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"Mo' Money Problems"
🕑 Added 2019-03-21 12:05:01 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan discuss budgeting, tuition, debt, and other money quagmires with author Rachel Cruze, and they answer the following questions:
How do I create a more responsible attitude toward finances when there are no obligations or responsibilities requiring me to do so? (15:21)
How do I help my young children develop an understanding of money when they’re too young to even read? (23:47)
How do I endure volatile work conditions to keep a salary that’s significantly helping me pay off debt? (31:46)
How do I appropriately prepare for emergencies as a minimalist? (40:10)
How do I manage mounting debt for life-saving medical procedures and treatments? (46:16)
LINKS
Article: Living Paycheck to Paycheck Is Disturbingly Common
Article: You Feel So Overwhelmed
Book: Live Your Life, Not Theirs
Book: The Total Money Makeover
Contribute: Gem City Market
Event: Smart Money
Podcast: The Rachel Cruze Show
Website: Rachel Cruze
MAXIMS
“If bad habits got you into debt, good habits will get you out of debt.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“If you don’t address the ‘why’ behind the problem, the ‘what’ won’t get you far.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“If you aim at nothing, you’re going to hit it every time.” —Rachel Cruze
“The best best way to give yourself a pay raise is to spend less money.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“People that gossip to you will gossip about you.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Misery encourages people to pull up a chair and stay awhile.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Live like no one else so you can live and give like no one else.” —Rachel Cruze
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 172.
Comments
Nolan McCoy
YNAB (youneedabudget.com)
Paula O'Sullivan
The Dave Ramsay Everydollar app is not available in Australia. Can anyone suggest an equal alternative to use?
Arlen Rowe
Great podcast guys! One thing that has really helped me with my finances is YNAB. I’m currently reading the book “You Need a Budget” by Jesse Mecham as a reminder/refresher on YNAB philosophy. It’s great!
