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Today's question involves a generous financial gift from an in-law. How should this listener handle it to make sure it's a blessing and not a curse? Joshua Support RPF on Patreon: www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron

I'm just wrapping up a week and I've been off the mic for all of it due to being sick. Wanted to share with you a short motivational monologue to encourage you to keep pressing forward in the challenges you're facing today. This too shall pass. Joshua

I've been sick most of the past week and am especially struggling with my throat/voice. When Joshua no speak, RPF no happen. (And of course that's a good reminder of the value of disability planning!) So, in light of the Equifax breach, I'll issue this replay for you. If you skipped this episode when it originally aired as Episode 461, don't skip it now. Enjoy. Joshua

Today we tackle the Equifax security breach. This is the most damaging release of personal information ever. And you need to take it seriously. You must assume that you have been affected. At this point, I see no reason to even trust the official Equifax website. Here's why. Clark Howard's excellent credit freeze guide: http://clark.com/personal-finance-credit/credit-freeze-and-thaw-guide/ Another excellent one by the Justin Carroll and Michael Bazzell: https://privacy-training.com/CreditFreeze.pdf I forgot to mention this on the show, but here's a link for those of you who are readers of the resources. The IRS seems to use social media to find people committing tax fraud. Source: http://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog/2017/08/the-irs-is-mining-taxpayer-data-on-social-media-in-violation-of-federal-privacy-law.html The official Equifax response website: www.equifaxsecurity2017.com Why the Equifax breach is possibly the worst leak of personal information ever. What should you do if your data was hacked? The novel I mentioned: True Faith And Allegiance, a Tom Clancy novel by Mark Greaney

I was inspired to do this show by watching a recent conversation thread in the RPF Facebook Group about where to store your emergency fund. I thought it'd be fun to share with you the things I think about with regard to emergency fund storage. Enjoy the show! Joshua www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron

Hey Radicals! Thank you to so many of you who have inquired of our health and safety following Hurricane Irma. Here's my personal report for you! Short version: we are well. :) Joshua

I've been busy today preparing for Hurricane Irma here at the Radical Personal Finance Global Headquarters. At the moment, the National Hurricane Center forecasts the eye of the storm to pass squarely over HQ. So, I thought I'd record a podcast and share a few things with you: Based on watching the Hurricane Irma frenzy, I'm convinced that "societal collapse" scenarios are plausible. I learned this at Costco yesterday. I'm also convinced we live in the greatest time to be alive and that there are so many tremendously powerful companies who are laser-focused on serving their customers. I learned this at Costco today. And from reading this article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/inside-story-what-took-keep-texas-grocery-chain-running-chip-cutter The final 20 minutes of the show involves an off-the-cuff discussion of practical hurricane preparation if you decide to stay put through a storm. Gotta run! Lots to do... Joshua

It's Friday! On Fridays we do a live Q&A show. Today we cover: (2:30) What Should a New Expatriate Do With Their Investment Money? (18:30) What To Do With an Old Pension? (26:40) How Should a Newlywed Approach the Rent or Buy Question? If you'd like to join me for a future Q&A show, sign up to be a Patron at www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron Joshua

Whenever there's a natural disaster, we have various articles on price gouging's lamentability, to wit, its harmfulness and illegality. But, is it really bad? I say not. "Price gouging" (or, more accurately stated, the adjustment of market prices to meet changing demand) has tremendous utility for the well-being of all involved and is absolutely upright, moral, and ethical. Of course, this guy says it's wrong, morally and economically. I deal with his "arguments" in the show. Joshua Support RPF on Patreon: www.radicalpersonlfinance.com/patron

I've been watching the #HoustonFloods this weekend and considering the lessons I can learn for my own disaster planning. Today, I share some useful ideas for you about how to plan for events like the Houston Floods. Joshua Episode 381 - Simple, Cheap, Practical Tips to Help You Prepare for a Coming Hurricane Episode 347: Disasters Happen – Make a Plan Now to Ensure You Have Plenty of Money Available to You to Solve the Problems Money Can Solve

Yesterday I was watching the solar eclipse (up north in the 100% band) and I happened to have breakfast with an expediter. Not sure what that is? Basically, a truck driver who drives a van. (More in the audio show.) As we ate, I tried to lay out a few paths on how he could become financially free based on his current work. And, I promised him a show on the topic. So, you get to listen in as I tell him--and you--how any normal person can use a live-on-the-job opportunity as a trampoline to bounce them into the upper tiers of financial abundance. Enjoy! Joshua The novel I mentioned is Enemies Foreign and Domestic by Matthew Bracken.

