What if your neighbors became your economic lifeline—without spending a dollar? Jonathan's wife discovered this through Buy Nothing groups, where she routinely receives free items from strangers down the street. The experience didn't just save money; it rewired her family's relationship with gratitude and connection. This episode examines how community initi ... 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
Dec 2020
Chasing the FIRE Movement
If you're looking for something to stream over the next week or so, we're going back into the archives this weekend.First up is the FIRE movement.Today we're re-airing an interview with Travis Shakespeare, director of a documentary called Playing with FIRE, which follows 35 year ... Show More
17m 35s
Feb 2021
Friday Flight - Protecting Your Tax Refund, Credit Reporting Errors, & Fake Amazon Reviews #324
It's time for a Friday Flight! These episodes are all about the week’s news and the effects of the pandemic on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we are distilling it down to specific takeaways that will allow you to not just weather this health a ... Show More
24m 58s