Jun 2, 2026
Executive Summary
This episode opens a multi-part series on one of the most emotionally loaded words in personal finance: retirement. Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw start at the foundation, examining what the word actually means, why Kim resists it, and what the math really says about the most common retirement savings...
May 26, 2026
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Prosperity podcast, hosts Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler explore the concept of “hidden assets” and challenge traditional thinking around wealth, cash storage, retirement, and financial flexibility.
The conversation dives into how families and entrepreneurs often overlook valuable...
May 19, 2026
Episode Summary
In this episode of Prosperity Thinkers Podcast, hosts Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler break down one of the most misunderstood financial topics of 2026: where to safely store cash in an unpredictable economy.
As markets fluctuate and interest rates remain uncertain, Kim explains why cash is more than an...
May 12, 2026
Episode Summary
In this thought-provoking episode, Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler unpack a growing financial concern highlighted by a recent Kiplinger article: why even high-net-worth individuals with millions saved still don’t feel confident about retirement.
The conversation explores how inflation, increased longevity,...
May 5, 2026
Episode Summary
In this episode, Richard Lesperance sits down with financial expert and author Kim Butler to explore what it truly means to build financial competency—starting at home. Kim shares insights from nearly six decades of experience and her upcoming book Prosperity Parents, offering practical strategies for...