Earn & Invest

Doug Lynam was traumatized by his parents relationship with money. This lead to, among other things, a stint in the marines and two decades in a monastery. Eventually his unique past guided him to a career as a money manager. In this episode we discuss money trauma and money avoidance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a live episode recorded at Chautauqua Colombia. The first ever podcast coming from this elusive conference, we explore with participants why they came. How much would you pay to learn about money? How far would you travel? How important is money anyway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode, Bryce Leung and Kristy Shen cofounders of the millennial revolution platform, decided that they no longer wanted to toil away at a stressful, hateful job for 30-40 years, to pay off a massive mortgage, only to die of a heart-attack at their desks or be laid off without a pension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this rewind episode we revisit estate planning with Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock who wrote Estate Planning 101. It is the subject we love to hate and yet is one of our most important financial planning tasks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss with Paul Merriman whether we are leaving money on the table. Can we increase returns by adding on to the traditional S & P 500 index or total market index? We go farther and touch on seven key concepts when it comes to investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was recorded live at the Mr. Money Mustache Headquarters during the Taking Stock book launch party. We talk purpose, meaning, and money with a live audience of sixty people as well as answer questions from the audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is money your scorecard? We talk with Brandon Turner, formerly of BiggerPockets, about purpose, freedom, and impact. He discusses his four phases of financial freedom and ultimately what he plans to accomplish with all his success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Eric are the creators of the fantastic Two Sides of FI podcast. We talk finances and how they relate to purpose. We also explore whether it is money that solves our problems. Did you ever think that everything will be okay once you are financially independent? We push back on this narrative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lacey Langford, The Military Money Expert, grew up the daughter of a military policeman. Their norms, habits, and teachings as children had a profound effect on her decision to become a financial counselor. What can this army brat teach you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk with Chris and Debbie Emick from the Go Bucket Yourself blog and podcast about living a life of authenticity. They explain the concept of living a wild life and discuss the role of spirituality. Is purpose to weighty of a term? Listen and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk with Mark Trautman his path to financial independence, his financial decisions, and the loss of his beloved wife Marge. We discuss the important role money plays in our lives and what it can and can't do for us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we in a recession? Are we headed towards one? In this episode we chat with Joe Saul-Sehy, Andrew Wang, and Jen Smith about how to protect yourself when economic winds change. What are you going to do to make your finances stronger regardless of what the future holds? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk heroin addiction with Marisa Vitali as depicted in her short film Grace. How do we engage with those in recovery whether drug abuse or other issues like a spending addiction. We also touch on the financial topics associated with filmmaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you know when it is time to move...and how do you know what to look for when you are moving? We talk with Joel and Matt from the podcast How to Money about making this big decision. We discuss the financial as well as life hacks involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Douglas Tsoi is a spiritual director as well as part of the financial independence community. On this episode we speak with his experiences with psychedelics and how they have effected his thinking and its effect on how he deals with money and work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is our book launch episode for Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life. JL Collins interviews me about the book, life, and living without regrets. Buy the book here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Among other things, Vitaliy Katsenelson's new book, Soul in the Game, dives deep in to stoic philosophy and money. Were the stoics right? Vitaliy thinks so, and after listening to this episode, you may too. We cover how the stoic philosophers saw money and how this can benefit you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob and Linda Lotich are the hosts of the Seedtime Money Podcast and their new book Simple Money, Rich Life discusses the role of Christianity in finanes. We talk shame, guilt, giving, and how finances fit into our religious (or non religious) lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I talk with Jimmy Turner, The Physician Philosopher, about burnout both in medicine and careers in general. His book, Determined: How Burned Out Doctors Can Thrive in a Broken medical System. What is the cost to employees and employers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to financial independence are you the turtle or the hare? How important are your financial goals and how quickly do you want to get there? In this episode, we talk to Stephen Chen, Michelle Dash, and Nate Wilson from New Retirement about their careers and aspirations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you be investing in ESG funds? Should your investments do more than just make money? We discuss these issues with Chris Mamula of Can I Retire Yet?. This is a rewind episode from over a year ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this rewind episode we talk with JL Collins, Brad Barrett, and Jillian Johnsrud about how and if the FIRE movement has evolved. And more importantly, if you are part of this movement, have you evolved. Enjoy this rewind episode and don't forget to preorder my book, Taking Stock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the sky falling? We talk with Joseph Hopue (Let's Talk Money) about investing strategies in this high inflation recession threatening environment. Is now the time to change your strategy or stick to your investment plan? Is this time different? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James and Emily Lowery are the couple behind the instagram account and blog Rethink the Rat Race. They discuss their Instagram life. Is it real or a glitz version of reality? In this episode we discuss early financial independence, remote real estate management, and digital entrepreneurship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you escape the taxman? Although you may think the answer is no, we talk today with Robert Farrington of The College Investor about health savings account. Once used immediately for a tax break on healthcare costs, now they have become almost magical retirement accounts. Hear how! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preorders are now available for Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life. Plus, get a first listen to the book trailer and listen all the way to the end to hear an excerpt of JL Collins interviewing me. Also, I announce our book launch party on Aug 19, 2022 in Longmont Colorado at MMHQ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We argue for equity and diversity in the workplace and the entrepreneurial world because it is absolutely the right thing to do both ethically and morally. Patience Marime-Ball and Dr. Ruth Shaber, in their new book The XX Edge, also argue, however, that it will lead to more profits and innovation. Learn the many benefits of gender equity and equality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jannese Torres-Rodriguez didn't plan on being an entrepreneur at the beginning of her career. Yet, she found her passion for her 9 to 5 flagging and started a creative side hustle around her love of cooking. Fast forward years later, she is a six figure entrepreneur with her personal finance platform Yo Quiero Dinero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the relationship between purpose and entrepreneurship? Should there be. We discuss with Shannon Hayes, Ankur Delight, and Leisa Peterson the pros and cons of bringing in meaning and purpose in to our business ventures. Some of their opinions may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Schulte is the creator of one of the oldest sailing blogs still active called Bumfuzzle. He turned a mini-retirement and youthful adventure into a lifestyle. Hear how he did this and how he funds his travel with options trading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julien and Kiersten Saunders are the creators of the rich & REGULAR platform. Their new book, Cashing Out, is a provocative discourse on the shortcomings of corporate America for people of color as well as everyone else. A must read. Listen as we discuss how to know when it is time to cash out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Schneieder became financially independent instantaneously when he sold his company for seven figures. Yet, even before, he had subscribed to a series of good financial habits which he enjoyed sharing with friends. he started the Personal Finance Club to help others manage their finances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you really make money while yopu sleep? Julie berninger and Cody Berman of Gold City Ventures say "absolutely". In this episode we discuss passive income, side hustles, and entrepreneurship. Is the four hour work week achievable? Listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Stein's award winning platform, Money For The Rest Of Us, has been teaching people how to invest for years. In this episode we talk about his ten questions to master successful investing. Lot's of investing pearls on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, the cohosts of the Frugal Friends Podcast, discuss the simple joys of frugality, the difference between frugality and cheap, and many other great topics. They are hosting the Frugal Friends Summit June 27-30 (Spending Symposium). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vicki Robin, famed author of Your Money Or Your Life, has been asking cultural scouts, on her podcast, what could possibly go right. In this episode we discuss how she has evolved from her initial passion for financial independence to much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the heck is Slow FI? What does it have to do with YOLO? And why should this be important to you? Jessica Lynn and Heidi Dusek answer these questions and more on this Monday episode. Learn how to both defer gratification and enjoy today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Greutman was a drug addiction specialist and counselor. When addressing her own personal finances, she realized that she showed similar characteristics when it came to spending. Is spending your drug of choice? It was Lauren's. Listen how she bounced back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are used to learning about finance in a 2D world. Maybe we read books, blogs, or listen to podcasts. Well, in the midst of COVID, Amberly Grant decided to start a series of zoom gatherings to talk money. She is joined by Mark Trautman and Monique Smaby to discuss the power of FinTalks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erika Kulberg started her professional career as a high powered corporate lawyer. Yet, she always had an entrepreneurial bent, and by the time she paid off her law school loans, she was ready to build a passive income empire. Listen to hear how she pursued digital entrepreneurship and became a YouTube star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why settle down in a high cost of living area? Farnoosh Torabi, Jamila Souffrant, Bobbi Rebell, and Cathleen Hutchins discuss the pros and cons of living in New York and Hawaii. Check out this rewind episode that is as relevant today as it was when it originally aired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You ever wonder why your business or personal ventures are unsuccessful? According to my guest, Vincent Pugliese, it may be because you are lacking wealth in a very important category: connection. His book, The Wealth of Connection, tells us why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your job disposable? Could you leave it at any time? Why not? In this episode we talk with Steven and Lauren of Trip of a Lifestyle about the advantages of not relying on work to experience ultimate freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all can look back at the struggles in our lives and see how far we have come. Aaron Golub was determined to play football although he is legally blind. On this episode we talk about his successes and failures and what it taught him about entrepreneurship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered how to get into real estate but were afraid of making mistakes. If you are lucky enough to live in Denver, you can engage the FI Team. This group of real estate agents will teach you how to achieve financial independence through rental real estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He created one of the largest magazine and in shop sales businesses of consumer electronics. Now Richard Thalheimer wants to teach you how to make outsized equity returns with options investing. Should we listen as index investors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you truly teach financial wellness? Even if someone is not ready to hear? We discuss with father and daughter duos JL and Jessica Collins, and Doug Nordman and Carol Pittner. Hear the trials and tribulations of well intentioned dads and their much smarter daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Richter won six figures on the Swiss version of the gameshow Who Wants to be a Millionaire. This early windfall at the age of 21 taught him much about money management and how to deal with windfalls. You might not win a gameshow, but anything from a raise to an inheritance can leave you wondering what to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you are a parent or a child, cleaving familial financial bonds can be a major step to adulthood. In this episode, we talk with Bobbi Rebell the author of Launching Financial Grownups. Will there be a failure to launch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Radonda Vaught case has far reaching implications to not only doctors and nurses but the American public in general. Why should this case about criminal negligence matter to you? Take a listen to our emotional discussion with panelists Renee and Nii Darko, Nisha Mehta, Paulene Nosenas, and Naseema McElroy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices