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Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet talks about how to model the retirement income gap. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1850: [Part 2] How to Model the Retirement Income Gap by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet 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 in...

Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet talks about how to model the retirement income gap. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1849: [Part 1] How to Model the Retirement Income Gap by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet 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 in...

Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge shares the values of value investing. Episode 1848: The Values of Value Investing by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Smart Investments Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Investment Management Associates. He has written two books on investing, which were published by John Wiley & Sons and have translated into eight languag...

Wanderer of Millennial Revolution tells you how to get money out of your 401K before age 59 1/2 Episode 1847: How To Get Your Money Out Of Your 401K Before 59 1/2 by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution Wanderer retired from his engineering job at a major Silicon Valley semiconductor company at the age of 33. He now travels the world seeking out knowledge from other wealthy people, so he can teach pe...

Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly talks about how saving money cost her money Episode 1846: How Saving Money Cost Me Money by Kristin Wong with Get Rich Slowly on Not Saving Too Much Money 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 tu...

Mike Ballew of Egg Stack shares 5 tips for buying a home in a competitive market Episode 1845: 5 Tips For Buying a Home in a Competitive Market by Mike Ballew of Egg Stack on Real Estate Strategies 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...

Chris Reining talks about the value of investing in things that produce other things Episode 1844: Why Investing in Things Producing Things Produces Financial Freedom by Chris Reining on Smart Investments 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 w...

Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire talks about the value of creating an emergency fund. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1843: [Part 2] Why Create an Emergency Fund by Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire on Easing Your Financial Stress A successful entrepreneur living in Southern California, Scott Rieckens had built a “dream life”: a happy marriage, a two-year-old daughter, a membership to a boat clu...

Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire talks about the value of creating an emergency fund. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1842: [Part 1] Why Create an Emergency Fund by Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire on Easing Your Financial Stress A successful entrepreneur living in Southern California, Scott Rieckens had built a “dream life”: a happy marriage, a two-year-old daughter, a membership to a boat clu...

Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares how you can afford to travel the world. Episode 1841: How Can You Afford to Travel the World by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Traveling on a Budget 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 the owner of seven...

Sean Owen with Mr. Money Mustache discusses how to maximize on dividends in investing Episode 1840: The Dividend Aristocrats by Sean Owen with Mr. Money Mustache on Maximizing Dividends in Investing 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, the...

Barney of The Escape Artist shares lessons from the great crypto crash of 2021 Episode 1839: Lessons From the Great Crypto Crash of May 2021 by the Escape Artist on How to be Cautious When Investing Barney Whiter writes about money and financial freedom at The Escape Artist. He has a degree in economics, is a qualified chartered accountant and had a 20 year career in corporate finance in London. M...

Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully wants you to stop letting pride keep you broke Episode 1838: Stop Letting Pride Keep You Broke by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully on Healthy Financial Goals and Spending Andrea Joy is the creator of Saving Joyfully, a personal finance and frugality blog emphasizing joyful living. On her website, savingjoyfully.com, she offers inspiration and resources for your journey t...

Doc G of Earn and Invest shares two short posts about spousal buy in and golden handcuffs Episode 1837: Do You Have Spousal Buy In AND Who Holds the Key to Your Golden Handcuffs by Doc G of Earn and Invest Doc G was an internal medicine physician when he discovered the personal finance community through a book called The White Coat Investor. Since then he has left clinical practice to pursue his p...

Bob Byrne with James Altucher shares his top 13 rules for profitable trading in any market. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1836: [Part 2] My Top 13 Rules for Profitable Trading in Any Market by Bob Byrne With 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...

Bob Byrne with James Altucher shares his top 13 rules for profitable trading in any market Episode 1835: [Part 1] My Top 13 Rules for Profitable Trading in Any Market by Bob Byrne With 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...

Mark Dennis with Financial Finesse shares how to adopt financial habits that stick. Episode 1834: How To Adopt Financial Habits That Stick by Mark Dennis with Financial Finesse on Personal Finance Discipline 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 dec...

Robert Farrington of The College Investor talks about how frequent traders can stay organized for taxes Episode 1833: How Frequent Traders Can Stay Organized For Taxes by Robert Farrington of The College Investor Robert Farrington is a personal finance expert that focuses on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing for their future. He also helps parents make smart choi...

Julie Grandstaff of Women Who Money helps you make saving as much fun as spending Episode 1832: Make Saving as Much Fun as Spending by Julie Grandstaff with Women Who Money on Setting Financial Goals The co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financ...

Elle Martinez with Marriage Kids And Money shares the easiest way to build wealth as a couple Episode 1831: The Easiest Way to Build Wealth as a Couple by Elle Martinez with Marriage Kids And Money on Savings Rate 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 the...

Kumiko of The Budget Mom tells you what to do with your extra paychecks  Episode 1830: What to Do with That Extra Third Paycheck by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Being Proactive With your Money Kumiko went from having a pile of credit card debt to becoming a successful budgeter and Accredited Financial Counselor. The Budget Mom exists to empower women to build a life they love on a budget they under...

Nick True of Mapped Out Money reminds us of three habits that are costing us hundreds of thousands of dollars. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1829: [Part 2] 3 Habits That Are Costing You Hundreds of Thousands by Nick True of Mapped Out Money on Saving Cash Nick True is the founder of Mapped Out Money, where he helps you get a grip on your finances and take hold of freedom. His goal is to help you sa...

Nick True of Mapped Out Money reminds us of three habits that are costing us hundreds of thousands of dollars. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1828: [Part 1] 3 Habits That Are Costing You Hundreds of Thousands by Nick True of Mapped Out Money on Saving Cash Nick True is the founder of Mapped Out Money, where he helps you get a grip on your finances and take hold of freedom. His goal is to help you sa...

Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge shares his thoughts on when downhill racing meets value investing. Episode 1827: Downhill Racing Meets Value Investing by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Stock Market Valuations Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Investment Management Associates. He has written two books on investing, which were published by John Wiley &...

Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey encourages you not to fall for investment "news" channels Episode 1826: The Truth About Investment “News” Channels - Don’t Fall For Them by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey Amon and Christina are former federal government employees that focused on saving, making, and investing money so that they could grow enough wealth in their investments to never hav...