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Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice[Part 2] Frugality Is A Compounding Game by Liz of Frugal Woods on Personal Growth and Self-RelianceDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3181:
Liz from FrugalWoods explores how small frugal habits, like DIY haircuts, trigger a compounding effect that goes beyond money, boosting self-reliance, deepening relationships, and even saving time. Her take on frugality reveals how insourcing everyday tasks can lead to long-term freedom, personal growth, and a stronger sense of capability.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.frugalwoods.com/2016/06/27/frugality-is-a-compounding-game/
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Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice[Part 1] Frugality Is A Compounding Game by Liz of Frugal Woods on Frugal Living and Financial FreedomDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3180:
Liz of Frugalwoods lays out a powerful mindset shift: frugality isn’t about deprivation, it’s about compounding small, consistent choices into lasting financial freedom. Through relatable examples like DIY haircuts and slashing repeated monthly expenses, she shows how simplifying life can actually multiply your long-term wealth and happiness.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.frugalwoods.com/2016/06/27/frugality-is-a-compounding-game/
Quotes to ponder:
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Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money AdviceWhy We Ignore The Stock Market And You Should Too: Demystifying Personal Finance Part 4 by Liz of FrugalWoodsDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3102:Liz of Frugalwoods makes a compelling case for tuning out market noise and focusing instead on the variables you can control, like saving more, earning more, and investing consistently. Her down-to-earth wisdom reminds us that emotional reactions to stock volatility are distractions from the real drivers of long-term wealth: discipline, low fees, and the magic of compounding.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.frugalwoods...2025-04-0914 min
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money AdviceShould Repaying Debt Be An Obsession by JD Roth of Get Rich SlowlyDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3092:J.D. Roth challenges the notion that paying off debt requires extreme austerity, advocating instead for a balanced, sustainable approach. By gradually building frugal habits and allowing room for joy, you can make progress toward financial freedom without feeling deprived or overwhelmed.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/should-repaying-debt-be-an-obsession/Quotes to ponder:"You paid off $35,000 in debt in...2025-03-3110 min
The PA Is In | Tracy Bingaman | Physician Assistant/Physician Associate/PA-C/PA-S/PA Student296: [MONEY] Back to Basics: How Much Money Do I Need to Retire?If you’ve been following along in our money series with special guest PA Sarah Miller, we’ve covered the basics of investing - why, how, and where. But what’s the final goal? What are we investing for?
For most of us the answer is retirement. But in order to retire, we need a big enough nest egg to be financially independent. In today’s episode, Sarah explains what financial independence is and how it relates to the FIRE movement. She also tells us what number we need to aim for in order to reach FI and be a...2024-12-2626 min
Forget About Money🏛️ The Mount Rushmore of Financial Independence & Tipping Culture Gone Wild! 😬🗽 Carla and I reveal our picks for the “Mount Rushmore of Financial Independence,” highlighting the icons, authors, and community leaders who inspire the FI movement. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube😬 Additionally, we acknowledge the current tipping culture and how it's gone wild in recent years—tipping pressure, guilt, and where we draw the line.🥇 In this episode, we discuss: 1️⃣ David’s Mount Rushmore of Financial Independence: Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache), Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa (ChooseFI), Stephen Baughier (CampFI), and JL Collins (The Simple Path to Wealth)2️⃣ Carla’s Mount Rushmore of Financial...2024-11-2040 min
My Blog » kuni4Download/Read EPUB Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living By Elizabeth Willard Thames AudiobookLink To Download : https://ceo.gogolibraryebook.com/?book=0062668137 To Read or Download Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living by Elizabeth Willard Thames Available versions: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOC, Kindle, Audiobook, etc. Reading Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living Download Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living PDF/EBooks Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving […]2024-10-0500 min
