Matt (34) and Eliza (32) have spent years prioritizing investments, setting themselves up for a secure retirement—but now, they struggle to enjoy spending money. Matt deprives himself when they go out, while Eliza avoids spending altogether. Their extreme frugality is keeping them from living the full life they could, and with their first baby on the way, th ... Show More
Jul 7
268. "We Make $150K… So why are we broke?"
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Lauren and Mick, a married couple in their 30s with two kids, $93K of debt, and a dream of moving into a bigger home. They earn around $150K a year combined, but with 89% of their take-home pay already going to fixed costs, just ... Show More
1h 29m
Jun 30
267. "She makes 2x more than me. I feel ashamed."
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Maria and Andre, a married couple in their 50s navigating a difficult retirement gap. Maria has built nearly $500K in net worth, a strong pension, and a clear path toward retirement. Andre, who moved from Brazil and only recentl ... Show More
1h 25m
Jun 23
266. "We’re in our 30s fighting over $1000. Can we fix this?"
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Alexis, 29, and Edwens, 30, a married couple with a 10-month-old baby and two completely different ideas of what money should look like in a marriage. Edwens immigrated from the Dominican Republic less than two years ago, and pe ... Show More
1h 59m
Feb 2024
Is Casual Culture Bad For Your Bank Account?
Why are wealthy people dressing like they have no money while broke people are trying to dress like they live at the Biltmore? In this episode, George and Rachel break down the latest fashion trends, how they affect your bank account, and why we tend to want what we don’t have.
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29m 24s
Feb 2025
Money Money Money (MONNAAYY!)
Let’s talk money—the thing we all need but no one seems to talk about enough… OR at all! Taryn & Tiffani are getting real about finances, making it, spending it, losing it, and trying to figure out WTF we’re actually doing. From leaving their jobs to go full-time in the content c ... Show More
36m 23s
Dec 2024
527 | Buy What You Love Without Going Broke | Frugal Friends
Most people pursuing financial independence swing between two extremes: overspending in one area while ruthlessly cutting back in another, never quite finding sustainable balance. Jen and Jill, hosts of the Frugal Friends podcast, challenge this pattern by introducing what they c ... Show More
57m 42s