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162 | The Gratitude Show | The FABP Annual Thanksgiving Gratuties Nov 28, 2022

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Show Summary:

It's that time of year again. The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler, and the doldrums of Winter are approaching. With all that potential negativity coming our way, it's a great time to practice some gratitude. Today's show explores our lives in search of what we are most grateful for. That and more in this episode of The Fat & Broke Podcast!

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Intro:

We briefly discussed “After The Holidays: Part 2.” Tune in for a reminder on how to avoid health and money complacency during he holiday season.

Headline Of The Week:

Immunity Debt: Why So Many Kids Are Sick With RSV

Complacency Creep:

Today’s show focuses on gratitude. What is gratitude? What does gratitude mean to each of us, and where do we find it in our own lives?

In order to explore this topic, we ask each other questions about gratitude. None of the hosts had time to prepare, so each answer was authentic and off the cuff.

Please enjoy this open and honest discussion about gratitude.

This is an episode full of great takeaways and action items for our listeners. Enjoy!

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161 | Mastermind Group | Panera Sip Club, Fear Of Starting, & Just The Tips! Nov 21, 2022

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Show Summary:

Welcome to the Fat & Broke mastermind group. In today’s session…

We discuss:

A Subscription Worth Buying
The Fear Of Starting
Just The Tip

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Intro:

Gary and Pete discuss out-of-control food spending in the past few months and their plan to reign it back in.

Headline Of The Week:

What is happening to Twitter now that Elon Musk bought it?

Mastermind Group:

Gary is a big fan of the Panera Sip Club. He tells us why.

Peter leads a conversation about why people fail to start new endeavors.

Sarah discusses a new app she uses and the idea of “real hourly wage.”

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160 | So I Creep | Identifying & Stopping Complacency Creep In Our Lives Nov 14, 2022

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We have all been there. In the zone, feeling great, doing all the right things. You feel like everything is in sync. Your money, health, and personal lives are all where you want them to be. And then, before you know it, they aren't. Something happened. But what? You try and pinpoint it, but you can’t. Slowly things begin to spiral out of control, and you are back in a rut. In today’s show, we discuss the idea of Complacency Creep. What is it? How does it happen? What does it look like? And how do we fight it? All of that, and more, in today's episode of The Fat & Broke Podcast

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Intro:
Gary decides there will be no small talk this week, so there isn't!!

Headline Of The Week:

I spent 5 years interviewing 233 millionaires–here are the 6 habits that made them ultra-wealthy

Complacency Creep:

We start by defining what complacency creep is, how to identify it through the signs and symptoms, and where it shows up in our own lives. After laying that groundwork, we specifically discuss some creep that has occurred with each host and how we plan on fixing it.

This is an episode full of great takeaways and action items for our listeners. Enjoy!

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159 | Mastermind Group | Unconditional Love Nov 07, 2022

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Show Summary:

Welcome to the Fat & Broke mastermind group. In today’s session…

We discuss:

Unconditional Love

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Headline Of The Week:

IRS increases 401K limits–investors can save a lot more money in 2023

Mastermind Group:

In a special episode of The Fat & Broke Podcast, we say goodbye Peter's dad and discuss the lessons learned in death. We are very proud and thankful to Peter for his honesty and willingness to discuss this complex topic.

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158 | Spooky Money Stories | The Scariest Things We Have Ever Done With Money Oct 31, 2022

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Happy Halloween, everyone! Oh, my gourd…What's the scariest thing you have ever done with your money??? In today's show, we are telling some scary money tales from our past lives. What ghoulish things have we done and lived to tell about??? Stay tuned to this special Halloween episode of the Fat & Broke Podcast to find out!

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Intro:

Happy Halloween!!! We discuss how we celebrated Halloween as kids and how some people do not.

Headline Of The Week:

James Smith, PT Tik Tok Video

Spoooookkkkkyyyyy Money Stories:

The hosts discuss the scariest things they have ever done with their money. We have discussed some before, but tune in to hear real revelations from a few of them!

Fan Feedback:

Listener Stacey called to inform us that she took action on some of our tips from our Grocery Store Science show.