Time for Friday Q&A! If you'd like to join for a future show, sign up here: www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron Today, we cover: 2:00 Should I refinance my credit card debt by moving it to a HELOC? 34:10 Do you have passion for a job before the fact or do you become passionate about it after you're good at it? 42:30 Should I drop the military's Survivor Benefit Plan for my pension in favor of buying a 10-year whole life insurance policy? Enjoy! And remember! I have 27 seats remaining for the new Radical Personal Finance Guide to Career & Income Planning. If you're interested, I'd love to have you in the class. Join here: www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/career Joshua

As I celebrate the opening of the registration page for the beta launch of the new Radical Personal Finance Guide to Career & Income Planning, I intend to share with you a few simple lessons related to career and income. Today, we begin with the philosophical fundamentals: the interplay of human capital and financial capital. We all start with what we have (human capital) and use it to create financial capital, which we ultimately work to have in surplus. Once we have surplus, we get to decide what to do with it. Enjoy! Joshua Try Hello Fresh to get awesome, pre-measured fresh ingredients delivered right to your front door! Save $30 off your subscription with code RPF30! www.hellofresh.com/rpf30 If you're interested in joining the beta launch of my new Guide to Career and Income Planning, I've got 65 seats left. Registration closes either on 8/20 or when I sell out the seats, whichever comes first. More details here: www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/career

I've had a tough summer. I have nothing to complain about. I've been richly blessed and, in almost every way outside of Radical Personal Finance, life has been sweet. But, RPF hasn't been so great for me. And, if it hasn't been so great for me, it might not have been so great for you either. I thought you might appreciate hearing the explanation and the story. It's important to me to share the good and the bad--the heights and the lows--with you in order to help you understand that we all share common struggles and trials. That said, I don't think it's helpful to talk about problems unless I can also suggest a solution. And, thankfully, I've worked out some solutions to my problems. So, now I'm ready to share the problems with you! I've figured out what's wrong with Radical Personal Finance. And [I think] I've figured out how to fix it! Here's the story... Joshua The book I read from is called "Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture" by Anthony Esolen http://amzn.to/2v69tLh

On Fridays we do a live Q&A which is open to Patrons of the show. Become a Patron at www.RadicalPersonalFinance.com/patron Today we cover: Can I Have Both a SIMPLE IRA and a Traditional IRA What Personal Finance Books Does Joshua Recommend What Three Investments Would I Buy To Leave Alone for a Decade What Are the Rules of Thumb for Who Should Buy Long-Term Care Insurance And more! Joshua

On Fridays, I host a Q&A call. Patrons of the show are invited to call in and ask any question they want! Today, we cover: (1:57) What's the best type of retirement plan for my wife's side business? (SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, Solo 401(k)?) (16:45) How can I help my sister-in-law who is asking me for financial advice? (30:20) Should I pay off my debt as fast as possible or save up and pay it off in large chunks of money? Joshua Become a Patron of the show and gain access to future Q&A shows here: www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron

There's been an interesting switch in the world of personal finance wherein some people are building financial plans based on extremely low spending projections. In essence, some people assume that if they can live on an extremely low budget per year today, they can build a long-term financial plan predicated on maintaining that spending forever. I think this is a dangerous assumption. And, in today's show, I explain why. Joshua Earn up to 8.5% return on your money by financing solar energy projects with Wunder Capital. www.WunderCapital.com/radical

Welcome to another Friday Q&A Show! Today, we cover: Is It Legit That You Can Find Missing Money That's Still Unclaimed Should I Take Free Housing With a Longer Commute How Do I Deal With Massive Medical Bills Do I Need a Personal Insurance Agent What Three Books Would Joshua Take to A Desert Island? If you'd like to join me for a future Q&A show, become a Patron of the show at www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron Joshua Save $30 off a new subscription for awesome food at www.HelloFresh.com using coupon code: "RPF30" Give it a try!

