Adulting Is Easy: Making Personal Finance & Real Estate Easy
384 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsIf we make money easier, we make adulting easier. Period. Lauren interviews guests about personal finance topics, like real estate, saving, credit, budgeting, debt, investing, crypto, stocks, dividends, and more. Neither Lauren nor her guests take these topics too seriously though. If you're interested in learning about money and reaching financial independence in an approachable way, this podcast is for you. You'll learn personal finance basics and gain ideas about how and where to invest.
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AIE 66: #WealthWednesday Real Estate Horror Stories with IAmClintMurphy, StephenWealthy, TheFrugalGay, JTX-REI, and AdultingIsEasy (Twitter Spaces Nov 10, 2021)
November 11, 2021 16:26 - 1 hour - 97 MBTogether, Stephen, Clint, Tom, JT, and Lauren are excited to bring you their Twitter Spaces recording from November 10, 2021. Don't be scared away from investing in real estate by this title. While the hosts share some nightmares, they have some laughs about it now, and they've all overcome a lot to get this far. Learn from this group, avoid mistakes in the future, and remember we're all doing the best we can. Follow each of us on Twitter and keep an eye out for our next live event! https:...
AIE 66: #WealthWednesday Real Estate Horror Stories with JTX-REI (Twitter Spaces Nov 10, 2021)
November 11, 2021 16:26 - 1 hour - 97 MBTogether, Stephen, Clint, Tom, JT, and Lauren are excited to bring you their Twitter Spaces recording from November 10, 2021. Don't be scared away from investing in real estate by this title. While the hosts share some nightmares, they have some laughs about it now, and they've all overcome a lot to get this far. Learn from this group, avoid mistakes in the future, and remember we're all doing the best we can. Follow each of us on Twitter and keep an eye out for our next live event! https:...
AIE 66: BONUS: Real Estate Horror Stories with IAmCoachClint, StephenWealthy, TheFrugalGay, JTX-REI, and AdultingIsEasy (Twitter Spaces Nov 10, 2021)
November 11, 2021 16:26 - 1 hour - 97 MBTogether, Stephen, Clint, Tom, JT, and Lauren are excited to bring you their Twitter Spaces recording from November 10, 2021. Don't be scared away from investing in real estate by this title. While the hosts share some nightmares, they have some laughs about it now, and they've all overcome a lot to get this far. Learn from this group, avoid mistakes in the future, and remember we're all doing the best we can. Follow each of us on Twitter and keep an eye out for our next live event! https:...
AIE 65: Personal Finance 101 with The Frugal Expat
November 09, 2021 13:30 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBLauren interviewed Steve Cummings, the Frugal Expat, about the most basic personal finance concepts: budgeting, net worth, and the 4% rule. If you're new to the idea of becoming financially independent (FI) of if you'd like to hear Steve's take on it, this episode is for you. Steve Cummings is a 34-year-old American Expat living in Taipei, Taiwan. Living in Taiwan has allowed Steve to save money, invest more, travel more, and even meet his Australian Expat wife. The two work as English Teac...
AIE 63: Personal Finance 101 with The Frugal Expat
November 09, 2021 13:30 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBLauren interviewed Steve Cummings, the Frugal Expat, about the most basic personal finance concepts: budgeting, net worth, and the 4% rule. If you're new to the idea of becoming financially independent (FI) of if you'd like to hear Steve's take on it, this episode is for you. Steve Cummings is a 34-year-old American Expat living in Taipei, Taiwan. Living in Taiwan has allowed Steve to save money, invest more, travel more, and even meet his Australian Expat wife. The two work as English Teac...
AIE 64: #WealthWednesday Getting Started in Crypto Mining with Stephen Wealthy, Your Friend Andy, and The Money Mom (Twitter Spaces Nov 3, 2021)
November 04, 2021 13:59 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBTogether, Stephen Wealthy, Your Friend Andy, and The Money Mom went live from Twitter Spaces on November 3, 2021. These three absolutely dove into how to get started in crypto mining, with a focus on Ethereum. They discussed the impending "difficulty bomb" of Ethereum 2.0 and what they're doing about the transition from proof of work to proof of stake. They went into deep detail about mining rigs: what they are, what they cost, and whether you should build or buy. They talked heating, ventil...
