Most people think saving 75% of their income requires sacrifice and misery. Liz from Frugalwoods and her husband proved the opposite: they saved up to 82% of their take-home pay while raising a family in an expensive city—and actually enjoyed the process. Liz shares the mindset shift that transformed their finances: frugality isn't about deprivation, it's ab ... Show More
Apr 20
595 | Value Matrix Case Study Series: Part 2 — Required Bloat
Most people trying to slash their budget hunt for obvious waste—daily lattes, unused subscriptions, impulse purchases. But what happens when you've already cut the fat and your highest expenses are the ones you can't seem to touch: the mortgage, the car payment, the daycare bill? ... Show More
56m 34s
Apr 6
Book Club: 'Goodbye, Things' with Liz Gets Loaded | Ep 593
Episode Show Notes Episode Summary Ginger and Liz from Liz Gets Loaded explore Fumio Sasaki's book, "Say Goodbye to Things," discussing the principles of minimalism and their impact on emotional well-being and lifestyle choices. They share personal insights and practical tips on ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2018
10: Designing a Frugal But Luxurious FI Life by Age 32 with Liz Thames
In March, 2014, Liz and her husband made the conscious decision to stop their big city, big spending lifestyle, and adopt a frugal mindset in order to realize their new goal of moving out of the hustle and bustle and into the woods. Their 180 turn took them from dinners out every ... Show More
1h 6m
May 2023
413: Finance Friday: How to Use Your Home to Retire YEARS Earlier
Early retirement is possible for almost anyone, no matter where you start or how much you make. If you can sacrifice and save more than you spend, there’s a good chance you could retire years or even decades earlier than the rest. In fact,you can retire early on a median income s ... Show More
53m 35s
Apr 2023
406: Finance Friday: Why FORCING Your Way to FIRE Isn’t The Way
The road to early retirement isn’t easy. Once you become dead-set on finding financial freedom, your entire world turns upside down. For many of us, this means spending as little as possible, ditching takeout, saying goodbye to expensive events, and becoming a frugal hermit in ou ... Show More
51m 46s
Jan 2024
496: 24 Money Tips for 2024: How to Save on Rent AND Travel for Free!
If you want to reach financial freedom, knowing how to save money is crucial. Today, Mindy and Kyle deliver some special tips that will help you save on housing, food, travel, and other common money categories in 2024!
In this final episode of our four-part money tips series, we’ ... Show More
11m 19s
Jan 2023
Friday Flight - Tax Loopholes, Savers' Paradise, & Shopper Revolts #621
<p>Time for our Friday Flight! These episodes are a sampling of the week’s financial news and the impact on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we distill it down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help y ... Show More
30m 35s
Feb 2024
3089: Want to Live a Happier Financial Life by Erik Carter of Fianacial Finesse on Freedom, Happiness & Experiences
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Episode 3089:
Erik Carter of FinancialFinesse.com shares transformative advice in "Want to Live a Happier Financial Life?", emphasi ... Show More
9m 16s