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We all knew the longest financial bull run would eventually come to an end. We just didn’t expect it to come to a screeching halt in a few short weeks. Nevertheless, here we are. In light of this global economic situation, we’re discussing what you can do to keep your sanity. (more&hellip. Source

If you’re interested in financial independence or the FIRE movement and want to learn more, you cannot miss today’s episode with the Chief Economeist and Founder of the EconoMe Conference, Diania Merriam. (more&hellip. Source

When Mr. MMM embarked on his first home-buying experience, he nearly got what he wished for. After a year of searching for the perfect home, he and his ex-wife thought they found real estate bliss when they stumbled upon a newly-built, contemporary home situated on 8 wooded acres. But before signing on the dotted line, he started to have second thoughts. (more&hellip. Source

A couple of weeks ago there was a Tweet heard ’round the personal finance world that triggered a storm in the #FIRE community. One highly-respected finance expert posted a statement and another highly-respected finance expert responded. A war ensued. (more&hellip. Source

It’s no secret America has a love affair with youth. Everywhere you turn there are romanticized stories of Millennials and Gen Z-ers doing extraordinary things with their money. On top of it all, “OK, Boomer” has become a household term…and not in a good way. This historical love affair seems to have seeped into the Financial Independence Community with the focus being on... Source

Oftentimes, contentment can be deemed a dirty word and something you shouldn’t want to be. I mean, let’s face it, if you’re content, you must be boring or old or both. Well, in my opinion, nothing can be farther from the truth. Contentment is synonymous with happiness in my book. In this episode, I sit down with Mr. Mad Money Monster as we dissect what contentment means to each... Source

Since finding the FIRE movement back in 2015, things sure have changed. FIRE stands for Financial Independence/Retire Early and recently there’s been a huge shift away from personal finance and into the world of life coaching and happiness. There certainly isn’t anything wrong with setting goals and being happy, but it definitely doesn’t have much to do with budgets or bottom... Source

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that student loan debt is one of the biggest issues facing young people in the US. Not only are the figures staggering, but the debt seems to be stifling the progress of Millennials to live a normal adult. Some, even putting off buying homes and starting families in order to pay down their debt first. That was not the case for our guest today. (more& Source

When it comes to holiday spending, we’ve made enough mistakes over the years to know what not to do if we don’t want to be eating just rice and beans in January. These days, we have our holiday shopping down to a science. Budgets, spreadsheets, and cash is the new name of our holiday game. (more&hellip. Source

Geoarbitrage, a lifestyle concept that involves relocating to an LCOL area, has made a big splash in the media lately. If you ever considered moving to a different area of the country or another country altogether to reach financial freedom and retire early, then this podcast is a MUST LISTEN. (more&hellip. Source

This episode was sponsored by Debt.com. Please read our disclosure for more info. Imagine you’re on your honeymoon in a beautiful, tropical location. Now, imagine just wanting to take your new bride on a snorkeling excursion, something you’ve always wanted to do. Now, imagine the realization of $61,000 in consumer debt smacking you in the face at that very moment. Unfortunately... Source

It’s not every day you sit down with your significant other and answer 20 rapid-fire questions about money and how it relates to the relationship, but today was that day. Mr. MMM and I sat down with each other and 20 questions we hand-picked in an attempt to grow more as a couple and gain some introspection about why we feel the way we do about our money. (more&hellip. Source

Financial improvement is another acronym for FI that’s likely better suited for more people than financial independence. Let’s face it, financial independence is a lofty goal even for the most financially astute. If you’re in the midst of adulthood with competing responsibilities, financial improvement is probably a more viable option…at least for now. (more&hellip. Source

Financial literacy is a hot topic these days. In particular, the lack of financial literacy. Mr. MMM and I are no exceptions with having very little in the way of formal education regarding money. In this episode, we discuss how we learned to handle our money by living life. (more&hellip. Source

It’s true that frugality can only take you so far. At some point, it’s just vital to earn more money. If you happen to be at the point that you can choose to be frugal, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode all about the hidden benefits of a frugal lifestyle. (more&hellip. Source

You don’t often hear you should feel fabulous with debt, but that’s exactly what we’re telling you today. Why? Because you’re taking the first step in facing it, eliminating it, and changing your life. Let’s do this! (more&hellip. Source

I’m not gonna lie, sometimes a DIY attitude doesn’t save any time or money, especially when it’s something that you’ll likely never do again in your lifetime or you need to invest in expensive tools to get the job done. However, sometimes doing it yourself is well worth the expense, frustration, and time. Case in point, our summer of DIY projects that saved us thousands of... Source

After decades of fostering a love of real estate and design, I finally pulled the trigger on a cedar contemporary home and I couldn’t be happier (more&hellip. Source

As promised, this week on the podcast we interviewed a 74-year-old woman to get her perspective on money, poverty, and building wealth. That 74-year-old woman just so happens to also be my mother. (more&hellip. Source

With so much media making its way into our daily lives we can sometimes forget that parents are still the #1 role models for their children. This is also true when it comes to modeling a financial foundation for children that will affect them for the rest of their lives. (more&hellip. Source