AIE 64: BONUS: Getting Started in Crypto Mining with Stephen Wealthy, Your Friend Andy, and The Money Mom (Twitter Spaces Nov 3, 2021)
November 04, 2021 13:59 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBTogether, Stephen Wealthy, Your Friend Andy, and The Money Mom went live from Twitter Spaces on November 3, 2021. These three absolutely dove into how to get started in crypto mining, with a focus on Ethereum. They discussed the impending "difficulty bomb" of Ethereum 2.0 and what they're doing about the transition from proof of work to proof of stake. They went into deep detail about mining rigs: what they are, what they cost, and whether you should build or buy. They talked heating, ventil...
AIE 63: BONUS: Getting into Real Estate with IAmCoachClint, StephenWealthy, TheFrugalGay11, and AdultingIsEasy (Twitter Spaces Oct 27, 2021)
October 28, 2021 13:51 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBTogether, Clint, Stephen, Tom, and Lauren are excited to bring you the recording of our live Twitter Space from October 27, 2021. These two Canadians and two Americans span 4 time zones, invest in different areas, and are at different stages in their real estate investing journeys. They each have a different take on what they would do if they were starting NOW, so you're bound to learn something, and probably have a laugh along the way. Follow each of us on Twitter and keep an eye out for o...
AIE 63: #WealthWednesday Getting into Real Estate (Twitter Spaces Oct 27, 2021)
October 28, 2021 13:51 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBTogether, Clint, Stephen, Tom, and Lauren are excited to bring you the recording of our live Twitter Space from October 27, 2021. These two Canadians and two Americans span 4 time zones, invest in different areas, and are at different stages in their real estate investing journeys. They each have a different take on what they would do if they were starting NOW, so you're bound to learn something, and probably have a laugh along the way. Follow each of us on Twitter and keep an eye out for o...
AIE 63: #WealthWednesday Getting into Real Estate with IAmClintMurphy, StephenWealthy, TheFrugalGay11, and AdultingIsEasy (Twitter Spaces Oct 27, 2021)
October 28, 2021 13:51 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBTogether, Clint, Stephen, Tom, and Lauren are excited to bring you the recording of our live Twitter Space from October 27, 2021. These two Canadians and two Americans span 4 time zones, invest in different areas, and are at different stages in their real estate investing journeys. They each have a different take on what they would do if they were starting NOW, so you're bound to learn something, and probably have a laugh along the way. Follow each of us on Twitter and keep an eye out for o...
AIE 62: Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin with Your Friend Andy
October 26, 2021 17:42 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBOne topic in personal finance Lauren has shied away from is cryptocurrency, but that ends with this episode! Lauren interviewed Andy. He went from nearly 6 figures in debt to becoming a millionaire in 8 years, and much of that boost came from his investments and involvement in the crypto space. Andy, who lives in Austin, TX, is a YouTuber whose goal is to correct the lies we’ve been told about wealth. His YouTube channel has over 9,000 subscribers and is currently making over $10,000 each mo...
AIE 61: Think and Grow Rich with Kurtis Hanni
October 12, 2021 12:58 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBThe book Think and Grow Rich was written by Napoleon Hill and published in 1937. It is a famous personal finance book recommended by many. On this episode of Adulting Is Easy, Lauren and Kurtis discuss what they liked and what they didn't like about this book - mostly what they didn't like. Let's just say, neither would recommend this book, and you certainly don't have to read it to enjoy listening to this one. As a matter of fact, you should never read it. Lauren gets HEATED at one point. ...
AIE 60: Using Side Hustles to Fund Real Estate and Build Wealth with The Frugal Gay
September 28, 2021 13:26 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBLauren interviewed Tom a.k.a. The Frugal Gay for this episode of the Adulting Is Easy podcast. Favorite quote, "I bought a crack house on eBay." Tom is passionate about living debt free, a side hustle enthusiast & an avid real estate investor. Hailing from Dallas, TX, Tom is a 37-year-old a married dog dad & founder of The Frugal Gay. The two discuss how Tom got started in real estate (selling stock), triumphs, failure (a money pit), flipping product, bringing contractors across state lin...
AIE 59: Real Estate: Overcoming Financial Setbacks and Owning $9mil in Real Estate with Clint
September 14, 2021 13:46 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MBLauren interviewed Clint for this episode of the Adulting Is Easy podcast in one of the greatest comeback stories you'll ever hear. Clint opens up about his struggles, both mentally and financially. He and his family were knocked down HARD three times and have come back stronger than ever. Clint wants listeners to know there's always a way to achieve your goals. If you're looking for a final push to get started investing in real estate, this episode is for you because you'll learn that even ...
