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Episode 169: Sean has been stocking up on activities to keep his kids entertained during social isolation as a result of Covid-19. Tune in for some helpful tips on staying frugal during Coronavirus and investing your tax return. Outdoor Activities Sports equipment – football, soccer ball, basketball, nets Fishing gear [...]

Episode 168: Learn five tips for picking the right credit card with credit expert Gerri Detweiler, author of “Finance Your Own Business: Get on the Financing Fast Track” and Education Director at Nav. 1. Know Your Spending Habits Everyone gets a credit card with good intentions. However, what we intend [...]

Episode 167: Learn how to set personal finance goals and the power of budget tracking. We’re talking about the 2 Frugal Dudes Personal Finance Journal, tracking expenses, categorizing expenses, and achieving Financial Independence. Tune in to learn how you can win some extra freebies! Buy your personal finance journal here. [...]

Episode 166: Learn about the nuances of federal student loans, misconceptions about loan forgiveness, and how to watch out for common mistakes when looking for student loan information with Michael Cundick of Student Loan Tutor. What Makes Federal Student Loans Unique? Federal student loans are a unique form of debt, [...]

Episode 165: We’re talking about investing, saving, and optimizing large sums of money. We’ll also touch on protecting your investments during the market slump as a result of Coronavirus. We often talk about what you should do when you get a large lump sum of money, and how you can [...]

Episode 164: Here’s what you need to know about tax-qualified investment options, how your behavior impacts your investments, and how to navigate tax deferment decisions with Don Eschbach of KISC. Don Eschbach is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF), Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS), Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), but most [...]

Episode 163: Kevin is sharing helpful tips for selling unused items on OfferUp to get some extra cash. Sean is recounting his experience talking to his kids about money after our “Tips for Raising Money Savvy Kids” episode. What is OfferUp? OfferUp is a market place app that lets you [...]

Episode 162: Learn helpful tips for raising money savvy kids. We’re talking about why you should teach kids about money and how to go about it, with Rocky Lalvani, a Certified Profit First Coach. Why It’s Important to Teach Kids About Money Teaching your children about money sets them up [...]

Episode 160: Learn frugal tips for buying lawn maintenance equipment, as well as helpful tips for tools and protecting your investment in this episode of the Where Our Money Went series. Sean is in the market for new lawn maintenance tools. Here are a few helpful pieces of advice for [...]

Episode 160: Learn about how to invest passively in real estate syndications, to get all the benefits of investing in real estate with none of the hassles of being a landlord with Annie Dickerson of Goodegg Investments. What is a Real Estate Syndication? Syndications are group investments. Rather than dealing [...]

Episode 159: Learn frugal tips for building a garage gym, including a few pros and cons to consider. Sean’s money went toward buying a $70 pull-up bar to start putting together a home gym. He also bought a set of rings to be able to do ring rows and dips. [...]

Episode 158: Learn how to make frugal living fun with tips for mindful spending and striving to increase your income rather than living a life of deprivation with Diana Merriam, founder of the EconoMe Conference. Tune in for a discount code and a chance to win tickets! Overcoming Mindless Consumption [...]

Episode 157: Learn how to file a tax extension with the IRS and tips for filing a business tax extension or personal tax extension. If you’re running a business, filing an extension for your business taxes is really easy. It’s a few questions, a quick submission, and gives you a [...]

Episode 156: Learn how to navigate the UK on a budget. Find out how to save on transit and accommodations, as well as few hidden costs to look out for. Kevin is reporting from the UK, with some helpful tips for traveling through this often costly part of the world. [...]

Episode 155: Learn helpful tips for becoming self-employed while reducing risk. We’re talking about the seven financial keys to success and how to identify what’s holding you back so that you can work around them to achieve your entrepreneurial goals. On this episode, we’re joined by small business expert and [...]

Episode 154: Should you do your own repairs or hire someone else? In this episode of the Where Our Money Went series we’re talking about basic handy skills, opportunity cost, and free tool lending programs. Learning Some Basic Handy Skills If you own a car or a home, it’s always [...]

Episode 153: Learn about the perks of getting status with an airline and some considerations for choosing an airline loyalty program on this episode of the Where Our Money Went series. Kevin lost his American Airlines status. When this happens, he receives an offer to pay to maintain his status. [...]

Episode 152: How you handle your money is largely based on how you were raised, how open you are when discussing money, and the mindset that was bestowed upon you in your youth. Learn how to upgrade your financial operating system with financial coach, Lisa Duke. What is a Financial [...]

Episode 151: What happens when your mortgage is sold? What’s mortgage-backed security? How can you invest in mortgage-backed securities? What are the risks? We cover this and a bit about Apple Cards in our latest episode of Where Our Money Went. This week, Sean learned that his mortgage had been [...]

Episode 150: Learn how freelancing can help you become financially independent with Kim at The Frugal Engineers. How Freelancing Can Help You Become Financially Independent The main benefit of side-hustles is that they can be leveraged to increase your income to pay down debts. By assigning all the money you [...]