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Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue shares how many cars she will own. Episode 1098: How Many Cars Will I Own? by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on How To Be More Frugal & Abundance Mindset Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore. The original post is located here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2016/12/7/how-many-cars-will-i-own 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

Chris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on 100 countries or an S.U.V. Episode 1097: 100 Countries or an S.U.V.? by Chris Guillebeau on Spending Money on Experiences Over Material Items 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/100-countries-or-an-suv/ 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

Kelley Long with Financial Finesse shares the no-tracking budget. Episode 1096: The No-Tracking Budget by Kelley Long of Financial Finesse on Automatic Budgeting for Better Personal Finances 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/2015/11/25/the-no-tracking-budget/ 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

2 short posts from Jen of Frugal Millennial on why a 3 year spending ban isn't as crazy as it sounds and deserving a new car. Episode 1095: Why a 3 Year Spending Ban Isn't as Crazy as it Sounds AND I Deserve a New Car, Right? by Jen of Frugal Millennial 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 posts are located here: https://www.frugal-millennial.com//why-a-3-year-spending-ban-isnt-as-crazy-as-it-sounds/ & https://www.frugal-millennial.com//deserve-new-car-right/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESI of ESI Money on debt costs a fortune. Episode 1094: Debt Costs a Fortune by ESI of ESI Money on Long-Term Borrowing Costs of A Mortgage & Saving Money 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/debt-costs-a-fortune/ 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

Sam of Financial Samurai on controlling the urge to splurge. Episode 1093: Controlling The Urge To Splurge by Sam of Financial Samurai on How to Control Spending & Be More Frugal 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 post is located here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/controlling-the-urge-to-splurge/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Reining shares how to become financially independent. Episode 1092: How To Become Financially Independent: Step 3 - Invest What You Save by Chris Reining on Becoming F.I.R.E. 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/how-to-become-financially-independent-step-3/ 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

Sam Lustgarten with Becoming Minimalist on the urge to splurge. Episode 1091: The Urge to Splurge by Sam Lustgarten with Becoming Minimalist on How to Be Practice Frugal Minimalism Confidently Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/urge-to-splurge/ 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 7 things you will never regret spending money on. Episode 1090: 7 Things You Will Never Regret Spending Money On by Jennifer of SimplyFiercely on Buying Time & Freedom 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/7-things-you-will-never-regret-spending-money-on/ 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 5 best things you can do with a tax refund. Episode 1089: 5 Best Things You Can Do With a Tax Refund by The Finance Twins on How To Spend Money From Taxes 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/5-best-things-you-can-do-with-tax-refund/ 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

2 short posts from Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich on what do you not care about spending money on and why do you want to be rich. Episode 1088: What Do You NOT Care About Spending Money On? AND Why Do You Want To Be rich? by Ramit Sethi of IWT 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 posts are located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/what-do-you-not-care-about-spending-money-on/ & https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/why-do-you-want-to-be-rich/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com shares his thoughts on bonds. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1087: [Part 2] Stocks - Part XII: Bonds by JL Collins on Everything You Need To Know About Bond Investments 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/2012/10/01/stocks-part-xii-bonds-and-a-bit-on-reits/ 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

JL Collins of JLCollinsNH.com shares his thoughts on bonds. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1086: [Part 1] Stocks - Part XII: Bonds by JL Collins on Bond Market Investing 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/2012/10/01/stocks-part-xii-bonds-and-a-bit-on-reits/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jana with Budgets Are Sexy shares the Oregon Trail guide to personal finance. Episode 1085: The Oregon Trail Guide to Personal Finance: What Happens Next? by Jana with Budgets Are Sexy on Money Decisions 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/oregon-trail-guide-to-personal-finance-what-happens-next/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawn Starks of SimpleMoney on shoring up your retirement plan. Episode 1084: Shoring Up Your Retirement Plan by Dawn Starks of Simple Money on Working While Retired & Side Hustling 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/shoring-up-your-retirement-plan/ 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

Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares how to start a budget when you live paycheck to paycheck. Episode 1083: How to Start a Budget When You Live Paycheck to Paycheck by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Cutting Back to Save 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 understand and can afford. The original post is located here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/how-to-start-a-budget-when-you-live-paycheck-to-paycheck/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DJ Wetzel with The College Investor shares why investing in college town real estate can be smart. Episode 1082: Why Investing in College Town Real Estate Can Be Smart by DJ Wetzel with The College Investor on Wealth Building 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/7789/invest-real-estate-college-towns/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Assaraf with Rule One Investing shares 4 valuable tips for a healthy money mindset. Episode 1081: 4 Valuable Tips for a Healthy Money Mindset by John Assaraf with Rule One Investing on Have A Growth Mindset 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/personal-development/4-valuable-tips-for-a-healthy-money-mindset/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Broad with My Wife Quit Her Job shares why real estate made her a millionaire and investing in stocks did not. Episode 1080: Why Real Estate Made Me A Millionaire and Investing In Stocks Did Not by Julie Broad with MyWifeQuitHerJob Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, they launched an online store to supplement their income, and quickly replaced Steve's wife's income stream through the new business. Steve blogs about it all at MyWifeQuitHerJob.com The original post is located here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/why-real-estate-made-me-a-millionaire-and-investing-in-stocks-did-not/ 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

