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This ten things episode is prep for our discussion with Chuck Jaffe on Thursday. Today I discuss ten things about money and dying. Hear what I have experienced people say about money on their death beds and how this can relate to have better money behaviors for those of us full of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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619. Wealth 3.0 and Financial Advice w/ Sandi Bragar and Cammie Doder (Rewind)
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51:46In this rewind episode we talk with Sandi Bragar and Cammie Doder about wealth 3.0. The idea that financial advice should be wholistic and investor centered. In this episode we talk about the importance of financial advice. Do you need it? Can you self manage? If you are looking for financial advice, how can we learn how to trust a new advisor? Lea…
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After being on social media for the last week, I feel like I need to say something. This opinion will be unpopular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jordan Grumet (Doc G)
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618. How to Take Control and Get Your Financial Life Together w/ Erin Lowry (Rewind)
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1:01:07In this rewind episode we talk with Erin Lowry about her new Broke Millennial workbook. We discuss how to take control and get your financial life together. We further talk about the difference between knowledge and action, and how to start taking action in your life. Finally, we chat about the generational differences when it comes to money. Learn…
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617. Is It Already Too late? W/ Bill Yount and Jackie Koski
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57:18In this episode we chat with Bill Yount and Jackie Cummings Koski of the Catching Up To FI Podcast about the current environment for late starters. With a recession possibly coming and policy changes with the current administration, we chat about what late starters can do to stay ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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I think we get the idea of work/life balance wrong. We are working till the day we die and whether we get paid for or not it is a completely separate issue. Because of this misperception, the concept of retiring and work/life balance becomes skewed. Here is a better way to think about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…
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615. Should We Have a Crypto Reserve? Community Episode
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51:33In this episode we are joined by Paula Pant of the Afford Anything Podcast and community member Paul Lambert. We discuss an article from the Atlantic about the current administration's plan for a strategic cryptocurrency stockpile and reserve. Good or bad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In this solo episode we explore ten things about communities. Why are communities important? What are the different types of communtiies? What does all this have to do with money? Listen to this prequil to Thursday's community episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jordan Grumet (Doc G)
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613. First they Made Dollars, Now they Make Music w/ Alan and Katie Donegan
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53:42Today we are joined by Alan and Katie Donegan. After finding financial independence they have engaged in many fulfilling activities including their most recent venture--a musical collaboration with Finn Forte. We discuss their new album (click here) as well as creativity in their post-fi life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…
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612. Ten Things About Creativity (Solo Episode)
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32:18In this solo episode, I talk ten things about creativity over money. This is a springboard into our Thursday interview with Alan and Katie Donegan. Although a stand alone episode on its own, it will wet your lips for what I am going to talk about with my guests. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a slightly different perspective on the prominence of creati…
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611. 20 Things I've Learned in 10 years of Financial Independence w/ Jordan Grumet
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41:36In this solo episode I discuss the hard earned lessons of being financially independent. I chat about not only money, but also purpose and how it plays out in our lives. This is also the beginning of a format change for Earn & Invest in which I will being doing more solo episodes along with the interviews that you have grown to love. Learn more abo…
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610. How to Tap in to your Inner Entrepreneur w/ Grant Sabatier
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55:31In this episode, we sit down with Grant Sabatier to discuss his latest book, Inner Entrepreneur, which explores the mindset shifts needed to build a meaningful business. He shares how entrepreneurship isn’t just about making money—it’s about aligning your work with your values and long-term fulfillment. Grant breaks down practical steps to tap into…
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Leif Dahleen has retired twice. He originally left his job as an anesthesiologist. Then he eventually sold his blog. We talk about what happiness looks like after leaving organized work, letting go of the lure of achievements, and how his life has changed. Are you contemplating leaving your job...this episode is a must listen. Learn more about your…
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Ken and Teresa Carfagno escaped from corporate America and began their own cleaning business. In the meantime, they had five kids, homeschooled, and took a very attitude when it came to their careers. Are we teaching kids wrong when it comes to career, passion, and making a living? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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607. Finfluencers: Great Advice or Hoax? Featuring the Community
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52:44In this community episode we are joined by David Barcal and Joe Saul-Sehy to discuss the crazy world of finfluencers. How do you know if the advice you are getting on line is good? Here are some signs that you are being misled and how you can sort through the junk to find the gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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606. The Difference Between Rich and Happy w/ Paul Ollinger
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52:34Paul Ollinger is a multifaceted entrepreneur, speaker, and comedian who made a significant impact as one of Facebook's first 250 employees. After retiring at 42, he explored the intersection of wealth and happiness, launching the podcast Reasonably Happy (formerly Crazy Money), where he engages with influential guests on topics related to money, su…
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605. In Business-You Have to Walk the Walk w/ Josh Brown
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56:07Josh Brown is a highly regarded attorney specializing in franchise law, serving as the chair of Taft Law's Franchise and Distribution group. He brings a unique combination of legal expertise and business experience to help entrepreneurs and franchisors grow and navigate legal challenges in the franchise industry. We chat about how to build a busine…
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604. Impact Investing-Moving Past Philanthropy w/ Janine Firpo
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53:00Today we chat with Janine Firpo about impact spending, investing, and philanthropy. While we often think of philanthropy as our main tool, Janine argues that how we spend and invest money can make even more of a difference. Are your actions and your values aligned when it comes to money? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…
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603. What's Your Relationship with Money? w/ Shannah Game
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52:13Shannah Game is the host of Everyone's Talkin money and the author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money: Ditch Your Money Trauma So You Can Live an Abundant Life. We discuss how to tackle both generational and lived money trauma. Why is money so hard? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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602. Creativity, Happiness, Wealth: A Neuroscientist's View w/ Indre Viskontas
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53:04Indre Viskontas is both a neuroscientist and an opera singer. In this fascinating discussion we chat about the neural stimulation of creativity and how it relates to happiness and flow. We also touch on the role of wealth on our brain and hedonic adaption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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601. Navigating a Dark Night of the Soul w/ Amy Minkley
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48:22We chat with Amy Minkley and discuss what happens when financial independence isn't enough to protect you from life's hardships. It is, however, a very helpful tool. Plus, we detail Amy's retreat, The FI Freedom Retreat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jordan Grumet (Doc G)
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For years Vincent Pugliese has brought people together to build relationships and businesses. He is the creator of the Membership Freedom platform, courses, and mastermind. Today we talk about the importance of other people in your trajectory as well as his upcoming Unconference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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599. Just Keep Buying (Rewind) w/ Nick Maggiulli
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58:10In this eye-opening rewind episode, we dive deep into the world of personal finance rules and their validity in light of compelling data-driven insights. Join us as we explore the thought-provoking concepts presented in Nick Maggiulli's acclaimed book, "Just Keep Buying." We challenge conventional wisdom and examine how data analysis can make us qu…
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598. The Four Pillars of a Successful Retirement (Rewind) w/ Casey Weade
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1:08:04In this rewind episode we chat with Casey Weade the creator of the Retire with Purpose Podcast and author of the book Job Optional. He outlines the four pillars of a successful retirement and the role of meaning and purpose in our "post work" life. What role does work play on our lives and should we abandoned in retirement? Learn more about your ad…
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597. Are You Saving Enough? Community Episode
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50:51For this community episode we discuss a Yahoo Finance/Marist Poll about how people are feeling about their savings rate. As you might have guessed, they are generally pretty unhappy. Is there a connection between perception and reality? We are joined by Joe Saul-Sehy and Matt Sly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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596. How to be Busier Than Ever in Retirement w/ Carl Landau
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51:18Carl Landau spends a lot of time talking about unretirement. He is the host of the I Used to Be Somebody podcast where he discusses how to help people prosper in their second act after leaving formal work. In this episode we talk about how to become happily busy in retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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595. How to Mess Up Retirement w/ Benjamin Brandt
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50:34It turns out that it is really easy to mess up retirement. In fact, most retirees make two big mistakes. Benjamin Brandt joins us to chat about his new book, Retirement Starts Today. We discuss specifically the non-financial aspects and mindsets that people tend to get wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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594. Who Sits at the Head of Your Table w/ Anthony O'Neal
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41:57Who sits at the head of your table? In this sweeping episode with Anthony O'Neal we discuss how we exert agency over our lives, define a sense of purpose, and even discuss the role of religion. His new book is Take Your Seat at the Table: Live an Authentic Life of Abundance, Wellness, and Freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…
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593. Buy What You Love w/ Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni
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56:31Today we discuss both spending on what you value and aligning your spending with your values. Jen and Jill's new book is titled Buy What You Love Without Going Broke. How do we balance frugality with living the life we want to live? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jordan Grumet (Doc G)
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Bonus: The Purpose Code Out Today w/ JL Collins and Jillian Johnsrud
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25:45Join JL Collins and Jillian Johnsrud for this bonus episode in which we celebrate book launch day for The Purpose Code. It is now available wherever books are sold. Join the celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jordan Grumet (Doc G)
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592. The Call That Woke Me Up w/ James Dahle
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42:55James Dahle and I sit down and talk about events that change our lives. For me, it was a call from him to review his book. For him, it was a life threatening fall. What will wake you up? We also touch on the White Coat Investor Conference coming up in February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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591. The Disengaged Teen w/ Rebecca Winthrop
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52:17Do you have a disengaged teen? Do you know one? In this episode we talk with Rebecca Winthrop about her new book, The Disengaged Teen, and more importantly how to help kids who are not thriving in our educational system. I highly recommend this episode for parents and non-parents alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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590. Are We Weird? Jay Zigmont on Childfree Wealth
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52:56This episode is all about childfree wealth and why it is important even to those who have children. I welcome Jay Zigmont to discuss his new book, The Childfree Guide to Life and Money: Make Your Finances Simple So Your Life Without Kids Can Be Amazing. This episode has a little something for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…
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589. Chat GPT's Top News Stories of 2024 w/ Joe Saul-Sehy and Paula Pant
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57:34Since I couldn't find any great financial wrap up articles for the year, I asked Chat GPT about the biggest financial and personal finance stories of 2024. I discuss with Joe Saul-Sehy and Paula Pant about what it suggested. Hang on...this is a fun one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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588. Leveraging the Power of Your Story w/ Sara Lohse
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54:01We all know the power of a great story, but many don't know how to develop and tell their own. According to my guest today, Sara Lohse, we all have meaningful stories to tell that can help establish us as thought leaders. Her new book is titled Open This Book: The Art of Storytelling For Aspiring Thought Leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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587. How to Become a Writer Today w/ Paulette Perhach
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46:30Ever find yourself interested in freelance writing? Today we talk with Paulette Perhach from The Finishing School about building a writing side hustle or possible career. In this episode we discuss not only how to make money, but also how to go viral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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586. How to Retire Happy w/ Ryan Doolittle
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49:54Today we talk with Ryan Doolittle of the Happiest Retirees Podcast about what it takes to truly enjoy retirement. We also delve into what a modern version of retirement looks like and debate whether making money makes a difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jordan Grumet (Doc G)
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585. The State of Her Money w/Jean Chatzky
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45:24The last time I had Jean Chatzky on the show was to discuss the "shecession" in 2020. Now, four years later, we discuss the state of her money coming in to 2025. What progress has been made, and where are we still lagging as a country. We lightly touch on politics but concentrate on economics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…
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584. Should You Invest Your Emergency Fund? W/ Miranda Marquit
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50:23There is very little disagreement in the personal finance world about the emergency fund. We generally hold mostly the same views. Today's guest, however, Miranda Marquit, says that we should be investing our emergency funds. Take a listen and delve into this particularly controversial viewpoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…
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583. The Richest Man in Babylon (Rewind) w/ Clifton Corbin
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52:47Clifton Corbin helps parents teach their kids about money. He set off on an epic journey to update personal finance classic The Richest Man in Babylon for modern times. We chat about the timelessness and simplicity of financial advice and building wealth regardless of what era you grew up in. (Rewind) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…
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582. Is Your Money Smiling at You (Rewind)? w/ Ken Honda
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57:32In this rewind episode we talk with Ken Honda author of Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money. Have you ever differentiated between happy and unhappy money? Ken says that money should flow in as well as flow out. He equates it to a form of energy that can both sustain and drain us. We discuss his five steps to happy money. L…
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581. Community Episode: Trump's Tax Cuts and You
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51:43While one never knows what a new administration will bring, that doesn't stop any of us from worrying. In this community episode we discuss an article from US News and World Report about the possible consequences of the proposed Trump tax cuts. What do you think will happen and how will it affect you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…
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580. The Creator Mindset w/ Craig Stephens
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53:57Are you a creator or a consumer. While many think that the simple path to wealth involves frugality and careful spending, today we discuss the path to abundance through creation. Craig Stephens was a government contractor before he set off on his own as a blogger. His blog is Retire Before Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…
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579. The Essential Financial Checklist For Couples w/ Adam Kol
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48:56We discuss with Adam Kol his transition from a lawyer to a financial therapist. His new book provides a financial checklist for couples looking to merge their lives as well as their money. How do we smooth out the bumps of financial intimacy, listen to today's episode to find out. This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rate…
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I was born with a learning disability. While my friends eagerly devoured their beginner readers, I sat in the corner coloring. Even then, I couldn’t keep my crayon marks between the lines. My school noticed the problem immediately. In kindergarten, I was always the last one to reach the playground. While everyone else slipped on their shoes and ran…
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Are goals bad? Although I have railed against them in the past, I decided to bring Dustin Heiner, The creator of Master Passive Income and Successfully Unemployed, to talk big audacious, hairy goals. Who is right? Or are we both? This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a c…
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577. Why Risk Matters w/ Frank Vasquez
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1:03:45Are we making investing too simple. Frank Vasquez, from Risk Parity Radio, argues that a small touch of complexity can help us reach safe withdrawal rates as high as 5%. He largely describes to a threory of asset allocation called risk parity. Today, we dive deep into this philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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576. Discovering Good Work w/ Paul Millerd
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56:54Paul Millerd left the workplace without a clear plan on how he was going to fund his journey. Yet, in the process, he discovered good work that not only nurtured his soul but also provide enough economically. In this episode we discuss his book, the definition of good work, and how we find it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…
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575. Caught in the Messy Middle (Live From The SlowFI Retreat)
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52:38Join us for this live recording at the SlowFI retreat where we discuss the messy middle. As we all focus on changing our lives to be more pleasing and intentional, we often find that change is hard. What do you do when you are racing towards becoming a better version of yourself and you hit roadblocks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…
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Bonus: How Are You Showing Up and NYC Party
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10:59This is a quick bonus episode to talk about how we show up in our own lives and to announce our personal finance podcast/pre-launch book party on December 12, 2024 in New York City. Space is limited, so buy a ticket now. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, Paula Pant, and Jillian Johnsrud will all be there! For Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1070541832439?af…
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