuts, and What’s Next
Oct 22, 2025
S4E32 – Retiring With Purpose: A Conversation With Kevin Skarritt
Oct 06, 2025
S4E31 – The Fed, Rate Cuts, and Your Retirement Plan
Sep 23, 2025
S4E30 – Retirement Health Insurance Made Simple
Sep 08, 2025
S4E29 – The Big Beautiful Tax Bill with Matt Cooper, CPA
Aug 25, 2025
S4E28 – Financial Planning Headlines – June and July
Aug 19, 2025
S4E27 – How a Grandchild Can Change Your Retirement Plans
Aug 15, 2025
S4E26 – Q2 2025 Review & Outlook
Jul 27, 2025
S4E25 – Financial Planning in Uncertain Times: MSU Layoffs and Beyond
Jul 15, 2025
S4E24 – How Becoming Empty Nesters Impacts Your Retirement
Jul 10, 2025
S4E23 – June 2025 Retirement Headlines
Jun 23, 2025
S4E22 – We Survived the Spring Volatility, Now What?
Jun 16, 2025
S4E21 – How to Plan on Enjoying Retirement
Jun 02, 2025
S4E20 – Should You Buy a House in Retirement?
May 27, 2025
S4E19 – Does your Retirement Plan Need a ROTH?
May 12, 2025
S4E18 – What to Know About Taxes in Retirement
May 05, 2025
S4E17 – April 2025 Retirement Headlines
Apr 28, 2025
S4E16 – 2025 Quarter One Market Review and Outlook
Apr 21, 2025
S4E15 – When to Adjust Your Retirement Income
Apr 16, 2025
S4E14 – How Retirees Can Handle Emotions of a Down Market
Apr 11, 2025
S4E13 – Introducing Nathan Gardner, Intern
Apr 07, 2025
S4E12 – How to Adjust Your Retirement Income
Apr 02, 2025
S4E11 – How to Put Together a Retirement Income Strategy
Mar 24, 2025
S4E10 – CFP vs. ChatGPT for Retirement Planning
Mar 17, 2025
S4E9 – February 2025 Retirement Headlines
Mar 11, 2025
S4E8 – Traveling in Retirement
Mar 05, 2025
S4E7 – George Kinder’s Financial Life Planning Process
Feb 25, 2025
S4E6 – Going from a Saver to a Spender in Retirement
Feb 20, 2025
S4E5 – January 2025 Financial Headlines
Feb 14, 2025
S4E4 – Financial Disasters Unpacked
Feb 10, 2025
S4E3 – Lifeboat Drills: Preparing for Market Downturns Before They Happen
Feb 03, 2025
S4E2 – 2024 Q4 Review and Market Outlook
Jan 20, 2025
S4E1 – 2025 Market Predictions
Jan 14, 2025
S3E46 – Preventing Identity Theft in Retirement
Dec 30, 2024
S3E45 – November Retirement Planning Headlines
Dec 16, 2024
S3E44 – 5 Insights for Retirement Investors in 2025
Dec 13, 2024
S3E43- Gratitude For Your Retirement Plan
Nov 27, 2024
S3E42- Does Warren Buffett Think You Should Change Your Retirement Allocation?
Nov 25, 2024
S3E41 – Retirement and Markets Over the Next Four Years
Nov 19, 2024
S3E40 – October Retirement Headlines
Nov 15, 2024
S3E39 – Interning at a Financial Advisory Firm with Shane Topping
Nov 11, 2024
S3E38 – Retirement Spending – Die With Zero
Nov 04, 2024
S3E37 – Q3 2024 Market Update & Economic Outlook
Oct 25, 2024
S3E36 – Book Review – Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
Oct 14, 2024
S3E35 – September Retirement Headlines
Oct 08, 2024
S3E34 – Retirement Planning Updates: Cash and Elections
Sep 24, 2024
S3E33 – Dealing with Investment Fraud in Retirement
Sep 19, 2024
S3E32 – Helping Your Kids Understand Student Loans
Sep 09, 2024
S3E31 – August 2024 Retirement Headlines
Sep 05, 2024
S3E30 – Making Smart Housing Decisions in Retirement
Aug 28, 2024
S3E29 – Special Guest – Scott de Varona with MiABLE
Aug 20, 2024
S3E28 – Navigating Retirement in Times of Market Volatility
Aug 13, 2024
S3E27 – Retirement Planning Headlines – June 2024
Jul 29, 2024
S3E26 – Using a Retirement Target Date Fund
Jul 22, 2024
S3E25 – Q2 2024 Review and Q3 Outlook
Jul 15, 2024
S3E24 – Four Principles of Retirement Investments
Jul 08, 2024
S3E23 – Special Guest Diane Brewer – Director of MET
Jul 01, 2024
S3E22 – How to Create an Income Stream in Retirement
Jun 25, 2024
S3E21 – Retirement Planning Headlines – May 2024
Jun 17, 2024
S3E20 – Dealing With Increasing Insurance Rates
Jun 03, 2024
S3E19 – Using CDs and Bonds in Retirement
May 28, 2024
S3E18 – Relocating During Retirement
May 20, 2024
S3E17 – Retirement Planning Headlines – April 2024
May 13, 2024
S3E16 – Navigating Market Pullbacks and Geopolitical Risk In Retirement
May 06, 2024
S3E15 -Q1 2024 Review and Q2 Outlook
Apr 29, 2024
S3E14 – Why Diversify Your Retirement Portfolio
Apr 15, 2024
S3E13 – A Conversation with Summer Intern Cole Williams
Apr 10, 2024
S3E12 – Annuities and Insuring Your Retirement
Apr 09, 2024
S3E11 – Strategic Reliable Blueprint – Obstacles Meeting
Apr 02, 2024
S3E10 – Retirement Planning Headlines – March 2024
Apr 01, 2024
S3E9 – How the 2024 Presidential Election Could Affect the Stock Market
Mar 18, 2024
S3E8 – How to Protect Your Credit in Retirement
Mar 13, 2024
S3E7 – Retirement Planning News February 2024
Feb 26, 2024
S3E6 – Marketing EFTs To Attract Investors
Feb 26, 2024
S3E5 – When Should You Make Changes to Your Retirement Portfolio?
