Simple Money, Simple Life

Have you heard of the fading affect bias? Today I share how this applies to happiness and share a few core principles to bring more happiness and fulfillment into your life.

Does traveling stress you out? In this episode I share some cool tips to make your next travel adventure epic and less stressful.

Here is a simple guide to get started on your decluttering and minimizing journey.

Many are wondering where to stash cash these days. I explore some great options in this episode. I also spend time talking about the most common financial and life regrets and what we can do to prevent having these regrets.

Today I discuss what this statement really means as well as share information about finding satisfaction in life. I also share an experience of how we saved $1,000.

Today I share about my trip to Kauai. I also share differences between the zero based budget and the anti-budget. I also share some tips on getting out of debt.

In today’s episode I explore the paradox of wealth. I also have 12 ideas to consider regarding your investment strategy as we close out 2022.

Today I share some things to consider at the end of the year including tips on Roth IRA’s and index funds. I also recap a recent trip to Colombia.

In today’s episode I share some experiences about living now versus saving for later. I also share some ideas from a book I’m reading called Die With Zero by Bill Perkins.

Today I discuss things to consider when deciding if minimalism might be for you as well as 14 practical tips to get started.

Today I share some reasons to consider simplicity over complexity.

In today’s episode I share how very small decisions can mean everything and I give some practical examples of micro decisions you can apply today.

85. Today I discuss the importance of measuring twice and cutting once. I also discuss the importance of reinvesting dividends and how to make sure you’re doing that.

Today I discuss 5 mistakes most investors make and how to prevent them.

Today I talk about ideas to consider and whether or not digital minimalism might be for you.

Today I share 20 tips to consider that will help you live a simpler, more fulfilling life.

Today I share my beef with sales and what to watch out for.

Today I explain what Robo Advisors are and if one might be right for you.

In todays podcast I walk you through some great takeaways from a great book by Morgan Housel titled The Psychology of Money

Today I share some of my favorite quotes as well as talk about the Arrival Fallacy.

Today I share several tips to Declutter effectively. I share an article from a blog on not following the crowd. Next I share an email from a listener and talk about current market conditions. Lastly I share thoughts on a letter I received from an “investment advisor.” I share some thoughts on what to watch out for.

Today I share my experiences from my trip to California and Disneyland. I also share thoughts on investing in a volatile market. Lastly I talk about how too much of a good thing can be a bad thing.

Today I review an article written by Tavian Jean Pierre (tavianjp.medium,com). I discuss how living an ordinary life can be a very happy life.

Today I share a book suggestion, Happy Money, and discuss some really cool concepts from the book.

Today I discuss what scams Do you watch for and how to avoid them.

Today we dive into what status symbols are and explore if we might be falling prey to them.

Today we discuss why time in the market is far superior to timing the market.

Today we discuss what truly brings satisfaction as well as answering a listener question on international index funds offered through Fidelity.

Today we dive into the benefits of international investing.

In today’s episode we dive into the nitty gritty of the total market index fund.

Today we explore one of my favorite life mantras.

Merry Christmas all! 🎄In today’s episode we explore the amazing benefits gratitude can bring to our lives and how that applies to investing.

In today’s episode I educate on The Endowment Effect. Much of the information comes from Louis Chew’s blog, Constant Renewal.

In this episode we explore how a morning routine can dramatically improve your life. ‘Goodbye Things’ by Fumio Sasaki

In today’s episode I talk about why now is the best time in the history of the world to invest. I also answer a listener question.

I’m today’s episode I take a deeper dive into investing concepts including the 72T rule, the rule of 55, Roth conversions, back door Roth’s and Donor Advised funds. If this is all a bunch of mumbo jumbo to you give the episode a listen and learn something new!

In today’s episode I dive into some fun ideas about how minimalism might be for you and how it’s ok to pick and choose portions that resonate with you.

In this episode I discuss what the Great Resignation is and factors that are contributing to it. I also share some personal news about my own resignation.

In today’s episode we go through a fun checklist to see if you’re living within or beyond your means.

In today’s episode I dive into how to know if we are playing it too safe in life and in investing.

In today’s episode I discuss a listener question about 401k’s, reflect on my trip to Alaska and discuss ways to bring calm to our lives.

In this episode I tackle a listener question and then dive into different strategies we can use to inflation-proof our life.

In today’s episode I present a compelling case as to why lazy investing is a superior way to invest.

In today’s episode I explore why I value experiences more than possessions or things.

Today I talk about the many parallels between keeping a yard beautiful and keeping our personal finances looking great.

Are you feeling spent, stressed or burned out? Today I tackle how to avoid burnout in the workplace as well as in life.

In today’s episode I talk about four credit cards that you could consider using. These cards offer great rewards to those who are eligible, especially those hoping to do some travel in the cheap.

Do you sometimes wonder why you do everything you do and why you’re so busy? If so this episode is for you. We explore why busy is not necessarily always a good thing and how to reclaim your schedule and your life.

Have you ever believed that if you could make just a little more money you’d be happier or if you could have more material possessions life would be easier? More isn’t always better and in this episode we explore why.

