Ever wonder how much most people spend — and how YOUR spending compares to the average? We dive into some of these numbers in this episode, sharing what the average person spends, what we think you need to save, and how to fit YOUR spending around these data points. Some of the average spending numbers…
Beyond Finances Podcast #12: Thoughts on Planning and Paying for a Wedding
Here’s what to consider as you plan your wedding… and create a plan to pay for it. Getting married and planning your wedding is a big deal. But that doesn’t justify spending more than you can afford… or sabotaging all your other savings goals for the sake of throwing one giant party for hundreds of…
Beyond Finances Podcast #11: Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds, Oh My!
Get some guidelines that will help you invest smarter so you can make your money work for you (while avoiding silly mistakes along the way). “…but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” wrote Ben Franklin. He could have added something like “and the fact that inflation will…
Beyond Finances Podcast #10: Biggie Said It Best
You already know. Mo money, mo problems. When you start making a significant amount of income, you’re probably going to be able to buy what you want at any given point in time. And that can pose a unique kind of problem. Having that much choice and freedom, if you don’t manage it well or…
Beyond Finances Podcast #009: How to Use Thought Experiments to Design Your Best Life
What if you dropped your limitations, allowed yourself to daydream, and considered what’s possible for your life? On the show today, we’re encouraging you to stretch your mind, imagine a world with no limits, and brainstorm what your life could look like if “can’t” weren’t part of your vocabulary. We’re sharing some ideas and structures…
Beyond Finances Podcast #008: How to Travel More Without Busting Your Budget
Kali’s favorite thing to do is travel. Eric’s favorite thing to do is save money. This is how we manage to do a lot of both. It seems like there’s one thing every single 20-, 30-, and 40-something has in common these days: we all want to TRAVEL. We want to see the world, experience new things, try new foods, and of course,…
Beyond Finances Podcast #007: 5 Financial Opportunities You’re Missing Out on Right Now
You can keep significantly more money in your pocket if you mind the details and look for little opportunities that add up to big chances to grow wealth. We want Beyond Finances to be more of a conversation, and not a lecture or just a set of instructions for what to do with your money….
Beyond Finances Podcast #006: EMOTIONS – The Enemy of Being Good with Money?
Money is an emotional topic for most people. And that’s exactly why most people make stupid money mistakes. Here’s how to fix that so you don’t do the same. Recently, someone asked Kali and Eric why they’re “good with money.” The answer? Ultimately, they agreed it came down to this one thing: they keep their…
Beyond Finances Podcast #005: What It Takes to Get to Financial Freedom
Is financial freedom just a matter of consuming less and being more frugal? We take a closer look to determine what it really takes to reach financial independence. In the last episode, we took a look at the idea of financial freedom — and also talked about some of the problems that the “financial independence/retire…
Beyond Finances Podcast #004: Money Alone Will Not Set You Free
Today, we’re taking on the idea of financial freedom – and how we suggest redefining it to better fit your life. With Episode #004 of Beyond Finances, we push back against the idea that the solution to all life’s problems can be found via financial independence. Life is not that black and white, and we believe striking a balance between living well today while planning responsibly for tomorrow may…