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#80: We're sharing our favorite insights and actionable takeaways from James Clear's Atomic Habits. Thanks for listening!   Featured Links:   Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - https://nick.ck.page/bookclub   James Clear's Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/3zeWEAV   Mary Laura Philpott's I Miss You When I Blink - https://amzn.to/3PBlK2y   Morgan Housel's Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3RUBhfQ   Simon Sinek The Infinite Game - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFxIm7fcB7c   Tim Urban "Why You Should Stop Caring What Other People Think" - https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/06/taming-mammoth-let-peoples-opinions-run-life.html   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#79: This episode is a little different. Nick and I both brought topics to discuss off the cuff (My First Million style). We're planning to sprinkle these Fun Money episodes into the mix every month or so. Thanks for listening!   Featured Links:   Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com   Van Neistat 4th Turning video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeVyfiP0cLk   Tim Urban "Why Generation Y Yuppies are Unhappy" - https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/09/why-generation-y-yuppies-are-unhappy.html   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#078: It's our final Q+A! This one's kind of an extended version of stuff we like and a personal life update. Hope you enjoy! And thank you again for sending us your questions.   Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#077: We're finishing up all the questions we planned to answer in the last episode. 🙃 We really had fun discussing these. Hope you enjoy it! Featured Links:   Sponsor - Mapped Out Money resources page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources   Die with Zero by Bill Perkins - https://amzn.to/3Ob18hh   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com  

#076: We're diving into more of your questions. Thanks for listening!   Featured Links: Sponsor - Mapped Out Money book club -https://mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub   Make 2022 Your Best Financial Year Yet (podcast ep) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-2022-your-best-financial-year-yet/id1503281170?i=1000546348533   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.   To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#075: We loved chatting with Bob and Linda. They were so generous with their time and wisdom, and we hope you enjoy the conversation.   PS: Please forgive our echo-ey audio... our options for recording were the reverberations of an empty house or rain pounding on the RV roof. #movingproblems   Featured Links: Simple Money, Rich Life book - https://amzn.to/3NIRfXl   Prayer Prompts - https://seedtime.com/prayers-for-finances/   Bob and Linda's 3 day money challenge - https://seedtime.com/smrl-challenge/   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.   To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#074: Today we're tackling investing, inflation, and budget related questions. Hope you enjoy!   Featured Links: Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3NkDfmE   Bogleheads Guide to Investing - https://amzn.to/3PrIO4k   Rob Berger YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9C17-OMxa-7oRSaCtztObw   Wait But Why on tipping - https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/04/everything-dont-know-tipping.html   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.   To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com  

#073: Yep, you read that title right. Here's what we've learned through the decision-making process so far. Thanks for listening! PS - The podcast will be on hold for a month or so while we get our ducks in a row. But we'll be back soon. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#072: Influencer marketing is everywhere (including our content!). It can feel impossible to detach yourself from all the limited drops and exclusive newsletter sales long enough to figure out if you're about to make a purchase you'll regret. We're sharing how influencer marketing has whooped us (see what I did there? 🙃) in the past. And discussing our favorite strategies for keeping a level head in the midst of constant influence. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Stuff We Like - Pomodoro Timer - https://amzn.to/34mG9X4 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#071: A recent trip to shop for a new front door got us talking about how we analyze purchases. Here's three key variables that you can use for your own purchasing decisions. Don't be like most people and overlook the third one... we think it's the best! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - https://nick.ck.page/bookclub Stuff We Like - When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons - https://amzn.to/3fS4t5c Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#070: Figure out the best budgeting tool to achieve your goals without overcomplicating your life. Visit mappedoutmoney.com/070 to take the quiz.  Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead In 100 - aheadin100.com Take the quiz - mappedoutmoney.com/070 Reactive Budgeting: Mint - https://mint.intuit.com/ Proactive Budgeting: Anti-Budget (Paula Pant article) - https://affordanything.com/anti-budget-or-80-20-budge/ Excel/ Google Sheets YNAB - https://www.youneedabudget.com/ Qube - https://qubemoney.com/ Stuff We Like - Seinfeld on Netflix  Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#069: In preparation for the new year, we're discussing the 3-step framework we use to set and achieve our financial goals. Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead In 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com/ Stuff We Like - Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth - https://amzn.to/3pyMOoV Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#068: We've been thinking a lot about the purpose behind this podcast. Here's a little insight into our thought process and our focus for 2022. Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com/ Stuff We Like - Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed - https://www.netflix.com/title/81155081 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#067: If you make small cuts in your spending but neglect the big hitters (like housing, cars, and your income) - you'll likely end up feeling pretty miserable without seeing significant progress in your finances. That's a big 'ole bummer. ☹️ So don't let that be you! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Nick's spreadsheet to analyze future value 🙃 - mappedoutmoney.com/067 Stuff We Like - Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend with Melissa McCarthy - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melissa-mccarthy/id1438054347?i=1000535963934 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#066: 0% financing options are EVERYWHERE! Nick and I have found ourselves repeatedly tempted by 0% financing. And apparently you guys have too, because Nick has gotten an influx of questions on this topic lately. We're discussing our framework to keep our 0%-ing (it's a verb now 🙃) in check.  Featured Links: Sponsor - nobody! - But we'd really appreciate you leaving a rating/ review for the show :) Krista Stryker - www.12minuteathlete.com Stuff We Like - Balaji Srinivasan with Tim Ferriss - tim.blog/2021/03/24/balaji-srinivasan Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#065: This episode is more than just a gift guide. We're discussing a framework to help you give better, more meaningful gifts. And we're sharing a few specific things we love. Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Stuff We Like - Chobani vanilla coffee creamer - https://www.chobani.com/products/coffee-creamer Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#064: Are you bisoning or ostriching with your money? Bison plan ahead for the future and face the storms of life head on. Ostriches stick their head in the sand and just try to "get by" as life happens to them. We're talking about the perks of being a bison and how you can start bisoning with your money today. Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead In 100 - https://aheadin100.com Precept Bible Studies - https://www.precept.org/group/find/?location_type=Online I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi - https://amzn.to/3qFAVOR Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3qHalF5 The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg - https://amzn.to/3qHYAOQ Krista Stryker (12 Minute Athlete) - https://www.12minuteathlete.com Stuff We Like - Full Focus Planner - https://fullfocusplanner.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#063: Morgan Housel provides an incredibly clear explanation of why Americans think about money the way they do. And we think his insight is really helpful as it relates to navigating our current situation well. Join us as we try to soak up some of Housel's smarts! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club -  mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Morgan Housel's Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3qoOdyW Stuff We Like - Dune - https://amzn.to/3kdptWw Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#062: We're constantly bombarded with marketing for cool stuff. So it can be really tempting to sneak into your savings (or go into debt) to find a little extra fun spending money for the month. This simple tip will help you control excess impulse spending without feeling deprived.  Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources/ Stuff We Like - Precept Bible Studies - https://www.precept.org/ Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#061: Patience and contentment can make or break your goals. So we're diving into tactical ways to grow your patience and contentment while discussing strategies to pursue your top priorities.  Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3AbtvUK Stuff We Like - Fall weather, coffee, and walking to do stuff! Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com