Craft Your Money Story

New Approach To Date Night That Changes Everything Nov 20, 2024

#94: Many people think of quality time as spending money on date night. But a lot of the things we do that ACTUALLY grow our relationship are free or cost very little. We want to share some of our favorite, low-cost things to do that deepen our relationship. We hope it’s helpful, especially if you’re in a season of cutting back. ____________________________

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One Tool To Vision As A Couple Nov 13, 2024

#93: It can be easy to fall into a rut and miss opportunities for meaningful conversations with your spouse. We're sharing one of our favorite tools that helps us foster conversation and grow in our ability to vision together. Products we mention: Best Self decks: https://bestself.co/collections/prompt-decks?srsltid=AfmBOooVpWAAQztD3qEsZjiPpvraLsCThJDwGHNfmxcHccDPIs5u1Ry9 Appointed: https://appointed.co/products/cultivating-conversations-card-deck?srsltid=AfmBOopAqoMU2K77_QlbK_92XA-JtR5_HtSAAL_RQR6G6URSXWdGbCfq Michael Hyatt's LifeFocus Kit: https://fullfocusstore.com/products/lifefocus-kit?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=20370553569&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA88a5BhDPARIsAFj595idKLUBib_gtYd8Jmdioif5Zej3pjsSBz4bOzypvLBS_vbbgOlLz2caAjxCEALw_wcB ____________________________

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How To Use The News To Improve Your Finances Oct 30, 2024

#92: I have lots of clients forward me videos or articles about the latest world crisis and how it's going to affect interest rates, the stock market, inflation, etc. Whether it’s hurricanes, election news, federal interest rate cuts, or any other number of things - they’re stressed out and worried about how it’s going to impact their money.

I always use the exercise in this episode to help them avoid stress spiraling and use news headlines to their financial benefit...

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Stressing Over Money Isn't Helping You (Do This Instead) Oct 23, 2024

#91: The most common words we hear from new clients are "stress" and "overwhelm." There's just so much going on, money seems to be flying everywhere, and life feels out of control. Without a clear course of action, we tend to stick our heads in the sand and ignore our financial concerns... until something major happens and we're forced to deal with our situation head-on. If you're ready to face your overwhelm and start getting ahead with your money, this exercise is for you.

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Living "Within Your Means" Isn't Enough (You're Missing This) Oct 16, 2024

#90: Is your budget more of tracking tool than a decision-making tool? Do you find yourself stealing from your longer-term goals to cover overspending on things like clothes, trips with friends, or kids' birthday parties? You're not alone. Establishing the budget is one thing, but sticking to it is something else entirely. There are so many "good" things to spend our money on. How do we make sure we're not overspending on the good and neglecting the great? We're here to discuss some tips that have helped us and Nick's clients use the budget as a decision-making tool to stay on track with our vision and values. Thanks for watching! Videos we mention: How to Not Hate Your Budget - https://youtu.be/y398ZYjvNZ4?si=ER5hD7B9VdBeFiFY Should I Put My Finances In Maintenance Mode? - https://youtu.be/gwLlJWS_9zU?si=K5yTZtpOwEVWHWVo The Power of Vision for Your Marriage (Jimmy Evans) - https://youtu.be/wxbRbd2mG3Y?si=Z9wrHdos6xdLxtEO

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Should I Put My Finances In Maintenance Mode? Oct 09, 2024

#89: We all have limited capacity. Is there ever a time that you should put your finances, or even your marriage, into "maintenance mode?" What does that mean anyways? Let's talk about it!

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New cars and botox? Oct 02, 2024

#88: It's been a minute, but we're back with another Fun Money episode! Join us for a chat about car shopping, giving your brain space to think, and aging well. We're so excited to be recording again! Thanks for listening. ❤️

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Guarantee Your Success With Money Sep 12, 2023

#87: What actions can you take so that it's unreasonable for you NOT to be successful with your finances? We've got some ideas!

You can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision

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The Journey to Financial Independence Aug 29, 2023

#86: It's the journey, not the end destination, that shapes us. Are your goals taking you on a journey that will shape you into the type of person you want to be? If you need some help defining the direction of your journey, you can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney

Give up the good to get great Aug 15, 2023

#85: A lot of our decisions make people raise their eyebrows. But since we regularly discuss, reassess, and adjust our life vision and budget, we're able to confidently leave behind a lot of "good" in order to work towards the things that are "great" to us. What in your life is good, but might be holding you back from achieving great? If you need some help defining your direction, you can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision

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1 Habit to Make Your Budget Stick Aug 03, 2023

#84: Having a vision isn't enough... you have to remember that vision if you're going to have success with budgeting. We're sharing our top tips for keeping your eyes on where you're going. If you need some help defining your direction, you can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision

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How to Not Hate Your Budget Jul 13, 2023

#83: Trying to have discipline without meaningful direction is absolute drudgery. Nick and I know from our first few years of marriage... it was during that time that I started calling him "No Fun Nick." 🙃 Thankfully, we've learned some things since then. Now we have a regular routine of assessing our vision that fosters unity in our marriage, especially with our financial decisions. If you need some help defining your direction, you can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision

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Deciding What to Buy and When to Buy It Jul 04, 2023

