Why does every Super Bowl commercial seem designed to make you feel like your life isn't enough? Jonathan and Brad dissect this year's big game ads—from Coinbase's minimalist QR code to Matthew McConaughey's latest pitch—and uncover a troubling pattern: brands selling escapism to people who've been conditioned to hate their daily reality. The conversation pi ... Show More
Sep 28
619 | The Student Loan Rulebook Was Rewritten | Travis Hornsby
The federal government just split student loan borrowers into two groups: those who borrowed before July 2026 keep access to income-driven repayment and forgiveness strategies, while everyone after gets strict caps, fewer options, and tax bills on forgiven debt. If you're on the ... Show More
1 h
Sep 21
618 | You Learned How to Save. Now Learn How to Spend | Jesse Mecham
Every dollar you save is just money you're planning to spend later—so why does no one talk about the skill of spending well? Jesse Mecham, founder of YNAB, couldn't justify buying a fifty-cent donut despite being objectively "good at money," and that moment of extreme frugality s ... Show More
50m 46s
Jul 2021
Spend Savvier, Save Smarter: 5 Tips to Stop Stress Spending
We could all stand to stretch our cash a little further right now. Life Kit teamed up with financial expert Tiffany Aliche, also known as the Budgetnista, for tips about how to separate needs from wants, stop stress-spending and save for the future. (This episode originally publi ... Show More
20m 49s
Jun 2022
How to stop stress spending
We could all stand to stretch our cash a little further right now. Life Kit teamed up with financial expert Tiffany Aliche, also known as the Budgetnista, for tips about how to separate needs from wants, stop stress-spending and save for the future. This episode originally aired ... Show More
20m 29s
Jul 2017
The Happy Philosopher - Semiretirement and Finding Happiness
<p>On today's episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, Jeff from The Happy Philosopher joins me to discuss the unique challenges that doctors and other professionals face on the journey to early retirement.</p> <p>When you invest so much time, money, and energy into your ca ... Show More
36m 58s
Sep 2023
A Sabbatical Will Change Your Life—and Finances
Today, we’re making the personal and professional case for some extended time off. Who needs a sabbatical, and most importantly, how do you take one? We cover the logistics, finances, and psychology behind stepping away from work—along with three interviews: Jen Fisher, the Human ... Show More
1h 4m