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116: Making Space for Bad***ity - Part 1 by Mr. Money Mustache Aug 08, 2016

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Mr. Money Mustache simulates a conversation that he typically has with the average person about retiring early.

Episode 116: Making Space for Bad***ity - Part 1 by Mr. Money Mustache (Financial Freedom).

The original post is located here: http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2016/07/13/making-space-for-badassity

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115: Investing by Steve Pavlina Aug 05, 2016

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Hear Steve Pavlina's take on investing as a way to make passive income.

Episode 115: Investing by Steve Pavlina (Portfolio Management & Wealth Management).

Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows.

The original post is located here: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2012/07/investing

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114: I Make Fun of Marketing, But I'm Not Immune to Advertising by Cait Flanders Aug 04, 2016

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Cait Flanders talks about advertising's affect on us.

Episode 114: I Make Fun of Marketing, But I'm Not Immune to Advertising by Cait Flanders (Financial Advice).

Cait Flanders started her site to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week.

The original post is located here: http://caitflanders.com/2014/08/18/i-make-fun-of-marketing-but-im-not-immune-to-advertising

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113: Dumb Dumb Dumb Propaganda to Buy a House by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich Aug 03, 2016

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Hear Ramit Sethi's take on renting vs. buying.

Episode 113: Dumb Dumb Dumb Propaganda to Buy a House by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Should I Buy My Home).

Instead of saying “no” to spending on everything, Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness and more.
Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich.
He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article and pictured next to Warren Buffett Forbes Magazine, and have been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000.

The original post is located here: http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/dumb-dumb-dumb-propaganda-to-buy-a-house

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112: Automate Your Income to Simplify Your Life - Part 2 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits Aug 02, 2016

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Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares why and how to automate your income. This is Part 2 of 2.

Episode 112: Automate Your Income to Simplify Your Life - Part 2 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Simple Investing).

Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness.

The original post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/automate-your-income-to-simplify-your-life

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111: Automate Your Income to Simplify Your Life - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits Aug 01, 2016

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Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares why and how to automate your income. This is Part 1 of 2.

Episode 111: Automate Your Income to Simplify Your Life - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Financial Planning).

The original post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/automate-your-income-to-simplify-your-life

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110: Money is a Tool, Not the Goal by Kristin Wong of TheWildWong.com Jul 29, 2016

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Kristin Wong talks about our view of money and why we should think about it as a tool, rather than an end goal.

Episode 110: Money is a Tool, Not the Goal by Kristin Wong of TheWildWong.com (Financial Freedom).

Kristin Wong of TheWildWong.com was laid off in 2013. She took on some freelancing gigs to earn extra cash while she searched for a new, full-time job and over time, her freelancing gigs increased. She started writing for sites that she loved reading and produced videos for new clients. Her side gigs began to bring in more income than any potential full-time jobs. She launched a blog all about frugal living and created The Wild Wong to share more about her career, her finances, and all the adventures in between.

The original post is located here: http://www.thewildwong.com/money-is-a-tool

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109: Greater Riches Than Wealth by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist Jul 28, 2016

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Joshua Becker talks about our obsession with wealth, and the benefits of ridding ourselves of that mindset.

Episode 109: Greater Riches Than Wealth by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Financial Advice).

Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits.
Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands.
BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it.

The original post is located here: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/richer

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108: 12 Ways I Don't Set an Example by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy Jul 27, 2016

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J. Money of BudgetsAreSexy.com admits he isn't perfect with his finances.

Episode 108: 12 Ways I Don't Set an Example by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy (Good Financial Advice).

J. Money is a 6’1, hyperactive, rock a ‘hawk who loves drinking beer, blaring hip-hop, talking about money, and now playing with his two adorable baby boys. He also has a podcast: M.O.N.E.Y.
He tracked his expenses for 3 months, made a budget, read some books, and stumbled into personal finance blogging and idea sharing, randomly turning BudgetsAreSexy.com into his full time “real job” a few short years later--14 million views later!

The original post is located here: http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/2010/07/12-ways-i-dont-set-an-example