#82: You can't always get what you want! And neither can we. 🙃 Today we're discussing how we prioritize our spending, and of course, Nick's got a framework to help! You'll hear some real-life examples from our building projects and how we compromise when we don't see eye-to-eye on the budget. Hope you enjoy! ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue

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Life Update - We're Back For Real Jun 20, 2023

#81: We're excited to be back, hope your well :) Featured Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Atomic Habits Book Review: Our Favorite Tips Jul 19, 2022

#80: We're sharing our favorite insights and actionable takeaways from James Clear's Atomic Habits. Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - https://nick.ck.page/bookclub James Clear's Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/3zeWEAV Mary Laura Philpott's I Miss You When I Blink - https://amzn.to/3PBlK2y Morgan Housel's Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3RUBhfQ Simon Sinek The Infinite Game - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFxIm7fcB7c Tim Urban "Why You Should Stop Caring What Other People Think" - https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/06/taming-mammoth-let-peoples-opinions-run-life.html Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Recency Bias, Car Buying, and Millennial Yuppies - Fun Money #1 Jul 12, 2022

#79: This episode is a little different. Nick and I both brought topics to discuss off the cuff (My First Million style). We're planning to sprinkle these Fun Money episodes into the mix every month or so. Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com Van Neistat 4th Turning video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeVyfiP0cLk Tim Urban "Why Generation Y Yuppies are Unhappy" - https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/09/why-generation-y-yuppies-are-unhappy.html Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

True Personal Life Update - Q+A #4 Jun 28, 2022

#078: It's our final Q+A! This one's kind of an extended version of stuff we like and a personal life update. Hope you enjoy! And thank you again for sending us your questions. Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Travel Memberships, Moving, and More - Q+A #3 Jun 21, 2022

#077: We're finishing up all the questions we planned to answer in the last episode. 🙃 We really had fun discussing these. Hope you enjoy it!

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Listener Case Studies - Q+A #2 Jun 14, 2022

#076: We're diving into more of your questions. Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - Mapped Out Money book club -https://mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Make 2022 Your Best Financial Year Yet (podcast ep) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-2022-your-best-financial-year-yet/id1503281170?i=1000546348533 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Simple Money, Rich Life with Bob and Linda Lotich May 31, 2022

#075: We loved chatting with Bob and Linda. They were so generous with their time and wisdom, and we hope you enjoy the conversation. PS: Please forgive our echo-ey audio... our options for recording were the reverberations of an empty house or rain pounding on the RV roof. #movingproblems Featured Links: Simple Money, Rich Life book - https://amzn.to/3NIRfXl Prayer Prompts - https://seedtime.com/prayers-for-finances/ Bob and Linda's 3 day money challenge - https://seedtime.com/smrl-challenge/ Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Investing, Inflation, Budgeting Tips - Q+A #1 May 17, 2022

#074: Today we're tackling investing, inflation, and budget related questions. Hope you enjoy! Featured Links: Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3NkDfmE Bogleheads Guide to Investing - https://amzn.to/3PrIO4k Rob Berger YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9C17-OMxa-7oRSaCtztObw Wait But Why on tipping - https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/04/everything-dont-know-tipping.html Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

We're Moving... Again Feb 15, 2022

#073: Yep, you read that title right. Here's what we've learned through the decision-making process so far.

Thanks for listening!

PS - The podcast will be on hold for a month or so while we get our ducks in a row. But we'll be back soon.

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How to Analyze Purchases While Under the Influencer Trance Feb 08, 2022

#072: Influencer marketing is everywhere (including our content!). It can feel impossible to detach yourself from all the limited drops and exclusive newsletter sales long enough to figure out if you're about to make a purchase you'll regret. We're sharing how influencer marketing has whooped us (see what I did there? 🙃) in the past. And discussing our favorite strategies for keeping a level head in the midst of constant influence. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Stuff We Like - Pomodoro Timer - https://amzn.to/34mG9X4 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Key Variables to Analyze Any Purchase Jan 25, 2022

#071: A recent trip to shop for a new front door got us talking about how we analyze purchases. Here's three key variables that you can use for your own purchasing decisions. Don't be like most people and overlook the third one... we think it's the best! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - https://nick.ck.page/bookclub Stuff We Like - When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons - https://amzn.to/3fS4t5c Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Framework to Choose Your Best Budgeting Method Jan 11, 2022

#070: Figure out the best budgeting tool to achieve your goals without overcomplicating your life. Visit mappedoutmoney.com/070 to take the quiz. Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead In 100 - aheadin100.com Take the quiz - mappedoutmoney.com/070 Reactive Budgeting: Mint - https://mint.intuit.com/ Proactive Budgeting: Anti-Budget (Paula Pant article) - https://affordanything.com/anti-budget-or-80-20-budge/ Excel/ Google Sheets YNAB - https://www.youneedabudget.com/ Qube - https://qubemoney.com/ Stuff We Like - Seinfeld on Netflix Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Make 2022 Your Best Financial Year Yet Dec 28, 2021

#069: In preparation for the new year, we're discussing the 3-step framework we use to set and achieve our financial goals. Thanks for listening!

