Great Points

Hosted by Matt Schroeder

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159

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Aug 2026

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About the show

Are you interested in improving your relationship with money? Matthew D. Schroeder, CFP®, is a Wealth Advisor and the Director of Financial Planning at Great Point Wealth Advisors. A Certified Financial Planner designee with 20 years of experience, Matt has been recognized a number of times by Boston Magazine as a 5-Star Wealth Manager. In this show, he provides financial insights for improving your relationship with money. Matt shares observations, learnings, and insights he's accumulated throughout his extensive career and helps listeners make more confident financial decisions to preserve and improve their financial wellbeing.

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August 24, 2026Episode 1215 min

Considering buying a new car? Here's where to start

On today's episode of Great Points, Matt starts with an anecdote from his own personal life about buying a new car. As with any financial decision, there are a lot of things to consider as you decide the right path for you. Is it a want or a need? Should you buy the car outright or lease it? What about cash versus taking a loan? Thinking through a few of these questions up front can help you make the right choice for you and your family.

August 21, 2026Episode 1130 min

Wellness and Longevity with Nicole Pichette of Live Well Collaborative

On today's episode of Great Points, Matt talks with Nicole Pichette about wellness, longevity, and how Live Well Collaborative aims to truly customize caring for her clients' health. From the six pillars of wellness, to listening to the messages your body is sending you, Nicole describes her approach to helping people feel their best. Whether you are just beginning your wellness journey or are looking to refine your approach to self-care, there is something for you in this episode.

June 29, 2026Episode 1024 min

Bank Accounts and Cash Management 101

On today's episode of Great Points, Matt goes back to fundamentals by talking in depth about bank accounts and cash management overall. What are the different account types you can open? What are their purposes, features, and how should they be used? From Checking accounts, to CDs, to Money Markets, and everywhere in between, this episode is a good primer or reminder for how make the best use out of Bank accounts as part of your larger financial picture.

June 15, 2026Episode 915 min

Tales from the Barber Shop

On today's episode of Great Points, Matt relays a few conversations he overheard in the Barber shop, and his takeaways as a financial planner. While many people spend hours researching purchases, such as a new TV or a new car, fewer take that same amount of time to think about their whole financial picture. What if we all spent that same amount of time thinking about our financial future? In another conversation, Matt observed that the outward signs of someone's finances can be misleading. Fear of Missing Out is hard to resist, but creating your own priorities and avoiding "Keeping up with the Joneses" is a good practice to manage your own healthy money mindset.

May 22, 2026Episode 814 min

Empty Nesting

On today's episode of Great Points, Matt talks about what to do when the kids "leave the nest." The time between kids leaving the house and reaching retirement is a time of change for most couples. How do you make sure your kids are prepared for adulthood? What type of financial help, if any, should you give them if you are able? What should you do with all of your newfound time and money? Matt offers some perspective and some examples that can help you navigate the Empty Nest.

May 11, 2026Episode 724 min

Planning for Longevity: Making the most of your years

On today's episode, Matt talks about planning for longevity. As financial planners, we are trained to create plans through age 95 or 100. There are a lot of nuances to doing so, but there is also a lesson buried in the exercise: you can have higher quality of living through age 95 or 100 by thinking through some key pieces of the puzzle. What are the things you want to do and people you want to spend time with? What can you do today to prioritize health and wellness? What type of impact do you want to have with your money, whether that's family, charity, or community? Money is a piece of the puzzle, but it does not need to be the driving force of your longevity plan.

May 4, 2026Episode 617 min

Financial Competence: Weekly habits to build on

On today's episode of Great Points, Matt talks about building financial competence. Much like improving your physical fitness, knowledge only goes so far. Turning your financial literacy into a weekly habit is a great way to nudge yourself into making progress. Whether it's just checking your weekly spending, making recurring savings or investments, or anything else you've been meaning to do but "just haven't gotten to," making a commitment to yourself and telling someone else about it is a great step towards accountability.

March 13, 2026Episode 515 min

The Four Fundamental Rules of Investing

On today's episode of Great Points, Matt talks about the four fundamental rules of investing and how to invest effectively over the long-term. With the vast amount of news and financial media inundating us daily, it's easy to get lost in the noise. Whether you are a new investor, have relatives who are just getting started, or just need a quick refresher, this episode is a great baseline to build on. The principles of investing are deceptively simple, but remembering these four rules will help you overcome common pitfalls that even professionals can succumb to in times of stress.

March 11, 2026Episode 417 min

How to use your 2025 tax return to plan for 2026

There is very little you can do to at this point in March 2026 to manage your 2025 taxes. Pull all of your paperwork together, and file your return; it's all procedural and backward looking. However, there is a lot you can learn from your 2025 return. In today's episode, Matt talks about some of the key things to look at once you file your 2025 taxes, and some of the tools at your disposal to make tax season less painful in the future. From paycheck tax withholding, to estimated payments, to 401k contributions, and charitable gifts...there are a handful of different tools you can use to stay on top of your taxes in the coming year. With 15-20 minutes of planning, you can make a significant impact.

January 26, 2026Episode 37 min

The Patriots made the Super Bowl! Should I go?

On today's special episode of Great Points, Matt reacts to the Patriots' big win yesterday. Now that the Pats are suddenly off to Santa Clara, CA for the Super Bowl...many New Englanders will make the snap decision to make the trip to watch live. Should you be one of them? Going to the Super Bowl is a once in a lifetime event for many, but is it worth the trade-offs? As with many things, there isn't one right answer, but there might be for you.