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Harry Stout of Financial Verse shares his thoughts on changing your money mindset and cash tips. Episode 1174: Improving Financial Health: Changing Your Money Mindset AND Cash Tips: Moneytime by Harry Stout of Financial Verse Harry N. Stout is an acknowledged senior leader in the global financial services business with experience in all key business areas with particular expertise in personal finance, life insurance, annuities, product innovation, and business management. He has over 30 years of financial services industry experience in the U.S. and abroad, working in Europe, Northern Asia, Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. Harry is the author of the upcoming book - The FinancialVerse - A Common Sense Approach for Your Money to be published by Vertel Publishing in October 2019. The book is available for preordering at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and through other major national book distributors. The original posts are located here: https://www.financialverse.com/post/improving-financial-health-changing-your-money-mindset & https://www.financialverse.com/post/cash-tips-moneytime-you-need-more Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet shares his thoughts on mastering the fear of stocks. Episode 1173: Mastering the Fear of Stocks by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet on Investing for Financial Independence 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 independent by flipping real estate or trading hot stocks. He did it the traditional way: hard work, frugality, prudent investing, and patience. When it comes to personal finance, his top priorities are simplicity, reliability, and safety. Now his mission is to help others become financially independent as he did. More recently, Chris Mamula has been managing the blog and he's a frequent writer on the site. Chris used principles of traditional retirement planning, combined with creative lifestyle design, to retire from a career as a physical therapist at age 41. After poor experiences with the financial industry early in his professional life, he educated himself on investing and tax planning. Now he draws on his experience to write about wealth building, DIY investing, financial planning, early retirement, and lifestyle design. The original post is located here: https://www.caniretireyet.com/mastering-the-fear-of-stocks/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Reining shares if regular people with boring jobs can retire early too. Episode 1172: Can Regular People With Regular Boring Jobs Retire Early Too? by Chris Reining on Financial Independence Chris Reining is an investor, writer, and avid student of life. He shares how to build wealth and reach financial freedom on his website ChrisReining.com. The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/can-regular-people-with-regular-boring-jobs-retire-early-too/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares how to organize your financial clutter. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1171: [Part 2] How to Organize Your Financial Clutter by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Organizing Your Finances 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 understand and can afford. The original post is located here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/how-to-organize-your-financial-clutter/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares how to organize your financial clutter. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1170: [Part 1] How to Organize Your Financial Clutter by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Decluttering Your Finances 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 understand and can afford. The original post is located here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/how-to-organize-your-financial-clutter/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexa Mason with The College Investor shares how to make progress even with boring goals. Episode 1169: Saving for Long Term Goals: How to Make Progress (Even with Boring Goals) by Alexa Mason with 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 choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. He started The College Investor in 2009 as a forum to discuss the myriad of financial issues facing young adults. The original post is located here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/17299/saving-for-long-term-goals-how-to-make-progress/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Town of Rule One Investing shares why to not get caught in the dollar cost averaging trap. Episode 1168: Don't Get Caught In the Dollar Cost Averaging Trap by Phil Town of Rule One Investing on Stock Investing Ideas Phil Town's portfolio has been ranked No. 1 by the American Association for Individual Investors when it produced a 50% rate of return. He has a passion for investing that is hard to beat and he wants to share it with you. Phil has written three New York Times #1 Best-Selling Investment Books, Rule #1, Payback Time, and Invested, and he's been invited to speak on TV shows on CNBC, FOX, and MSNBC. The original posts are located here: https://www.ruleoneinvesting.com/blog/how-to-invest/dollar-cost-averaging-vs-payback-time/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad shares why you should never regret a paid off debt. Episode 1167: Never Regret a Paid Off Debt by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on How to Design a Debt-Free Lifestyle 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 year before his Dad retired. He writes about how to build income streams so you can explore the unusual. His first love is his beautiful wife and three kids. His