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J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy talks about the inevitability of struggle Episode 2075: P.S.: We All Struggle by J. Money J. Money is a 6’1, hyperactive, rock a ‘hawk who loves drinking beer, blaring hip-hop, talking about money, and now playing with his two adorable baby boys. He tracked his expenses for 3 months, made a budget, read some books, and stumbled into personal finance blogging and idea s...

Mr. Money Mustache shares how to get rich with the chaCHING instinct. Episode 2074: Get Rich With: the "ChaCHING!" Instinct by Mr. Money Mustache Mr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure. He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in va...

Jeff Rose talks about longevity insurance Episode 2073: What is Longevity Insurance? by Jeff Rose Jeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance. Jeff is an Iraqi combat veteran and served 9 years in the Army National Guard. His work is regularly featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc.com and Entrepr...

Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money talks about how one pay raise can lead to debt freedom Episode 2072: How One Pay Raise Can Lead to Debt Freedom by Andy Hill Andy Hill is a husband and father to two awesome (and crazy) kids and they hail from the great state of Michigan. His goal is to give his family the best life possible and strengthen their family tree for generations to come. In 2016, he...

Chris of Keep Thrifty talks about breaking his addiction to home updates Episode 2071: Breaking Our Addiction to Home Updates by Chris of Keep Thrifty Chris and Jaime live in the suburbs of Madison, WI with their three daughters. While living the typical suburban life, they are challenging the norms by living outside the box and creating the freedom they desire. At Keep Thrifty, they share their j...

Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet talks about the two schools of retirement income. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2070: [Part 2] Are You Feeling Lucky? The Two Schools of Retirement Income by Darrow Kirkpatrick Darrow Kirkpatrick is the founder of CanIRetireYet.com. He began serious investing in his mid-30s and retired at age 50. He's not a dot com millionaire and didn't become financially ind...

Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet talks about the two schools of retirement income. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2069: [Part 1] Are You Feeling Lucky? The Two Schools of Retirement Income by Darrow Kirkpatrick Darrow Kirkpatrick is the founder of CanIRetireYet.com. He began serious investing in his mid-30s and retired at age 50. He's not a dot com millionaire and didn't become financially ind...

Philip Taylor with PT Money shares 7 things to know about credit card default Episode 2068: 7 Things to Know About Credit Card Default by Philip Taylor PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger wh...

Christine Comaford talks about how to practice being a better listener. Episode 2067: 3 Practices To Become A Great Listener by Christine Comaford Christine Comaford is a Leadership and Culture Coach who specializes in applied neuroscience, which helps her clients achieve tremendous results in record time. She is a human behavior expert, a leadership columnist for Forbes.com, and the New York Time...

Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares her thoughts on if you should get a car loan to improve your credit score. Episode 2066: Should You Get a Car Loan to Improve Your Credit Score? Heck No! by Paula Pant Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing. She is a real estate investor, as th...

Doug Spencer with Financial Finesse shares what every parent needs to know about creating a will Episode 2065: What Every Parent Needs To Know About Creating A Will by Doug Spencer After years in the financial services industry, Liz Davidson became disgusted with how many people were being sold financial products and services that were not in their best interest. She decided there had to be a bett...

Christine Luken tells you the four best financial assets Episode 2064: The Four Best Financial Assets by Christine Luken Ready to master your money and become a financial success? Then you need Christine Luken, the Financial Dignity® coach in your corner! As the Founder of the Financial Dignity® Movement & a Certified Financial Counselor, Christine has coached hundreds of high earning professional...

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about the value of family budget meetings Episode 2063: Family Budget Meetings – Yes, You Need To Have Them by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and...

Kent Thune with Get Rich Slowly talks about the number one impact on your investments Episode 2062: The Number One Impact on Your Investments is YOU by Kent Thune J.D. Roth has been reading and writing about personal finance for a decade. Today he’s financially independent, but ten years ago, his money life was a disaster, with over $35,000 in consumer debt. He started turning everything around in...

Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy shares four backstops to the four percent rule. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2061: [Part 2] The Four Backstops to the Four Percent Rule by Sean Mullaney Sean Mullaney is a financial planner and the President of Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. offers fiduciary, fee-only, hourly, and advice-only financial planning. Sean established Mullaney F...

Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy shares four backstops to the four percent rule. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2060: [Part 1] The Four Backstops to the Four Percent Rule by Sean Mullaney Sean Mullaney is a financial planner and the President of Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. offers fiduciary, fee-only, hourly, and advice-only financial planning. Sean established Mullaney F...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about being tired of being tired Episode 2059: Tired of Being Tired by Leo Babauta Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It's about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what's important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/tir...

Mike Ballew of Eggstack shares his thoughts on the number one financial regret. Episode 2058: Number One Financial Regret by Mike Ballew Mike Ballew is a 56-year-old engineer turned blogger who reached a point in life where he sees things more clearly than ever before. He faced financial challenges and overcame them through hard work and determination. His blog helps others navigate their personal...

Chris Reining talks about whether or not you should invest a lump sum Episode 2057: How Should I Invest a Lump Sum? By Chris Reining Chris Reining is a thirty-something guy who provides resources to help manage your money and career to become financially free. His own path to financial freedom has had ups and downs, which is what he writes about on his site. He's been featured in the New York Time...

Jackie Beck shares 2 things you absolutely must do if you want to get out of debt Episode 2056: 2 Things You Absolutely MUST Do If You Want to Get Out of Debt by Jackie Beck Jackie and her husband paid off over $147,000 in debt, including their house! She’s walked the walk to become completely debt free, and she wants to help you do the same with her award-winning Pay Off Debt by Jackie Beck app....

James Altucher shares the habits of wealthy people Episode 2055: What are the Habits of Wealthy People by James Altucher James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and...

James Lambridis of DebtMD shares 5 things credit card companies don't want you to know Episode 2054: 5 Things Credit Card Companies Don't Want You to Know by James Lambridis With the right information, you can take charge of your finances. DebtMD helps people pay off all types of debt by connecting them with the professional help they need to become debt free. Featured in Forbes, U.S. News & World...

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad helps you break free from living paycheck to paycheck. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2053: [Part 2] Living Paycheck To Paycheck? Here’s How to Break the Cycle by Craig Stephens Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a 43-year-old IT professional, investor, and blogger based in the Washington, DC metro area. His primary financial goal is to retire at age 55, one y...

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad helps you break free from living paycheck to paycheck. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2052: [Part 1] Living Paycheck To Paycheck? Here’s How to Break the Cycle by Craig Stephens Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a 43-year-old IT professional, investor, and blogger based in the Washington, DC metro area. His primary financial goal is to retire at age 55, one y...

Brian Gardner with No Sidebar shares his thoughts on minimalism in the real world. Episode 2051: Minimalism in the Real World: A Life without Sidebars by Brian Gardner No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distract...