Simple Money, Simple Life

Today we explore one of my favorite life mantras.

Merry Christmas all! 🎄In today’s episode we explore the amazing benefits gratitude can bring to our lives and how that applies to investing.

In today’s episode I educate on The Endowment Effect. Much of the information comes from Louis Chew’s blog, Constant Renewal.

In this episode we explore how a morning routine can dramatically improve your life. ‘Goodbye Things’ by Fumio Sasaki

In today’s episode I talk about why now is the best time in the history of the world to invest. I also answer a listener question.

I’m today’s episode I take a deeper dive into investing concepts including the 72T rule, the rule of 55, Roth conversions, back door Roth’s and Donor Advised funds. If this is all a bunch of mumbo jumbo to you give the episode a listen and learn something new!

In today’s episode I dive into some fun ideas about how minimalism might be for you and how it’s ok to pick and choose portions that resonate with you.

In this episode I discuss what the Great Resignation is and factors that are contributing to it. I also share some personal news about my own resignation.

In today’s episode we go through a fun checklist to see if you’re living within or beyond your means.

In today’s episode I dive into how to know if we are playing it too safe in life and in investing.

In today’s episode I discuss a listener question about 401k’s, reflect on my trip to Alaska and discuss ways to bring calm to our lives.

In this episode I tackle a listener question and then dive into different strategies we can use to inflation-proof our life.

In today’s episode I present a compelling case as to why lazy investing is a superior way to invest.

In today’s episode I explore why I value experiences more than possessions or things.

We get to dive into how clutter affects our lives as well as discuss a friends investing portfolio. https://www.lifespleasuresandstruggles.com/2020/10/14/the-real-cost-of-clutter-in-your-life/?fbclid=IwAR0fOuVklLp7heIwxw0deIqnd-_86HJhK-wsrX3FUtZdVfjJp9rqzPyHilk

Have you heard of Dunbar’s number? Take a listen to this episode and learn what it is. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunbar%27s_number

Today I talk about the many parallels between keeping a yard beautiful and keeping our personal finances looking great.

In today’s episode I talk about stoicism and how we can use this philosophy to live a richer life. https://www.holstee.com/blogs/mindful-matter/stoicism-101-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-stoicism-stoic-philosophy-and-the-stoics

Are you feeling spent, stressed or burned out? Today I tackle how to avoid burnout in the workplace as well as in life.

In today’s episode I talk about four credit cards that you could consider using. These cards offer great rewards to those who are eligible, especially those hoping to do some travel in the cheap.

Do you sometimes wonder why you do everything you do and why you’re so busy? If so this episode is for you. We explore why busy is not necessarily always a good thing and how to reclaim your schedule and your life.

Have you ever believed that if you could make just a little more money you’d be happier or if you could have more material possessions life would be easier? More isn’t always better and in this episode we explore why.

Today we answer a listener question from Andrew on the difference between index funds and ETF’s. We then dive into explaining 401k’s, 403b’s, Roth IRA’s, Traditional IRA’s, SEP’s, 457’s, HSA’s, and Solo 401k’s,

In this episode I answer a listener question from Dan as well as discuss 7 options for budgets.

We tackle the often controversial “rent vs buy” in this episode.