Craft Your Money Story

#95: FREE Download - Foundational Beliefs & Priorities : https://nick.kit.com/priorities Our visioning process video: https://youtu.be/y398ZYjvNZ4?si=F41ch6zaVJv6h1lp Reagan Rose of Redeeming Productivity on How to Make a 5-Year Plan: https://youtu.be/R4RzCRXYSOE?si=i5wKhHtVdCG6ZOGp ____________________________  I'm sure we're all familiar with the Theodore Roosevelt "Man in the Arena" quote. And...

#94: Many people think of quality time as spending money on date night. But a lot of the things we do that ACTUALLY grow our relationship are free or cost very little. We want to share some of our favorite, low-cost things to do that deepen our relationship. We hope it's helpful, especially if you're in a season of cutting back. ____________________________  https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: http...

#93: It can be easy to fall into a rut and miss opportunities for meaningful conversations with your spouse. We're sharing one of our favorite tools that helps us foster conversation and grow in our ability to vision together. Products we mention: Best Self decks: https://bestself.co/collections/prompt-decks?srsltid=AfmBOooVpWAAQztD3qEsZjiPpvraLsCThJDwGHNfmxcHccDPIs5u1Ry9 Appointed: https://appoin...

#92: I have lots of clients forward me videos or articles about the latest world crisis and how it's going to affect interest rates, the stock market, inflation, etc. Whether it's hurricanes, election news, federal interest rate cuts, or any other number of things - they're stressed out and worried about how it's going to impact their money. I always use the exercise in this episode to help them a...

#91: The most common words we hear from new clients are "stress" and "overwhelm." There's just so much going on, money seems to be flying everywhere, and life feels out of control.  Without a clear course of action, we tend to stick our heads in the sand and ignore our financial concerns... until something major happens and we're forced to deal with our situation head-on. If you're ready to face y...

#90: Is your budget more of tracking tool than a decision-making tool? Do you find yourself stealing from your longer-term goals to cover overspending on things like clothes, trips with friends, or kids' birthday parties? You're not alone. Establishing the budget is one thing, but sticking to it is something else entirely. There are so many "good" things to spend our money on. How do we make sure...

#89: We all have limited capacity. Is there ever a time that you should put your finances, or even your marriage, into "maintenance mode?" What does that mean anyways? Let's talk about it! ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https:...

#88: It's been a minute, but we're back with another Fun Money episode! Join us for a chat about car shopping, giving your brain space to think, and aging well. We're so excited to be recording again! Thanks for listening. ❤️ ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://tw...

#87: What actions can you take so that it's unreasonable for you NOT to be successful with your finances? We've got some ideas! You can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision  ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Ins...

#86: It's the journey, not the end destination, that shapes us. Are your goals taking you on a journey that will shape you into the type of person you want to be?  If you need some help defining the direction of your journey, you can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...

#85: A lot of our decisions make people raise their eyebrows. But since we regularly discuss, reassess, and adjust our life vision and budget, we're able to confidently leave behind a lot of "good" in order to work towards the things that are "great" to us.  What in your life is good, but might be holding you back from achieving great? If you need some help defining your direction, you can grab ou...

#84: Having a vision isn't enough... you have to remember that vision if you're going to have success with budgeting. We're sharing our top tips for keeping your eyes on where you're going. If you need some help defining your direction, you can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.co...

#83: Trying to have discipline without meaningful direction is absolute drudgery. Nick and I know from our first few years of marriage... it was during that time that I started calling him "No Fun Nick." 🙃 Thankfully, we've learned some things since then. Now we have a regular routine of assessing our vision that fosters unity in our marriage, especially with our financial decisions. If you need...

#82: You can't always get what you want! And neither can we. 🙃 Today we're discussing how we prioritize our spending, and of course, Nick's got a framework to help! You'll hear some real-life examples from our building projects and how we compromise when we don't see eye-to-eye on the budget. Hope you enjoy! ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.co...

#81: We're excited to be back, hope your well :)    Featured Links :       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw   Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney     Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about...

#80: We're sharing our favorite insights and actionable takeaways from James Clear's Atomic Habits . Thanks for listening!   Featured Links :   Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - https://nick.ck.page/bookclub   James Clear's Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/3zeWEAV   Mary Laura Philpott's I Miss You When I Blink - https://amzn.to/3PBlK2y   Morgan Housel's Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3RUBhfQ   Simo...

#79: This episode is a little different. Nick and I both brought topics to discuss off the cuff (My First Million style). We're planning to sprinkle these Fun Money episodes into the mix every month or so. Thanks for listening!   Featured Links:   Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com   Van Neistat 4th Turning video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeVyfiP0cLk   Tim Urban "Why Gener...

#078: It's our final Q+A! This one's kind of an extended version of stuff we like and a personal life update. Hope you enjoy! And thank you again for sending us your questions.   Featured Links : Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn...

#077: We're finishing up all the questions we planned to answer in the last episode. 🙃 We really had fun discussing these. Hope you enjoy it! Featured Links :   Sponsor - Mapped Out Money resources page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources   Die with Zero by Bill Perkins - https://amzn.to/3Ob18hh   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small com...

#076: We're diving into more of your questions. Thanks for listening!   Featured Links : Sponsor - Mapped Out Money book club - https://mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub   Make 2022 Your Best Financial Year Yet (podcast ep) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-2022-your-best-financial-year-yet/id1503281170?i=1000546348533   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out...

#075: We loved chatting with Bob and Linda. They were so generous with their time and wisdom, and we hope you enjoy the conversation.   PS: Please forgive our echo-ey audio... our options for recording were the reverberations of an empty house or rain pounding on the RV roof. #movingproblems   Featured Links : Simple Money, Rich Life book - https://amzn.to/3NIRfXl   Prayer Prompts - https://seedti...

#074: Today we're tackling investing, inflation, and budget related questions. Hope you enjoy!   Featured Links : Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3NkDfmE   Bogleheads Guide to Investing - https://amzn.to/3PrIO4k   Rob Berger YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9C17-OMxa-7oRSaCtztObw   Wait But Why on tipping - https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/04/everything-dont-know-tipping.html   Some...

#073: Yep, you read that title right. Here's what we've learned through the decision-making process so far. Thanks for listening! PS - The podcast will be on hold for a month or so while we get our ducks in a row. But we'll be back soon. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#072: Influencer marketing is everywhere (including our content!). It can feel impossible to detach yourself from all the limited drops and exclusive newsletter sales long enough to figure out if you're about to make a purchase you'll regret. We're sharing how influencer marketing has whooped us (see what I did there? 🙃) in the past. And discussing our favorite strategies for keeping a level head...

#071: A recent trip to shop for a new front door got us talking about how we analyze purchases. Here's three key variables that you can use for your own purchasing decisions. Don't be like most people and overlook the third one... we think it's the best! Featured Links : Sponsor - MO$ Book Club -  https://nick.ck.page/bookclub Stuff We Like -  When Strivings Cease  by Ruth Chou Simons -  https://a...