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money AdviceFrugality Is Not Mainstream by Liz of Frugalwoods on Societal Pressure & ConsumerismDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2859:Liz of Frugalwoods.com shares how embracing an unconventional frugal lifestyle has enabled her and her husband to pursue financial independence and early retirement. By rejecting societal pressures and consumerism, they find happiness and freedom in living below their means, ultimately achieving their goals on their terms.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.frugalwoods.com/2014/06/11/frugality-is-not-mainstream/Quotes to ponder:"We...2024-09-0810 min
Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and NutritionBudgets Suck. Do This Instead by FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution on Personal Financial HabitsDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2678:FIRECracker of Millennial-Revolution.com challenges conventional budgeting by advocating for a personalized approach. By identifying and prioritizing your top three values, you can allocate money towards what truly matters to you, rather than conforming to restrictive spending limits that can undermine your happiness and financial independence.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.millennial-revolution.com/build/budgets-suck-instead/Quotes to ponder:"Budgets...2024-08-2511 min
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money AdviceFrugal by Choice by Tonya with Frugalwoods on Living Frugally & Intentional LivingDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2768:Tonya's journey from a mindless spender to a mindful saver is a transformative tale about the true meaning of frugality. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, she illustrates how being frugal isn't about deprivation but about making conscious choices that lead to financial stability and personal satisfaction. Tune in to learn how adopting a frugal mindset can bring a sense of empowerment and freedom in your financial life.Read...2024-06-2108 min
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money AdviceEvery Once In A While, We’re Less Frugal by Liz of Frugalwoods on Frugality & Saving MoneyDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2727:Discover Liz's fresh perspective on balancing frugality and practicality in her latest article on Frugalwoods.com. Liz shares a candid look at why she chooses disposable diapers over cloth for Babywoods, despite their frugal lifestyle. This reflective piece explores the broader implications of knowing and respecting personal limits, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a sustainable approach to frugal living.Read along with the original article(s...2024-05-1611 min
Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and NutritionHow To Pay Off $10,000 Of Debt In One Year by Robert Farrington of The College Investor on Financial HealthDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2534:Discover Robert Farrington's insightful strategies for eliminating $10,000 of debt within a year, as detailed on TheCollegeInvestor.com. Learn how to effectively manage your finances through structured payment plans, frugal living, and leveraging tools like debt calculators to maximize savings and overcome financial hurdles efficiently.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/18764/pay-off-10000-debt-one-year/Quotes to ponder:"The first step in...2024-04-2111 min
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and ParentingBeyond The Allowance: Raising a Frugal Kid by Shannon McLay with Frugalwoods on Teaching Children about MoneyDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2141:Shannon McLay's narrative on Frugalwoods.com offers a deeply personal glimpse into the challenges and victories of parenting with a focus on instilling financial wisdom. Her story moves from the tough love of disciplining her son to the triumphant lessons in frugality and smart money management, showcasing how persistence in parenting can lead to teaching invaluable life skills.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www...2024-04-1809 min
Martinis and Your Money PodcastCatching up with Liz FrugalwoodsWe are now in April, and I only have seven more months left of new episodes for Martinis and Your Money. As sad as I am to say goodbye to this podcast, I'm equally excited about the final season of episodes I'm delivering to you every Friday. Each month of this final year is broken down by subjects that are important for anyone's financial health journey, and I'm bringing to you the best guests around each of these subject matters but also sharing with you the best tips and practices I've learned in the last 15+ years. April i...2024-04-121h 16