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We're Changing The Podcast Tagline... Here's Why Dec 20, 2021

#068: We've been thinking a lot about the purpose behind this podcast. Here's a little insight into our thought process and our focus for 2022. Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com/ Stuff We Like - Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed - https://www.netflix.com/title/81155081 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Stop Making Yourself Miserable Dec 13, 2021

#067: If you make small cuts in your spending but neglect the big hitters (like housing, cars, and your income) - you'll likely end up feeling pretty miserable without seeing significant progress in your finances. That's a big 'ole bummer. ☹️ So don't let that be you! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Nick's spreadsheet to analyze future value 🙃 - mappedoutmoney.com/067 Stuff We Like - Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend with Melissa McCarthy - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melissa-mccarthy/id1438054347?i=1000535963934 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Zero Percent Financing vs. Paying in Full Nov 29, 2021

#066: 0% financing options are EVERYWHERE! Nick and I have found ourselves repeatedly tempted by 0% financing. And apparently you guys have too, because Nick has gotten an influx of questions on this topic lately. We're discussing our framework to keep our 0%-ing (it's a verb now 🙃) in check. Featured Links: Sponsor - nobody! - But we'd really appreciate you leaving a rating/ review for the show :) Krista Stryker - www.12minuteathlete.com Stuff We Like - Balaji Srinivasan with Tim Ferriss - tim.blog/2021/03/24/balaji-srinivasan Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

2021 Gift Guide: How To Buy The Perfect Gift Nov 22, 2021

#065: This episode is more than just a gift guide. We're discussing a framework to help you give better, more meaningful gifts. And we're sharing a few specific things we love. Happy Thanksgiving, friends!

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Are You a Financial Bison or An Ostrich? Nov 16, 2021

#064: Are you bisoning or ostriching with your money? Bison plan ahead for the future and face the storms of life head on. Ostriches stick their head in the sand and just try to "get by" as life happens to them. We're talking about the perks of being a bison and how you can start bisoning with your money today. Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead In 100 - https://aheadin100.com Precept Bible Studies - https://www.precept.org/group/find/?location_type=Online I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi - https://amzn.to/3qFAVOR Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3qHalF5 The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg - https://amzn.to/3qHYAOQ Krista Stryker (12 Minute Athlete) - https://www.12minuteathlete.com Stuff We Like - Full Focus Planner - https://fullfocusplanner.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Why Americans Think The Way They Do (Psychology of Money Post Script) Nov 08, 2021

#063: Morgan Housel provides an incredibly clear explanation of why Americans think about money the way they do. And we think his insight is really helpful as it relates to navigating our current situation well. Join us as we try to soak up some of Housel's smarts! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Morgan Housel's Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3qoOdyW Stuff We Like - Dune - https://amzn.to/3kdptWw Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Simple Tip for Managing Impulse Spending Oct 25, 2021

#062: We're constantly bombarded with marketing for cool stuff. So it can be really tempting to sneak into your savings (or go into debt) to find a little extra fun spending money for the month. This simple tip will help you control excess impulse spending without feeling deprived. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources/ Stuff We Like - Precept Bible Studies - https://www.precept.org/ Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Using Patience and Contentment to Achieve Your Goals Oct 04, 2021

#061: Patience and contentment can make or break your goals. So we're diving into tactical ways to grow your patience and contentment while discussing strategies to pursue your top priorities. Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3AbtvUK Stuff We Like - Fall weather, coffee, and walking to do stuff! Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Goal Setting Jump Start for 2022 Sep 28, 2021

#060: Jumpstart your goals for 2022 by getting on the right trajectory now. And listen to us butcher a metaphor about a shark and a tank and personal growth. https://5amjoel.com/shark-fish-tank/ Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead In 100 - aheadin100.com 5am Joel - https://5amjoel.com/shark-fish-tank Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3AQN3Ps Mindset by Carol Dweck - https://amzn.to/2Y7hKBJ Momentum browser extension - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/momentum/laookkfknpbbblfpciffpaejjkokdgca?hl=en Stuff We Like - Local bookstore events Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Crazy Things We've Done to Save and Make Money Sep 22, 2021

#059: There are only two ways to improve your finances - make more money and/or spend less money. But it's easy to go overboard on one of those while neglecting the other. Today, Nick and I are poking fun at ourselves for the times we've done just that. Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com 5am Joel - https://5amjoel.com Stuff We Like - Honey browser extension - https://www.joinhoney.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Hidden Dangers of Improving Your Finances Sep 13, 2021

#058: When you take action to improve your finances, you can't go wrong... right? Not exactly. Today, we're discussing Goodhart's Law - AKA how the measurements we use to track our progress can sometimes have unintended, not-so-good consequences. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources John Doerr TED Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4N1q4RNi9I David Perell's Teaching Like a State - https://perell.com/essay/teaching-like-a-state Stuff We Like - Amor Towles in Discussion with Ann Patchett - https://www.parnassusbooks.net/event/virtual-event-amor-towles-author-lincoln-highway-conversation-ann-patchett Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

One Question to Get the Most Out of Your Money Sep 06, 2021

#057: Do you analyze your purchases on a value per dollar basis? We try to pretty regularly, but sometimes we fall out of practice. Today, we're sharing how a few days with our nephews led us to revisit this exercise. Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com Stuff We Like - Nick Huber - https://sweatystartup.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

Psychology of Money Book Review Aug 30, 2021

#056: A discussion of our favorite takeaways from Morgan Housel's The Psychology of Money. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Stuff We Like - HydroJug (AKA the cat-size water bottle) - https://www.thehydrojug.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

How Perspective Shapes Our Reality Aug 23, 2021

#055: A shift in perspective can change everything. We're sharing a few stories that have reinforced this truth for us. And, of course, some action steps to help us adjust our perspective when things don't seem to be going our way. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub 5am Joel - 2 Travelers - https://5amjoel.com/the-two-travelers Andy J Pizza - Invisible Things - https://www.instagram.com/iseeinvisiblethings Katherine and Jay Wolf - Hope Heals - https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals Stuff We Like - Jocko Unraveling - https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Do The Obvious Thing Jul 12, 2021

#054: Do you ever get so caught up trying to do something well, that you totally overlook the obvious ways to achieve your goal?