Friday Q&A is back! Today: How does an LLC Protect My Liability and Help Me Save on Tax? How Can I Lower My Tax Bill on the Sale of My House? If you'd like to participate on a future show, sign up here! www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron Joshua

I've long struggled to know how to advise people with regard to debt. On the one hand, the use of debt can dramatically increase the financial returns of an investment. On the other hand, debt can have a dramatic negative impact on the lifestyle of the borrower when everything goes wrong. So, how do we reconcile these two things? I've come to see that they're two entirely different scales. Because they are two totally different scales (think: how do kilograms and degrees Fahrenheit interact with one another), it's hard to simultaneously factor in both. Enjoy the show, Joshua Sponsor: www.wundercapital.com/radical Invest in commercial solar projects and earn up to 8.5% on your money. Start with as little s $1,000.

I've alluded to my long-term guess that the US Government will default on many of its current promises. But, I've never really supported that argument. I thought I'd kick that support off today by sharing with you a succinct and coherent description of the problem by reading Professor Laurence Kotlikoff's testimony to the Senate Budget Comittee in 2015. Enjoy, Joshua America's Fiscal Insolvency and Its Generational Consequences: Testimony to the Senate Budget Committee http://www.kotlikoff.net/sites/default/files/Kotlikoffbudgetcom2-25-2015.pdf Support Radical Personal Finance on Patreon! www.radicalpersonafinance.com/patron

I've never invested in raw land. My #1 reason? Since raw land has no utility, there's no way to pull income from it. And at this stage of my life, I value income-producing assets. But, my guest on today's show has a great system for solving that problem. He has parlayed raw land into a very helpful income stream leading to his own financial freedom. Enjoy my interview with Mark! Joshua Mark's website is: https://www.thelandgeek.com/ Please support Radical Personal Finance on Patreon! www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron

Today's episode is Part 2 of a mini-series on the seasons of life. The world of work is changing rapidly. We find ourselves pressed on all sides to do more work and different work. And yet in personal finance circles, the focus of our conversation is quite frequently how to get out of work. I believe work is a blessing and not a curse. And that to run from work is the wrong answer. And yet how can we adjust our relationship with work so that it feels more meaningful and less ephemeral? Part of the answer is in learning to work with the natural seasons of life. Enjoy, Joshua Please visit www.HelloFresh.com to get awesome food, delivered right to your door. Save $30 when you subscribe with promo code RPF30. Thanks!

Poverty is hard. Money helps to make life less hard. But, in our modern world, it's hard to figure out how much money is enough. As you go through the seasons of your life the usefulness of money will wax and wane. Money comes with a cost: time, labor, risk, attention. You need to think carefully about the season of your life you're in and consider the unique value of money during this particular season. Joshua Did you find value in this episode of Radical Personal Finance? Please sign up to support the show on Patreon: www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron

Today I have an interview for you with Ben Higgenbotham, a funeral director who's also well in tune with the Radical Personal Finance philosophy. He's here today to share the inside scoop on how to effectively work with a funeral director so that you can get the funeral experience that your family desires without losing your shirt. Enjoy! Joshua p.s., If you didn't hear it, you might want to first go and listen to Episode 409, "How to Get Yourself Put 6 Feet Under Dirt Cheap!". https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/cheap-burial/ That show was the "radical" approach; this discussion was intended to be a bit more mainstream. This interview was recorded almost immediately after that show was released, but I misplaced the file and neglected to get it into the schedule! Sorry, Ben!