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money AdviceI Used To Be Afraid Of Money, But Things Have Changed by Liz of FrugalwoodsDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2687:Liz's transformation from money fear to financial savvy underscores a powerful journey of overcoming financial anxiety. Through a candid account on Frugalwoods.com, Liz shares how eschewing debt, embracing frugality, and educating herself on personal finance turned her dread into confidence. This tale isn't just about saving pennies; it's a roadmap for anyone looking to wield money as a tool for life, rather than a source of fear....2024-04-1110 min
Slow LivingFabulously Frugal -- Meet the FrugalwoodsAre you financially independent and living the life you have dreamed for yourself? If you did not shout YES then you need to listen to this episode! Liz Willard Thames is sharing with us how she helps others live frugally.Liz is an author and the founder of Frugalwoods - originated as a blog and turned into so much more! It was a personal diary about the financial independence journey that Liz and her husband went on early in their marriage. As her audience grew, she started using it as a community to help others!Liz practices value spaced spending...2024-03-1847 min
Slow LivingFabulously Frugal -- Meet the FrugalwoodsAre you financially independent and living the life you have dreamed for yourself? If you did not shout YES then you need to listen to this episode! Liz Willard Thames is sharing with us how she helps others live frugally.Liz is an author and the founder of Frugalwoods - originated as a blog and turned into so much more! It was a personal diary about the financial independence journey that Liz and her husband went on early in their marriage. As her audience grew, she started using it as a community to help others!Liz practices value spaced spending...2024-03-1847 min
Slow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Fabulously Frugal -- Meet the FrugalwoodsAre you financially independent and living the life you have dreamed for yourself? If you did not shout YES then you need to listen to this episode! Liz Willard Thames is sharing with us how she helps others live frugally.Liz is an author and the founder of Frugalwoods - originated as a blog and turned into so much more! It was a personal diary about the financial independence journey that Liz and her husband went on early in their marriage. As her audience grew, she started using it as a community to help others!...2024-03-1847 min
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice[Part 2] The False Choices That Steal Our Future by Liz of Frugalwoods on Financial Independence & Non-ConformityDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2609:In "The False Choices That Steal Our Future - Part 2," Liz from Frugalwoods.com elaborates on her journey towards financial independence with Mr. FW, emphasizing the importance of independent thinking and rejecting societal norms. They focus on living a life of meaningful choices rather than succumbing to consumerism, proving that happiness and fulfillment come from freedom and simplicity, not material possessions.Read along with the original article(s...2024-02-0309 min
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice[Part 1] The False Choices That Steal Our Future by Liz of Frugalwoods on Frugal Living & Conscious ChoiceDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2608:Liz of Frugalwoods.com challenges the conventional consumerist mindset in "The False Choices That Steal Our Future - Part 1," advocating for a life of conscious frugality and meaningful choices. She and Mr. Frugalwoods exemplify this by prioritizing choice of life circumstances over material goods, finding freedom and genuine happiness in simplicity and non-conformity to societal pressures.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.frugalwoods.com/2015/07/29...2024-02-0210 min
Financial Independence PodcastLiz - Meet The FrugalwoodsToday, I have the absolute pleasure to be chatting to
Liz from her awesome blog and amazing book that she wrote, Meet the Frugal Woods!
Anyone who's been on the Captain FI blog knows that I'm a big fan of Liz and Nate, the Frugal Woods and they are literally living my dream!
They have an acreage in rural Vermont, which they call the
Frugalwoods. There, they're raising their two beautiful daughters and they participate in a whole bunch of wholesome things. They're always gardening, the kids are always in the garden, and it really just looks...2023-12-311h 19
