Radical Personal Finance

I’ve always been interested in bus conversions and people who live in them. Today’s show is an interview with a young family who is living in a bus while saving and building their house. Sarah and Noah Springfield have three young children and they’re expecting their fourth in the next month or so. They’re saving […]

Joe, AKA arebelspy, is a passionate early retiree on track to leave the workforce by 30, all while teaching. He dives into the thriving early retirement community and the role of forums like Mr. Money Mustache in shaping his journey. Joe discusses the merits of investing in real estate versus stocks, sharing insights on property management and financial stability. He emphasizes understanding local markets for predictable growth and the importance of leveraging smart strategies, all while navigating personal risk tolerance in investment decisions.

Today, we start our series on intelligent and radical ways to pay for college. We will arrive quickly at the technical discussion on this topic but first, we start with one of my new interests: early education for infants and toddlers. Today, I share with you my recent discovery into this world and what I’ve […]

Today’s show is about prudence and preparation in all areas of life. One of the oft-ignored aspects of personal financial planning is to plan appropriately for the areas of life that can’t be solved with the purchase of a financial product. This risks can vary from the mundane, common things of daily life to the […]

Explore strategies for calculating life insurance needs, especially for families with special needs children. Discover how to start a career as a Certified Financial Planner, including the importance of experiential learning. Delve into ethical investing, contrasting socially responsible choices with potential moral dilemmas. Learn how affordable hobbies can boost both financial health and personal well-being, emphasizing the connection between fitness, fun, and financial goals.

After yesterday’s deep dive into the science of financial planning I decided today we need something a bit lighter. And, in many ways, more practical. Today we jump into some very practical and useful tips and ideas for saving money with a special focus on groceries and travel. Enjoy! Links: SavingsAngel.com – Josh’s coupon site […]

There’s a great deal of information online about the “4% Rule” for retirement income. Much of the information is excellent. Some of it is flawed. It’s very challenging to work through the data in this area of research because much of it is highly technical. But, it’s worth the effort! In celebration of the 20th anniversary […]

I’m back! After two weeks out of the office and on the road, it feels good to be home in front of the microphone! Today’s show is a bit more personal. I share with you some of the lessons I’ve learned over the last two weeks from two very different but very complementary events. I […]

I'm on the road today so the show is a little different. Today I have a very short story for you about the compounding of a career. I think you’ll really enjoy this story of success. Links: The original James Clear article Investors Earn Handsome Paychecks by Handling Buffett’s Business

I'm on the road today so the show is a little different. Today I have a very short essay for you on the importance of choosing your hobbies carefully. No yelling. No prescriptions of exactly how you need to do it. Just some gentle encouragement!