AIE 58: BONUS CONTENT: Stephen Wealthy Part 2
August 31, 2021 16:43 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThis is the second half of Lauren and Stephen's conversation, where Lauren goes from interviewer to interviewee. These two discuss much more than real estate, although that's certainly still a topic. Enjoy! Bio: Stephen started investing immediately after graduating from University in 2003 and he’s always had an eye and interest for investing, wealth building, and navigating the financial markets with consistency. Stephen is a self employed IT consultant who works in the Oil and Gas sector ...
AIE 57: Real Estate: Flipping Houses with Stephen Wealthy Part 1
August 17, 2021 14:01 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBLauren is joined today by Stephen Wealthy, creator of the financial investment blog site mywealthmoney.com. Lauren and Stephen talk about Stephen and his wife's family's two recent flips, and they dive into the numbers after Stephen discusses his first steps into real estate. Stephen started investing immediately after graduating from University in 2003 and he’s always had an eye and interest for investing, wealth building, and navigating the financial markets with consistency. Stephen is a...
AIE 56: Simple Financial Advice with Jrod Money
August 03, 2021 13:12 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBEpisode 56's guest is Jared aka Jrod Money, and he is full of simple, straight forward, and powerful personal finance advice. Lauren and Jrod discuss emergency funds, budgets, paying down debt, investing, index funds, and retirement funds. Jared reminds us all that investing does not have to be complicated. Bio: Jared is 32 years old and married with 1- and 6-year-old boys. Jared and his wife’s money journey started about 7 years ago when they finally decided that they needed to pay off nea...
AIE 55: 6 Money Personalities with Jenny
July 20, 2021 12:27 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBJenny's back! Lauren came up with and wrote about 6 Money Personalities she has observed over the years, and the sisters walk through each of them. Which one are you? Did Lauren miss any? Let us know on Twitter @AdultingIsEasy or at [email protected]. Relevant blog: https://www.realadultingiseasy.com/post/the-6-money-personalities
AIE 54: House FIRE with Alan Corey
July 06, 2021 14:01 - 45 minutes - 42 MBLauren is joined by Alan Corey for this episode, and the two do a deep dive into the 6 rungs of residential real estate and also talk about concepts from his new book, House FIRE, like HELL FIRE and killing bills by buying assets. If you are considering investing in real estate and are not sure where to start, this episode is perfect for you. If you've already started and you're wondering where to go, then it's also worth a listen. Alan Corey is an Atlanta-based realtor and real estate inve...
AIE 54: Real Estate: House FIRE with Alan Corey
July 06, 2021 14:01 - 45 minutes - 42 MBLauren is joined by Alan Corey for this episode, and the two do a deep dive into the 6 rungs of residential real estate and also talk about concepts from his new book, House FIRE, like HELL FIRE and killing bills by buying assets. If you are considering investing in real estate and are not sure where to start, this episode is perfect for you. If you've already started and you're wondering where to go, then it's also worth a listen. Alan Corey is an Atlanta-based realtor and real estate inve...
AIE 53: FIRE and Real Estate with Meg Nordmann
June 22, 2021 13:47 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBOn this episode, Lauren is joined by Meg Normann, and the two cover a range of topics, starting generally with Meg's story, which includes student loans, credit cards, and getting out of debt. Then, they transition to real estate: long-term rentals, short-term rentals, recasting a mortgage, and geo-arbitrage. They also discuss diversifying with different kinds of real estate and stocks. Meg Nordmann, the author of “Have Yourself a Minimalist Christmas” and host of the newly launched "Journe...
AIE 52: Stupid Debt and Budgeting with Paul
June 08, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBLauren is joined by Paul, a full-time Real Estate Broker who previously spent time in the restaurant industry. Paul has a passion for all things budgeting as he had to make his first-time salary stretch a lot as rent and student loans took up about 70% of his income! The two discuss Paul's experience with student loans, mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, and personal loans. Most of all, Paul provides some tips on budgeting to pay down debt. Follow Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pau...
AIE 51: Real Estate: House Hacking with Patrick McLaughlin
May 25, 2021 12:42 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBLauren is joined this week by Patrick McLaughlin, a two-time House Hacker and the creator of ExaminedWealth.com — a website where he explores the balance between building personal wealth and financial wealth to help you live an authentically rich life. House hacking, in case you haven't heard, is when you turn your primary residence into an asset instead of a liability by using it to generate income, and Patrick has accomplished this twice. Lauren and her husband are house hackers themselves...