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157 | Mastermind Group | Saying Goodbye Oct 24, 2022

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Show Summary:

Welcome to the Fat & Broke mastermind group. In today’s session…

We discuss:

Saying Goodbye

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Headline Of The Week:
I paid off my mortgage 16 years earlier with the help of a clever kitchen hack I learned from my parents.
Mastermind Group Topics:

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Peter:

Peter opens up about his father's illness and how he has been dealing with it.
Gary:
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156 | No Regrets! | The 5 Regrets Of The Dying Oct 17, 2022

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Today we are taking a different look at how to live a fulfilled life by learning lessons from those that are dying. Using Bronnie’s Ware insights from her blog and book, we will discuss the 5 most common regrets of dying. What can we learn? Will it change the way we live? All of that and more on this episode of The Fat & Broke Podcast

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Intro:

We discuss the current show format and our plans going forward.

Headline Of The Week:

MIT developing a pill that may make it easier to keep fit without endless gym hours

The 5 Regrets Of The Dying:

1. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me

2. I wish I hadn't worked so hard

3. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings

4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends

5. I wish that I had let myself be happier

Talking Points:

Our thoughts on each regret.
Do we have any of these regrets right now?
What changes can we make in our lives to avoid having regrets?

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Bronnie Ware (Blog & Books)

155 | Mastermind Group | Society is Soft & Happy G-Tober!! Oct 10, 2022

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Show Summary:

Welcome to the Fat & Broke mastermind group. In today’s session…

We discuss:

The Softening of Our Society
Happy G-Tober!

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Headline Of The Week:

Many young people shouldn't save for retirement, says research based on a Nobel Prize—winning theory

Mastermind Group Topics:

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Peter:

A new report from MIT sets Peter off. We discuss the softening of society and why it makes Peter so mad.

Gary:

Happy G-Tober! We discuss what G-Tober is, why Gary does it, and what benefit it serves other than making Peter mad.

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154 | Grocery Store Science | Secrets Of The Grocery Store & How To Beat Them Oct 03, 2022

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Is your local grocery store manipulating you? You bet they are! Grocery store science is big business and in today’s show, we pull back the curtain and expose how easily we are being tricked into spending more money every time we shop. Welcome to the Fat & Broke Podcast!

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Intro:

The Queen has died. We discuss our thoughts about the royal family.

Headline Of The Week:

Proposed legislation could affect credit card rewards in the US — here’s everything you need to know

New legislation moving through Congress could drastically change the way credit card companies view rewards programs. We discuss this legislation and our thoughts as to whether it is good or bad.

Grocery Store Science:

The Science:

Layout/Design
Take It Slow
Special Offers/Rewards
Eye(s) Level
Hunger Games
Bigger Carts
Paying For Preparation
The Maze
Impulse
“Free” Samples
Closed Entrances
Parking Lot Appeal

The Solutions:

Wear headphones and play fast music
Wear a watch
Have a list
Set a timer (<20 min)
Shop your cabinets and know what you need before you go
Leave your kids at home
Use a basket instead of a cart
Shop price per unit and not special offers
Eat healthy before you shop
Order online using a list
Ask for help, don’t search for something
Have a plan

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153 | Mastermind Group | Too Much Time, Falling Down The Rabbit Hole, & Pet Cemetery Sep 26, 2022

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Show Summary:

Welcome to the Fat & Broke mastermind group. In today’s session…

We discuss:

Having Too Much Time
Falling Down The Rabbit Hole
Pet Cemetery

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Headline Of The Week:
Gen Z trusts this man more than Warren Buffett for financial advice — and he says this is the single best habit to adopt if you want to save money

Mastermind Group:

Sarah:

Sarah has spent a lot of money on her dog over the past few years. We discuss why she is so willing to do this, and at what point she would say no.

Peter:

Peter has been falling victim to the endless scroll of Reddit and Facebook Marketplace. We discuss how this happened and his actions to fix it.

Gary:

Gary’s kids are growing up fast, and he and Jess (his wife) are finding themselves with an empty nest and a lot of time. We discuss how to handle best this abrupt change in his life in a positive way.
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