What do dentists who shoot lions, publicists who make jokes in poor taste on Twitter and Indiana pizza makers have in common? Their lives were suddenly and irrevocably changed for the worst while doing something that they could never have predicted would lead to it.Avoiding catastrophe is an important pillar of the wealth building strategy that I promote through Radical Personal Finance. As personal finance enthusiasts, we are one of the most prudent groups of people on this planet: we build our emergency funds, insure against negative events, diversify our investments and make careful choices about our spending.Radical Personal Finance is, however, about going beyond the obvious and into the territory of things less commonly considered, but just as important. I want you to be prepared to deal with a hurricane, becoming a refugee, dealing with food scarcity or even the possibility of getting arrested. In my experience as a financial advisor, it has often frustrated me with how little care is sometimes taken to ensure the client's financial security, despite the good intentions of most people in the industry. But why is this possible? The answer is that most people care even less about their data. It's shocking to discover how vulnerable we actually make ourselves by not taking simple security measures when using bank accounts, email and social media - vulnerable not only to a loss privacy but potentially to a very real financial loss. I've taken an interest in this subject a while ago, and have been really impressed by the book The Complete Privacy and Security Desk Reference which stood out in a field where information is often cursory or out of date. That is why I invited co-author Justin Carroll to Radical Personal Finance to talk about real, actionable ways in which you can become more secure and protect your privacy. This article contains some of the best tools mentioned in our discussion, though for a more complete picture I recommend that you listen to the episode above and purchase the book itself. But This Won't Happen to Me I often get this objection: "I'm not doing anything wrong - why should I be concerned about privacy?". Here's an analogy that I've found helpful in explaining why I promote these ideas:Do you remember the time when every phone call was a party line? Anyone in the household could pick up another receiver and there was very little one could do about it at the time. Now, however, you do have a choice - do you want to make everything you search for, consume, talk about as well as access to all of your accounts and purchase history a party line? Complete privacy and security are very difficult to achieve, but some very simple steps and tools can protect you from most of the headaches in the future. Another thing to consider is this: You may not be a target right now - but you may become one in the future as your wealth increases, you endorse unpopular political or religious perspectives or just live your life the usual way, as the stories at the beginning of this article illustrate. This may be a decade from now, but to prevent it you must build the skills and the mindset starting today, because you don't know what circumstances you will face in the future through no fault of your own, and you can't control things after the fact. Some simple tools and habits that have a great impact: Accounts and Passwords You are at great risk if you use the same or the same few passwords for all of your accounts. You will see this warning often and for good reason when creating new accounts: it only takes one company to be breached (who didn't store your data properly) and an attacker gains access to all of your accounts. Alternatively, it's often enough if they just gain access to your main email and phone account (which isn't very difficult) and that opens up everything else. Using a different strong password for every account mitigates some of this risk.Less often mentioned, but equally important is using different and random usernames. Is your email address [email protected]? You've just given away an important piece of the puzzle to would-be attacker. The problem often is safely storing and remembering all of these account names and passwords - that's where a password manager comes into play. Using LastPass (more convenient) or KeePass (more secure) can make the process a whole lot easier and secure. Two-Factor Authentication Nowadays you can often see a website offering (or requiring) you to enter a code from a text message in addition to your password. This is a form of two-factor authentication: an attacker job is made more difficult since he needs access to both your account name and password as well as your phone number. Unfortunately, phone numbers are often accessed by social engineers (who exploit human psychology) or accounts are simply hacked into, making this method not particularly secure. What I recommend instead is that you use Authy or Google Authenticator on your smartpho

I frequently get this question: "Joshua, what should I invest my money in?" Well, that's a hard question to answer. I'm not you, so how should I know? But, here are the factors I think you should consider in answering that question for yourself: time money knowledge skill temperament timing opportunities tools Joshua p.s., did I miss any important factors? If so, let me know in the comments.

Many people are far too free with their personal financial information. This can be very dangerous. You cannot expect your financial advisor to keep your personal information private, secret, and secure. You've got to take steps to protect yourself. Joshua

I'm not sure how to explain this one to you via text...perhaps it's just better if you hit play and listen! :) Joshua

I'm a big fan of Cal Newport's work and I stumbled across this TEDx talk that he gave on the topic of social media. Consider his points and see how they might relate to your personal social media usage. It'd be a shame to look back at the end of the year and recognize an alternative use for the hundreds of hours that most of us use in social media activities. Always think about the opportunity cost... Joshua Original video: https://youtu.be/3E7hkPZ-HTk

Hey Radicals! Today's show is a little audio ramble among friends to tell you that my wife and I are celebrating the birth of a new little baby boy! (I also tell you about my 3-year-old's first successful investment...and his 100% ROR!) Joshua Episode 212: Comments on Preparing for Child Birth with Mrs. RPF