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares his biggest money mistakes that he's glad he made. Episode 1079: My Biggest Money Mistakes (That I'm Glad I made) Part 2: Wholesale Club by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog 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/make-money/money-mistakes-wholesale-club/ 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

Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad shares 6 steps to a debt-free retirement. Episode 1078: 6 Steps to a Debt-Free Retirement by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on Financial Independence & Retiring 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/steps-debt-free-retirement/ 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

Emily Guy Birken with PT Money shares what to look for when buying a house (hint: not the granite countertops). Episode 1077: What to Look for When Buying a House (Hint: Not the Granite Countertops) by Emily Guy Birken with PT Money 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-to-look-for-when-buying-a-house/ 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 Mad Fientist on specific identification of shares. Episode 1076: Specific Identification of Shares by The Mad Fientist on How To Reduce Your Tax Burden on Taxable Investments The Mad Fientist analyzes the tax code and looks at personal finance through the lens of early financial independence to develop strategies and tactics to help you retire even earlier. Most personal finance advice is geared towards people retiring in their 60s or later and doesn’t apply to those of us pursuing early financial independence. The Mad Fientist is focused on providing advice and innovative tax-avoidance methods specifically for people wanting to break away from full-time employment very early in life. He also hosts the Financial Independence Podcast. The original post is located here: https://www.madfientist.com/specific-share-identification/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Money Mustache shares his thoughts on good times for landlords. Episode 1075: Good Times for Landlords by Mr. Money Mustache on How to Profit from Real Estate Investment & Rental Returns 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/2011/06/29/good-times-for-landlords/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick True of Mapped Out Money shares what a 4 year old taught him about dreams and money. Episode 1074: What a 4yr Old Taught Me About Dreams and Money by Nick True of Mapped Out Money on How To Follow Your Dreams 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/what-a-4yr-old-taught-me-about-dreams/ 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

Chris Mamula of Can I Retire Yet shares his thoughts on conflicts of interest with investment advice. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1073: [Part 2] The Perfect Storm - Demonstrating Conflicts of Interest With Investment Advice by Chris Mamula 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/conflicts-interest-investing-advice/ 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

Chris Mamula of Can I Retire Yet shares his thoughts on conflicts of interest with investment advice. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1072: [Part 1] The Perfect Storm - Demonstrating Conflicts of Interest With Investment Advice by Chris Mamula 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/conflicts-interest-investing-advice/ 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

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares how to avoid being house poor. Episode 1071: How To Avoid Being House Poor by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents on Home Mortgages & Expenses 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/2015/09/how-much-home-can-i-afford.html 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

Michael Mihalik with Get Rich Slowly shares his thoughts on financial security. Episode 1070: What is Financial Security? by Michael Mihalik with Get Rich Slowly on How to Become Financially Independent 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/what-is-financial-security/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue shares why she dumped her financial advisor. Episode 1069: Why I Dumped My Financial Advisor by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on How to Lower Investing Expenses Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore. The original post is located here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2016/6/27/why-i-dumped-my-financial-advisor 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

2 short posts from Al of FA Confessions on comparison and the danger of success. Episode 1068: Comparison AND The Danger of Success by Al of FAConfessions on How To Achieve Financial Happiness 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 posts are located here: https://faconfessions.com/2020/01/13/comparison/ & https://faconfessions.com/2020/01/06/the-danger-of-success/ 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

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 10 little ways to become more generous. Episode 1067: 10 Little Ways to Become More Generous by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Benefits of Generosity Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/10-simple-ways-to-become-a-more-generous-person/ 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

Harry Stout of Financial Verse shares if debt can your friend. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1066: [Part 2] Can Debt Be Your Friend? by Harry Stout of The FinancialVerse on Should I Get A Car Loan 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 post is located here: https://www.financialverse.com/post/can-debt-be-your-friend 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

Harry Stout of Financial Verse shares if debt can your friend. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1065: [Part 1] Can Debt Be Your Friend? by Harry Stout of The FinancialVerse on Is There A Good Kind of Debt 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 post is located here: https://www.financialverse.com/post/can-debt-be-your-friend 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

Mike Ballew of Eggstack on prioritizing your budget for success. Episode 1064: Prioritize Your Budget for Success by Mike Ballew of Egg Stack on How To Save Enough Money for Retirement 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/2020-01-19-Prioritize-Your-Budget-for-Success/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Reining shares why growing sizes are a growing concern. Episode 1063: Growing Sizes Are a Growing Concern by Chris Reining on How to Save More Money by Buying Less 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/growing-sizes-are-a-growing-concern/ 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