Feb 19, 2024
S3E4 – Should You Add Bitcoin to Your Retirement Portfolio?
Feb 05, 2024
S3E3 – Retirement Planning News – Dec & Jan
Jan 29, 2024
S3E2 – 4th Quarter 2023 Economic Review
Jan 22, 2024
Ep 150 – Realistic Market Expectations for Retirement
Jan 08, 2024
Ep 149 – Your First Market Downturn in Retirement
Dec 22, 2023
Ep 148 – Will Seasonal Market Patterns Affect Your Retirement?
Dec 18, 2023
Ep 147 – Retirement Planning News – November Edition
Dec 11, 2023
Ep 146: What Are Your Key Numbers for Retirement?
Dec 04, 2023
Ep145: Reasons for Retirees to be Thankful
Nov 27, 2023
Ep 144: Retirement Planning Headline Review
Nov 13, 2023
Ep 143: Guest Dr. Darla Bishop
Nov 06, 2023
Ep 142: How will Artificial Intelligence Impact Your Portfolio
Nov 06, 2023
140: Why Don’t We Just Put Everything in CDs?
Oct 19, 2023
Ep 141: 3rd Quarter 2023 Economic Review and Current Market Update
Oct 19, 2023
Ep 139: Our Favorite Movies about Money
Oct 09, 2023
Ep 138: MSU Case Study: Retired Couple with Plenty for Retirement
Oct 02, 2023
Ep 137: 4 Step Plan for Dealing with the Financial Media
Oct 02, 2023
Ep 136: Align Your Money With Your Values
Sep 18, 2023
Ep 135 – How Big is Your “Too Hard” Pile?
Sep 08, 2023
Ep 134 – What’s a Money Script?
Aug 28, 2023
Ep 133 – MiABLE Account Overview
Aug 22, 2023
Ep 132 – Book Review – Thinking Fast and Slow
Aug 16, 2023
Ep 131 – Student Loan Repayment Plans
Aug 08, 2023
Ep 130 – What Should You Insure?
Jul 31, 2023
Third Quarter 2023 Economic Update and Market Review
Jul 27, 2023
Ep 128 – MSU Case Study – Couple Near Retirement
Jul 26, 2023
Ep 127 – Stoic Philosophy and Financial Planning
Jul 12, 2023
Ep 126 – Don’t Fall for These Scams
Jul 10, 2023
Ep 125: Does Your Financial Advisor Provide Value?
Jul 06, 2023
Ep 124: Summer Intern, Cade Campbell, Joins the Show
Jul 05, 2023
Ep 123: Nick’s Best & Worst Personal Money Moves
Jul 03, 2023
Ep 122: Dave’s Best and Worst Personal Money Moves
Jun 30, 2023
Ep 121: Book Review: “The Soul of Money”
Jun 02, 2023
Ep 120: New MSU Professor Retirement Planning
May 22, 2023
Ep 119: Financial Planning Resources
May 15, 2023
Ep 118: Update – What’s going on with I Bonds Now?
May 12, 2023
Ep 117: What is Your Ideal Retirement Age?
May 08, 2023
Ep 116: Getting Real About Social Security
May 01, 2023
Ep 115: Review of 2nd Quarter 2023
Apr 17, 2023
Ep 114: Retirement Planning Case Study for an MSU Employee
Apr 10, 2023
Ep 113: Rent or Buy – Move or Stay
Apr 06, 2023
Ep 112: Thoughts on the Silicon Valley Bank Failure
Mar 16, 2023
What you need to know about Secure Act 2.0
Mar 13, 2023
Why Ashley Sajor Became a Financial Planner
Mar 06, 2023
What is Your Investment Risk Tolerance?
