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2776: When to Start Working With a Financial Planner - If Ever by Kathleen Coxwell of New Retirement Jun 28, 2024

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Episode 2776:

Working with a financial planner can significantly enhance your financial security and retirement happiness. Kathleen Coxwell discusses the key benefits, such as turning aspirations into achievable goals, creating strategic plans, and staying on track. Whether you're just starting or already managing your investments, professional advice or alternative tools can help optimize your financial future.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.newretirement.com/retirement/when-to-start-working-with-a-financial-planner-if-ever/

Quotes to ponder:

"Turning your retirement aspirations into solid goals that you can achieve is easier said than done."

"A financial planner can help you feel about two times more secure about your finances compared to those who go it alone."

"Retirement calculators can be a very effective way of establishing a retirement plan."

Episode references:

Safeguard Investment Advisory Group LLC: https://safeguardinvestment.com/

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2775: [Part 2] 9 Simple Ways for Frugal People To Embrace a More Minimalist Lifestyle by Robyn of A Dime Saved Jun 27, 2024

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Episode 2775:

Robyn from ADimeSaved.com shares practical tips for frugal individuals looking to embrace minimalism. Learn how a capsule wardrobe, digital media, and investing in experiences can save money and simplify life, while fostering a mindset of appreciation and intentional living.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://adimesaved.com/9-simple-ways-for-frugal-people-to-embrace-a-more-minimalist-lifestyle

Quotes to ponder:

"A capsule wardrobe means buying a few quality pieces that all work with each other and fit your style."

"Shifting your thinking towards appreciating what you currently have vs. what you could have is a major move."

"Using the money saved from buying less and using less can mean more money to actually go on that yearly family vacation."

Episode references:

The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808

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2774: [Part 1] 9 Simple Ways for Frugal People To Embrace a More Minimalist Lifestyle by Robyn of A Dime Saved Jun 26, 2024

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Episode 2774:

Robyn from ADimeSaved.com shares practical tips for embracing a minimalist lifestyle to declutter your home and mind, save money, and focus on personal happiness. By adopting a minimalist mindset, you can simplify your life and make more intentional choices about what you buy and keep.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://adimesaved.com/9-simple-ways-for-frugal-people-to-embrace-a-more-minimalist-lifestyle

Quotes to ponder:

"Minimalism can be applied to every aspect of your life to clear all the excess."

"Less clutter opens us up to focus on other things."

"Minimalism is ultimately to improve your internal feelings and mood."

Episode references:

Becoming Minimalist: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308

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2773: I'll Show You Mine by Shannon McLay with Budgets Are Sexy on Personal Finance Habits & Advisors Jun 25, 2024

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Episode 2773:

Shannon McLay shares a deeply personal account of her journey as a financial advisor, emphasizing the emotional weight of managing clients' investments. She reveals the importance of transparency and urges investors to ask advisors how they invest their own money, highlighting the necessity of trust and alignment in financial advising.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/one-question-to-ask-financial-advisor/

Quotes to ponder:

"I felt the weight of hers and other client’s hopes and dreams falling on my investing shoulders, and it felt like the weight of the world."

"I may be exaggerating a little, but I would want a financial advisor who lost sleep at night over my money rather than the alternative."

"Your relationship with your financial advisor is similar to that of your spouse, and if you can’t trust them and feel comfortable knowing you are on the same team together, then why get married to begin with?"

Episode references:

The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808

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2772: You Probably Have No Idea What You Want by Kevin of Financial Panther on Home Buying Advice Jun 24, 2024

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Episode 2772:

Kevin of FinancialPanther.com shares a personal story of how his desires evolved over time, emphasizing the unpredictability of knowing what we truly want. He illustrates that life changes and our wants shift accordingly, urging flexibility and realism in our goals and aspirations.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://financialpanther.com/you-probably-have-no-idea-what-you-want/

Quotes to ponder:

"Life is too long to think that the way you’re living right now is the way you’ll want to live forever."

"Whatever you think you want now, it’s probably going to change as you go through different life phases."

"You’ve got to stay flexible. Your life will change. And with it, the things you want will change too."