ESI of ESI Money shares the importance of tracking and managing cash flow. Episode 1062: The Importance of Tracking and Managing Cash Flow by ESI of ESI Money on How To Create A Budget 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/the-importance-of-tracking-and-managing-cash-flow/ 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

Sam of Financial Samurai on if your risk tolerance is high enough to invest. Episode 1061: Is Your Risk Tolerance High Enough To Invest? Follow The Slaughter Rule 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 post is located here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/is-your-risk-tolerance-high-enough-to-invest/ 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

Kelley Long with Financial Finesse shares the real thing that could be keeping you from saving more money. Episode 1060: Could This Be The Real Thing That's Keeping You From Saving More Money? by Kelley Long with Financial Finesse 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/2017/10/25/could-this-be-the-real-thing-thats-keeping-you-from-saving-more-money/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group! and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Finance Twins share 5 reasons you should include index funds in your 401k or IRA. Episode 1059: 5 Reasons You Should Include Index Funds In Your 401K Or IRA by The Finance Twins on How To Start Investing 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/5-reasons-to-love-index-funds/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group! and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen of Frugal Millennial shares the money mindsets that are keeping you broke. Episode 1058: The Money Mindsets That are Keeping You Broke by Jen of Frugal Millennial on The Scarcity Mindset vs. Abundance 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.frugal-millennial.com//the-money-mindsets-that-are-keeping-you-broke/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April Dykman with Get Rich Slowly shares why you should spend on the things you do every day. Episode 1057: Spend on the Things You Do Every Day by April Dykman with Get Rich Slowly on How To Prioritize Your Finances 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/spend-on-the-things-you-do-every-day/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group! and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Farrington of The College Investor shares 6 ways to save money on auto insurance. Episode 1056: 6 Ways To Save Money On Auto Insurance by Robert Farrington of The College Investor on Saving on Car Insurance 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/18797/6-ways-save-money-auto-insurance/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares how to use the cash envelope method without cash. Episode 1055: How to Use the Cash Envelope Method Without Cash by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Creating a Budgeting System 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-use-the-cash-envelope-method-without-cash/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Town of Rule One Investing shares how to save $500 this month without skipping your latte. Episode 1054: How to Save $500 This Month (Without Skipping Your Latte) by Phil Town with Rule One Investing on Frugality Tips 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/financial-control/how-to-save-500/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawn Starks of SimpleMoney shares if you should buy or rent your home. Episode 1053: Should You Buy or Rent Your Home? by Dawn Starks of Simple Money Pro on How To Decide on Renting vs. Buying 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/buy-rent-home/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mad Fientist shares the best and worst thing about financial independence. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1052: [Part 2] The Best and Worst Thing About Financial Independence by The Mad Fientist on Retire Early & Life Plans The Mad Fientist analyzes the tax code and looks at personal finance through the lens of early financial independence to develop strategies and tactics to help you retire even earlier. Most personal finance advice is geared towards people retiring in their 60s or later and doesn’t apply to those of us pursuing early financial independence. The Mad Fientist is focused on providing advice and innovative tax-avoidance methods specifically for people wanting to break away from full-time employment very early in life. He also hosts the Financial Independence Podcast. The original post is located here: https://www.madfientist.com/best-and-worst-about-fi/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mad Fientist shares the best and worst thing about financial independence. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1051: [Part 1] The Best and Worst Thing About Financial Independence by The Mad Fientist on Early Retiree & Life Goals The Mad Fientist analyzes the tax code and looks at personal finance through the lens of early financial independence to develop strategies and tactics to help you retire even earlier. Most personal finance advice is geared towards people retiring in their 60s or later and doesn’t apply to those of us pursuing early financial independence. The Mad Fientist is focused on providing advice and innovative tax-avoidance methods specifically for people wanting to break away from full-time employment very early in life. He also hosts the Financial Independence Podcast. The original post is located here: https://www.madfientist.com/best-and-worst-about-fi/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group! and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess Chua with OLD Podcast shares 5 personal finance mistakes to avoid in your 20s. Episode 1050: 5 Personal Finance Mistakes To Avoid In Your 20s by Jess Chua with OLD Podcast on Building A Financial Foundation Jess Chua is a blogger and content specialist living in Southwest Florida. She is currently working on her first non-fiction book for introverts. She's always loved writing as it's a process that perfectly blends analytical thinking with intuition. The ability to write well also serves as a foundation for many other things in life. With clarity in thought comes clarity in action! Jess believes life has lots more to offer than boredom or misery. And nothing beats the deep sense of fulfillment from connecting with others via written expression. The original post is located here: https://oldpodcast.com/5-personal-finance-mistakes/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares how to handle a personal tax audit. Episode 1049: How to Handle a Personal Tax Audit (From Personal Experience) by Kalen Bruce of MoneyMiniBlog on Dealing with IRS 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/taxes/personal-tax-audit/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices