On today's Friday Q&amp;A we discuss:  00:30 How to figure out what career to go into? 27:05 When should you go farther and spend more in order to patronize friends?  To join me next week go to https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance  Sign up for a personal consultation during my August sale https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult  Come spend a week with me doing a Panama Investment Tour in January https://expatmoney.com/radical 

On today's Friday Q&amp;A we discuss: <ul> <li>00:30 How to figure out what career to go into?</li> <li>27:05 When should you go farther and spend more in order to patronize friends?</li> </ul> To join me next week go to <a href="https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance</a> Sign up for a personal consultation during my August sale <a href="https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult</a> Come spend a week with me doing a Panama Investment Tour in January <a href="https://expatmoney.com/radical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://expatmoney.com/radical</a>

Friday Q&A: How to Figure Out What Career to Go Into, When Should You Spend More

Come spend a week with me in January on an Investment Tour of Panama! https://expatmoney.com/radical  Book a consulting call during my August sale: https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult 

Come spend a week with me in January on an Investment Tour of Panama! <a href="https://expatmoney.com/radical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://expatmoney.com/radical</a> Book a consulting call during my August sale: <a href="https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult</a>

The Luckiest Man in Babylon

On today's Friday Q&amp;A we discuss:  00:49 Is it ok to take money from a retirment account to pay for college? 8:54 Should we buy out the grandparent's lake house? 27:07 How should I prioritize salary vs. benefits? 35:56 Should we only expose our children to high-class people? 1:01:51 How do I know when I should purchase a home? 1:17:27 Should I buy a house at 28? 1:45:18 Is insurance a bad deal?  Join me next week: https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance   Come hang out in Panama with me! https://expatmoney.com/radical   Book a consulting call during my August sale: https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult 

On today's Friday Q&amp;A we discuss: <ul> <li>00:49 Is it ok to take money from a retirment account to pay for college?</li> <li>8:54 Should we buy out the grandparent's lake house?</li> <li>27:07 How should I prioritize salary vs. benefits?</li> <li>35:56 Should we only expose our children to high-class people?</li> <li>1:01:51 How do I know when I should purchase a home?</li> <li>1:17:27 Should I buy a house at 28?</li> <li>1:45:18 Is insurance a bad deal?</li> </ul> Join me next week: <a href="https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance</a>  Come hang out in Panama with me! <a href="https://expatmoney.com/radical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://expatmoney.com/radical</a>  Book a consulting call during my August sale: <a href="https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult</a>

Friday Q&A

Come hang out with me for a week in Panama in January! www.expatmoney.com/radical   Book a consulting call. www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult 

Come hang out with me for a week in Panama in January! <a href="https://www.expatmoney.com/radical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.expatmoney.com/radical</a>  Book a consulting call. <a href="https://www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult</a>

The Clay Tablets From Babylon

August SALE on consulting! www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult 

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How to Transfer Money From a 529 to a Roth IRA (for you OR your child)

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Come Hang Out With Me In Panama! (While Building a Bulletproof Plan B)

On today's Friday Q&amp;A show we cover:  00:40 Can I build/maintain community connections while traveling with children? 15:48 How do I know when it's the right time to swich to a job I love instead of one that makes more money? 24:07 How can I set up a lifestyle where I can see my parents more? 30:44 If I build my business right so that my spouse can run it, can I skip life insurance? 48:04 How do we handle screens/influences in other homes? 57:00 I've got one good year of budget data. Now what? 1:06:10 Should I buy LTC insurance? 1:19:08 How do I negotiate a new job opportunity?  To join me next week, go here: https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance Joshua

On today's Friday Q&amp;A show we cover: <ul> <li>00:40 Can I build/maintain community connections while traveling with children?</li> <li>15:48 How do I know when it's the right time to swich to a job I love instead of one that makes more money?</li> <li>24:07 How can I set up a lifestyle where I can see my parents more?</li> <li>30:44 If I build my business right so that my spouse can run it, can I skip life insurance?</li> <li>48:04 How do we handle screens/influences in other homes?</li> <li>57:00 I've got one good year of budget data. Now what?</li> <li>1:06:10 Should I buy LTC insurance?</li> <li>1:19:08 How do I negotiate a new job opportunity?</li> </ul> To join me next week, go here: <a href="https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance</a> Joshua

952: Friday Q&A: Community Connections While Traveling, Right Time to Switch Jobs, What to Do With Budget Data, etc.