AIE 50: MISSION to FIRE with 7 Dollar Millionaire
May 11, 2021 17:27 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBLauren is joined this week by the Seven Dollar Millionaire. The two walk through the 7 stages to financial freedom as outlined in his book Happy Ever After: Financial Freedom Isn't a Fairytale. The Seven Dollar Millionaire has felt a sense of deep frustration with global education systems not teaching financial literacy since becoming an investment analyst more than 2 decades ago and realizing how much of the world was being denied some powerful, simple tools. This frustration became more in...
AIE 49: Real Estate: Short Term Rentals with Contrarian Saver
April 27, 2021 13:56 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week's episode involves an interview with Lauren and the Contrarian Saver. The two talk about vacation/short term rentals. Lauren is just getting started in this area and the Contrarian Saver has been doing it for years. Bonus: he's also a house hacker! His story is unique and his properties are interesting to say the least! He also provides great tips for those just getting started or just getting interested in real estate. Contrarian Saver was a career marketer who worked for some we...
AIE 48: 3 Mistakes Investors Make with Michael Eakman
April 13, 2021 12:55 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBMichael Eakman is the founder and Lead Wealth Manager at Adaptive Wealth Partners. His clients include investors who are athletes, sports and entertainment professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs. Michael’s passion to help investors make better short-term financial decisions and achieve their goals started in 2010 when he lived in his car for 6 months while going through a rough patch in life. He knows what the bottom looks like and how to build a life that you can enjoy. He also kn...
AIE 47: Real Estate: Investing in Single Families with Doug
March 30, 2021 11:55 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBLauren is joined this week by Doug, who is just starting out on his real estate journey in the expensive Boston-area market. Doug acquired his first property in 2020 and is now under contract on two additional properties. His goal is to have 5+ properties by 2024, and eventually have enough real estate income to achieve financial independence. Other podcasts you might like: AIE 24: Steps to Take When Buying a House (very popular episode) AIE 22: 8 Steps to Take Before Selling Your Home A...
AIE 46: Annuities with David Lau
March 16, 2021 15:44 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week's guest is David Lau, and he and Lauren discuss annuities 101: what they are, the different types, and why you (or your parents) might want one for retirement. David Lau is a widely recognized as an innovator and disruptor in the financial services industry. Most recently, he is Founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners', a privately held financial services firm that specializes in development and distribution of commission-free insurance and annuities for Registered Investment A...
AIE 45: Paying Off $83k in Student Loans in 3 Years with Jamila
March 02, 2021 14:16 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe title of this week's episode says it all. Listen to hear how Jamila paid off her student debt ($83,000 worth) in just 3 years. It's an amazing story of focus and determination with actionable tips for anyone contemplating student loans or who already has them. Now student loan debt free, Jamila is working her way to increasing her net worth along with a future certification in financial planning! You can read about her story on her blog www.jamilastwocents.com. Connect with Jamila: Twi...
AIE 44: Coast FI with Jessica from The Fioneers
February 16, 2021 13:48 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week, Lauren is joined by Jessica, Co-Founder of The Fioneers, a financial independence blog focused on the intersection between financial independence and lifestyle design. Jessica is a writer and lifestyle design coach. She provides coaching and courses on career discovery and lifestyle design for people who want to take unconventional paths and design lives they love. Lauren and Jessica focus on financial independence through FIRE (financial independence, retire early) and Coast FI,...
AIE 43: Life Insurance with Sarry Ibrahim
February 02, 2021 15:36 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBLauren is joined by Sarry Ibrahim this week. Lauren learns about life insurance: term, whole, universal, and the bank on yourself concept. Sarry Ibrahim is a financial planner and member of the Bank On Yourself Organization. He helps real estate investors, business owners, and full-time employees grow safe and predictable wealth regardless of market conditions using a financial strategy that has been around for over 160 years. Sarry started this journey when he was in grad school completing ...
AIE 42: Intelligence Pyramid with Amar Shah
January 19, 2021 14:22 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBIn order to reach your goals and align them with your values, you first need to have a firm foundation of understanding about your finances. Amar Shah discusses the intelligence pyramid with Lauren this week. Amar Shah is a wealth manager and business owner at Client First Capital, which he founded based on core principles of transparency, trustworthiness and thoughtful leadership. A former firefighter and engineer, Amar has a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering. His interest...