Or look back on how you tried to do something in the past and think to yourself, "Well of course that didn't work! It was a terrible plan!"

Sometimes, the obvious isn't so obvious in the moment. So today we're discussing how to make the practice of identifying the obvious a habit.

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Nathan Soare's article - https://mindingourway.com/obvious-advice

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What Are You Most Looking Forward To In The Next 10 Years Jul 05, 2021

#053: We're answering some of our favorite questions from the Best Self Co. Icebreaker Deck. We hope this episode leads to you having some curious conversations of your own. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Best Self Co. Icebreaker Deck - https://bestself.co/collections/all/products/icebreaker-deck Stuff We Like - Credit Card Cash Back - https://creditcards.chase.com/ Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

7 Money and Marriage Mistakes to Avoid Jun 28, 2021

#052: We're celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary by sharing 7 of our biggest money mistakes. We hope this episode will encourage you in your own money and marriage journey! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Stuff We Like - Jungalow at Target - https://www.target.com/b/jungalow-by-justina-blakeney/-/N-q643le7edk5 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Applying Your StrengthsFinder Results to Career, Relationships, and Hobbies Jun 23, 2021

#051: We've gained a lot of insight from studying our StrengthsFinder results and discussing them with each other. We hope this episode will demonstrate how you can analyze your own results and apply them to everything from your career to budgeting with your spouse. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub CliftonStrengths Assessments - https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253868/popular-cliftonstrengths-assessment-products.aspx Stuff We Like - Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelvey - https://amzn.to/3vKNfwd Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Maximize Your Career By Using Your Strengths Jun 15, 2021

#050: Self-awareness of your strengths and how to harness them can be a powerful tool as you think through career possibilities. We hope this episode will peak your interest in the StrengthsFinder Test. Make sure to tune in next week when we deep dive into how to take action based on your StrengthsFinder results. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 StrengthsFinder 2.0 (we like CliftonStrengths 34 for $49.99) - https://store.gallup.com StrengthsFinder Quick Reference Card - https://www.gallup.com/workplace/245090/cliftonstrengths-themes-quick-reference-card.aspx Stuff We Like - Trung Phan on Twitter - @TrungTPhan Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

6 Steps for a Career Transition Jun 08, 2021

#049: Your career is a big part of your life - 20 to 60% of your meaningful adult hours, to be specific. So time and energy dedicated to making sure your career aligns with your top values is definitely a wise investment. This episode will guide you through that assessment and provide tips for making a successful career transition. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Tim Urban How to Pick a Career (That Actually Fits You) - https://waitbutwhy.com/2018/04/picking-career.html Tim Urban Career Path Worksheets - https://mk0waitbutwhy9c3hjku.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/WBW_Career-Path_Worksheet.pdf Christy Nockels The Life You Long For - https://amzn.to/3w0RB37 Stuff We Like - A Gentleman in Moscow - https://amzn.to/34YxIxV Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

How To Manage Stress-Induced Spending May 31, 2021

#048: Emotional spending impacts us all. Today we're sharing an exercise to help manage stress and negative emotions without blowing your budget. And we're diving into how to structure "emotional spending" in your budget so you get the info you want from your reports. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Debtors Anonymous - https://debtorsanonymous.org Jillian Johnsrud - https://www.jillianjohnsrud.com Stuff We Like - Becoming a Supple Leopard - https://amzn.to/3c4I6ItCheck out the MO$ book club! - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Book club book - The Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3uB9iVi Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

Do We Regret Buying Our House? May 24, 2021

#047: Would we have been better off buying a different house? What does better off even mean? Are these worthwhile questions to be asking ourselves in the first place? Today we're asking all the questions and sharing a framework to deal with buyer's remorse in a logical and productive way. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Stuff We Like - The Library! - specifically libraries that use OverDrive and the Libby app to loan audiobooks Check out the MO$ book club! - https://mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

We Fought Over Money Last Week May 17, 2021

#046: We fight. And sometimes it's even about money. But thankfully, we've gotten much better at navigating our disagreements over the past 7 years of marriage. So *most* of the time, our tiffs don't devolve into unproductive, super angry arguments. Today we're sharing 5 things we've learned that help us work through our less-than-perfect-moments of marriage in a productive way. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$M - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Stuff We Like - The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel - https://amzn.to/3uUsw9F Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

How to Use Budget Reports to Improve Spending Decisions Apr 19, 2021

#045: Budget reports are super helpful when it comes to optimizing your spending. We're sharing 3 steps to review your reports and maximize the enjoyment you get from your money. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Stuff We Like - Furnishing our house through Amazon 🙃 - www.amazon.com/shop/nicktrue-mappedoutmoney Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Why All Financial Advice is Wrong Apr 13, 2021

