Mindy On Money

Latest Episodes:

The Art Of Subtraction Jun 26, 2024

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Everyone wonders what they can add to their life to increase happiness. Not many consider the powerful act of subtracting stuff you don't like. What could you eliminate from your life to make you happier?

Thanks Jolene for inspiring this episode!

Links:

MMM HQ: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/hq/
MMM HQ Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/NoCoMustachians/
Mad FIentist: https://www.madfientist.com/happiness-through-subtraction/
Mindy On Money: https://www.mindyonmoney.com
Mindy On Money facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindyonmoney
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oplVfhnYIZQ

Thanks for listening!

How To Evolve With Your Money Jun 19, 2024

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Carl and I didn't do a good job of evolving with money. Even after we had more than enough, we continued to behave like broke college students in many ways. Not good.

Consider the opposite situation: If you weren't wealthy and lost your job, you'd find ways cut your spending. So why do many of us not learn how to spend when our net worth grows?

But money shouldn't be wasted because you have more of it. It's complicated...

Links:

Amberly's FinTalks cruise (Carl and I are going!): https://www.amberlygrant.com/cruise
Mark Trautman: https://marksmoneymind.com/
Mindy On Money: https://www.mindyonmoney.com
Mindy On Money facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindyonmoney
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5D2wsotf1Q

Thanks for listening!

Eric Cooper, Early Retirement At 50 Jun 12, 2024

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Eric Cooper retired at 50, just a couple years after learning about FIRE. I'm tired and too lazy to write detailed notes for this one, but Eric is a good dude and this is a good show, so give it a listen.

Kristen Knapp: Tornados, Breaking Bad Habits, And Financial Independence Jun 05, 2024

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Mindy (and Carl) interview KMOV meteorologist and good friend, Kristen Knapp.

Show notes:

Kristen forgives Carl for his weather jokes
Being a meteorologist isn’t as glamorous as what you’d think
Kristen’s crazy backstory
Reading Money magazine. As a kid!
Breaking out of generational habits
Does worrying serve you?

Links:

Camp FI: https://www.campfi.org
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindyonmoney
Mindy On Money: https://www.mindyonmoney.com

Thanks for listening!

May Mindy Mailbag! May 29, 2024

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In this episode, Mindy (and Carl) answer questions from the audience:

What does it mean to live life to the fullest?
Do you think that FI adherents have a better sense of living a full and rich life?
How to create mini goals or milestones for something to work towards in the short term.
How to evolve with money as you progress towards retirement.
Mindy’s obsession with buckets.

Links:

Scholarship: https://mindyonmoney.com/scholarship
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindyonmoney

Thanks for listening!

Case Study: I Have $100,000 At Age 50. What Now? May 22, 2024

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Jennifer is 50 and has $100,000. Can she retire with $1,000,000? Is this even a realistic (or good) idea?

Links:

Amberly's new podcast: https://www.amberlygrant.com/podcast
Social Security will be OK: https://awealthofcommonsense.com/2024/05/is-social-security-going-bankrupt/
Catching Up To FI: https://catchinguptofi.com/

Thanks for listening!

What We Learned From The FIRE Community May 15, 2024

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We've learned so much from the FIRE community. And it goes way beyond the 4% Rule...

Links:

Tesla referral code: https://www.tesla.com/referral/carl68907
JL Collins: https://www.jlcollinsnh.com
Carl’s blog: https://www.1500days.com
Carl’s podcast: https://www.milehighfi.com
Fee only, FI advisors: https://www.downshiftfinancial.com
Budgets Are Sexy: https://www.budgetsaaresexy.com
Kolodij Tax: https://www.kolotax.com/

Thanks for listening!

Do You Regret Retiring Early? May 08, 2024

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Someone recently asked Carl if he regretted retiring early. Mindy (and Carl) ponder the question on this week's episode.

Links:

Money Will Solve Money Problems: https://www.1500days.com/money-will-solve-money-problems/
Ramit: https://mindyonmoney.com/s1/2
Hoffman Process: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/the-process/
Pool School: https://www.swimuniversity.com/pool-podcast/
Hot Tubs 101 https://www.swimuniversity.com/hot-tub-podcast/

Thanks for listening!

Does FIRE Need A Rebrand? May 01, 2024

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Mindy had an interesting conversation with a group of entrepreneur friends. None of them seemed to like the idea of FIRE. Or did they? What would you do if you had autonomy over your time?

Does FIRE need a rebrand?

Links:
- Alex Felice: https://www.alexandria.capital/home
- Mindy On Money: https://www.mindyonmoney.com
- Mindy On Money facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindyonmoney

Thanks for listening!

The Boring Middle Apr 24, 2024

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The Boring Middle is the time between when you discover FIRE and when you retire. Dreaming about your Future FIRE Life is fun, but you've got to enjoy the time in between too.

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