AIE 41: Financial Coaching with Kristen Ricupero
January 05, 2021 13:58 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBLauren is joined this week by Kristen Ricupero. The two discuss financial coaching and debunk some myths associated with the profession. Kristen is a Personal Financial Coach & Profit First Certified Coach who specializes in helping small business owners and entrepreneurs develop and strengthen their money management skills, eliminate debt, and create cash flow systems to maximize profit and ultimately build wealth. By developing specific action plans that are tailored to each client’s needs...
AIE 40: Year in Review 2020
December 22, 2020 14:38 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThe Adulting Is Easy podcast started in 2019, so 2020 was the first full year. This week, Lauren brought Jenny out of semi-retirement to record a year in review episode. The two cover who the listeners are and where they're from. They briefly touch on every topic covered with high level detail. This episode is a great overview to see which episodes you'd like to go back and listen to. Lauren even hints at episodes to come in 2021. Thanks for a great year! And don't forget to "follow" wherev...
AIE 39: Grocery Shopping with Jessie May
December 15, 2020 15:31 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBLauren's guest this week, Jessie May, goes into detail about how to grocery shop efficiently in her unconventional personal finance book, Money Hacks for Metal Heads and Older Millennials, and the two discuss her tips for saving money at the store, cooking tips, and how to stock your kitchen. Jessie is an old millennial herself who's been playing music and writing about it for two decades. By day, she is a school librarian! Jessie lives in coastal Connecticut with her husband Jim and their ...
AIE 38: Financial Abuse with Amanda Cassar
December 08, 2020 17:21 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThis week, Lauren is joined by Amanda Cassar and the two discuss financial abuse: what it is, how to recognize it, and how to talk about it. Amanda Cassar is a financial adviser who also holds a Master of Financial Planning and runs her two businesses, Wealth Planning Partners and Trusted Aged Care Services from her office on the Gold Coast of Australia. Amanda runs a family business with both her adult children and sister-in-law working in the business, assisting clients Australia wide with...
AIE 37: How Financial Advisers are Paid with Jude Boudreaux
December 01, 2020 15:16 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThis week's guest, Jude Boudreaux, tells Lauren how financial advisors are paid, and his firm's specific philosophy around payment for value. Jude Boudreaux is a Partner/Senior Financial Planner at The Planning Center. He's been recognized as one of Investopedia's top 100 Financial Advisors, InvestmentNews' 40 under 40, and currently serves as part of CNBC's Financial Advisor Council. Jude and his family love driving across the country and visiting as many National Parks and other off the ...
AIE 36: Value Investing with Courtney Blodgett
November 24, 2020 13:39 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBOn this week's episode, Lauren is joined by Courtney Blodgett. The two discuss ESG investing, impact investing, sustainable/value based investing and the differences between them. Courtney offers actionable advice on how to evaluate where your money currently is, and how to use resources to ensure your bank account, mutual funds, ETFs, retirement accounts, and all investments are aligned with your values. Courtney Blodgett is the founder of Yield Positive, whose mission is to help everyday ...
AIE 35: Money Mindsets with Tracey Bissett
November 17, 2020 14:20 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week, Lauren is joined by Tracey Bissett talk about money mindsets: when and how they form, as well as how to change them. Tracey also offers listeners tips to help change poor decision-making habits. One tip is to have money meetings, and you can visit www.bizmoneycoach.ca for a money meeting agenda. Tracey Bissett is the Chief Financial Fitness Trainer of Bissett Financial Fitness Inc. Tracey educates and empowers individuals, notably young adults, and entrepreneurs to take control o...
AIE 34: Compound Interest with Money Sensei
November 10, 2020 13:30 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this week's episode, Lauren is joined by Chris Dumont and they discuss a handful of personal finance 101 topics, including compound interest and real estate. Chris Dumont, the Money Sensei, is a 30-something working professional who has a passion for financial literacy. He shares his personal experience with overcoming debt and building a retirement nest egg to help you retire while young enough to still enjoy life on his site moneysensei.com and in his book, Kicking Financial Ass. Chris...
AIE 33: 5 Talks To Have with Your Parents with Catherine Hodder
November 03, 2020 15:13 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this week's episode, Lauren and Catherine Hodder discuss estate planning and the 5 talks you need to have with your parents. Catherine gives great tips for making the conversation go smoothly, and how to handle responsibilities between siblings. Catherine Hodder, Esq., is an estate planning attorney turned author. She enjoys working with families who would rather be doing anything else than estate planning. Catherine’s book, Estate Planning for the Sandwich Generation: How to Help Your P...
