In this week's episode, I discuss my opinions on housing, including a recent fascination with tiny homes. I cover what I love about tiny homes in detail, as well as some cons to look out for if it is a path that interests you. For media, I cover a responsive parenting book by Gwenna Laithland, and recent live FIRE coaching sessions recorded by the EverydayFI podcast.
Momma Cusses - A Field Guide to Responsive Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/Momma-Cusses-Responsive-Parenting-Therapy/dp/1250882664
EverydayFI's Live FIRE Coaching: https://open.spotify.com/episode/78Q9xODuhQxBQskHzRgcRw?si=UWyOUCbiSLKzN8feu1sHig
Lix Gets Loaded's recent episode about jeans: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7K4bRQ8oeimKoIsvXejTaQ?si=-qKT0oEBSEqe7R0PXEKG2g
In this limited series, I talk with people from the FIRE community about their journeys from paychecks to purpose, not only in their careers, but also outside of work (how do they define & live a good life?). In this episode, I talk to Aubrey Williams, who quit his corporate job 5 months ago and now runs his own business as a advice-only, fee-only, fiduciary at all times, hourly financial advisor. This is part 2 - part 1 is linked below. You can find some of his other appearances on FIRE podcasts below, as well as a link to his website.
Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LcmkQcBDyh0LNWaBKS9DG?si=sH44sL-ZQT2Oa-8pHKiVgw
Aubrey's Website: https://openpath.financial/
ChooseFI episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/33tbukr9Gkz0AiZaG74LAH?si=2bjUvVLET0CiSIiJGz_NzQ
Measure Twice Planner episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FTkuGDR7cyy5D2koAx1FN?si=eHL4Ngi9Rie0Jkdbax1xnA
In this limited series, I talk with people from the FIRE community about their journeys from paychecks to purpose, not only in their careers, but also outside of work (how do they define & live a good life?). In this episode, I talk to Aubrey Williams, who quit his corporate job 5 months ago and now runs his own business as a advice-only, fee-only, fiduciary at all times, hourly financial advisor. You can find some of his other appearances on FIRE podcasts below, as well as a link to his website. Look out for Part 2 next week!
Aubrey's Website: https://openpath.financial/
ChooseFI episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/33tbukr9Gkz0AiZaG74LAH?si=2bjUvVLET0CiSIiJGz_NzQ
Measure Twice Planner episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FTkuGDR7cyy5D2koAx1FN?si=eHL4Ngi9Rie0Jkdbax1xnA
In this episode, I talk about what I got out of CampFI (a weekend event for people interested in FIRE). For this week's media, I discuss The Reframe's latest episode about establishing good work-life boundaries in a high stress corporate job, and Technology Connections, which is a YouTube channel where the hosts deep dives on different technologies - from EVs to dishwashers and tells you what is awesome (or not) about them, with practical tips to make them better.
The Reframe episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zDSDPQMIpkTlTt5pewXTN?si=29c93b4f69b24689
Technology Connections: https://youtu.be/jHP942Livy0?si=jfhlGNec5a_iMZfn
In this week's episode, I discuss my history of travel, which I deeply value, from childhood to now. I also discuss lessons learned from my adult trips to Europe, and I discuss booking flights for a trip to Japan and Korea next year! I also highlight new FIRE podcast 9 to FI, a recent episode of Not For Everyone where Caroline Winkler tried a dumb phone to great success, and Somebody Feed Phil, one of my favorite travel shows.
My Travel Hacking 101 episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3q7emKcY3HndMqoJNyxhO0?si=Ew1yyhs2Q96zLIbEfSNC9A
9 to FI: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wMMMHGh81gw3AJBsCS1F0?si=06052dc20a974e2d
Caroline Winkler's dumb phone experience: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QPVZzX1qka0f8F3FHwWIJ?si=d03865db7ec74c50
Somebody Feed Phil: https://youtu.be/Zv29Sjt7LnA
In this episode I discuss my hobbies and what I have added and subtracted to get to a sweet spot where I am getting purpose, satisfaction, and community from my hobbies. For media, I highlight Yun Chan Lim's amazing piano performance (linked below) and the Inside Out Money podcast's episode on the good life.