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2771: The Price of Greed by Nick Maggiulli of Of Dollars and Data on Personal Finance Habits Jun 23, 2024

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Episode 2771:

Nick Maggiulli's exploration of "The Price of Greed" illustrates the perils of unchecked ambition through historical and modern examples, revealing how greed, often driven by a desire for status, can lead to devastating financial and personal consequences. By highlighting the stories of figures like Eli Whitney and Jesse Livermore, Maggiulli emphasizes the importance of balancing ambition with wisdom to avoid the high costs of greed.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/the-price-of-greed/

Quotes to ponder:

"The irony is that this is a money game and money is the way we keep score. But the real object of the Game is not money, it is the playing of the Game itself."

"People start being interested in something because it’s going up, not because they understand it or anything else. But the guy next door, who they know is dumber than they are, is getting rich and they aren’t."

Episode references:

12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson: https://www.amazon.com/12-Rules-Life-Antidote-Chaos/dp/0345816021

The Money Game by Adam Smith (George Goodman): https://www.amazon.com/Money-Game-Adam-Smith/dp/0394721039

At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson: https://www.amazon.com/At-Home-Short-History-Private/dp/0767919394

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2770: Why We Are All Secretly Superheroes by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on Personal Growth & Transformation Jun 23, 2024

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Episode 2770:

Jeff Goins reminds us of the childhood belief in our hidden superpowers and the adventure of life. He shares how embracing his true identity as a writer transformed his life and encourages us to rediscover our own purpose, stepping out from behind the mask of normalcy to fulfill our potential.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://goinswriter.com/superhero/

Quotes to ponder:

"I’m Superman,” my son said to the man painting our house. “Oh,” the man replied and smiled. “I’m sorry, I did not recognize you.”"

"Superman does not hide behind a mask. He hides behind normalcy."

"When you believed you possessed a purpose that was bigger than your fears? When anything was possible and an adventure awaited you?"

Episode references:

Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation: https://www.amazon.com/Let-Your-Life-Speak-Listening/dp/0787947350

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2769: 8 Tips to Save Money on Groceries by Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow on Reducing Food Expenses Jun 22, 2024

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Episode 2769:

Amanda Brownlow of HelloBrownlow.com shares 8 practical tips to help you cut your grocery bills in half, especially if you're on a vegan diet. From checking your pantry and sales flyers to meal planning and setting a definite budget, Amanda's advice will help you save money and reduce food waste.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://hellobrownlow.com/2016/04/03/8-tips-to-save-money-on-groceries/

Quotes to ponder:

"Meal planning is my mom’s secret. And her mom’s secret. This is how they both stayed sane and saved time and money when raising kids."

"Check your pantry. This should always be step one before you go shopping. You have no idea what could be lurking back there."

"We sit down at the beginning of the month and budget for every possible category. For groceries we budget $200-$250 a month and we stick to it."

Episode references:

Bountiful Baskets: https://www.bountifulbaskets.org/

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2768: Frugal by Choice by Tonya with Frugalwoods on Living Frugally & Intentional Living Jun 21, 2024

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Episode 2768:

Tonya's journey from a mindless spender to a mindful saver is a transformative tale about the true meaning of frugality. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, she illustrates how being frugal isn't about deprivation but about making conscious choices that lead to financial stability and personal satisfaction. Tune in to learn how adopting a frugal mindset can bring a sense of empowerment and freedom in your financial life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.frugalwoods.com/2015/12/18/frugal-by-choice/

Quotes to ponder:

"One look at my old diary entries tells me that: 'I really have to get better about saving money.'"

"I went through SO much of my life completely mindless about money."

"When it comes to frugal living, I am by no means as hardcore as the Frugalwoods, but frugality is not a competition."

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2767: The Health Savings Account Strategy That Not Enough People Are Talking About by Rynda Chappell-Wilk with Financial Finesse Jun 20, 2024

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Episode 2767:

Discover a little-known strategy for maximizing your Health Savings Account (HSA) with insights from Rynda Chappell-Wilk. Learn how to accumulate a substantial tax-free balance over the years and use it strategically during retirement to avoid higher taxes and preserve your other investments.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2017/10/17/the-health-savings-account-strategy-that-not-enough-people-are-talking-about/

Quotes to ponder:

"Qualified HSA withdrawals do not have to be taken in the year in which the expense was incurred."

"If you max out your HSA over a period of many years, you can build up quite a nice balance of tax-free money."

"Assuming you can afford to pay your medical expenses out of pocket before you retire, accumulating funds in an HSA account can be a great option to consider!"

Episode references:

Affordable Care Act (ACA): https://www.healthcare.gov/

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