AIE 32: How to Talk with Your SO About Finances with Jonathan P Bednar II
October 27, 2020 13:26 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this week's episode, Lauren and Jonathan discuss when and how couples should have the money talk. Jonathan P. Bednar, II, CFP®, graduated from the Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, in May 2009 with a B.S.B.A. in Finance. Jonathan joined Paradigm Wealth Partners in January 2010, partnering with his father, Jon P. Bednar. As a Wealth Advisor, Jonathan enjoys guiding his clients to make informed financial decisions using financial planning as a means to solve their investme...
AIE 31: Financial Planning for Women with Cathy Curtis
October 20, 2020 12:33 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode, Lauren and Cathy Curtis talk about the specific needs and financial situations often faced by women, especially those that are lifetime single, widowed, divorced, or have inherited money, and the truths of personal finance ring true no matter one's gender. Cathy Curtis is a Certified Financial Planner and founder and CEO of Curtis Financial Planning, an independent financial planning and investment advisory firm. Her firm’s mission is to help independent women thrive today ...
AIE 30: Gaining Choice with Paul Benson
October 13, 2020 14:45 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week, Paul Benson and Lauren talk about gaining choice by setting goals, managing cash flow, and investing through 3 different paths. Paul Benson is the author of Financial Autonomy and Principal and financial planner at Guidance Financial Services. He is a resident of Melbourne, Australia. Paul’s focus is on providing helpful and actionable information and advice so his clients can set effective goals, optimize their cash flow, develop an investment strategy, and stretch their entrepre...
AIE 29: Negotiation Mindset with Kathleen Burns Kingsbury
October 06, 2020 13:27 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week, Lauren is joined by wealth psychology expert Kathleen Burns Kingsbury. The two discuss money silence, negotiation mindsets (automatic thoughts and beliefs we have about negotiating), and actionable tips to help you ace your next negotiation. Kathleen is the founder of KBK Wealth Connection and host of the Breaking Money Silence® podcast, is an internationally published author and speaker. Breaking Money Silence®: How to Shatter Money Taboos, Talk More Openly about Finances, and L...
AIE 28: Assembling Your Dream Team with Chip Munn
September 29, 2020 15:20 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBThis episode's guest is Chip Munn, CEO and Visionary of Signature Wealth Strategies. He has 20 years of financial planning experience. He has written two personal finance books, one geared toward financial planners and one for everyday folks (which is mentioned in this podcast, The Retirement Remix: A Modern Solution to an Old School Problem). Chip is a proud graduate from Clemson University, and lives in South Carolina with his wife and their four sons. Lauren and Chip discuss who you shoul...
AIE 27: Teachable Moments for Kids with Anisa Kurji
September 22, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week Lauren is joined by guest Anisa Kurji, host of the Kids Money and More podcast, a finance podcast with a twist in which the target audience are children. While she was trying to teach her own kids about money smarts and core life values such as gratitude and generosity, Anisa discovered that many parents felt overwhelmed and didn’t feel confident in teaching their kids about money. Wanting to help other parents get those conversations started without the overwhelm and panic of havi...
AIE 26: Student Loans and Life as a Digital Nomad with Brett Holzhauer
September 15, 2020 19:43 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week's guest is Brett Holzhauer, a lifelong journalist, now working for Forbes Advisor covering consumer trends, personal finance, industry news, travel, and points and miles. When he's not chasing the next story, he and his wife are traveling the world or chasing the next hot restaurant in town. He is a first generation college student, a proud Sun Devil, and on a lifelong journey to demystify personal finance and empower people to change their lives through powerful storytelling. Laur...
AIE 25: Behavioral Finance with Robert Frick
September 08, 2020 13:25 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBLauren brings on a guest host, Robert "Bob" Frick, corporate economist for Navy Federal Credit Union. He has 15 years of experience writing for Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine and wrote 36 "Your Mind and Your Money" columns. He has also worked for the Allianz Center for Behavioral Economics. They discuss how 're wired to make decisions, and Bob gives tips for making good financial decisions during stressful times, like this pandemic. How to follow Bob: https://twitter.com/RobertFrick...
AIE 24: Steps to Take When Buying a Home
August 18, 2020 12:50 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBLauren and Aric discuss a blog written by Lauren, which was primarily based on their recent home purchase. It contains the soup-to-nuts steps you should or would take when buying a home. This podcast is very detailed. The 20 steps are full of personal tales and details from their experiences. Blogs: This podcast is based on: https://www.realadultingiseasy.com/post/steps-in-the-home-buying-process The home purchase is detailed here: https://www.realadultingiseasy.com/post/new-real-estate-a...