Feb 27, 2023
Michigan 1st Time Homebuyers’ Savings Account
Feb 20, 2023
Why Dave Shotwell Became a Financial Planner
Feb 13, 2023
Setting and Keeping your Financial Goals in 2023
Feb 08, 2023
Ep 105 – How the Debt Ceiling and Government Spending Impact Investors
Jan 31, 2023
Episode 104: 1st Quarter 2023 Investment Review & Economic Update (podcast)
Jan 23, 2023
Financial Predictions for 2023
Jan 19, 2023
Why is Nick Nauta a Financial Planner?
Jan 18, 2023
Should I Lease or Buy My Next Car?
Jan 05, 2023
Podcast: Tackling Retirement Goals from Both Ends
Dec 15, 2022
Three Reasons for Investors to be Thankful This Year
Dec 07, 2022
Fees to Watch Out For With Retirement Planning
Dec 02, 2022
Stress Testing Your Financial Plan
Nov 16, 2022
Book Review: The Investment Answer
Nov 04, 2022
How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?
Nov 04, 2022
A Positive Way to Look at the Current Market
Nov 04, 2022
5 Things You Can Do During a Down Market
Oct 19, 2022
Marketing Timing (podcast)
Oct 11, 2022
Student Debt Relief Plan
Oct 04, 2022
Special Guest: Khadijah H. Mutakabbir, Owner of Step By Step Financial Wellness
Sep 12, 2022
The Power of Investing During Down Markets (podcast)
Sep 09, 2022
Ask A Financial Advisor Anything – Part 4
Sep 09, 2022
Ask A Financial Advisor Anything – Part 3
Aug 29, 2022
Second Quarter 2022 Market Review and Economic Outlook
Jul 26, 2022
Financial Documents an 18 Year Old Needs
Jul 18, 2022
What to do When Your Child Turns 18
Jul 18, 2022
Is the 60 – 40 Portfolio Dead?
Jul 18, 2022
Dealing with High Inflation
Jun 28, 2022
Ask A Financial Advisor Anything – Part Two
Jun 09, 2022
Ask A Financial Advisor Anything – Part One
Jun 08, 2022
Tik Tok Money Challenge
Jun 02, 2022
Book Review: The New Retirementality by Mitch Anthony
May 26, 2022
What is an I Bond?
May 23, 2022
The Two Most Important Stock Market Charts
May 09, 2022
Guest Ian Richardson – Reviewing Cybersecurity
May 02, 2022
Reviewing the 1st Quarter of 2022
Apr 27, 2022
What is a Fee-Only Financial Planner?
Apr 25, 2022
The Psychology of Money Recap
Apr 18, 2022
Reviewing Your 2021 Tax Return
Apr 10, 2022
Should I Hire a Financial Advisor?
Apr 04, 2022
Starting A New Job – Rolling Over a 401K
Mar 24, 2022
The Russian Ukrainian Conflict and the Economy
Mar 07, 2022
Power of Inflation – What’s going on?
Feb 21, 2022
Investment Philosophy and East Bay Introduction
Feb 14, 2022
Let’s Talk About 2021 Tax Forms
Feb 14, 2022
2021 Q4 Quarterly Market Review
Jan 27, 2022
Financial Goals for 2022 – Things to Consider NOW
Jan 18, 2022
2022 Financial Predictions
Jan 10, 2022
Key Elements of Financial Planning
Dec 15, 2021
Upgrading Your iPhone Really Costs $17K
Dec 09, 2021
Economic Update November 2021
Nov 21, 2021
What Issues Should I Consider Before the End of the Year?
Nov 18, 2021
Step Seven – Build
Nov 08, 2021
Step Six – Strategy
Nov 08, 2021
Step Five – Organization
Oct 27, 2021
Step Four – Obstacles
Oct 22, 2021
ESG Investing + Webinar
Oct 14, 2021
Step Three – Vision
Oct 06, 2021
Step Two – The Foundation Meeting
Sep 30, 2021
Our FIT Meeting Process
Sep 30, 2021
How Nick Handles His Finances 
Sep 13, 2021
How Financial Planners Handle Their Own Finances
Sep 03, 2021
Helping Your College Student Budget
Sep 03, 2021
Second Quarter 2021: Market Review and Outlook
Aug 10, 2021
Traveling Post Pandemic Webinar with Kim Barber
Jul 31, 2021
Should I sell my house? Guest: John Douglas, Keller Williams
Jul 26, 2021
Getting Launched: Helping Children Manage Money
Jul 12, 2021
Budgeting for Vacation
Jun 28, 2021
Understanding Stock Market Information
Jun 17, 2021
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Jun 03, 2021
Investment Real Estate and Rental Properties
Jun 01, 2021
Pension Choices
May 20, 2021
Is Bitcoin an Investment?
May 14, 2021
First Quarter 2021: Market Review and Outlook
May 06, 2021
MSU Retirement Plan Basics
Apr 21, 2021
How to Budget for Academic Year Faculty and Staff at MSU
Apr 21, 2021
How to Financially Help Adult Children
Apr 12, 2021
Estate Planning Basics with Special Guest Molly Petitjean
Mar 31, 2021