Today we answer a listener question from Andrew on the difference between index funds and ETF’s. We then dive into explaining 401k’s, 403b’s, Roth IRA’s, Traditional IRA’s, SEP’s, 457’s, HSA’s, and Solo 401k’s,

In this episode I answer a listener question from Dan as well as discuss 7 options for budgets.

We tackle the often controversial “rent vs buy” in this episode.

In today’s episode I dig into two listener questions submitted by Boyd and Leo. I then discuss some important things to think about when getting an inheritance.

Diversification can save your bacon. In this episode I explain why that is as well as answer a listener question on whether or not to include international funds in your portfolio.

Do you hate paying more for things than you should? If yes, than this episode is for you! I discuss why index investing is supreme to active management.

Have you heard of the Pareto Principle? In this episode we take a deep dive into how this principle applies to your life!

Have you ever been sold whole life insurance or an annuity? In this episode I give my opinions on these products as well as discuss investing and insurance.

Perfection should not be the goal. Keeping investing simple provides outstanding results as illustrated in this episode.

We just returned from Costa Rica. I watched ants and sloths and discovered some interesting things. I discuss them in this episode.

Are you up to your eyeballs in debt? Are you debt-free? Are you somewhere in between? In this episode I give a clear explanation as to why debt is very lame and how living financially free is the way to go.

In this episode I dive into the beautiful connection between and money.

In today’s episode I cover 8 areas to consider in our quest of ruthless elimination.

In this episode I give a book recommendation (We’re Talking Millions by Paul Merriman) and also share some findings from the book The Millionaire Next Door by Dr. Thomas Stanley and William Danko. I share the traits of these “silent millionaires” and discuss how we can achieve these same results.

In this episode I answer a listener question on actively managed mutual funds in his 401k. I provide a book recommendation (the Bogelheads Guide to Investing). I also share information from the SPIVA report comparing actively managed mutual funds to index investing. I then talk about financial independence and why saving for freedom is amazing. Lastly I share JD Roth’s 6 stages of financial freedom (getrichslowly.com). You’ve got to tune into this episode!

In this episode I discuss some simple strategies to become wealthy on a low income.

In this episode I share my reasoning behind my choice to invest my portfolio 100% in stocks. I also answer a listener question on how to transfer funds from one brokerage to another.

In this episode I share a personal experience we had with middle son that taught us many life lessons including the importance of enjoying life in the moment. I also discuss the importance of finding a balance between preparing for the future and living in the moment.

In this episode I dive into some of Dr Thomas Stanley’s work about happiness and money. I talk about the links that bind wealth and happiness. I also review a insightful article by Joshua Becker about judging based on physical appearance. “Stop Acting Rich” by Thomas Stanley; “Don’t Judge by External Appearance” by Joshua Becker

In this episode I discuss different examples of how too many choices actually reduces happiness while fewer choices can increase happiness.

In this episode we explore why I prefer index investing over day trading and buying individual stocks. I also explain the craziness in the market regarding GameStop and what it means to sell a stock short. I also explain why I don’t like Robinhood.

In this episode we take a deeper dive into simple and effective ways to save money and create margin in our lives.

In this episode we dive into the pros and cons of having credit cards. We also explore how a credit score is calculated.

Today’s episode is a fun one. We explore Dave Ramsey’s philosophy versus mine. We agree on most things but not on all. Check out this podcast to find out our similarities and our differences!

In this episode we explore some cool tips around keeping stress low during the holidays and making sure we don’t break the bank.

In this episode we dive into my favorite investing vehicle, the Roth IRA. We discuss how to fund and manage a Roth as well as rules to be aware of. Most importantly we discuss the importance of setting up and funding a Roth IRA today!

In this episode we take a look at the relationship between psychology and money. We explore cognitive biases and processes that can be pitfalls to our success as investors.

In this episode I talk about three different kinds of financial advisors. I explain what a fiduciary is and why it matters. I discuss how to think about whether or not to have a financial advisor. I also explain the costs and fees of having a financial advisor and how that could impact your long term financial success.

In this episode we explore the enough curve, fulfillment, and understanding how to gain joy through what you have instead of always wanting more. Many of the concepts in this episode were gathered from reading the book titled “Your Money or Your Life” by Vicki Robin.

In this episode Rachel joins me again for a fun conversation about navigating money in a marriage. We discuss budgets, enjoying money now versus saving for the future, whether or not to combine finances and more!

In this episode we discuss the process of buying a home and what details to consider. My lovely wife Rachel joins me to help us understand what we need to know when considering home ownership.

In this episode we explore market capitalization and why that matters in investing. We also explore total market index funds and target date funds. We discuss 6 keys to successful investing as well.

In this episode we dive into investing basics including understanding stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IRA’s, and 401k’s. I hope you enjoy the episode and share it with a friend!

In this episode we dive into exploring 11 useful strategies to keep our finances simple and on track. This are strategies that can be implemented and used immediately. Enjoy the episode!

In this episode we explore the “why” behind this podcast and set the stage for future episodes.

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