On today's Friday Q&amp;A show we cover:  00:48 I just moved to Dubai for work. What should I do first? 16:29 Should I have my 7-year-old learn French by reading? 30:53 I'm ready to retire early...or am I? 47:27 Do I agree with the concepts in Die With Zero by Bill Perkins? 1:01:52 Can I get a great deal on property in Argentina or Venezuela due to the hyperinflation there? 1:10:40 Should I consider moving abroad with my young children? 1:19:09 If we're not going to start non-profits, what should we do? 1:40:00 How does Joshua do consulting calls?  Joshua https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance http://InternationalEscapPlan.com http://BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com http://HackproofCourse.com 

On today's Friday Q&amp;A show we cover: <ul> <li>00:48 I just moved to Dubai for work. What should I do first?</li> <li>16:29 Should I have my 7-year-old learn French by reading?</li> <li>30:53 I'm ready to retire early...or am I?</li> <li>47:27 Do I agree with the concepts in Die With Zero by Bill Perkins?</li> <li>1:01:52 Can I get a great deal on property in Argentina or Venezuela due to the hyperinflation there?</li> <li>1:10:40 Should I consider moving abroad with my young children?</li> <li>1:19:09 If we're not going to start non-profits, what should we do?</li> <li>1:40:00 How does Joshua do consulting calls?</li> </ul> Joshua <a href="https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance</a> <a href="http://InternationalEscapPlan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://InternationalEscapPlan.com</a> <a href="http://BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com</a> <a href="http://HackproofCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://HackproofCourse.com</a>

951: Friday Q&A: Working in Dubai, Learning French, Early Retirement, Die with Zero, Argentina Hyperinflation, etc.

On today's Friday Q&amp;A show we discuss:  00:47 How do I reduce my taxes in retirement? 19:08 How do I transfer my money abroad when I move abroad? 34:20 What country should I go to where things are better than the USA? 1:15:31 How do I set up an archive of all of my personal information products? 1:32:02 How do I work with my siblings to provide proper care for mom and dad? 2:07:12 I got ripped off! Now what can I do?  Joshua  Join me on next week's Q&amp;A call: https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance  Buy my newest course: www.HowToRetireSuccessfully.com  And learn how to set up an International escape plan: www.InternationalEscapePlan.com  Buy Bitcoin Privately www.BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com  

On today's Friday Q&amp;A show we discuss: <ul> <li>00:47 How do I reduce my taxes in retirement?</li> <li>19:08 How do I transfer my money abroad when I move abroad?</li> <li>34:20 What country should I go to where things are better than the USA?</li> <li>1:15:31 How do I set up an archive of all of my personal information products?</li> <li>1:32:02 How do I work with my siblings to provide proper care for mom and dad?</li> <li>2:07:12 I got ripped off! Now what can I do?</li> </ul> Joshua <ul> <li>Join me on next week's Q&amp;A call: <a href="https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance</a> </li> <li>Buy my newest course: <a href="https://www.HowToRetireSuccessfully.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.HowToRetireSuccessfully.com</a> </li> <li>And learn how to set up an International escape plan: <a href="https://www.InternationalEscapePlan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.InternationalEscapePlan.com</a> </li> <li>Buy Bitcoin Privately <a href="https://www.BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com</a> </li> </ul>

950: Friday Q&A: Reduce Taxes in Retirement, Transfer Money Abroad, Alternatives to USA, Rip-offs, etc!

