July 17, 2025

Retirement Redefined: Ep. 97

Episode 97 – Retirement Is a Blank Page

In this episode, Brad and Carly explore a perspective that often gets overlooked: retirement isn’t just the end of a career—it’s the start of a brand new chapter. With no fixed roadmap, retirement can feel like a blank page, full of possibility but also uncertainty. Brad and Carly dive into how retirees can define purpose, structure, and joy in this next phase of life.

From rediscovering hobbies and passions to navigating identity shifts and financial planning, this conversation is about more than just dollars and cents—it’s about designing a life that’s meaningful. Whether you're approaching retirement or already there, this episode offers insight into how to make the most of your blank page.

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Every Day is Saturday

Our job begins where most advisors stop—saving money is great, but how do you spend it without risk in retirement? Welcome to Every Day is Saturday with Brad Gotto and Matt Stahl, partners and private wealth managers at Fiat Wealth Management.

In this podcast we help guide you to think about your money in a practical sense and make the boring and complex financial decisions, fun, informative and educational. Join us on this journey where Brad and Matt will explore different strategies on how to spend your money without guilt and have peace of mind knowing you are spending it the optimal way in retirement.

You’ve saved money for a lifetime. Now it’s time to spend it.

In Spending Money and Having Fun, Retirement Income Certified Professional Brad Gotto teaches you how to be smart about spending so you can stop worrying and live the life you want. Old habits are hard to break, but Brad helps you embrace the counterintuitive and build new habits to support your next chapter. You’ll learn how to:

  • Change your mindset around spending

  • Create boundaries that buy you freedom

  • Gain peace of mind with concepts that take the guesswork out of your financial requirements

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