Rounding out our theme this week of how to survive and thrive during police encounters so that you are not arrested and imprisoned, I bring you an important video by the Flex Your Rights organization. This one is best viewed as a video and is available for free here: https://youtu.be/s4nQ_mFJV4I It contains dramatic presentations and acting and is really well done. I recommend that you don't listen to the audio file here; I recommend you make the time to watch the video yourself, then again with your spouse and children. However, I find that it's hard to make the time to watch videos, so I'm posting the audio here for you to at least listen to. You'll gain a lot from simply listening to the audio. But, again, if you can make the time, stop listening and go watch it: https://youtu.be/s4nQ_mFJV4I

This is the audio from a presentation at the CATO Institute by Law Professors James Duane and Randy Barnett. (original video: https://youtu.be/gpkc2FZFR5k) It is a follow up of the concepts outlined in James Duane's excellent book "You Have the Right to Remain Innocent." There is very little additional value from watching the video file, so enjoy the audio and you'll get the most important points. Buy James Duane's book "You Have the Right to Remain Innocent" http://amzn.to/2qgDFDF

I urge you to make the time to listen to this presentation about why you should not talk to the police, no matter your guilt or innocence in any matter. This is an audio presentation of this YouTube speech (viewed over 23 million times wherein Regent Law Professor James Duane gives viewers startling reasons why they should always exercise their 5th Amendment rights when questioned by government officials: https://youtu.be/d-7o9xYp7eE (There is very little added value in the video presentation, so you'll gain the bulk of the knowledge by listening exclusively to the audio.) Also, you should buy and read the $5 book that Professor Duane wrote to follow up to this speech: "You Have the Right to Remain Innocent." (highly recommended) http://amzn.to/2qgDFDF

If you get arrested, you can kiss anywhere from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars good-bye. You need insurance against that eventuality. Today, I'm going to teach you why it's vitally important that you arrest-proof yourself and how to do it. Joshua Arrest Proof Yourself book: http://amzn.to/2ph7Xos Don't Talk to the Police video: https://youtu.be/d-7o9xYp7eE You Have the Right to Remain Innocent video: https://youtu.be/gpkc2FZFR5k BUSTED: The Citizen's Guide to Surviving Police Encounters: https://youtu.be/yqMjMPlXzdA

My guest today is Dr. Marilyn Brodeur, founder of the Infant Dental Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Marilyn reached out to me after hearing my response to a caller in Episode 417 who was struggling with a decision of whether to pursue her career aspirations or to focus her attention on her children. So, I invited her on the store to share her story about how she has built a successful business that allows her a great deal of flexibility and capitalizes on her skills and ability. Enjoy! Joshua Marilyn's practice: http://www.infantdentalcenter.com/

I don't have a new, original show for you today. But, I do have this interview that I gave last year on Everything Financial Radio! My segment of the show begins at 22:20. Enjoy! This is the original episode link: http://www.everythingfinancialradio.com/2016/04/joshua-sheats-and-tom-aspray-join-host-dennis-tubbergen/

It's Friday! That means Q&A: Where Should a 48-Year-Old Focus Financially for Retirement? Should I Sell a Stock that Makes Up 25% of My Net Worth? Should I Move Across the Country So My Children Can Be Near Their Grandparents? How Strong Is the California Pension System? Should I Contribute More to Retirement So I Can Pay Less on My Student Loans?

Today we tackle the Rule of 72 with a quick explanation of what it is and why it's useful to you.

The Millionaire Next Door Wealth Index: "Multiply your age times your realized pretax annual household income from all sources except inheritances. Divide by ten. This, less any inherited wealth, is what your net worth should be."

About once a week, I get an email asking me for my opinion on network marketing opportunities. So, today, here is my opinion and advice for you! Joshua Please support Radical Personal Finance on Patreon. www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron

Here's a great Monday-morning sermon by ETtheHipHopPreacher to kick off your work week. Thank God it's Monday! Original video: https://youtu.be/5fsm-QbN9r8

We do a live Q&A show on Fridays. Today we cover: How Do You Help Young People Engage in Goalsetting? How Much Debt Is Too Much on Rental Properties? How Do You Help Your Brother-In-Law Learn About Money? Last-Minute Health Savings Account Contributions? Enjoy the show! Joshua Please support the show on Patreon! www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron Sign up for a free 34-day trial of YNAB: www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/YNAB Try out the Personal Capital dashboard: www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/personalcapital