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949: How to Invest in Your Children at a Very Young Age, Addendum: Invest in the Social Climate and Environment of your Children.

Joshua J Sheats, MSFS, CFP, CLU, ChFC, CASL, CAP, RHU, REBC is a financial planner who teaches people how to live a rich life now while building a plan for financial freedom in 10 years or less. He mixes creative approaches to lifestyle design, deep-dive financial planning techniques, and hard-core business strategy to equip you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to build financial independence.

I can’t recommend this podcast enough for anyone looking for high quality information on how they can attain financial independence. Excited to continue making my way through the episodes. Thanks Joshua!

The best personal finance podcast I’ve listened to!

Have listened to about 30 hand picked episodes. Thank you for you candor and invaluable information. All positive vibes here. You have improved my life and future with your well thought out information.

Amazing

Radical Personal Finance

It's official: the Yield Curve on US Debt is inverted. That's a pretty good indicator that recession is in our future. So, today I want to tell you how to prepare for the coming recession. Enjoy! And do. Joshua

It's official: the Yield Curve on US Debt is inverted. That's a pretty good indicator that recession is in our future. So, today I want to tell you how to prepare for the coming recession. Enjoy! And do. Joshua

666-How to Prepare for the Coming Recession

I was inspired to do this show by watching a recent conversation thread in the RPF Facebook Group about where to store your emergency fund. I thought it'd be fun to share with you the things I think about with regard to emergency fund storage. Enjoy the show! Joshua  www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron 

I was inspired to do this show by watching a recent conversation thread in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/RadicalPersonalFinance/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">RPF Facebook Group</a> about where to store your emergency fund. I thought it'd be fun to share with you the things I think about with regard to emergency fund storage. Enjoy the show! Joshua <ul> <li><a href="http://www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron</a></li> </ul>

481-Where Should I Keep My Emergency Fund?

The tagline I created for Radical Personal Finance is this: "...the show dedicated to providing you with the knowledge, skills, insight, and encouragement you need to live a rich and meaningful life now while building a plan for financial freedom in 10 years or less." Little by little I've been breaking this down for you and today we tackle the "financial freedom in 10 years or less" part. I believe that, no matter where you're starting from or what your current financial condition, you can build a plan to achieve financial freedom in 10 years or less. And, in today's show, I defend that statement to you. Enjoy, Joshua  Support RPF on Patreon: www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron  

The tagline I created for Radical Personal Finance is this: "...the show dedicated to providing you with the knowledge, skills, insight, and encouragement you need to live a rich and meaningful life now while building a plan for financial freedom in 10 years or less." Little by little I've been breaking this down for you and today we tackle the "financial freedom in 10 years or less" part. I believe that, no matter where you're starting from or what your current financial condition, you can build a plan to achieve financial freedom in 10 years or less. And, in today's show, I defend that statement to you. Enjoy, Joshua <ul> <li>Support RPF on Patreon: <a href="http://www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron</a> </li> </ul>

355-How to Build a Plan for Financial Freedom in 10 Years or Less

2:00 - Life insurance advice for a recently married husband 6:15 - How can I make a back-door Roth contribution without being subject to the pro rata rule? 11:35 - How can I protect the money in my taxable brokerage accounts? 20:50 - How can I optimize my tax situation as an expat living in Bermuda? 47:20 - I live in China and am returning to the USA. What should I do with my money? 50:25 - How should I balance paying off debt with real estate investment? 1:03:05 - How can I invest for my 15-month old daughter?

2:00 - Life insurance advice for a recently married husband 6:15 - How can I make a back-door Roth contribution without being subject to the pro rata rule? 11:35 - How can I protect the money in my taxable brokerage accounts? 20:50 - How can I optimize my tax situation as an expat living in Bermuda? 47:20 - I live in China and am returning to the USA. What should I do with my money? 50:25 - How should I balance paying off debt with real estate investment? 1:03:05 - How can I invest for my 15-month old daughter?

623-Friday Q&A: Life Insurance, Protecting Money in Brokerage Accounts, Optimizing Taxes while Living in Bermuda, etc.

On episode 425 of the podcast I interviewed Mr. Money Mustache. That episode was not intended to be an introduction to his teaching or his philosophy; rather, it was a human interest discussion with the man himself. Today, I introduce you to the philosophy and teaching: the message. What is mustachianism? What is the plan for financial independence espoused by Mr. Money Mustache? Enjoy! Joshua  Start your search for a great financial advisor here: www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron Please support the show directly as a Patron: www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron 

On episode 425 of the podcast <a href="https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/mr-money-mustache-interview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I interviewed Mr. Money Mustache</a>. That episode was not intended to be an introduction to his teaching or his philosophy; rather, it was a human interest discussion with the man himself. Today, I introduce you to the philosophy and teaching: the message. What is mustachianism? What is the plan for financial independence espoused by Mr. Money Mustache? Enjoy! Joshua <ul> <li>Start your search for a great financial advisor here: <a href="http://www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron</a></li> <li>Please support the show directly as a Patron: <a href="http://www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron</a></li> </ul>

437-Mustachianism 101: The Philosophy of Mr. Money Mustache

As a--ahem--more practical follow-up to yesterday, here is my advice for a listener on how to buy a used car. Joshua  Please support RPF on Patreon: www.RadicalPersonalFinance.com/patron 

As a--ahem--more practical follow-up to yesterday, here is my advice for a listener on how to buy a used car. Joshua <ul> <li>Please support RPF on Patreon: <a href="http://www.RadicalPersonalFinance.com/patron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.RadicalPersonalFinance.com/patron</a></li> </ul>

527-How to Buy a Used Car

Stop behaving stupidly with your money.  NPR story:  https://www.npr.org/2019/01/09/683519210/air-travelers-and-workers-may-feel-government-shutdown-effects SNL: Don't buy stuff you can't afford: https://youtu.be/Qb8hTzUoI54 

Stop behaving stupidly with your money. <ul> <li>NPR story: <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/01/09/683519210/air-travelers-and-workers-may-feel-government-shutdown-effects" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.npr.org/2019/01/09/683519210/air-travelers-and-workers-may-feel-government-shutdown-effects</a></li> <li>SNL: Don't buy stuff you can't afford: <a href="https://youtu.be/Qb8hTzUoI54" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Qb8hTzUoI54</a></li> </ul>

616-If Missing One Paycheck is a Problem For You, You're Behaving Stupidly

Daniel Crosby

My guest today is Daniel Crosby. Daniel is a behavioral economist and he has applied his expertise to the question of investing. One of the greatest challenges investors face is managing their own behavior. Daniel has studied this problem extensively and has formulated specific recommendations to help investors manage their psychology and manage their behavior. Enjoy! Joshua  You're Not That Great! http://rpf.link/2aIuwry  The Laws of Wealth: Psychology and the Secret to Investing Success http://rpf.link/2aJLUiT  Support RPF on Patreon: www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron  

My guest today is Daniel Crosby. Daniel is a behavioral economist and he has applied his expertise to the question of investing. One of the greatest challenges investors face is managing their own behavior. Daniel has studied this problem extensively and has formulated specific recommendations to help investors manage their psychology and manage their behavior. Enjoy! Joshua <ul> <li><a href="http://rpf.link/2aIuwry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You're Not That Great!</a> <a href="http://rpf.link/2aIuwry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://rpf.link/2aIuwry</a> </li> <li><a href="http://rpf.link/2aJLUiT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Laws of Wealth: Psychology and the Secret to Investing Success</a> <a href="http://rpf.link/2aJLUiT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://rpf.link/2aJLUiT</a> </li> <li>Support RPF on Patreon: <a href="http://www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron</a> </li> </ul>

364-The Laws of Wealth: Psychology and the Secret to Investing Success: Interview with Author Daniel Crosby

