Financial independence attracts two distinct personalities — and recognizing which one you are (or which one your partner is) can determine whether you're pulling in the same direction or heading for a clash over every budget line item. Brad and Jonathan explore the subtle but crucial differences between "aspiring minimalists" and "reluctant frugalists." Whi ... Show More
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
Sep 7
616 | How Should You Give Money to Your Kids? | 529s, UTMAs, Trump Accounts & More
Most parents rush to open 529 plans for newborns, convinced they're building their child's future. But here's what financial experts won't tell you: that decision might be destroying more value than it creates. The accounts marketed most aggressively to new parents often provide ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 2023
A Minimalist Approach To Happiness With Matt D'Avella
<p>On today's episode, I share a conversation I had with documentary filmmaker, entrepreneur, and YouTuber Matt D'Avella back in 2019. We discuss minimalism and how it's different from what a lot of people think it is. We also touch on consumerism and validation, and ... Show More
29m 35s
Aug 2024
Learn how to STOP buying more stuff with Joshua Fields Millburn from The Minimalists | Clutterbug Podcast # 237
In this episode, I'm joined by Joshua Fields Millburn, co-founder of The Minimalist Podcast. Together, we discuss the struggle of consumerism and how we can stop being tricked into buying more useless stuff. Joshua shares his own path to minimalism offering invaluable strategies ... Show More
37m 21s
<p dir="ltr">The Minimalists discuss minimalist trade-offs, non-objects, pleasures that can't be purchased, and more.</p> <p dir="ltr">Discussed in this episode:</p> <p dir="ltr">How do you decide between two things when you have the money for only one? (1:48)</p> <p dir="ltr">Wh ... Show More
