PrairieFire Wealth Planning

07/19/2026

We've all been told the same retirement story:

✔ Work hard.
✔ Save enough.
✔ Retire.
✔ Relax.

But what happens when you finally get there... and it doesn't feel the way you expected?

This video explores the retirement identity crisis that so many people experience—but few ever talk about.

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07/17/2026

For many men, retirement isn't about money.

It's about identity.

After decades of building careers, solving problems, and providing for their families, stepping away from work can leave many asking:

"What's my purpose now?"

In this short video, we explore why retirement can be such an emotional transition—and how planning for purpose is just as important as planning for your finances.

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Retirement isn't just a financial transition—it can become an ident...

07/14/2026

Retirement isn't just about having enough money—it's about knowing who you are when work is no longer at the center of your life.

In our latest video, we talk about the retirement identity crisis that many people experience but rarely discuss.

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Many people spend decades looking forward to retirement, believing ...

07/10/2026

“What if I retire right before the market crashes?”

It’s one of the biggest fears people have about retirement — and it’s understandable.

This video explores retirement timing risk, market volatility, and why having a strong financial plan matters more than trying to perfectly predict the stock market.

Watch the YouTube Short here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MA0bsDj9B8U

07/07/2026

What happens when one spouse is ready to retire… and the other isn't?

In this video, we discuss one of the most common realities couples face as retirement approaches: different timelines, different levels of readiness, and different expectations about the future.

We also explore the challenges many families face while supporting adult children and caring for aging parents, and how these responsibilities can impact retirement planning.

Whether you're navigating retirement as a couple or balancing family obligations alongside your own goals, this conversation offers practical insights for building a flexible plan that works for everyone involved.

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Retirement doesn't always happen on the same timeline for both spou...

07/05/2026

Retirement isn’t just a financial transition — it’s a personal identity shift.

For many people, work provides structure, purpose, friendships, and daily meaning. So when retirement approaches, the biggest question becomes:
“Who am I without my career?”

This video explores why emotional readiness matters just as much as financial readiness in retirement.

Watch the YouTube Short here: https://youtube.com/shorts/zMl_cQkeOOk?feature=share

07/03/2026

Surprisingly, the biggest fears people face in retirement often have nothing to do with money.

When children leave home, or careers begin to wind down, many people struggle with questions around identity, routine, and purpose — not just finances.

This video explores the emotional side of retirement that people don’t talk about enough.

Watch the YouTube Short here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gwxABpxOTag

When people think about retirement, they often focus only on saving...

07/02/2026

Many business owners spend years planning how to sell their business.

Far fewer spend time planning what comes next.

On a recent episode of Business, Buyouts and Bourbon, Matt Meline discusses why selling a business can feel surprisingly similar to becoming an empty nester—and why purpose, identity, and fulfillment often become the biggest challenges after a successful exit.

An insightful conversation for business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone preparing for a major life transition.

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What happens after you sell your business?For many founders and b...

06/30/2026

Market volatility. Economic uncertainty. Endless headlines.

It's no surprise that so many people wonder if they're retiring at the wrong time.

In this video, we explore why waiting for the "perfect" retirement date may be keeping you stuck and why flexibility, preparation, and adaptability often matter more than trying to predict the future.

If you're approaching retirement and looking for greater confidence in your decision-making, this is a conversation worth watching.

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Many people spend years preparing financially for retirement, yet s...

06/28/2026

Too many people stay in jobs they no longer enjoy because they’re afraid of healthcare costs in retirement.

But fear and uncertainty shouldn’t decide for you.

In this video, we talk about why healthcare planning matters — but also why it shouldn’t stop you from taking the next step if your finances are otherwise in good shape.

Watch the YouTube Short here: https://youtube.com/shorts/R1W0O804pzY?feature=share