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S5E5 – MSU Retiree Health Insurance Guide

Posted March 10, 2026 • 00:28:34

Health insurance is one of the most confusing parts of retirement planning, especially for Michigan State University employees approaching retirement.

In...

S5E4 – State of Michigan Retirement Benefits

Posted February 24, 2026 • 00:35:17

Understanding State of Michigan Retirement Benefits: Pension vs. Defined Contribution and Health Care Options

If you work for...

S5E3 – MSU Retirement Plans Explained

Posted February 10, 2026 • 00:27:02

Roth Contributions, Tax Planning, and What to Do Now

Michigan State University recently added Roth options to its retirement plans, and that change...

S5E2 – 4th Quarter 2025 Review and Market Outlook

Posted January 27, 2026 • 00:32:37

In this quarterly recap, David Shotwell and Nick Nauta look back at how markets finished 2025 and share what they are watching in 2026. They cover the...

S5E1 – 2026 Market Predictions

Posted January 20, 2026 • 00:37:02

Welcome back to Kitchen Table Finance. Season 5 kicks off with one of our favorite annual traditions, reviewing last year’s market predictions and...