I've often made comments like, "Your 401(k) won't make you rich." Or, "People Don't Get Rich Because they Invested in Their 401(k)." A listener recently asked for clarification on that statement. I thought it was so important that I dedicated an entire show to it. In today's show, I give my defense of my statements and argue my case. My thesis is simple: high 401(k) balances are correlated to people who are rich, but they are not a causative factor of wealth. Enjoy! Joshua Please support my show on Patreon! www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron

A little while back I gave this interview for Joe Fairless on his show, "Best Real Estate Advice Ever." We focused on the intersection between personal finance and professional financial advice. Enjoy! Joshua http://joefairless.com/best-financial-advice-achieving-maintaining-financial-freedom/

Today, please enjoy this recording of my appearance on Episode 107 of the Sound Retirement Planning Podcast with Jason Parker! This show was recorded in Q4 of 2016. http://soundretirementplanning.com/107-radical-retirement-planning-joshua-sheats-radical-personal-finance/

I see lots and lots of people talking about the idea of "passive income." Everywhere I look, I hear people talking about passive income and why it's so great! But, I've heard very few people define the concept and explain what a true passive income opportunity is. And the vast majority of opportunities I hear of don't qualify as passive income in my book. So, let's bust this "passive income" myth today! Joshua Looking for a financial advisor? Start here: www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/paladin Please support Radical Personal Finance on Patreon: www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron

It's Friday! On today's Live Q&A show we cover: Should I sell the house we just moved out of? How Do I Figure Out If I Should Fire My Financial Advisor or Not? How Can I Organize a Really Cool Networking Event for Celebrities that I Admire? How Can Divorced Men Creatively Avoid Paying Higher Child Support? What Competitive Advantage Does Dimensional Fund Advisors Have Over Vanguard? How Has Joshua Changed His Financial Plan Over the Last Three Years? Enjoy! Joshua Please support Radical Personal Finance on Patreon! www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron

Today, we cover this question: Joshua, My husband and I love your show and would LOVE IT if you could help us answer a question from your point-of-view. Facts: We're completely debt-free except for our house. We make around $130,000 per year. We're currently investing 10% for retirement. We are dead-set on paying off the house in the next 2.5 to 3 years. The DILEMMA: Dave Ramsey suggests saving 15% for retirement for someone in our position. We can do this..but that'll slow down our house payment goal quite substantially (or, in my mind it's substantial, as I want this house paid off TOMORROW!) The goal after the house repayment is to throw everything we can spare towards investing in retirement funds. THE QUESTION: Should we stay strong on our course to pay off the house in 3 years tops only saving about 10% for retirement or do we bump up retirement savings? Ultimately how do I figure out the opportunity cost in each scenario? Thanks so much! Taliah -- Please support Radical Personal Finance on Patreon! www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron This is the debt-payoff calculator that I use constantly! https://www.vertex42.com/Calculators/debt-reduction-calculator.html

Today's show comes by inspiration of this listener question: "Joshua, will you please send me a link to the best show on your website for a woman wanting to convince her husband that they can make it financially if she stays home?" Well, I didn't have such a show. But now I do. Here it is! Joshua Don't have good data on your income and expenses? Start tracking it with YNAB! Get a free 34-day trial at www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/YNAB DATA: Working (Conservative) Staying at Home Difference Husband $60,000 $60,000 Wife $60,000 $- Total $120,000 $60,000 $60,000 Employment Taxes (7.65% -- 6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare) $9,180 $4,590 $4,590 Income Taxes (Turbo Tax Estimate, 30 years old - 2 kids, no deductions) $12,849 $1,756 $11,093 $22,029 $6,346 $15,683 Income, net of tax $97,971 $53,654 $44,317 Cost of Childcare ($7k x 2) $14,000 $- $14,000 Income, net of childcare $83,971 $53,654 $30,317 Commuting Costs Saved ($200/mo) $2,400 $- Work Lunches Saved (100 lunches @ $15) $1,500 $- Work Clothing Saved ($50/mo x 12) $600 $- Dinners Out Saved ($60 x 50) $3,000 $- Household Savings due to frugality ($200/mo x 12) $2,400 $9,900 $- $9,900 Income, net of working costs $74,071 $53,654 $20,417