Kitchen Table Finance

Kitchen Table Finance


Latest Episodes

S4E32 – Retiring With Purpose: A Conversation With Kevin Skarritt
October 06, 2025

Guest: Kevin Skarritt (pronounced scare it) Kevin shares a real-world look at retiring in stages, shifting identity after work, and building a life that feels meaningful day to day. From an early ca

S4E31 – The Fed, Rate Cuts, and Your Retirement Plan
September 23, 2025

The 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

S4E30 – Retirement Health Insurance Made Simple
September 08, 2025

Health insurance in retirement does not have to be confusing. In this episode, Nick talks with Justine Bell of BeneGuides about marketplace coverage before 65, Medicare at 65, and how to compare real-

S4E29 – The Big Beautiful Tax Bill with Matt Cooper, CPA
August 25, 2025

Taxes arent usually described as big and beautiful, but the new tax bill brings plenty of changes worth understanding. In this episode of Kitchen Table Finance, Nick sits down with Matt Cooper, CPA

S4E28 – Financial Planning Headlines – June and July
August 19, 2025

Welcome 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 d

S4E27 – How a Grandchild Can Change Your Retirement Plans
August 15, 2025

When a grandchild arrives, its 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

S4E26 – Q2 2025 Review & Outlook
July 27, 2025

Welcome 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 t

S4E25 – Financial Planning in Uncertain Times: MSU Layoffs and Beyond
July 15, 2025

With Michigan State University announcing potential layoffs and buyouts, financial anxiety is growingnot just in East Lansing, but across many university communities. In this episode, Dave and Nick s

S4E24 – How Becoming Empty Nesters Impacts Your Retirement
July 10, 2025

When the kids move out and the house gets quieter, lifeand your financesenter a whole new chapter. In this episode, Dave and Nick talk about the often-overlooked financial opportunities (and pitfall

S4E23 – June 2025 Retirement Headlines
June 23, 2025

In this episode, Dave and Nick (back from vacation) tackle a wide mix of financial headlines so you dont have to. From stock market shifts to Social Security panic, long-term care planning, and yese