second love is travel. Combining both in early retirement is the ultimate goal and his primary motivation for financial independence. The original post is located here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/never-regret-paid-off-debt/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares what a retired Army Colonel taught him about money. Episode 1166: What a Retired Army Colonel Taught Me About Money by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog on Financial Advice Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple. The original post is located here: http://moneyminiblog.com/investing/retired-army-colonel-taught-money/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April Dykman with Get Rich Slowly shares her thoughts on to automate or not to automate. Episode 1165: To Automate, or Not to Automate by April Dykman with Get Rich Slowly on Personal Finance Automation Downsides 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 2004. By being the boss of your own life, you, too, can be the master of your own financial fate. The original post is located here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/to-automate-or-not-to-automate/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Art of Flex Cents shares questions to ask before you rollover your 401k. Episode 1164: Questions To Ask Before You Rollover Your 401k by Art of Flex Cents on Retirement Account Advice & Changing Jobs Art is a physical therapist who is not only passionate about health and physical fitness, but also developed a passion for all things personal finance. It all started when his wife and him were thinking about moving out of their parents’ homes and began looking at houses to buy. Knowing that there are others who have reached financial independence changed the outlook of their lives for the better. He couldn’t contain his excitement and created Flexcents as a way to share it with as many people as possible. Both his wife and him are now striving towards financial independence and are creating a life they cannot wait to live each day. The original post is located here: https://www.flexcents.com/questions-to-ask-before-you-rollover-your-401k/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Ballew of Eggstack shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of real estate investing. Episode 1163: Pros and Cons of Real Estate Investing by Mike Ballew of EggStack on Home Rental Investments & Diversification 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 finances and plan for retirement. The original post is located here: https://eggstack.com/blog/2020-05-03-Pros-and-Cons-of-Real-Estate-Investing/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on the land of too much. Episode 1162: The Land of Too Much by Chris Guillebeau on Appreciating Life & How To Be More Grateful Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people with thousands in attendance. Chris is also the founder of Pioneer Nation, Unconventional Guides, the Travel Hacking Cartel, and numerous other projects. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday. The original post is located here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/the-land-of-too-much/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawn Starks of SimpleMoney shares her thoughts on dialing back expectations to save money. Episode 1161: Dial Back Expectations to Save Money by Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro on Spending Awareness & Mindfulness Dawn Starks has been a financial planner for over twenty years. Her aim with financial planning work has always been to simplify things for clients. Making concepts easier to grasp and less scary is the goal. Dawn's SimpleMoney project - the blog, podcast, and soon-to-be courses and book is a co-project with her husband Greg. The original post is located here: https://simplemoneypro.com/blog/dial-back-expectations-to-save-money/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Mast of True Hourly Wage shares 3 reasons to favor recurring income over one-time income. Episode 1160: 3 Reasons to Favor Recurring Income Over One-Time Income by Kyle Mast of True Hourly Wage on Investment Advice Kyle Mast is a husband, father, financial planner, real estate investor, and lover of good conversations over coffee. He lives just south of Portland, Oregon. He launched True Hourly Wage to be able to help more people than he is able to serve individually in his financial planning practice. His hope is that you are able to find at least one idea or concept from his writing that will improve your financial and personal life today and well into the future. The original post is located here: https://www.truehourlywage.com/thw-blog/3-reasons-to-favor-recurring-income-over-one-time-income Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 shorter posts from JL Collins of JLCollinsNH on why he can't pick winning stocks and you can't either & the monk and the minister. Episode 1159: Why I Can't Pick Winning Stocks, And You Can't Either AND The Monk and the Minister by JL Collins on Index Funds Mr. Collins is a senior executive with extensive P&L experience and a proven track record of growing revenue and profitability, integrating acquisitions, launching new products, developing and implementing business plans, creating powerful marketing strategies, building strong customer relationships and building effective teams. He is experienced in a broad range of markets including technology, automotive, investments, design engineering, electronics manufacturing, construction, horticulture and energy. Mr. Collins is also an accomplished consultant, author and speaker. He is retired, but continues to write on his blog. The original posts are located here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/02/why-i-cant-pick-winning-stocks-and-you-cant-either/ & https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/02/the-monk-and-the-minister/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution shares her thoughts on your number one obstacle. Episode 1158: Your Number One Obstacle by FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution on Roadblocks to Financial Independence FIRECracker is a world-travelling early retiree. She used to live in one of the most expensive cities in Canada, but instead of drowning in debt, she rejected home ownership. What resulted was a 7-figure portfolio, which has allowed her and her husband to retire at 31 and travel the world. Their story has been featured on CBC, the Huffington Post, CNBC, BNN, Business Insider, and Yahoo Finance. To date, it is the most shared story in CBC history and their viral video on CBC's On the Money has garnered 4.5 Million views. The original post is located here: https://www.millennial-revolution.com/build/number-one-obstacle/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Money Mustache shares his thoughts on frequently complained questions. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1157: [Part 2] Frequently Complained Questions by Mr. Money Mustache on Simple Living & Financial Freedom 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 various locations throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s. Then they retired from real work way back in 2005 in order to start a family. This was achieved not through luck or amazing skill, but simply by living a lifestyle about 50% less expensive than most of their peers and investing the surplus in very boring conservative Vanguard index funds and a rental house or two. The original post is located here: http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2013/04/29/frequently-complained-questions/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Money Mustache shares his thoughts on frequently complained questions. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1156: [Part 1] Frequently Complained Questions by Mr. Money Mustache on How To Get Started with a Mustachian Lifestyle 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 various locations throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s. Then they retired from real work way back in 2005 in order to start a family. This was achieved not through luck or amazing skill, but simply by living a lifestyle about 50% less expensive than most of their peers and investing the surplus in very boring conservative Vanguard index funds and a rental house or two. The original post is located here: http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2013/04/29/frequently-complained-questions/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Guy Birken with PT Money shares how to protect yourself from credit card theft. Episode 1155: How to Protect Yourself From Credit Card Theft by Emily Guy Birken with PT Money on Safeguarding Your Finances 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 who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds. The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-credit-card-theft/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares her thoughts on dual income, no kids. Episode 1154: Dual Income No Kids by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents on The Financial Decision of Children 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 helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com. The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2012/07/dual-income-no-kids.html Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hanna True of Mapped Out Money shares the best strategy to convince your spouse to budget. Episode 1153: The Best Strategy To Convince Your Spouse To Budget by Hanna True of Mapped Out Money on Marriage & Finances 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 save more, live more, reduce debt, and get free. Mapped Out Money is for you if you want actionable steps to help get control of your money, you want to be free from money stress, you're ready to change your life and use money to support your dreams, and you don't want to settle for mediocrity. The original post is located here: https://mappedoutmoney.com/convince-spouse-to-budget/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Finance Twins share what would happen if everyone invested in index funds. Episode 1152: What If Everyone Invested In Index Funds? by The Finance Twins on Stock Market Investment Techniques Camilo and Francisco Maldonado are the Finance Twins. Most people think money is confusing unless you are an accountant. We used to think that too. After working incredibly hard and catching several lucky breaks, we realized so many people are looking for ways to learn about personal finance, how to manage money, and how to get out of crippling debt. They have tons of tools and resources as well as countless articles that have everything you need to start your path to financial freedom. The original post is located here: https://thefinancetwins.com/what-if-everyone-invested-index-funds/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen Hayes shares 3 bizarre ways to save over $2,000 per year. Episode 1151: 3 Bizarre Ways to Save Over $2,000/Year by Jen Hayes on Frugality Tips & How to Pay Off Student Loans Quickly A few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how to save money, earn more, and live like no one else. The original post is located here: https://www.jenhayes.me/3-bizarre-ways-to-save-over-2000-year/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 short posts from Sam of Financial Samurai on why people spend more than they earn and sometimes saving money is about principle. Episode 1150: Why Do People Spend More Than They Earn? AND Sometimes Saving Money Is About Principle by Sam of Financial Samurai Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million visitors have stopped by FinancialSamurai.com. The original posts are located here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/why-do-people-spend-more-than-they-earn/ & https://www.financialsamurai.com/sometimes-saving-money-is-about-principle/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vekevia Tillman-Jones with Financial Finesse shares the pros and cons of paying PMI. Episode 1149: The Pros and Cons Of Paying PMI by Vekevia Tillman-Jones with Financial Finesse on Home Mortgage Insurance 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 better way to provide people from all walks of life with truly unbiased financial guidance--designed to line their pockets, not their financial advisor’s. This is the story of Financial Finesse and how they give employees and employers unbiased financial wellness as an employee benefit. They help your employees maximize their compensation and benefits by making better financial decisions. You become a partner in their financial security and reap the benefits of a financially healthy workforce. They’ve helped hundreds of thousands of employees change their lives. The original post is located here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2018/07/18/the-pros-and-cons-of-paying-pmi/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESI of ESI Money shares an investment gone bad. Episode 1148: An Investment Gone Bad by ESI of ESI Money on How To Lose Money in Real Estate Buying Vacant Land ESI Money is written by "ESI", a 50-something retiree. The site is basically a list of what's allowed him to become financially independent and how you can implement those successes in your life. His philosophy is simple and focuses on doing three simple things to achieve financial independence: earn, save, invest. There's a bit more to it than that, of course, but if you can concentrate on these three areas, they will get you at least 90% of the way there. The original post is located here: https://esimoney.com/investment-gone-bad/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet shares three wildcards for boomer retirement. Episode 1147: Three Wildcards for Boomer Retirement by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet on Safe Withdrawal Rates 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 independent by flipping real estate or trading hot stocks. He did it the traditional way: hard work, frugality, prudent investing, and patience. When it comes to personal finance, his top priorities are simplicity, reliability, and safety. Now his mission is to help others become financially independent as he did. More recently, Chris Mamula has been managing the blog and he's a frequent writer on the site. Chris used principles of traditional retirement planning, combined with creative lifestyle design, to retire from a career as a physical therapist at age 41. After poor experiences with the financial industry early in his professional life, he educated himself on investing and tax planning. Now he draws on his experience to write about wealth building, DIY investing, financial planning, early retirement, and lifestyle design. The original post is located here: https://www.caniretireyet.com/three-wildcards-for-boomer-retirement/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lance Cothern with Budgets Are Sexy shares why he took out a car loan instead of paying cash. Episode 1146: Why I Took Out a Car Loan Instead of Paying Cash by Lance Cothern with Budgets Are Sexy on Low Auto Loan Rates 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 sharing, randomly turning BudgetsAreSexy.com into his full time “real job” a few short years later--14 million views later! The original post is located here: http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/car-loan-vs-buying-car-with-cash/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Reining shares where to invest after maxing out retirement accounts. Episode 1145: Where Do I Invest After Maxing Out Retirement Accounts? by Chris Reining on Investment Strategies to Retire Early Chris Reining is an investor, writer, and avid student of life. He shares how to build wealth and reach financial freedom on his website ChrisReining.com. The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/where-do-i-invest-after-maxing-out-retirement-accounts/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 short posts from Al of FA Confessions shares where he shares his thoughts on preventing the big mistakes and the root of all evil. Episode 1144: Prevent The Big Mistakes AND The Root of All Evil by Al of FA Confessions on Personal Finance Advice Al of FA Confessions is a father, drummer/musician, self-proclaimed amateur philosopher, avid health enthusiast, and daily podcast and audible listener. He is not looking for new clients, nor does he have a plan to run for office. He will remain anonymous on the blog until he decides to retire from his profession. His primary vision for his website is to speak authentically from the heart and let his audience know when he thinks something is BS. The original post is located here: https://faconfessions.com/2020/02/17/prevent-the-big-mistakes/ & https://faconfessions.com/2019/10/07/the-root-of-all-evil/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how to rebuild your credit using credit cards wisely. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1143: [Part 2] How to Rebuild your Credit (using credit cards WISELY) by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000. The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/credit-cards-to-rebuild-credit/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how to rebuild your credit using credit cards wisely. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1142: [Part 1] How to Rebuild your Credit (using credit cards WISELY) by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000. The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/credit-cards-to-rebuild-credit/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J.D. Roth with Get Rich Slowly shares his thoughts on finanicial resilience. Episode 1141: In Praise of Financial Resilience by J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly on Taking Charge of Your Personal Economy 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 2004. By being the boss of your own life, you, too, can be the master of your own financial fate. The original post is located here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/in-praise-of-financial-resilience/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michaela Newey with The Good Life Manifesto on no spend days. Episode 1140: No Spend Days by Michaela Newey with The Good Life Manifesto on Spending Challenges & Frugality Games Ludovic is the visionary and founder of The Good Life Manifesto. The Manifesto has been created over his life so far, from a very early age. Influenced by his life experiences and growing up with the advice of his very money savvy mother, Ludovic not only helms The Good Life Manifesto, but also provides guidance on personal development and finance. Ludovic loves to travel, and has a great passion for animals in general and birds in particular, and he has many birds living and traveling with him. He also loves to eat a lot more than one would think! The original post is located here: https://www.thegoodlifemanifesto.com/no-spend-days/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares how to budget when you are a spender. Episode 1139: How to Budget When You Are a Spender by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Smart Money Decisions 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 understand and can afford. The original post is located here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/spender-to-saver/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexa Mason with The College Investor shares how to make ends meet when you feel like giving up. Episode 1138: How to Make Ends Meet When You Feel Like Giving Up by Alexa Mason with The College Investor on Money Mindset 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 choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. He started The College Investor in 2009 as a forum to discuss the myriad of financial issues facing young adults. The original post is located here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/17273/how-to-make-ends-meet-when-you-feel-like-giving-up/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Ballew of Eggstack shares if home warranties are worth it. Episode 1137: Are Home Warranties Worth It? by Mike Ballew of EggStack on House Warranty & Insurance Decisions 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 finances and plan for retirement. The original post is located here: https://eggstack.com/blog/2020-03-08-Are-Home-Warranties-Worth-It/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawn Starks of SimpleMoney shares her thoughts on saving money on college. Episode 1136: Saving Money on College by Dawn Starks of SimpleMoneyPro on Education Savings Plans & Alternative Schooling Dawn Starks has been a financial planner for over twenty years. Her aim with financial planning work has always been to simplify things for clients. Making concepts easier to grasp and less scary is the goal. Dawn's SimpleMoney project - the blog, podcast, and soon-to-be courses and book is a co-project with her husband Greg. The original post is located here: https://simplemoneypro.com/blog/saving-money-college/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Town of Rule One Investing shares 3 common investing lies busted. Episode 1135: 3 Common Investing Lies Busted by Phil Town of Rule One Investing on How To Pick Stocks & Research the Market Phil Town's portfolio has been ranked No. 1 by the American Association for Individual Investors when it produced a 50% rate of return. He has a passion for investing that is hard to beat and he wants to share it with you. Phil has written three New York Times #1 Best-Selling Investment Books, Rule #1, Payback Time, and Invested, and he's been invited to speak on TV shows on CNBC, FOX, and MSNBC. The original posts are located here: https://www.ruleoneinvesting.com/blog/investing-news-and-tips/3-common-stock-market-investing-myths-busted/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on being intoxicated by the romance of the unusual. Episode 1134: Intoxicated By The Romance Of The Unusual by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Alternative Income Streams 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 year before his Dad retired. He writes about how to build income streams so you can explore the unusual. His first love is his beautiful wife and three kids. His second love is travel. Combining both in early retirement is the ultimate goal and his primary motivation for financial independence. The original post is located here: https://www.retirebeforedad.com/intoxicated-by-the-romance-of-the-unusual/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip Taylor of PT Money shares his failed attempt to understand dollar cost averaging. Episode 1133: My Failed Attempt to Understand Dollar Cost Averaging by Philip Taylor of PT Money on Stock Market Investing Goals 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 