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Our process is designed to clear away old money messages, uncover the goals and priorities that really matter, and implement the financial strategies that we believe will have the greatest impact.

Should you get out of the stock market when you retire?It's a common assumption: retirement arrives, risk goes away, and...
10/19/2026

Should you get out of the stock market when you retire?

It's a common assumption: retirement arrives, risk goes away, and your portfolio should move entirely into safer investments.

But retirement can last decades—and inflation, rising costs, taxes, and other risks don't disappear when you stop working.

In the latest episode of Empty Nest Full Pockets, Matt Meline and Will Schroeder discuss why retirement investing is less about eliminating risk and more about redefining and managing it.

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In this episode of Empty Nest Full Pockets, Matt Meline and Will Schroeder explore how your investment strategy needs to evolve as you transition from working and saving to retirement and spending.Many people assume retirement means moving everyth...

Think retirement planning starts at 65?Think again.Your 50s and early 60s can be some of the most valuable years for get...
10/18/2026

Think retirement planning starts at 65?

Think again.

Your 50s and early 60s can be some of the most valuable years for getting your retirement strategy in place.

You can start testing what life without a paycheck might feel like, explore different spending strategies, and make important tax-planning decisions before you fully retire.

🎥 Watch the full YouTube Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/DMsvCvDmWfo?feature=share

Retirement planning doesn't have to begin at 65. In fact, the years...

If you've built significant wealth in an investment account, charitable giving may be able to accomplish more than simpl...
10/16/2026

If you've built significant wealth in an investment account, charitable giving may be able to accomplish more than simply supporting a cause you care about.

Donating appreciated investments can potentially help you avoid capital gains while putting those assets toward something meaningful.

It's a strategy worth discussing as part of a broader retirement and tax plan—especially as you approach retirement and begin thinking about required distributions.

🎥 Watch the full YouTube Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/Dio-O9EmmO8?feature=share

Charitable giving can be more than an act of generosity—it can also...

"Can I retire?"It's one of the biggest questions we get, and it's the exact question longtime client Julie Reeves asked ...
10/15/2026

"Can I retire?"

It's one of the biggest questions we get, and it's the exact question longtime client Julie Reeves asked us before she retired at 68.

On the latest episode of Empty Nest Full Pockets, Julie shares what the transition was really like: preparing before she picked a date, building an income plan that feels like a paycheck, and navigating Medicare without getting overwhelmed.

Her biggest surprise? She's spending less now than she did while working.

If you're wondering whether you're ready, this conversation is worth a watch. 👇

Can you afford to retire? And even if the numbers say yes, how do y...

📣 Our Q4 Market Update webinar is coming up - and it’s FREE!What’s happening with the markets? What role will AI play? A...
10/12/2026

📣 Our Q4 Market Update webinar is coming up - and it’s FREE!

What’s happening with the markets? What role will AI play? And how might inflation and the midterm elections shape the conversation?

Join Matt Meline and Will Schroeder for PrairieFire’s 4th Quarter Market Updates on Thursday, October 15, at 4 p.m. CT!

We’ll discuss all things midterms, AI, inflation - and maybe even throw in some obscure trivia. 👀

đź“… Thursday, October 15
đź•“ 4 p.m. Central Time
🎟️ Free webinar!

đź”— Join us here: https://event.webinarjam.com/rowm4/register/vkn9ofqo

We hope you can join us for the conversation!

We have much to discuss - midterm elections, inflation everywhere, AI's challenges and opportunities, and maybe some obscure trivia!

Does your investment strategy need to change when you retire?The answer is yes - but that doesn't necessarily mean movin...
10/06/2026

Does your investment strategy need to change when you retire?

The answer is yes - but that doesn't necessarily mean moving everything into “safe” investments.

Matt and Will discuss what really changes when you go from saving for retirement to living off your portfolio, including market risk, taxes, income, and the need to create enough flexibility to enjoy the years ahead.

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Retirement changes more than your work schedule—it changes the way ...

What if your dream retirement isn't your spouse's dream retirement?Maybe you want to travel the world.They want to stay ...
10/04/2026

What if your dream retirement isn't your spouse's dream retirement?

Maybe you want to travel the world.

They want to stay home.

You want to retire now.

They want to keep working.

These differences are more common than you might think - and they're worth talking about before one of you retires.

🎥 Watch the full YouTube Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/Xc3hymcle8k?feature=share

Retirement planning isn't just about your individual goals. For cou...

"When can I retire?"It's one of the biggest questions people ask.But there are actually two questions hiding inside it:C...
10/02/2026

"When can I retire?"

It's one of the biggest questions people ask.

But there are actually two questions hiding inside it:

Could I retire?

And...

Should I retire?

You might have enough money to leave your job, but that doesn't necessarily mean every financial goal or lifestyle choice fits comfortably into your plan.

🎥 Watch the full YouTube Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/VnUM60ubA7A?feature=share

Many people approaching retirement say the same thing: "I want to r...

What if 59½ isn't the age you retire—but the age you start testing what retirement could look like?In the latest episode...
09/30/2026

What if 59½ isn't the age you retire—but the age you start testing what retirement could look like?

In the latest episode of Empty Nest Full Pockets, Matt Meline and Will Schroeder explore how to make the most of the years before retirement—from Roth conversions and Social Security to healthcare, charitable giving, spending guardrails, and even taking a sabbatical to test drive your next chapter.

Retirement doesn't have to be a hard stop. The right planning can give you more options.

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In this episode of Empty Nest Full Pockets, Matt Meline and Will Schroeder continue their conversation about the 59½ Rebellion and explore what people can actually do during the years between 59½ and retirement.For many people, 59½ isn't a finish ...

Think you’re ready to retire? There’s more to retirement readiness than your account balance.Matt and Will answer seven ...
09/29/2026

Think you’re ready to retire? There’s more to retirement readiness than your account balance.

Matt and Will answer seven important questions that can help you look at the bigger picture - including your spending, taxes, spouse’s timeline, emotional readiness, and how your plan holds up when life doesn’t go according to plan.

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Retirement readiness is about more than knowing how much money you ...

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