Empty Nest Full Pockets Podcast
The Empty Nest Full Pockets Podcast is designed to explore the financial and emotional issues of life's second half. From paying for college to dealing with aging parents, empty nesting, navigating careers, dealing with taxes, and getting ready for retirement, we share experiences, ideas, and a platform to celebrate what we believe is one of the most exciting periods of your life.
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Episodes
37 episodes
How To Lower College Costs (Without Cutting Corners)
In this episode of Empty Nest Full Pockets, financial advisor Will Schroeder shifts from fears to action - sharing practical strategies families can use to reduce the cost of college and make smarter financial decisions.While the...
Why College Planning Feels So Overwhelming (and How to Fix It)
In this episode of Empty Nest Full Pockets, financial advisor Will Schroeder dives into one of the most pressing concerns for parents today: how to plan for college without feeling overwhelmed - or financially stretched too thin.With...
Stop Guessing, Build a Smarter Retirement Plan
In this episode of Empty Nest Full Pockets, financial planner Matt Meline breaks down a powerful concept that can transform how you experience retirement: the “Permission to Spend” framework.After years of discipl...
The Retirement Problem No One Talks About: Spending
Notes:In this episode of Empty Nest Full Pockets, financial planner Matt Meline tackles one of the biggest — and most overlooked — challenges in retirement: spending with confidence.After years of saving, many ...
The Legal & Financial Guardrails Every Sandwich Generation Family Needs
In this episode of Empty Nest Full Pockets, financial planner Matt Moline continues the conversation around caring for aging parents — but this time, he dives deeper into the legal, financial, & family dynamics that can either crea...
Caring for Aging Parents Without Sacrificing Your Retirement
In this episode of Empty Nest Full Pockets, financial planner Matt Moline turns the focus to a deeply personal and often emotional topic: caring for aging parents without sacrificing your own financial future.As part of t...
Helping Your Adult Children Without Guilt
In this episode of the Empty Nest Full Pockets podcast, financial planner Matt Meline tackles one of the hardest challenges empty nesters face: how to help adult children without guilt, resentment, or financial damage to your own fu...
Permission to Help My Adult Children (Without Hurting Retirement)
In this episode of the Empty Nest Full Pockets podcast, financial planner Matt Meline introduces a powerful mindset shift for empty nesters: helping your adult children isn’t the problem — helping without a plan is.We di...
Maximizing Your Retirement: Tax Strategies for a Secure Future
In this episode, we dive deep into the intricacies of retirement income planning, focusing on the strategic order of asset withdrawals to optimize tax efficiency. We discuss the common philosophy of withdrawing from taxable accounts first, foll...
Building Your Retirement Paycheck: The Power of Financial Guardrail
In this episode, Matt Meline, a certified financial planner and founder of Prairie Fire Wealth Planning, delves into the intricacies of retirement planning, emphasizing the importance of shifting the focus from the anxiety of running out of mon...
Spending Strategies and Confidence in Retirement
In this episode of the Empty Nest Full Pockets podcast, we join financial planner Matt Meline as he guides listeners through the essential strategies for achieving financial freedom in retirement. We explore key topics, including managing healt...
How to Achieve Financial Freedom in Retirement for Empty Nesters
In this episode, we discuss the crucial topic of spending in retirement, addressing common concerns about whether individuals are spending the right amount and how to navigate financial fears and guilt. Matt Meline shares insights from his rece...
The Empty Nest Means Big Changes | EP4
What if the silence after your kids leave isn’t emptiness, but your invitation to grow? In today’s inspiring episode, Matt Meline shares a powerful case study for anyone feeling lost, restless, or ready to reinvent themselves after years of put...
What Do We Do with The House? Real Estate Decisions for Empty Nesters
In this episode of Empty Nest Full Pockets, host Matt Meline helps you navigate one of the biggest questions after the kids move out. Should you downsize, right-size, or stay put? With real-life stories and practical insights, Matt sho...
When Adult Children Need Help: A Parent's Guide | EP2
Strengthening futures by protecting your own. In today’s episode, Matt Meline unpacks the hidden costs of financial help, from everyday emergencies to big milestones like weddings and first homes. With personal stories and practical strategies,...
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Financial Reset for Empty Nesters | EP1
What do you do when the kids leave and life feels different financially and emotionally? In this episode of Empty Nest Full Pockets, Matt Meline shares how to reset your finances and reclaim your purpose in this new chapter. From extra...
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Empty Nest Full Pockets: Purpose After Parenting
What comes after the kids leave home and the house gets quiet? This podcast is for parents stepping into the empty nest stage and wondering what’s next. If your kids are grown and you’re ready to focus on your own goals, this show will help you...
#19 - Protecting Mom and Dad from Elder Scams
Have you ever wondered how scammers exploit technology to deceive even the most vigilant among us? This episode of The PrairieFire Podcast reveals the latest schemes—from fake QR codes to romance scams—and equips you with simple, effective ways...
#18 - Helping Mom and Dad with Housing Expert Jennifer Voigt
How can you support aging parents while keeping your peace of mind? In today’s episode, Matt Meline connects with senior living expert Jennifer Voigt to share tips on starting tough conversations, planning, and exploring home health care. From ...
#17 - Caring for Mom and Dad - Becky's Story
What happens when the roles reverse, and you become your parent’s caregiver? In this episode, Matt Meline and longtime friend Becky Pratt share a deeply personal journey through caregiving’s emotional and financial challenges. Becky reflects on...
#16 - Caring for Mom and Dad
Are you prepared to support your aging parents through life’s most challenging transitions? In today’s episode, Matt Meline shares practical, compassionate strategies for discussing finances, health, and long-term care. You’ll discover how to o...
#15 - Life Moves Pretty Fast: Lessons from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Are you playing it too safe in life—or holding onto things that aren’t important? In this episode, Matt Meline looks at the iconic 80s classic “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and reveals surprising lessons on living with more courage, joy, and purpo...
#14 - Every Move You Make: Financial and Life Lessons from The Police's Classic Song
Are you tired of stressing over every single transaction in your bank account? Matt Meline explores how our desire for control can sometimes go too far. Using the classic 80s hit "Every Breath You Take" as a metaphor, Matt shows how ob...
#13 - Maverick Moves: Financial Lessons From "Top Gun"
Are you unsure if you're taking too many risks with your finances or not enough? In this episode, Matt dives into what Top Gun can teach us about managing risk, building discipline, and making better financial decisions. You'll get practical ti...