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Mad Money Monster

Finally, a money show you’re going to love! Prepare to be entertained every Monday when Mrs. and Mr. Mad Money Monster sit down to talk about smart money moves minus the gimmicks. You won’t hear the duo pushing you to bike to work or ditch those lattes. Instead, you’ll be entertained with real money stories from two people who have a ton of experience doing it all wrong.

Covering everything from financial independence to budgeting, debt, retirement, and more, there’s bound to be a story for you!

Copyright: © 2019 Mad Money Monster

Latest Episodes:

3 Financial Moves to Survive an Economic Crisis Mar 23, 2020

We all knew the longest financial bull run would eventually come to an end. We just didn’t expect it to come to a screeching halt in a few short weeks. Nevertheless, here we are. In light of this global economic situation, we’re discussing what you can do to keep your sanity. (more&hellip.

A FIRE-y Debate With Diania Merriam Feb 10, 2020

If you’re interested in financial independence or the FIRE movement and want to learn more, you cannot miss today’s episode with the Chief Economeist and Founder of the EconoMe Conference, Diania Merriam. (more&hellip.

How Not To Buy A House Feb 03, 2020

When Mr. MMM embarked on his first home-buying experience, he nearly got what he wished for. After a year of searching for the perfect home, he and his ex-wife thought they found real estate bliss when they stumbled upon a newly-built, contemporary home situated on 8 wooded acres. But before signing on the dotted line, he started to have second thoughts. (more&hellip.

What’s Wrong With Working For The Man Jan 27, 2020

A couple of weeks ago there was a Tweet heard ’round the personal finance world that triggered a storm in the #FIRE community. One highly-respected finance expert posted a statement and another highly-respected finance expert responded. A war ensued. (more&hellip.

The FI Community’s Love Affair With Youth Jan 13, 2020

It’s no secret America has a love affair with youth. Everywhere you turn there are romanticized stories of Millennials and Gen Z-ers doing extraordinary things with their money. On top of it all, “OK, Boomer” has become a household term…and not in a good way. This historical love affair seems to have seeped into the Financial Independence Community with the focus being on...

3 Steps To Contentment And Happiness Jan 06, 2020

Oftentimes, contentment can be deemed a dirty word and something you shouldn’t want to be. I mean, let’s face it, if you’re content, you must be boring or old or both. Well, in my opinion, nothing can be farther from the truth. Contentment is synonymous with happiness in my book. In this episode, I sit down with Mr. Mad Money Monster as we dissect what contentment means to each...

5 Things We Hate About The FIRE Movement Dec 09, 2019

Since finding the FIRE movement back in 2015, things sure have changed. FIRE stands for Financial Independence/Retire Early and recently there’s been a huge shift away from personal finance and into the world of life coaching and happiness. There certainly isn’t anything wrong with setting goals and being happy, but it definitely doesn’t have much to do with budgets or bottom...

How This Couple Paid Off Half A Million Dollars In Student Loan Debt In 5 Years Dec 02, 2019

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that student loan debt is one of the biggest issues facing young people in the US. Not only are the figures staggering, but the debt seems to be stifling the progress of Millennials to live a normal adult. Some, even putting off buying homes and starting families in order to pay down their debt first. That was not the case for our guest today. (more&

How We Money During The Holidays Nov 25, 2019

When it comes to holiday spending, we’ve made enough mistakes over the years to know what not to do if we don’t want to be eating just rice and beans in January. These days, we have our holiday shopping down to a science. Budgets, spreadsheets, and cash is the new name of our holiday game. (more&hellip.

The What Ifs Of Domestic And International Geoarbitrage Nov 04, 2019

Geoarbitrage, a lifestyle concept that involves relocating to an LCOL area, has made a big splash in the media lately. If you ever considered moving to a different area of the country or another country altogether to reach financial freedom and retire early, then this podcast is a MUST LISTEN. (more&hellip.

How This Couple Paid Off $61,000 In Debt In 16 Months Oct 28, 2019

This episode was sponsored by Debt.com. Please read our disclosure for more info. Imagine you’re on your honeymoon in a beautiful, tropical location. Now, imagine just wanting to take your new bride on a snorkeling excursion, something you’ve always wanted to do. Now, imagine the realization of $61,000 in consumer debt smacking you in the face at that very moment. Unfortunately...

20 Fun Money Questions That Will Make Your Relationship Stronger Oct 07, 2019

It’s not every day you sit down with your significant other and answer 20 rapid-fire questions about money and how it relates to the relationship, but today was that day. Mr. MMM and I sat down with each other and 20 questions we hand-picked in an attempt to grow more as a couple and gain some introspection about why we feel the way we do about our money. (more&hellip.

Financial Improvement – The New FI Sep 30, 2019

Financial improvement is another acronym for FI that’s likely better suited for more people than financial independence. Let’s face it, financial independence is a lofty goal even for the most financially astute. If you’re in the midst of adulthood with competing responsibilities, financial improvement is probably a more viable option…at least for now. (more&hellip.

Our (Non)-Experience With Financial Literacy Sep 23, 2019

Financial literacy is a hot topic these days. In particular, the lack of financial literacy. Mr. MMM and I are no exceptions with having very little in the way of formal education regarding money. In this episode, we discuss how we learned to handle our money by living life. (more&hellip.

