Simple Money, Simple Life
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsThis is a podcast dedicated to exploring how simplicity beats complexity, especially in money matters. We explore how to save and invest as well as how living a simple life is a joyful life.
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112. Kick Debt to the Curb
March 30, 2024 23:33 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIt’s all about kicking debt to the curb and finding peace and financial freedom. This episode teaches you how.
111. Investing Like a Dawg
March 19, 2024 22:53 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBToday I cover the basics you need to know to get started in investing. It’s an episode that will give you the tools necessary to get started and dominate!
110. The Urban Trekker and 13 Simple Living Tips
February 24, 2024 18:46 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBToday I share an awesome quote about why we should avoid debt. I talk about some recent medical issues. Then I explain why being an urban trekker is an amazing choice. Lastly, I share 13 simple living tips.
109. Diversifying Your Identity
January 27, 2024 22:13 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBToday the topics covered are diversifying your identity, dangers of workism and FOMO vs JOMO.
108. 11 Tips and Observations from 2023
December 30, 2023 01:01 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBTo end the year I go over some ideas about the market, investing, building systems and pouring into your health and relationships.
107. The Frugal Flex and More Dave Ramsey Drama
November 27, 2023 19:54 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBFrugality is cool, being cheap isn’t. Today I discuss some creative ways to be frugal and win. I also discuss a recent take by Dave Ramsey that one can withdraw 8% per year of their portfolio in retirement.
106. Steps to Financial Freedom
November 01, 2023 16:10 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBWe review Dave Ramseys baby steps, The Money Guy’s financial order of operations, and How to Money’s money gears.
105. Your Money Plan
October 17, 2023 15:53 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBAre you a natural spender or a natural saver? Are you more frugal or extravagant? Do you have a hodgepodge portfolio or a simple portfolio? Today we tackle the importance of knowing yourself and implementing a plan to be successful no matter what natural tendencies you have.
104. Does Money Buy Happiness
October 02, 2023 15:40 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBThe age old question: does money buy happiness? Today we explore that question. This episode was inspired by Jonathan Clements, a wonderful man and personal finance writer.
103. Good Enough
September 12, 2023 03:28 - 14 minutes - 13 MBToday I share why good enough is often better than “the best.” www.theyinyhouseofhappibess.com
102. Time Affluence vs Material Possession Affluence
July 22, 2023 22:25 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBThis episode is a must listen on considering the power of time affluence.
101. Decluttering, Minimalism and Mental Health
July 15, 2023 19:45 - 19 minutes - 18 MBWe went to Costa Rica again. I share about our trip and then discuss how decluttering can help in our mental health journey.
100. 6 Awesome All Equity Portfolios
June 05, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBRemember!! I am not a financial advisor. I am just a guy who is interested in investing. This is not financial advice, rather helpful hints and education. In this episode I answer a listener question on how to invest for a 10-year-old niece and nephew. I also discuss 6 cool portfolios for an all equity investor.
99. Destination Happiness
May 29, 2023 21:58 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBHave you heard of the fading affect bias? Today I share how this applies to happiness and share a few core principles to bring more happiness and fulfillment into your life.
98. Minimalism and Travel
April 26, 2023 02:33 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBDoes traveling stress you out? In this episode I share some cool tips to make your next travel adventure epic and less stressful.
97. 13 Tips to Decluttering
March 18, 2023 23:20 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBHere is a simple guide to get started on your decluttering and minimizing journey.
96. Where to Put Cash and Top Regrets
March 11, 2023 23:37 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBMany are wondering where to stash cash these days. I explore some great options in this episode. I also spend time talking about the most common financial and life regrets and what we can do to prevent having these regrets.
95. How to Complain Less
March 04, 2023 22:31 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBMost of us complain way too much. Today we learn how to complain less. This episode was inspired by Joshua Becker. becomingminimalist.com
94. Don’t “Just” Your Life
February 18, 2023 23:35 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBToday I discuss what this statement really means as well as share information about finding satisfaction in life. I also share an experience of how we saved $1,000.
93. Budgeting Like a Boss
January 28, 2023 18:45 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBToday I share about my trip to Kauai. I also share differences between the zero based budget and the anti-budget. I also share some tips on getting out of debt.
92. The Paradox of Wealth
December 29, 2022 18:32 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBIn today’s episode I explore the paradox of wealth. I also have 12 ideas to consider regarding your investment strategy as we close out 2022.
91. The Colombia Experiment
December 18, 2022 00:58 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBToday I share some things to consider at the end of the year including tips on Roth IRA’s and index funds. I also recap a recent trip to Colombia.
90. Live Now or Save For Tomorrow?
November 05, 2022 22:42 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIn today’s episode I share some experiences about living now versus saving for later. I also share some ideas from a book I’m reading called Die With Zero by Bill Perkins.
89. How to Apply Lagom to Your Life
October 24, 2022 16:49 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBToday we discuss a Swedish term, Lagom, and how to apply it to your life. https://bigthink.com
88. Why Minimalism Might Be For You
October 08, 2022 19:52 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBToday I discuss things to consider when deciding if minimalism might be for you as well as 14 practical tips to get started.
87. Does Complexity Give Us More Control?
September 25, 2022 23:11 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBToday I share some reasons to consider simplicity over complexity.
86. The Power of Micro Decisions
September 13, 2022 15:49 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn today’s episode I share how very small decisions can mean everything and I give some practical examples of micro decisions you can apply today.
85. Look Before You Leap
August 28, 2022 00:15 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MB85. Today I discuss the importance of measuring twice and cutting once. I also discuss the importance of reinvesting dividends and how to make sure you’re doing that.
84. 5 Mistakes Most Investors Make
August 20, 2022 21:01 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBToday I discuss 5 mistakes most investors make and how to prevent them.
83. The Digital Minimalist
August 15, 2022 00:16 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBToday I talk about ideas to consider and whether or not digital minimalism might be for you.
82. 20 Tips to Simplicity
July 20, 2022 23:18 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBToday I share 20 tips to consider that will help you live a simpler, more fulfilling life.
81. Sales! What a joke…
July 02, 2022 21:39 - 17 minutes - 16 MBToday I share my beef with sales and what to watch out for.
80. Robo Advisors
June 24, 2022 12:22 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBToday I explain what Robo Advisors are and if one might be right for you.
79. The Psychology of Money
June 10, 2022 21:41 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBIn todays podcast I walk you through some great takeaways from a great book by Morgan Housel titled The Psychology of Money
78. Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication
May 30, 2022 17:59 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBToday I share some of my favorite quotes as well as talk about the Arrival Fallacy.
77. Declutter Yourself
May 21, 2022 23:13 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBToday I share several tips to Declutter effectively. I share an article from a blog on not following the crowd. Next I share an email from a listener and talk about current market conditions. Lastly I share thoughts on a letter I received from an “investment advisor.” I share some thoughts on what to watch out for.
76. The Benefits of Giving
May 07, 2022 19:40 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBIn today’s episode I share some of the amazing benefits of giving. clevelandclinic.org
75. California Dreamin’
April 23, 2022 18:11 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBToday I share my experiences from my trip to California and Disneyland. I also share thoughts on investing in a volatile market. Lastly I talk about how too much of a good thing can be a bad thing.
74. You Don’t Need to be Extraordinary to be Happy
April 01, 2022 20:51 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBToday I review an article written by Tavian Jean Pierre (tavianjp.medium,com). I discuss how living an ordinary life can be a very happy life.
73. Happiness With Less
March 25, 2022 13:10 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBToday I share a book suggestion, Happy Money, and discuss some really cool concepts from the book.
72. How to Never Get Scammed
March 18, 2022 13:09 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBToday I discuss what scams Do you watch for and how to avoid them.
71. Are You Falling Prey to Status Symbols?
March 11, 2022 13:38 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBToday we dive into what status symbols are and explore if we might be falling prey to them.
70. Timing the Market vs Time in the Market
March 04, 2022 13:07 - 14 minutes - 13 MBToday we discuss why time in the market is far superior to timing the market.
69. The Satisfaction Formula
February 26, 2022 22:37 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBToday we discuss what truly brings satisfaction as well as answering a listener question on international index funds offered through Fidelity.
68. Am I Frugal or Am I Cheap?
February 19, 2022 19:42 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBToday we discuss the differences between being frugal versus being cheap. I also discuss the Rule of 72, and talk about why I left a high paying job. https://acrazyfamily.com/six-signs-too-frugal/
67. Should I Invest in International Funds?
February 14, 2022 20:41 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBToday we dive into the benefits of international investing.
66. The Simple Yet Elegant Total Market Index Fund
January 28, 2022 02:28 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBIn today’s episode we dive into the nitty gritty of the total market index fund.
65. Maximize Well Being While Minimizing Consumption
January 07, 2022 16:28 - 19 minutes - 18 MBToday we explore one of my favorite life mantras.
64. The Power of Gratitude
December 25, 2021 02:23 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBMerry Christmas all! 🎄In today’s episode we explore the amazing benefits gratitude can bring to our lives and how that applies to investing.
63. The Endowment Effect
December 10, 2021 13:52 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn today’s episode I educate on The Endowment Effect. Much of the information comes from Louis Chew’s blog, Constant Renewal.