Yun Chan Lim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvKQKnIVy1I&list=RDGvKQKnIVy1I&start_radio=1
Some great commentary on the Yun Chan Lim performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhUFLepewgA
Inside Out Money episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1f847srdolkWSkqAWOJB8R?si=04c7619931f64007
This week's episode I discuss my husband and I's monthly spend for August and review two things: The Adventure Zone podcast and an episode of the What We Spend podcast that covers a new college grad's struggles in finding a job after earning a computer science degree.
The Adventure Zone: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OoAQesdLgYBOyfx8ji0bZ?si=tpHionuxRbq-eCWhbXRBSA&nd=1&dlsi=c2df28c0e0e74391
What We Spend episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Q4kzuTxbgDeSqjiHu7LTm?si=VH-t3gX5QyyoyzWPtrCfwg
In this episode, my husband and I discuss our meal prepping journey and the strategies that have worked best for us. I also review Rich Girl Nation by Katie Gatti Tassin and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (an D&D inspired anime that values simple/slow living).
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End: https://www.netflix.com/title/81726714
Rich Girl Nation: https://moneywithkatie.com/rich-girl-nation
In this episode I discuss home decorating ideas that have worked for me, as well as the concept of simple/slow living and how I bring that into my life. I also highlight multiple content creators in the home decorating and simple/slow living spaces.
Caroline Winkler: https://www.youtube.com/@Caroline_Winkler
Tori Phantom: https://www.instagram.com/tori.phantom/
Maigomika: https://www.youtube.com/@maigomika
The Cottage Fairy: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCottageFairy
Gala Studio: https://www.youtube.com/@galastudio9
Shebizleee: https://www.youtube.com/@Shelbizleee
Liz Gets Loaded's episode on curating a smaller home: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bxfPr1qeOFtaUtxfLCCNg?si=c_n3R5C2QzeR9nhXtKykhA
In this episode I discuss sleep tips and exercise tips that have helped improve my life. I also introduce a segment where I review media - this week I reviewed a recent podcast episode from The Reframe on the value of time, and the popular K Pop Demon Hunters.
Links:
The Reframe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GUPd9H3OT3Bu38X0gbl0K?si=tsW6YS3TRLmVDlqHsFLXDQ
Liz Gets Loaded: https://open.spotify.com/show/2t6FJB5zk7Du2fpH5Cy4oV?si=11754666f0b948cd
Intstagram: https://www.instagram.com/frompaycheckstopurpose/
This episode covers how much money you need to save for retirement. This is a part of a limited series of educational deep dives I made on personal finance topics. It's a rare chance to hear me in scripted format.
Disclaimer: I am not a personal finance expert. This content is for entertainment purposes only. It is not professional finance advice.
Links:
IRS Quick Calculator for Social Security: https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/quickcalc/
IRS Complex Calculators for Social Security: https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/calculators/
Compounding Interest Calculator: https://www.investor.gov/financial-tools-calculators/calculators/compound-interest-calculator
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frompaycheckstopurpose/
This episode covers how to save money on travel - from Google Flights to credit card points. This is a part of a limited series of educational deep dives I made on personal finance topics. It's a rare chance to hear me in scripted format.
Disclaimer: I am not a personal finance expert. This content is for entertainment purposes only. It is not professional finance advice.
Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frompaycheckstopurpose/
This episode is an overview of how to earn/spend/save money strategically in order to build your best life. This is a part of a limited series of educational deep dives I made on personal finance topics. It's a rare chance to hear me in scripted format.
Disclaimer: I am not a personal finance expert. This content is for entertainment purposes only. It is not professional finance advice.
Links:
FREOPP Study on the ROI of Graduate Degrees: https://freopp.org/roi-landing/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frompaycheckstopurpose/
This episode covers how to save for retirement and why to do so early. This is a part of a limited series of educational deep dives I made on personal finance topics. It's a rare chance to hear me in scripted format.
Disclaimer: I am not a personal finance expert. This content is for entertainment purposes only. It is not professional finance advice.
Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frompaycheckstopurpose/
In this episode, I discuss my backstory and cover my first topic - which is explaining FIRE to a newbie in a non-intimidating way.
Disclaimer: I am not a financial expert. This content is for entertainment purposes only. It is not professional financial advice.
Links:
CoastFIRE Calculator: https://walletburst.com/tools/coast-fire-calc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frompaycheckstopurpose/