5 Fringe Benefits Of Frugality Sep 16, 2019

It’s true that frugality can only take you so far. At some point, it’s just vital to earn more money. If you happen to be at the point that you can choose to be frugal, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode all about the hidden benefits of a frugal lifestyle. (more&hellip.

Feeling Fabulous With Debt Sep 09, 2019

You don’t often hear you should feel fabulous with debt, but that’s exactly what we’re telling you today. Why? Because you’re taking the first step in facing it, eliminating it, and changing your life. Let’s do this! (more&hellip.

How DIY Home Projects Equal Huge Savings Aug 26, 2019

I’m not gonna lie, sometimes a DIY attitude doesn’t save any time or money, especially when it’s something that you’ll likely never do again in your lifetime or you need to invest in expensive tools to get the job done. However, sometimes doing it yourself is well worth the expense, frustration, and time. Case in point, our summer of DIY projects that saved us thousands of...

How We Saved Money Buying A House Aug 19, 2019

After decades of fostering a love of real estate and design, I finally pulled the trigger on a cedar contemporary home and I couldn’t be happier (more&hellip.

A 74-Year-Old Woman’s Perspective On Money And Generational Poverty Aug 05, 2019

As promised, this week on the podcast we interviewed a 74-year-old woman to get her perspective on money, poverty, and building wealth. That 74-year-old woman just so happens to also be my mother. (more&hellip.

How Parental Role Models Affect Our Financial Foundation Jul 29, 2019

With so much media making its way into our daily lives we can sometimes forget that parents are still the #1 role models for their children. This is also true when it comes to modeling a financial foundation for children that will affect them for the rest of their lives. (more&hellip.

Second Generation FIRE, Parental Role Models, And Rat Poison Jul 15, 2019

Love it or hate it, the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement has gained tremendous popularity over the last decade with no hint of slowing down anytime soon. Along with that comes second generation FIRE, describing the children of pioneering FIRE adherents. (more&hellip.

Side Hustles: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly Jul 08, 2019

In recent years, the number of people working side hustles within the gig economy has exploded. But, buyer beware. Extra money can be great as long as you’re not forfeiting all of your time to earn it. In today’s episode, we discuss side hustles and the gig economy, touching on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. (more&hellip.

Our Failed Attempt At Van Life Jul 01, 2019

As many of you know, Mr. MMM and I tried our hand at part-time van life not too long ago. After falling in love with the tiny house movement and discovering this whole new alternative lifestyle of people living in RVs and vans, we were completely taken with the idea of an adventure-filled, nomadic lifestyle on the road…on the weekends, anyway. So, we bought a van, we tried it (barely)...

How We Managed To Have A Frugal Yet Fabulous Wedding Jun 26, 2019

When Mr. MMM unexpectedly popped the question in July of 2015, I wasn’t prepared to handle planning a frugal yet fabulous wedding in 3 short months, but that’s exactly what I did. Okay, that’s exactly what WE did. (more&hellip.

Real Life Influencers Who Changed The Way We Thought About Money Jun 17, 2019

Sometimes you get lucky and your life collides with real life influencers who teach you to live differently and more positively. Separately, Mr. MMM and I had this experience and our financial lives were changed forever. (more&hellip.

Colossal Car Buying Mistakes To Avoid Jun 10, 2019

Zoom. Zoom. When it comes to cars, some people have a love for a fine automobile at any price. Other people will go without or drive around with duct tape holding up their bumper. Aside from these two extremes, most people, including us, fall somewhere in the middle. (more&hellip.

Rightsize Your House If You Want To Save Like Crazy Jun 03, 2019

Tiny houses and small living spaces seem to be quite trendy these days, but the fact remains that the size of newly built family homes just keeps getting bigger and bigger. Last I checked, the average size of a newly-constructed single-family home is now somewhere around 2,500 square feet. That’s an incredible amount of space per person. This staggering statistic begs the question...

Does Buying Generic Products Really Save Money? May 27, 2019

Does buying generic products really save money? That’s one question that plagues our frugal minds as we press on through our financial journey toward independence. In this episode, we duke it out over the differences in price, quality, and perception when it comes to generics. (more&hellip.

Dinner Or A Movie? The Staggering Cost Of Entertainment At The Box Office May 20, 2019

When I was a little girl, going for pizza and a movie was almost a weekly event for my mom and me. I can remember it like it was yesterday. After I finished watching Saturday morning cartoons, my mom and I would go down to the local gas station, pick up a newspaper, and excitedly page our way through to find the movie section. (more&hellip.

Kids And Consumerism: The Ultimate Smackdown May 13, 2019

Ahh, consumerism. It seem like everywhere we turn there are ways for us to spend our money on non-essential things that guarantee to make our lives, well, better. But, what happens when the reality is far from the expectation? (more&hellip.

Why We Stopped Chasing FIRE For A Happier Life May 06, 2019

I suppose most would call me a member of the Retirement Police, and I’m okay with that. Let’s start by discussing the definition of retirement. Like, the actual definition and not one that’s made up to fit someone’s lifestyle. (more&hellip.

How We Made It To And Through College Without Massive Debt Apr 29, 2019

8220;Why Start? You’re not going to finish.” Those two simple questions were all the inspiration I needed to do whatever it took to get a college degree. (more&hellip.

How Parents Influence Your Relationship With Money Apr 22, 2019

If you’re anything like us, you had parents. And those parents likely had a strong influence over your relationship with money. For better or for worse, it happened. (more&hellip.

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