who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds. The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/what-is-dollar-cost-averaging/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares 5 simple steps to repair your credit score. Episode 1132: 5 Simple Steps to Repair Your Credit Score by Kalen Bruce of MoneyMiniBlog on How to Get Better Loan Rates Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple. The original post is located here: http://moneyminiblog.com/creating-habits/credit-score-repair/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Frugal Toque with Mr. Money Mustache shares his thoughts on getting rich conspicuous consumption. Episode 1131: Get Rich With: Conspicuous Consumption by Mr. Frugal Toque with Mr. Money Mustache on Frugality & Building Wealth 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 various locations throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s. Then they retired from real work way back in 2005 in order to start a family. This was achieved not through luck or amazing skill, but simply by living a lifestyle about 50% less expensive than most of their peers and investing the surplus in very boring conservative Vanguard index funds and a rental house or two. The original post is located here: http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2017/10/24/get-rich-with-conspicuous-consumption/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordann with Making Sense of Cents shares how to stay motivated with debt repayment. Episode 1130: How to Stay Motivated With Debt Repayment by Jordann with Making Sense of Cents on Personal Finance Inspiration 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 helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com. The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2013/03/how-to-stay-motivated-with-debt-repayment.html Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick True of Mapped Out Money shares why personal finance is personal. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1129: [Part 2] Personal Finance Is Personal: Why We Shouldn't Judge Others by Nick True of Mapped Out Money 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 save more, live more, reduce debt, and get free. Mapped Out Money is for you if you want actionable steps to help get control of your money, you want to be free from money stress, you're ready to change your life and use money to support your dreams, and you don't want to settle for mediocrity. The original post is located here: https://mappedoutmoney.com/personal-finance-personal-dont-judge/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick True of Mapped Out Money shares why personal finance is personal. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1128: [Part 1] Personal Finance Is Personal: Why We Shouldn't Judge Others by Nick True of Mapped Out Money 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 save more, live more, reduce debt, and get free. Mapped Out Money is for you if you want actionable steps to help get control of your money, you want to be free from money stress, you're ready to change your life and use money to support your dreams, and you don't want to settle for mediocrity. The original post is located here: https://mappedoutmoney.com/personal-finance-personal-dont-judge/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Finance Twins share the most important thing you can track. Episode 1127: Your Personal Savings Rate - The Most Important Thing You Can Track by The Finance Twins on Early Retirement Camilo and Francisco Maldonado are the Finance Twins. Most people think money is confusing unless you are an accountant. We used to think that too. After working incredibly hard and catching several lucky breaks, we realized so many people are looking for ways to learn about personal finance, how to manage money, and how to get out of crippling debt. They have tons of tools and resources as well as countless articles that have everything you need to start your path to financial freedom. The original post is located here: https://thefinancetwins.com/personal-savings-rate/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares 6 tips to stop mindless shopping. Episode 1126: 6 Tips to Stop Mindless Shopping by Jennifer of SimplyFiercely on Creating A More Intentional Life Jennifer is a traveller, minimalist and dream chaser. She grew up near Baltimore, Maryland but she caught a bad case of wanderlust at an early age and it has taken her all over the world. She is a reformed shopaholic turned minimalist and believes that clearing out the clutter is a vital part of creating a life you love. The original post is located here: https://www.simplyfiercely.com/6-tips-to-stop-mindless-shopping/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIRECracker with JLCollinsNH.com shares why you should buy your freedom and rent the rest. Episode 1125: Buy Your Freedom; Rent the Rest by FIRECracker with JLCollinsNH on The Benefits of Renting vs. Buying Mr. Collins is a senior executive with extensive P&L experience and a proven track record of growing revenue and profitability, integrating acquisitions, launching new products, developing and implementing business plans, creating powerful marketing strategies, building strong customer relationships and building effective teams. He is experienced in a broad range of markets including technology, automotive, investments, design engineering, electronics manufacturing, construction, horticulture and energy. Mr. Collins is also an accomplished consultant, author and speaker. He is retired, but continues to write on his blog. The original posts are located here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2016/10/21/buy-your-freedom-rent-the-rest/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices