Kitchen Table Finance David Shotwell CFP(r) and Nick Nauta CFP(r)

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Kitchen Table Finance podcast! In this episode, Dave and Nick dive deep into the intricate world of relocating during retirement, examining how recent economic shifts have impacted this significant life decision.

Welcome back to our much-anticipated April 2024 edition of “Retirement Planning Headlines,” where we save you the hassle of combing through endless financial articles. This month, we’ve even had listeners chime in with topics for our deep-dive discussions.

Join Nick and Dave as they discuss concerns around geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, inflation, corporate earnings, and other issues that have led to a market decline, pushing the VIX index of stock market volatility to its highest level in six months.

We jump straight into our Q1 quarterly review followed by the Q2 outlook. Despite entering the year on a shaky start, Q1 turned out exceptionally well, building on the achievements of a strong 2023.

Whether you're just starting to think about retirement or are actively re-balancing your portfolio, this episode is packed with insights that tackle a crucial question: Should you diversify your portfolio in retirement?

We're joined by our energetic and insightful spring 2024 intern, Cole Williams. Cole shares his experience and lessons learned while working with our very own David.