Benjamin Franklin

On today's show we go back 250 years to see what lessons for wealth we can learn from Benjamin Franklin. This show is an audio recording of Franklin's essay, "The Way to Wealth." Enjoy! Joshua  Here's a text version of Franklin's essay:  https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/coretexts/_files/resources/texts/1758%20Franklin%20Wealth.pdf Please support RPF on Patreon: www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron 

On today's show we go back 250 years to see what lessons for wealth we can learn from Benjamin Franklin. This show is an audio recording of Franklin's essay, "The Way to Wealth." Enjoy! Joshua <ul> <li>Here's a text version of Franklin's essay: <a href="https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/coretexts/_files/resources/texts/1758%20Franklin%20Wealth.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/coretexts/_files/resources/texts/1758%20Franklin%20Wealth.pdf</a></li> <li>Please support RPF on Patreon: <a href="http://www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron</a></li> </ul>

536-The Way to Wealth by Benjamin Franklin

What's the point of budgeting? Isn't it supposedly supposed to help you get richer? Well, one way to make budgeting matter is if your budget categories actually help you to understand what's happening with your money. Today, I walk you through some of my personal budget categories and explain how they impact my spending decisions. I don't think you'll find these budget categories in any pre-existing software. But I do think they'll be really useful to you! Joshua  246-You Need a Budget and Here’s the Best Way for You to Make One! Interview with Jesse Mecham, Founder of YNAB 273-Three Budgets You Should Establish for 2016: Time, Money, and Food Try YNAB free for 34 Days! www.RadicalPersonalFinance.com/YNAB Use Libsyn to host your very own podcast! www.libsyn.com Get first month free with coupon code "radical." Support RPF on Patreon! www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron 

What's the point of budgeting? Isn't it supposedly supposed to help you get richer? Well, one way to make budgeting matter is if your budget categories actually help you to understand what's happening with your money. Today, I walk you through some of my personal budget categories and explain how they impact my spending decisions. I don't think you'll find these budget categories in any pre-existing software. But I do think they'll be really useful to you! Joshua <ul> <li><a href="https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/246-you-need-a-budget-and-heres-the-best-way-for-you-to-make-one-interview-with-jesse-mecham-founder-of-ynab/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">246-You Need a Budget and Here’s the Best Way for You to Make One! Interview with Jesse Mecham, Founder of YNAB</a></li> <li><a href="https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/273-three-budgets-establish-2016-time-money-food/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">273-Three Budgets You Should Establish for 2016: Time, Money, and Food</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.RadicalPersonalFinance.com/YNAB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Try YNAB free for 34 Days!</a> <a href="http://www.RadicalPersonalFinance.com/YNAB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.RadicalPersonalFinance.com/YNAB</a></li> <li>Use Libsyn to host your very own podcast! <a href="http://www.libsyn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.libsyn.com</a> Get first month free with coupon code "radical."</li> <li>Support RPF on Patreon! <a href="http://www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron</a></li> </ul>

408-Budget Categories for the New Year that Actually Matter

Here's the complete answer that you need to know if you should pay off debt or invest.  Sign up for my Credit Card Course: How to Borrow Money Safely and Never Pay Interest Using Credit Cards www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/creditcardcourse 

Here's the complete answer that you need to know if you should pay off debt or invest. <ul> <li>Sign up for my Credit Card Course: How to Borrow Money Safely and Never Pay Interest Using Credit Cards <a href="http://www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/creditcardcourse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/creditcardcourse</a></li> </ul>

600-A Complete Answer to Whether You Should Pay off Debt or Invest

The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous might make good TV  but it's the Lifestyles of the Frugal and Obscure that makes for wealthy people who keep their money. Joshua  If you're interested in learning how to borrow money safely and never paying interest with credit cards, go buy my new course! www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/creditcardcourse 

The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous might make good TV  but it's the Lifestyles of the Frugal and Obscure that makes for wealthy people who keep their money. Joshua <ul> <li>If you're interested in learning how to borrow money safely and never paying interest with credit cards, go buy my new course! <a href="http://www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/creditcardcourse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/creditcardcourse</a></li> </ul>

