2 Frugal Dudes Podcast: Personal Finance In Layman's Terms To Simplify Investing, Paying Off Debt, Student Loans, Taxes, Frug

On this episode of Two Frugal Dudes, we’re learning how to simplify college 529 plan savings with Abby Chao, a college savings geek with a mission to democratize access to the best tools and information available to prepare financially for college and bring families together in the process at CollegeBacker.com. [...]

On this episode of Two Frugal Dudes, we’re learning how to silence debt collectors, fix credit report errors, help with identity theft and prevent property theft while we’re at it. We’re joined by Sonya Smith-Valentine, founder and president of Financiallyfierce.com. Sonya’s Journey Sonya is a CPA turned attorney who specializes [...]

On this episode of Two Frugal Dudes, we’re putting debt in the rearview mirror, increasing our net worth, and looking ahead at estate planning. We’re joined by Andy Hill of Marriage, Kids and Money. Andy’s Journey Andy and his wife Nicole started their life together with little knowledge about how their [...]

On this episode of Two Frugal Dudes, we’re Playing with FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) with guest Scott Rieckens from PlayingWithFire.co. Scott’s Journey Scott is a two-time Emmy nominated film director, currently working on a documentary entitled “Playing with FIRE” that explores frugality as a community with a focus on [...]

Our Guest Doug Nordman from The-Military-Guide.com. Discussion Points The benefits military personnel should be taking advantage of. How to obtain financial literacy in the military. Import benefits to our veterans. The importance of the Thrift Savings Plan and options after leaving the government. How Doug retired at 41 in Hawaii. [...]

Our Guest Adam Fortuna from Minafi.com. Discussion Points Lessons learned after receiving a windfall inheritance. Index Fund investing explained. Funds vs. Individual picks. How to set rules around your investment plan. Making room for speculative investing. Thoughts from cryptocurrency investing experience. How to prepare for long-term care needs. Show Links [...]

Our Guest Gordon Newton from NewtonGroupTransfers.com. Discussion Points Why people want to exit their timeshares. Why timeshares are not an investment. Getting the right help to exit your timeshare. How to educate yourself o the timeshare process. The importance of quality in your diet. How to hire affordable help online. [...]

Our Guest Dan Mackin from The Millennial Real Estate Investor Podcast. Discussion Points The cost of building your own electric bike. When downsizing your life gives you more quality for your money. How to evaluate investment properties. Calculating the home you can afford vs. what you can get approved for. [...]

Our Guest JimJim from JimJimsReinventionRevolution.com. Discussion Points Buy and Hold investing by perceived value. Looking at the world globally for investing and life choices. How JimJim knew to buy Apple stock in 1995. The reasons to reinvent your mindset. Examples of reinvention and embracing the change around you. Recent changes to [...]

Our Guest Ericka Young from TailorMadeBudgets.com. Discussion Points The important money conversations to have with your significant other. How marriage counseling could kick things off in the right direction. The benefits of sharing your finances. Key financial indicators while dating. Talking to your kids about college. Sean and Kevin’s Frugal [...]

Our Guest Mrs. Adventure Rich from AdventureRich.com. Discussion Points Looking back at debt in the rear view mirror. How to re-frame life as an adventure. Example adventures all around you. When to DIY vs. pay for a service. How to travel the world for free. Show Links & Related Episodes [...]

Our Guest Garrett Philbin from BeAwesomeNotBroke.com. Discussion Points How Garrett overcame taking risks for what mattered most. The life of an entrepreneur. Retirement accounts for entrepreneurs. How to not let money be a limiting factor on your life. Understanding the foundation behind your financial decisions. Frugal alternatives to staying at [...]

Our Guest Ellen and Michael Robinson from UncommonDream.com. Discussion Points Why you should find a local Financial Independence club and how to find one. The process and numbers behind planning a 3-month trip abroad. The experience of AirBnBing your house. How operating leverage carries over from running a business to [...]

Our Guest Kirk Chisholm from InnovativeWealth.com. Discussion Points The different types of retirement accounts available. When to consider a retirement account rollover into an IRA. When to convert a traditional account to a Roth account. The reasons to use a Self Direct IRA for alternative investments. Thoughts about world travel [...]

Our Guest Chad Carson from CoachCarson.com. Discussion Points How to manage your business finances. Why house hacking is the easiest way to start with real estate investing. How to begin real estate investing with no money. The numbers to analyze when comparing real estate deals. How to reduce risk from [...]

Our Guest Alex and Cassie from TheThriftyCouple.com. Discussion Points Recovery from 90K in debt and payday loan cycles. The 2% rule to pay off debt. The main reasons people end up in debt. Side hustles to build an emergency fund and take big chunks out of debt. A practical method [...]

Our Guest Jillian from MontanaMoneyAdventures.com. Discussion Points What is a mini retirement. The keys to a successful mini retirement. Meals for under a buck. The benefits of taking a sabbatical from the workforce. Jillian’s favorite mini retirement. How you can convince your boss to let you take a month off. [...]

Our Guest Mary Wheeler from AbundantWealthSolutions.com. Discussion Points How Mary paid of $30K of debt in 96 days. What debt is costing you. When to invest vs. payoff debt. How to invest. Where to start with paying off debt. Investing options for minors. Show Links & Related Episodes AbundantWealthSolutions.com Know [...]

Our Guest Joey Fehrman from Coachieve.co. Discussion Points A glimpse into the life of a wall street employee. Fun ways to obtain financial literacy. Achieving your goals faster with the M.A.S.T.E.R. system. The 10 times test when deciding on a need vs. a want. The pros and cons of a [...]

Our Guest Mark Lancia and Mihaela Jekic from MoneyForMeaning.com. Discussion Points How to find meaning in your money. Lessons learned from achieving a PhD. How to align your values with your goals. Breaking the fear that is holding you back. Advice for aspiring artists from a former rock star. The [...]