Build A Wealthy Spirit

In this episode, Sammie and Michelle dive into Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies.   The Four Tendencies are broken down into upholders, questioners, obligers, and rebels.  Sammie [upholder] and Michelle [rebel] discuss the characteristics of each tendency.  Show NotesThe Four Tendencies QuizThe Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too)  by Gretchen Rubin Follow Status Post Adulting on Instagram: @statuspostadultingEmail Status Post Adulting: statuspostadulting@gmail.comFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

Every quarter, Sammie and Michelle set aside some time to discuss their values and goals.  They call this meeting the "Quarterly State of the Union".  Whether it's with your partner, sister, friends, family, or alone, the "Quarterly State of the Union" is the key living in alignment with your values. Show notesStatus Post Adulting's Quarterly State of the Union DocumentEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeownTHE CHOICE (Short Animated Movie)Contact Us:Status Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

Have you ever asked yourself; "Should I stop drinking"?  Or maybe you're simply wondering if drinking alcohol really serves you anymore.  During the pandemic, more and more people are making the decision to stop drinking alcohol- including Sammie and Michelle.  The sisters discuss what inspired their new sober lifestyle and the benefits of not drinking.Show Notes:  Sir Richard Branson — The Billionaire Maverick of the Virgin Empire (#272) on The Tim Ferris ShowGiving Up Alcohol in the Era of Covid-19 in The Wall Street JournalAllen Carr's Easy Way to Control AlcoholAll it Took Was One Book for Nikki Glaser to Quit Drinking Follow us on instagram: @statuspostadultingFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

In this episode of Status Post Adulting, Sammie and Michelle discuss their relationship status and take a look back at how they got there.  They discuss being single, marriage, having children, and how in the 21st century we have options. Email us at statuspostadulting@gmail.comInstagram: @statuspostadultingShownotesBoo Koo Bucks aka Beaucoup Bucks All the Single Ladies by  Rebecca TraisterThe Defining Decade by Dr. Meg JayFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

From God-fearing children to "woo woo" loving adults, Sammie and Michelle take a look back at their spiritual journey and look toward the path ahead.  Their journey includes meditation, mindfulness, Buddhism, manifestations, tarot readings, astrology, prayer, and Christianity.   They define the four pillars of spirituality as love, gratitude, presence, and faith.   These pillars are not specific to any particular religion or creed.  By fostering these aspects of spirituality, we can get closer to living a purpose-driven and meaningful life. Instagram: @statuspostadulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.com Website: statuspostadulting.comFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

In this episode of Status Post Adulting, we cover the financial essentials that you must know to cut debt, save money and build wealth.  We discuss tracking your spending, debt, savings accounts, paying bills, tax-advantaged accounts, low-cost index funds, fees, and expense ratios, and more.  This podcast is all about the tools you need to get started on your journey to financial freedom and FIRE. Show notes & Resources: Listen to Mindy Jensen, the queen of tracking spending, on the Bigger Pockets Money PodcastFor Aggressive Debt Paydown> Dave Ramsey's The Total Money Makeover  For more information on how having an aggressive savings rate accelerates your path to financial independence, check out this Mr. Money Mustache article. For hacks on cutting down your bills> Ramit Sethi's I Will Teach You to be Rich Physician on Fire's step by step article on the Backdoor RothMadfientist's article on the Mega Backdoor Roth [Not discussed on today's podcast]Fidelity study on the best investorsFor more information on investing simply The Simple Path to Wealth by J.L. Collins Podcast Episode with J.L. Collins on ChooseFI For more information about fees and expense ratios with mutual funds vs. index funds, check out this ChooseFI blog article. For more information about FI/RE, watch the Playing with FIRE documentaryRead Your Money or Your Life   by Vicki Robin, the OG queen of retiring earlyFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

Sammie and Michelle discuss their finance journey.   Follow their story from coming of age during The Great Recession to finding financial independence. Shownotes:Ramit Sethi: I Will Teach You to Be RichVicki Robin: Your Money or Your LifeRecommend FI/RE Podcasts ChooseFIBigger Pockets MoneyAfford AnythingMad FientistMore information about the trinity study and the 4% rule The Trinity StudyThe 4% Rule- Mr. Money MustacheBigger Pockets on the 4% rule with Michael KitcesFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

Is there a hierarchy to giving and receiving love? Sometimes you may think you are showing love to a partner, family member, friend, colleague, etc. in your life but if you're not speaking their primary love language, your love and appreciation may not be resonating. Sammie and Michelle talk about the 5 Love Languages, based on Gary Chapman's book "The 5 Love Languages".  Sammie and Michelle walk through how each love language is expressed, ways to practicing expressing each love language and highlight our specific love languages. Show Notes:5 Love Languages: Words of Affirmation, Gifts, Physical Touch, Quality Time, Acts of Service5 Love Languages Quiz by Gary Chapman: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/ Instagram: @statuspostadultingEmail us at statuspostadulting@gmail.comFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

The prospect of making new friends as an adult can be daunting.  In this episode, Sammie and Michelle describe their experiences making new friends and they share strategies that have worked for them.   Friendships are some of the most valuable relationships that we have and there are so many great reasons to meet new people outside your social circle. Websites/apps mentioned during this podcast:https://www.meetup.com/https://bumble.com/bffFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

Sammie and Michelle reveal their motivations for starting "Status Post Adulting".  A journey that goes from spending money and living an Instagram life to searching for authenticity in life.  The "Status Post Adulting" podcast will be covering themes around relationships, money, and spirituality. Instagram: @statuspostadultingEmail: statuspostadulting@gmail.comFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!