593-Lifestyles of the Frugal and Obscure

Today we have a mega, 2-hour Q&amp;A show. We cover a bunch of really interesting questions:  How Do We Follow the Guidelines from The Richest Man in Babylon? I've Reached F.I. Now How Can I Help Children Do the Same? Should I Invest My Cash All At Once or Over Time? How Do I Prepare My Finances for Marriage? We're Out of Debt and Have Money In the Bank. What Now? I'm F.I. and Sold My House. What Should I Do With the Cash? How Can I Help Young Men? I'm Now an Empty Nester. Should I Buy a House for Security? I'm In Graduate School. Should I Get Life Insurance? What Should I Do With an Old Life Insurance Policy? 

Today we have a mega, 2-hour Q&amp;A show. We cover a bunch of really interesting questions: <ul> <li>How Do We Follow the Guidelines from The Richest Man in Babylon?</li> <li>I've Reached F.I. Now How Can I Help Children Do the Same?</li> <li>Should I Invest My Cash All At Once or Over Time?</li> <li>How Do I Prepare My Finances for Marriage?</li> <li>We're Out of Debt and Have Money In the Bank. What Now?</li> <li>I'm F.I. and Sold My House. What Should I Do With the Cash?</li> <li>How Can I Help Young Men?</li> <li>I'm Now an Empty Nester. Should I Buy a House for Security?</li> <li>I'm In Graduate School. Should I Get Life Insurance?</li> <li>What Should I Do With an Old Life Insurance Policy?</li> </ul>

583-Mega Friday Q&A: (two days early)  Richest Man in Babylon, Children and F.I., Invest All at Once, Preparing for Marriage, What's Next, Etc!

Today we cover the three basic methods to save money:  Buy it cheaper Make it last longer Use it less  Any one of these strategies is useful. But the real power comes when you implement all three of them. Listen to the show to understand why! Joshua  The examples in today's show come from the peerless frugality book "The Complete Tightwad Gazette: Promoting Thrift as a Viable Alternative Lifestyle" by Amy Dacyczyn. Start tracking your money with YNAB: www.RadicalPersonalFinance.com/YNAB 

Today we cover the three basic methods to save money: <ol> <li>Buy it cheaper</li> <li>Make it last longer</li> <li>Use it less</li> </ol> Any one of these strategies is useful. But the real power comes when you implement all three of them. Listen to the show to understand why! Joshua <ul> <li>The examples in today's show come from the peerless frugality book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375752250?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=radipersfina-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;creativeASIN=0375752250" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">"The Complete Tightwad Gazette: Promoting Thrift as a Viable Alternative Lifestyle" by Amy Dacyczyn</a>.</li> <li>Start tracking your money with YNAB: <a href="http://www.RadicalPersonalFinance.com/YNAB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.RadicalPersonalFinance.com/YNAB</a></li> </ul>

508-Three Ways to Save Money

Flipping through my feed and I cannot believe what you just did. You idiot! Joshua  Please support RPF on Patreon: www.RadicalPersonalFinance.com/patron 

Flipping through my feed and I cannot believe what you just did. You idiot! Joshua <ul> <li>Please support RPF on Patreon: <a href="http://www.RadicalPersonalFinance.com/patron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.RadicalPersonalFinance.com/patron</a></li> </ul>

526-You Bought a Pickup Truck? You Idiot!

