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Mr. Money Mustache shares takeaways from the book "Predictably Irrational" by Dan Ariely.Episode 469: Predictably Irrational - Part 1 by Mr. Money Mustache (Economics & Financial Independence Early Retirement).Mr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure.He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in various locations throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s.Then they retired from real work way back in 2005 in order to start a family. This was achieved not through luck or amazing skill, but simply by living a lifestyle about 50% less expensive than most of their peers and investing the surplus in very boring conservative Vanguard index funds and a rental house or two.The original post is located here: http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2013/11/21/predictably-irrationalVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares what to do to stop allowing fear control your finances.Episode 468: Are You Letting Fear Control Your Finances by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog (Investing Fear).Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple.The original post is located here: http://moneyminiblog.com/save-money/letting-fear-control-financesPlease Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group!and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares her take on the debate of repaying debt vs. investing.Episode 467: Should I Repay Debt or Invest? - 7 Critical Things to Consider by Paula Pant of Afford Anything (Pay off House Early).Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing. She is a real estate investor, as the owner of seven rental property units in metropolitan Atlanta. She holds a real estate license in Georgia. She's also the host of the Afford Anything podcast.The original post is located here: http://affordanything.com/2011/12/07/repay-debt-or-investPlease Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group!and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest author Mrs. Picky Pincher with Cait Flanders shares her story of grief and financial discipline.Episode 466: Good Grief and Financial Discipline by Mrs. Picky Pincher & Cait Flanders (Bad Credit & Financial Habits).Cait Flanders started her site to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week.The original post is located here: https://caitflanders.com/2017/08/15/good-grief-and-financial-disciplinePlease Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group!and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Dulin guest posts on Making Sense of Cents with a guide for investing success. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 465: The Smart Woman's Guide to Investing Success - 2 by Jon Dulin & Making Sense of Cents (FIRE).Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com.The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2015/01/the-smart-womans-guide-to-investing-success.htmlPlease Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group!and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Dulin guest posts on Making Sense of Cents with a guide for investing success. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 464: The Smart Woman's Guide to Investing Success - Part 1 by Jon Dulin with Making Sense of Cents (Early Retirement).Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com.The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2015/01/the-smart-womans-guide-to-investing-success.htmlPlease Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group!and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam of Financial Samurai shares how and why to stop frugality from leading to lifestyle deflation. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 463: Stop Frugality from Leading to Lifestyle Deflation - 2 by Sam of Financial Samurai (Frugal Living & How to Retire Early).Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million visitors have stopped by FinancialSamurai.com.The original post is located here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/stop-frugality-from-leading-to-lifestyle-deflationPlease Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group!and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam of Financial Samurai shares how and why to stop frugality from leading to lifestyle deflation. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 462: Stop Frugality from Leading to Lifestyle Deflation - Part 1 by Sam of Financial Samurai (FIRE).Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million visitors have stopped by FinancialSamurai.com.The original post is located here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/stop-frugality-from-leading-to-lifestyle-deflationVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares a warm-hearted story of a young girl, a puppy, and a family.Episode 461: The Appeal of Generosity by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Warm-Hearted & Feel-Good Story About Giving).Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits.Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands.BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it.The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/a-generous-appealPlease Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group!and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip Taylor of PT Money shares 7 strategies that can save you thousands each year in taxes. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 460: These 7 Strategies Save Us Thousands Each Year in Taxes - Part 2 by Philip Taylor of PT Money (FI & Tax Shelter).PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds.The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/year-end-tax-movesPlease Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Podcasts Facebook Group!and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices