352: Common Money Fears That Are Costing You BIG
With so much going on—a recession, rampant inflation, rising interest rates—overcoming your money fears can be more challenging than ever before. The world is changing, and many of us feel like we’re ...
11 Nov 20221h 6min
351: Does the 4% Rule Hold During 2022's Stock Market Crash?
Stock market crashes aren't good news for anyone. For retirees though, this dip in prices can feel like a death wish, as active income is no longer an option. Have the hopes and dreams of financial fl...
7 Nov 20221h 10min
350: Why We Turned Down a 5% Rate Mortgage | Mindy & Carl’s Budget Review
Margin loans, medium-term rentals, and potential mortgage rate mistakes summarize what Carl and Mindy have been up to over the past couple of months. It’s been a minute since we’ve checked in on the e...
4 Nov 202241min
349: When to Buy New vs. Used and is That Car Repair Worth the Cash?
The new vs. used car debate has been going on for as long as automobiles have existed. For almost the entirety of time when cars were being bought and sold, it seemed like a responsible, frugal decisi...
31 Okt 20221h 18min
348: Finance Friday: How to Start Investing After Becoming Debt-Free
Unless you’re a money nerd, knowing how to start investing from scratch isn’t as easy as it seems. With so many options out there and the economy faltering, how do beginners avoid getting burnt? Is so...
28 Okt 20221h 6min
347: Why “Just Keep Buying” is The Smartest, Simplest Way to Get Rich
Dollar-cost averaging—you may have heard the term before, but maybe not its implications. According to Nick Maggiulli, it’s probably the easiest way to get rich with stocks, real estate, or really any...
24 Okt 202255min
346: Finance Friday: How Sabbaticals Make You Happier, Healthier, and Wealthier
Taking a sabbatical from work requires a few things: time, money, and the willpower to do some soul-searching. Most people think that they can’t take any more than two weeks of the year off work. They...
21 Okt 202253min
345: Divorced and $250K in Debt to Financially Free in 10 Years
We know financial freedom is possible for those in their 20s and 30s, just starting their careers, without children and serious financial obligations. But what about those getting started on their jou...
17 Okt 202256min