I learned the hard way not to wait until the end of December to think about how my past year went and how I wanted my next year to go. Don't wait. The first two weeks of December are your golden time for your year-end review process. Details in the show! Joshua  Last-minute tax planning ideas for you:  https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/last-minute-tax-planning-ideas-to-save-you-money-rpf0121/ Take Michael Hyatt's awesome Life Score Assessment to help give you clarity on your success in 10 areas of your life: http://bestyearever.me/a18455/2017assessment 

I learned the hard way not to wait until the end of December to think about how my past year went and how I wanted my next year to go. Don't wait. The first two weeks of December are your golden time for your year-end review process. Details in the show! Joshua <ul> <li>Last-minute tax planning ideas for you: <a href="https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/last-minute-tax-planning-ideas-to-save-you-money-rpf0121/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/last-minute-tax-planning-ideas-to-save-you-money-rpf0121/</a></li> <li>Take Michael Hyatt's awesome Life Score Assessment to help give you clarity on your success in 10 areas of your life: <a href="http://bestyearever.me/a18455/2017assessment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bestyearever.me/a18455/2017assessment</a></li> </ul>

400-The First Two Weeks of December Are Crucial For Your 2017 Success

The Millionaire Next Door Wealth Index: "Multiply your age times your realized pretax annual household income from all sources except inheritances. Divide by ten. This, less any inherited wealth, is what your net worth should be."

The Millionaire Next Door Wealth Index: "Multiply your age times your realized pretax annual household income from all sources except inheritances. Divide by ten. This, less any inherited wealth, is what your net worth should be."

451-The Millionaire Next Door Wealth Index: How Do You Stack Up?

Yesterday I was watching the solar eclipse (up north in the 100% band) and I happened to have breakfast with an expediter. Not sure what that is? Basically, a truck driver who drives a van. (More in the audio show.) As we ate, I tried to lay out a few paths on how he could become financially free based on his current work. And, I promised him a show on the topic. So, you get to listen in as I tell him--and you--how any normal person can use a live-on-the-job opportunity as a trampoline to bounce them into the upper tiers of financial abundance. Enjoy! Joshua  The novel I mentioned is  Enemies Foreign and Domestic by Matthew Bracken. 

Yesterday I was watching the solar eclipse (up north in the 100% band) and I happened to have breakfast with an expediter. Not sure what that is? Basically, a truck driver who drives a van. (More in the audio show.) As we ate, I tried to lay out a few paths on how he could become financially free based on his current work. And, I promised him a show on the topic. So, you get to listen in as I tell him--and you--how any normal person can use a live-on-the-job opportunity as a trampoline to bounce them into the upper tiers of financial abundance. Enjoy! Joshua <ul> <li>The novel I mentioned is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0972831010?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=radipersfina-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;creativeASIN=0972831010" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Enemies Foreign and Domestic by Matthew Bracken.</a></li> </ul>

476-Pathways to Financial Freedom (in 10 years or less): Expediter Trucking (and other live-on-the-job opportunities)

Today, I bring you an interview with the #1 most requested guest! Mr. Money Mustache himself. I connected with him while up in Gainesville for Camp Mustache a couple of weeks ago. This interview isn't about the nuts and bolts of Mustachian philosophy or on how to become financially independent in a few short years; those topics have been well covered elsewhere. This interview is about his current life, current projects, and things he's excited about at the moment. Enjoy! Joshua  Try Hello Fresh! Get $35 off your first order at www.HelloFresh.com with promo code RPF. Support RPF on Patreon! www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron 

Today, I bring you an interview with the #1 most requested guest! Mr. Money Mustache himself. I connected with him while up in Gainesville for Camp Mustache a couple of weeks ago. This interview isn't about the nuts and bolts of Mustachian philosophy or on how to become financially independent in a few short years; those topics have been well covered elsewhere. This interview is about his current life, current projects, and things he's excited about at the moment. Enjoy! Joshua <ul> <li>Try Hello Fresh! Get $35 off your first order at <a href="http://www.HelloFresh.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.HelloFresh.com</a> with promo code RPF.</li> <li>Support RPF on Patreon! <a href="http://www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/patron</a></li> </ul>

425-Interview with Mr. Money Mustache! Memorable Moments, Current Projects, Impact on the PF Community

Today we tackle the Rule of 72 with a quick explanation of what it is and why it's useful to you.

Today we tackle the Rule of 72 with a quick explanation of what it is and why it's useful to you.

452-The Rule of 72

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