Earn & Invest

Join us for thought-provoking conversations that empower you to Earn and Invest wisely, shaping your future while making informed decisions today. Every Monday, our wide-ranging panel discussions explore various financial topics, fostering engaging conversations that challenge conventional wisdom and provide fresh perspectives. Then, on Thursdays, we delve into individual interviews, offering deep insights from experts who share their experiences and expertise. While we may not always uncover definitive answers, our goal is to equip you with the essential questions necessary to navigate a richer path towards not only financial independence but living a life full of purpose, identity, and connections.

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367. Is the Goal to be Jobless? w/ Brad Barrett
Brad Barrett the host and co creator of the ChooseFI podcast and platform joins me to talk about a tweet from a few months back. Once we have enough money, should we quit our jobs? IS working a waste of time after financial independence. Listen in on...
56 min
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366. Will Your Parents Ruin Your Dreams? w/ Jas...
Today we talk the financial and emotional burdens of our parents.  Jason and Laura were financially independent world travelers when Laura's parents needs changed radically due to dementia. On this episode we talk about the unforeseen sacrifices...
56 min
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365. The Seven Rules of the Road for Tax Advant...
We discuss with Sean Mullaney The Seven Rules of the Road for Tax Advantaged accounts. He discusses these and more in his new book .  Find out how we maximize your tax deductions, defer paying taxes for the long term, and plan for future...
54 min
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364. Why You can't Afford to Miss Econome 2023 ...
Econome 2023 promises to be a fantastic conference in 2023. We talk with creator Diania Merriam as well as big stage speakers Ericka Young and James Lowery. What will be new this year? What surprises can we expect? Will there be a live podcast? Take a...
53 min
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363. Why Your Tip and the Person Collecting it ...
We talk with Barbara Sloan the author of the recently published book and the creator of the Tipped Finance platform. Why does your tip matter? What struggles do service industry professionals face? 
46 min
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362. When Opportunity Knocks, Will You Answer? ...
In this episode we talk with Jean Chatzky and Louis Barajas about their upcoming PBS show Opportunity Knocks. We discuss how they guided six families through debt, career, home ownership, and much more. Then, I tell a long held secret story about why...
50 min
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361. The Consequences of Being Unconscious with...
We talk with Bill Yount from the Financial Literacy Project Facebook group about being behind the eight ball when it comes to his path to financial stability.  We talk "Back-Loading" the sacrifice and how it feels to see people in their twenties...
47 min
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360. Do Purpose and Money Go Hand in Hand? Live...
This is a live recording from . Here we discuss the connection between money and purpose. Can the concept of purpose (and Identity) actually be toxic? Three guests discuss their opinions and vision of what role purpose should play in our life. 
47 min
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359. Should You Invest in Gold? w/ Patrick Yip
We talk with Patrick Yip about the shoulds and shouldnt's with investing and gold. Is it speculation? Is it an inflation hedge? Should gold take the place of bonds in our asset allocation? Learn the answers to these questions and more on todays...
48 min
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358. Why Listening to a Financial Podcast will ...
Will listening to a financial podcast make you millions? More importantly, is this still a good way to teach and learn financial competence? We talk how the sausage gets made with part of the creative team behind the . Here's your chance to be a fly...
47 min
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357. Conducting a Life Review w/ Nuno Leiria
Today on E&I we conduct a life review with Nuno Leiria. He is a game programmer and a very thoughtful person about his dreams and ambitions. On this episode we look at his life and consider his sense of purpose. How does money play in to these goals?
49 min
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356. Polyamorous Finance w/Amanda and Jason
We talk about personal finance and financial independence through a very different lens. Jason and Amanda are part of the polyamory community and their approach to relationships and money are slightly different. Listen to hear how this community...
51 min
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355. The Secrets of Millionaires Revealed w/ Ja...
We talk with Jace Mattinson of The Millionaires Unveiled podcast. We discuss whether a million dollars is still a lot of money, and how is the quickest way to get to that type of net worth. Jace talks about how his own investing habits have changed...
45 min
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354. Mastering the 30 Day Stay w/ Zeona McIntyr...
Have you ever heard of medium-term rentals? If not, you might want to pay attention to the newest real estate trend. In this episode, Zeona McIntyre and Sarah Weaver described the strategy in their forthcoming book, .
49 min
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353. A Monk, a Marine, and a Money Manager Walk...
was traumatized by his parents relationship with money. This lead to, among other things, a stint in the marines and two decades in a monastery. Eventually his unique past guided him to a career as a money manager. In this episode we discuss money...
44 min
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352. How Far Would You Go, How Much Would You P...
This is a live episode recorded at Chautauqua Colombia. The first ever podcast coming from this elusive conference, we explore with participants why they came. How much would you pay to learn about money? How far would you travel? How important is...
43 min
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351. Would You be Happier Without a Home? (rewi...
In this rewind episode, Bryce Leung and Kristy Shen cofounders of the millennial revolution platform, decided that they no longer wanted to toil away at a stressful, hateful job for 30-40 years, to pay off a massive mortgage, only to die of a...
73 min
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350. Estate Planning 101 (Rewind) w/ Vicki Cook...
On this rewind episode we revisit estate planning with Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock who wrote Estate Planning 101.  It is the subject we love to hate and yet is one of our most important financial planning tasks. 
48 min
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349. Are We Leaving Money on the Table? w/ Paul...
We discuss with whether we are leaving money on the table. Can we increase returns by adding on to the traditional S & P 500 index or total market index? We go farther and touch on seven key concepts when it comes to investing. 
63 min
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348. Live Book Launch Party at MMHQ w/ Carl Jen...
This episode was recorded live at the Mr. Money Mustache Headquarters during the Taking Stock book launch party.  We talk purpose, meaning, and money with a live audience of sixty people as well as answer questions from the audience. 
59 min
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347. Is Money Your Scorecard? w/ Brandon Turner
Is money your scorecard? We talk with Brandon Turner, formerly of BiggerPockets, about purpose, freedom, and impact. He discusses his four phases of financial freedom and ultimately what he plans to accomplish with all his success. 
56 min
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346. The Two Sides of Financial Independence w/...
Jason and Eric are the creators of the fantastic podcast. We talk finances and how they relate to purpose. We also explore whether it is money that solves our problems. Did you ever think that everything will be okay once you are financially...
61 min
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345. What this Army Brat Can Teach You About Mo...
, The Military Money Expert, grew up the daughter of a military policeman. Their norms, habits, and teachings as children had a profound effect on her decision to become a financial counselor.  What can this army brat teach you?
52 min
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344. Living a Life of Authenticity with Financi...
We talk with Chris and Debbie Emick from the blog and podcast about living a life of authenticity. They explain the concept of living a wild life and discuss the role of spirituality. Is purpose to weighty of a term? Listen and find out. 
51 min
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343. Is Your Money Serving You? w/ Mark Trautman
We talk with Mark Trautman his path to financial independence, his financial decisions, and the loss of his beloved wife Marge. We discuss the important role money plays in our lives and what it can and can't do for us. 
54 min