#044: As humans, we're all prone to biases that can make our advice a little less than good. In this episode, we hope to increase your awareness of those biases while sharing our best tips to filter through the bad advice floating around out there. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Stuff We Like - Hive game - https://amzn.to/326NntD Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

6 Steps to Choose the Right House Apr 06, 2021

#043: Choosing a house is hard. We've got 6 steps to help you through the process. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Download our guide on how to choose where to live: https://mappedoutmoney.com/043 Stuff We Like - The Story of "Thong Song" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0S1buCBwGI Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

What Would You Do If You Were Rich? (NCQ3) Mar 29, 2021

#042: We're keeping it light this week with some more of Nick's famous curious questions! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Stuff We Like - FEZIBO Standing Desk - https://amzn.to/3warJ5c Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

Decide Where to Live (How To) Mar 22, 2021

#041: We're sharing our favorite 3 thought exercises to decide where to live. Plus, we'll dive into the 4 most common mistakes and how to avoid them. It is tough to decide where to live! But what we share in this episode truly helped with our decision making. We hope it'll do the same for you. To learn more about the show, please visit mappedoutmoney.com Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Download our guide on how to choose where to live: https://mappedoutmoney.com/041 Stuff We Like - Paul Graham on writing simply + Tim Urban response - https://twitter.com/waitbutwhy/status/1370188105010020354 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

Let Your Goalposts Dictate Your Actions Mar 08, 2021

#040: Have you ever started working on something or trying to emulate someone without considering whether the projected outcome is actually meaningful to you? We have! So today's episode is all about how to avoid this pitfall by consciously defining your own goalposts in life. Does a MO$ book club sound fun? Let us know: nick@mappedoutmoney.com Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Stuff We Like - Captain Sinbad - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XKyvQ5Ne_bvYbgv8LaIeg 5 Whys - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_whys Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

We're Back! Mar 01, 2021

#039: A house is a ton more work than an Airstream. :)

Today we're filling you in on what's happening in our lives, and how we're trying to refocus on the things that are actually within our control to improve.

We're so excited and thankful that you're here. And we're excited to get back to weekly content!

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Stuff We Like - Thrift stores!

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5 Steps to Plan for 2021 Dec 22, 2020

#038: As we wind down this crazy year, let's dive into how we're planning for the next. In this episode, we're sharing our process to plan for 2021.

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Prioritizing House Upgrades: A Deep Dive Dec 14, 2020

#037: Working on our house has gone a little differently than we planned. In this episode, we're sharing what we've learned through the process so far. Featured Links: Sponsor - Money Mastery Class - https://mappedoutmoney.com/mmc D.R.E.A.M. Budget Podcast Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-steps-to-your-d-r-e-a-m-budget/id1503281170?i=1000489072920 Homebody by Joanna Gaines - https://amzn.to/37d73iM Stuff We Like - Dadville Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dadville/id1517698133 Dave Barnes Christmas Show - https://www.davebarnes.com/store-christmas Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

Our Best Purchases of 2020 Dec 07, 2020

#036: Spending money and not regretting it is the best. Here's some of our best purchases that helped us do that in 2020. To learn more about the show, please visit mappedoutmoney.com Featured Links: Sponsor - Money Mastery Class - https://mappedoutmoney.com/mmc USA Today Best Gifts (Wife) - https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2017/11/13/25-amazing-gifts-women-actually-want/107666244/ USA Today Best Gifts (Men) - https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2020/11/24/50-best-gifts-men-actually-want-2020-amazing-gift-ideas-him/6405497002/ Added Luxury Podcast Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-do-you-appreciate-added-luxury-ncq2/id1503281170?i=1000492781006 Stuff We Like - How to Get Rich from Naval Ravikant

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Why You Need To Curate Your Finances Dec 01, 2020

#035: Curation might sound like a random topic for this podcast, but we think it plays a huge role in our personal finances, self-development, and life in general. So today we're discussing how we're using curation to stick to our budget, take action on things we learn, and more deeply appreciate the holiday season. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources - mappedoutmoney.com/resources Food Rules - Catherine Shanahan - https://amzn.to/3fR0zJb Super Nice Letters - https://www.instagram.com/p/CIMDXBFnEBq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Stuff We Like - The Queen's Gambit - https://www.netflix.com/title/80234304 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

How To Save Money During The Holidays Nov 25, 2020

#034: How to tell your family - "I love you... this many dollars worth." - without wrecking your budget.

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Simplify to Solve Your Money Problems Nov 16, 2020

#033: We're tackling how to identify artificial complexity, and how to overcome it in order to make progress towards your goals.

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House Update Nov 09, 2020

032: WE OWN A HOUSE! But we promise there's more to the episode than just that. :)

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Weird Al Wisdom for Life Nov 03, 2020

#031: What can Weird Al teach us about personal finance? We don't know! But since this is our podcast and we get to make our own rules, we're taking this opportunity to nerd out over Weird Al and what we think he can teach us all. Featured Links: Sponsor - Mapped Out Money Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 The Weirdly Enduring Appeal of Weird Al Yankovic by Sam Anderson - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/09/magazine/weird-al-yankovic.html When I Grow Up by Al Yankovic - https://amzn.to/3jQnO6w Stuff We Like - Weird Al's music! Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

Our Favorite Warren Buffet Advice Oct 26, 2020

#030: Making the moves that are best for your life may mean trading the applause of the crowd for yawns. And that's why, today, we're starting The Yawn-Worthy Challenge. Are you ready? Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Newsletter - https://mappedoutmoney.com 5am Joel - https://www.5amjoel.com/ Hanna's fancy water bottle - https://amzn.to/3kxGI3c Stuff We Like - Sonic!!! Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

Defeating The "I Don't Have Time" Mentality Oct 20, 2020

#029: No time to improve your finances - or any other area of your life? Think again. Featured Links: Sponsor - Mapped Out Money Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Derek Sivers - Where to Find the Hours to Make It Happen - https://sive.rs/uncomf Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3m3T2IC Stuff We Like - 1984 by George Orwell - https://amzn.to/35tTwRZ Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

Is Entertainment Killing Your Dreams? Oct 15, 2020

#028: "People will come to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think." - Neil Postman Join us as we discuss how to trade mind-numbing entertainment for a habit of dreaming. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Rhythms of Renewal by Rebekah Lyons - https://amzn.to/2SUBp1p Stuff We Like - House Lessons by Erica Bauermeister - https://amzn.to/3nTgRVi Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

How to Push Through the Sucky Part of Budgeting Oct 06, 2020

#027: How to Push Through the Sucky Part of Budgeting When you first start trying to budget, IT SUCKS! Most of the time you figure out you want to spend a whole lot more money than you actually make. But don't worry, we've got 7 tips to help you push through that moment of doom. Featured Links: Sponsor - Mapped Out Money Minute James Clear - https://amzn.to/3lawvJM Rebekah Lyons - https://amzn.to/3iyz1ry Nick Bare - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbVEx9qG_hLrb6FrWQJz_Tg Jocko - Good Speech - https://youtu.be/IdTMDpizis8 Stuff We Like - Waffle House - https://www.wafflehouse.com/ Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

Where Do You Appreciate Added Luxury? (NCQ2) Sep 28, 2020

#026: How can you spend money in a way that maximizes your enjoyment of it? Where do you appreciate added luxury? We're talking about all the fancy things in this Nick's Curious Questions (NCQ) episode. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Newsletter - https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Feetures socks - https://amzn.to/2Sb9EBf Giftology book - https://amzn.to/3mTLBoK Love Languages book - https://amzn.to/343bxps Little King Goods - https://littlekinggoods.com/ Stuff We Like - Martha Stewart (Martha Knows Best) - https://www.hgtv.com/shows/martha-knows-best Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

Money Management for the Self-Employed (Profit First Explanation) Sep 22, 2020

#025: Figuring out your business finances can be tricky. Profit First can help. We're diving into the Profit First system and how it's helped us pay ourselves a stable salary, despite variable revenue.

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How to Make Big Financial Decisions Sep 16, 2020

#024: Decisions, decisions, decisions. It can feel really overwhelming to think through all your options and the respective consequences... you just don't know what you should do. We've been there! So today we're talking through 4 "guideposts" that have helped us make big decisions with less headache and more confidence. Guidepost #1 - 3:19 Guidepost #2 - 10:11 Guidepost #3 - 17:52 Guidepost #4 - 22:29 Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$M - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Funny Meme on Connecting the Dots - https://imgur.com/t/conspiracy_theory/6K8GvyO?nc=1 Ed Batista on decision making - https://www.edbatista.com/2012/01/the-right-decision.html Stuff We Like - Popcast - http://knoxandjamie.com/ Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

Escaping The Spending Spiral Sep 08, 2020

#023: One little purchase can lead to a dizzying spiral of further consumption. This has become particularly apparent to us as we begin the transition from an RV into a house. So we're digging into this behavior pattern and how we can use self-awareness to prevent it from hurting our finances. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw If You Give A Mouse A Cookie - http://www.ric.edu/sherlockcenter/dsi/mousecookie.pdf James Clear on The Diderot Effect - https://jamesclear.com/diderot-effect Roger Whitney - The Retirement Answer Man - https://www.rogerwhitney.com/blog/tag/Podcast Stuff We Like - Jeremy Siers - https://www.youtube.com/user/JeremySiers Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

5 Tips to Help You Stick to Your Budget Sep 02, 2020

#022: Most of us are perfectly capable of creating a budget, but the trouble starts when we actually try to use it for the long haul. Today we're discussing 5 tips that have helped make effective budgeting a non-negotiable part of our life. 1. Keep It Simple - 1:47 2. Check It Daily - 9:03 3. Know Your Why - 12:58 4. Make Micro Changes - 15:04 5. Restart (when you need to) - 23:00 Featured Links: Sponsor - Money Mastery Class - mappedoutmoney.com/dreambudget Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/32O3eNB The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh - https://amzn.to/32JcT85 Stuff We Like - The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan - https://amzn.to/34RvSQm Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

5 Steps to Your D.R.E.A.M. Budget Aug 25, 2020

#021: We believe a budget should help you create the life of your dreams, not make you feel restricted. So today we're talking through the D.R.E.A.M. budget framework that Nick teaches in the Money Mastery Class. If you've ever quit budgeting because you felt like it was sucking all the fun out of your life, this episode is for you! Timestamps:1. Determine your starting point - 7:56 2. Refine your vision - 15:00 3. Establish your plan - 26:56 4. Actualize your dream - 32:30 5. Make it a habit - 37:25 Featured Links: Sponsor - Money Mastery Class - https://mappedoutmoney.com/dreambudget Jocko Willink on Detaching - https://youtu.be/_pvgUWFRfnk Mary Laura Philpott's I Miss You When I Blink - https://amzn.to/324BWC8 MO$ YNAB Tutorial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHokQCjONqvY6Jk38CV5avo4Di94SMwK8 Stuff We Like - James Clear's Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/2Q9mvTK Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

11 Tips For Working From Home Aug 17, 2020

#020: After 3 years of working from home, we're sharing our best tips for staying productive and sane through this new normal.

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5 Things to Avoid For Financial Health Aug 10, 2020

#019: "Avoiding stupidity is easier than trying to be brilliant." This is an idea called inversion that David Perell highlights on his blog. It's so true and so often overlooked. Let's figure out what inversion can tell us about using our money as a tool to live a better life. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Newsletter - https://mappedoutmoney.com/ David Perell - https://www.perell.com/blog/50-ideas-that-changed-my-life Stuff We Like - Modern movies based on classic books - https://www.sfgate.com/thingstodo/article/11-teen-movies-based-on-classic-books-3173261.php

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Changing Your Mind - Yea or Nay? Aug 03, 2020

#018: Home Buying Update

You may remember us talking about our approach to home shopping a few episodes back.

Well... we changed our minds on a few things!

Listen in for an update on how we're continuing to think through the home buying process.

Plus, we share insights on maneuvering through the same three obstacles that seem to come up with all our major life decisions.

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Lessons From the Book Extreme Ownership Jul 29, 2020

017: Lessons From the Book Extreme Ownership We've learned so much from Jocko Willink. His principles have helped us improve everything from our workout routine to our finances. So today we're sharing Nick's favorite 5 takeaways from Jocko and Leif Babin's book, Extreme Ownership. Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Nathan Boler's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC70HusVxnhT8YkPAtaMhFmA Tim Urban on procrastination - https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_urban_inside_the_mind_of_a_master_procrastinator Stuff We Like - Hugh Jackman on The Tim Ferriss Show -https://tim.blog/2020/06/26/hugh-jackman/ Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

7 Credit Score Myths and How to Improve Yours Jul 22, 2020

016: 7 Credit Score Myths and How to Improve Yours

Don't let your credit score stress you out! Instead, join us as we debunk 7 common credit score myths and discuss some wise ways to improve your score. And don't forget to download our free Credit Score Quick Reference Guide! (https://mappedoutmoney.com/016)

Hope you enjoy!

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Stuff We Like - David Perell - https://www.perell.com

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3 Common Finance Questions You Shouldn't Ask Jul 14, 2020

015: 3 Common Finance Questions You Shouldn't Ask

We all ask questions about how to get ahead with money. But what if we're asking the wrong stuff? The quality of our life is determined by the quality of our questions. So let's make sure we're asking the right ones. Today we're diving into 3 commonly asked questions, why they're not the best, and what you should be asking instead.

Thanks for listening!

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Krista Stryker 12 Minute Athlete - https://www.12minuteathlete.com/

Levi Allen Untethered - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac_t4pNYr1g

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How We're Thinking About Home Buying (NCQ1) Jul 06, 2020

014: How We're Thinking About Home Buying (NCQ1)

This is our first Nick's Curious Questions episode!

We're deep diving into our decision to focus on real estate investing, and how we've used lots of questions to help us figure out our next steps.

We hope you find it more entertaining than our little dog, Margo, who you might hear snoring occasionally in the background.

Thanks for spending time with us!

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Paula Pant's Your First Rental Property Course - https://courses.affordanything.com/

Retire Early with Real Estate by Chad Carson - https://amzn.to/3e65fZ0

Stuff We Like - Joel Runyon at Impossible HQ - https://impossiblehq.com/

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4 Steps To Retire Early Without Financial Independence (FIRE Movement) Jun 29, 2020

013: 4 Steps To Retire Early Without Financial Independence (FIRE Movement)

Is there a way to achieve 80% of what you value about retirement with only 20% of the time investment? We think so! Check out this episode for the four steps we used to do this in our own life.

Thanks for listening!

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Sponsor - MO$ YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw

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Mr. Money Mustache - https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/

2 Frugal Dudes - https://2frugaldudes.com/

Tread Lightly, Retire Early - https://treadlightlyretireearly.com/

Afford Anything - https://affordanything.com/

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How to Painlessly Save Money Through Conscious Spending Jun 23, 2020

012: How to Painlessly Save Money Through Conscious Spending

Most people think of a budget as being a restrictive "diet" for their money. But we're sharing why, for us, a budget is just the opposite. Check this episode out if you need a plan to save money that you can actually stick to.

Thanks for listening!

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For Recent Graduates - 5 Thoughts on Money and Success Jun 15, 2020

011: For Recent Graduates - 5 Thoughts on Money and Success

Here are some of the most helpful mindsets and strategies that we aim to implement in our own lives and wish we had learned as new graduates. And with each item on the list, we include some thoughts for parents of graduates as well.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

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JP Sears TEDx Talk - https://youtu.be/79zra755WgA

Mel Robbins TED Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/mel_robbins_how_to_stop_screwing_yourself_over?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/2ULRGaj

Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins - https://amzn.to/2Y4MLDD

Jocko + Jordan Peterson - https://youtu.be/5E6oLjv1qzk

Tom Papa on The Gabby Reece Show - https://www.gabriellereece.com/tom-papa-comedy-family-and-keeping-your-perspective/

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Why You Should Budget and Most Popular Budgeting Methods Jun 01, 2020

010: Why You Should Budget and Most Popular Budgeting Methods

We love budgets! And we hope you will too after listening to this episode.

Thanks for spending time with us!

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4 Reasons Financial Success Requires You To Be A Noob May 25, 2020

009: Four Reasons Financial Success Requires You To Be A Noob

Paul Graham's article on being a noob inspires us to keep pursuing growth in all aspects of our life. But today, we focus specifically on how being a noob can help you on your journey to financial success.

Thanks for spending time with us!

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Paul Graham on Being a Noob - http://www.paulgraham.com/noob.html

Creative Pep Talk with Andy J. Pizza - https://www.creativepeptalk.com/

Gabby Reece on Danica Patrick's Pretty Intense podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gabby-reece/id1465014169?i=1000461983801

Gary Vee - https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/this-generation-will-be-fine-why-social-media-wont-ruin-us/

Austin Kleon - "If you want to be interesting, you have to be interested." - https://tumblr.austinkleon.com/post/131619001431

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Lessons From The Book I Miss You When I Blink May 18, 2020

008: A few lessons we learned from reading Mary Laura Philpott's I Miss You When I Blink.

Hope you enjoy!

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7 Tips For Managing Money In A Crisis May 11, 2020

007: In the midst of the Coronavirus, lots of people are wondering how to handle their money in a crisis. This episode highlights seven tips that have helped us feel financially stable despite widespread uncertainty.

Thanks for listening!

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Alarmy - https://alar.my/

Thomas Frank Morning Routine - https://youtu.be/nABiSKQuMvQ

Matt D'Avella Morning Routine - https://youtu.be/5-IggORYVT0

Jocko Morning Routine - https://youtu.be/dk6ByPLVTA8

12 Minute Athlete - https://www.12minuteathlete.com/

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The Sacred Enneagram - https://amzn.to/2SQuW7Z

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The Obstacle is the Way - https://amzn.to/2yC8Nnn

Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/3bnWsAl

Stuff We Like - The Gabby Reece Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gabby-reece-show/id1492179907

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Good Financial Habits May Not Start With Money (Money & Marriage pt 3) May 04, 2020

006: Good financial habits don't always start with money. If you've tried everything to get on the same page with your spouse when it comes to finances (or if you're single and struggle to successfully manage your money)... Start here!

Thanks for listening!

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Strong Sense of Place podcast - https://strongsenseofplace.com/podcasts

Art of Manliness podcast - https://www.artofmanliness.com/podcast

Seth Godin's Stop Stealing Dreams TED Talk - https://youtu.be/sXpbONjV1Jc

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Five Steps to Enjoy Budgeting with Your Spouse (Money & Marriage pt 2) Apr 27, 2020

005: This episode builds off our honeymoon story shared in Episode 004. We explore how we finally got on the same page with money and how we work together to stay on the same page.

Through reflecting on our experiences, we identify 5 steps to help you and your spouse actually enjoy the process of mapping out your money together.

Hope you enjoy!

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How Money Ruined Our Honeymoon + What We Learned (Money & Marriage pt 1) Apr 20, 2020

004: In this episode, we discuss how we let money ruin our honeymoon. And how self-awareness helped us improve our relationship with money and each other.

If you and your spouse have ever ruined what’s supposed to be an amazing experience by arguing and found yourselves wondering, “What the heck is wrong with us?!”… this episode is for you.

Hope you enjoy!

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Stuff We Like - The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday

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Why You Need Self Reliance In Your Finances Apr 13, 2020

003: In this episode, we discuss the importance of self-reliance with your financial decisions and how to not let others' opinions influence you.

Unfortunately, most of us go through life without always thinking about what we want. Instead, we are pushed and pulled to choose careers, buy homes, live in cities, and make purchases based on the people around us.

Not anymore.

Today we'll discuss how to recognize when that's happening and what you can do to avoid it.

We hope you enjoy!

Links Mentioned:

Art of Manliness: https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/emersons-advice-read-greater-self-reliance/

How & Why To Avoid Sunk Cost Bias Apr 06, 2020

002: In this episode, we discuss how the sunk cost bias can have a large (often negative) impact on our finances, careers, and life in general. If you aren't sure what the sunk cost bias is, don't worry, we guarantee it's affected you even if you didn't know it.

But don't worry, once you learn to recognize this bias, you can easily overcome it using the three steps we layout in the episode.

Hope you enjoy!

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Welcome to The Mapped Out Money Podcast Mar 18, 2020

Understand finance, manage money, and live your adventure, that's what we're here to help you do. We're Nick and Hanna True, full-time RVers, traveling the country with our two cats and two dogs. We hope you'll join us as we talk about finance, mindset, productivity, and using money as a tool to build a life that you love.

To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

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