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice[Part 2] Frugal Minimalism: Do Less, Buy Less, Worry Less, Live More by Liz of Frugal Woods on How to Live Simply and Save MoneyLiz of Frugalwoods talks about frugal minimalism. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2511: [Part 2] Frugal Minimalism: Do Less, Buy Less, Worry Less, Live More by Liz of Frugal Woods on How to Live Simply and Save MoneyThe Frugalwoods are ex-urban, rookie homesteaders finding contentment (and a lot of chores) on 66 acres in rural central Vermont along with their two young daughters. They write about a wide range of topics, including their experience as parents, their adventures as novice homesteaders, and the financial decisions that made their life possible.Their philosophy is that managing...2023-11-0910 minOptimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice[Part 1] Frugal Minimalism: Do Less, Buy Less, Worry Less, Live More by Liz of Frugal Woods on How to Live Simply and Save MoneyLiz of Frugalwoods talks about frugal minimalism. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2510: [Part 1] Frugal Minimalism: Do Less, Buy Less, Worry Less, Live More by Liz of Frugal Woods on How to Live Simply and Save MoneyThe Frugalwoods are ex-urban, rookie homesteaders finding contentment (and a lot of chores) on 66 acres in rural central Vermont along with their two young daughters. They write about a wide range of topics, including their experience as parents, their adventures as novice homesteaders, and the financial decisions that made their life possible.Their philosophy is that managing...2023-11-0812 min
Deep Questions with Cal NewportEp. 232: The Lumberjack ParadoxBelow are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaToday’s Deep Question: Why are lumberjacks happier than lawyers? [3:06]- Should I leave a good job to gain more autonomy? [32:34]- Should I quit my trainer job? [38:31]- What does Cal’s workday look like? [45:52]- How can I create a career without skills? [54:48]CASE STUDY: The Slow Lawyer [58:38]Books Cal Read in D...2023-01-231h 14
Aussie Firebug77. Liz Thames - Mrs FrugalwoodsToday my guest is Liz Thames who is better known as Mrs Frugalwoods. Liz is a mother of two who lives with her husband Nate on a 66-acre homestead in rural central Vermont USA. She’s the author of the popular FIRE book called “Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living”.Some of the topics we cover in today’s episode are:Liz’s motivation behind writing a memoir-styled book (00:02:44)How to transition from saving to living off your investments (00:07:39)What does FIRE mean to Liz? (00:11:36)How Liz and Nate achieved financial independence (00:15:37)What does the F...2023-01-191h 05
Sustainable MinimalistsFinite ResourcesWe may indeed live in a world in which we can get whatever we want whenever we want it, but there's a problem with such instant (and incessant!) gratification: Resources are finite. On today's show, a conversation with blogger and author Liz Frugalwoods about how to teach our children that money doesn't grow on trees and buying new isn't consequence-free. Here's a preview:[4:30] Getting our kids on board: How to reframe eco-frugality as a game[11:00] Proaction as a handy Waste Not, Want Not tool [20:00] The why and how b...2023-01-0336 min
Literary ClubEpisode 4 - Meet the Frugalwoods, The Face on the Milk Carton, The Persian Pickle Club, Until I find You, BreathClick this link to get $5 off at book outlet and to connect with us on Goodreads https://linktr.ee/theliteraryclubpodcast . You can also connect with us at literaryclubpodcast@gmail.com and @literaryclubpodcastEpisode 4 - Books that can help you save money, Middle school throw-backs where we all thought we were kidnapped, blind kidnappings, and learning to breath through your nose. Meet the Frugalwoods by Elizabeth Willard ThamesThe Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. CooneyThe Persian Pickle Club by Sandra DallasUntil I find You by Rea FreyBre...2022-06-0734 min
Frugal Friends PodcastUber Frugal in 1 Month | Frugality Challenge w/ Mrs. FrugalwoodsAre you already thinking about ways to reign in your spending in the new year? Have you wondered what it would mean to go 'all-in' on frugality (even if just for a short time)? Mrs. Frugalwoods is here to share with us her top tips for engaging in a super frugal month challenge; perfect for January...or any time of year!Get full show notes here!
Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free
Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/
Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://ww...2021-12-171h 04Frugal Friends PodcastUber Frugal in 1 Month | Frugality Challenge w/ Mrs. FrugalwoodsAre you already thinking about ways to reign in your spending in the new year? Have you wondered what it would mean to go 'all-in' on frugality (even if just for a short time)? Mrs. Frugalwoods is here to share with us her top tips for engaging in a super frugal month challenge; perfect for January...or any time of year!Get full show notes here!
Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free
Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/
Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://ww...2021-12-171h 04
Earn & InvestShould You Pursue Fat FIRE? Rewind w/Physician on FIRE, Frugalwoods, and The Millionaires UnveiledOn this rewind episode we revisit the topic of fatFIRE. What is fatFIRE and is it a worthy pursuit? Listen to Physician on FIRE, Liz from Frugalwoods, and the duo from Millionaires Unveiled discuss how much money is enough. What's your answer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-021h 07
Minimalist Moms Podcast | All Things Minimalism, Intentionality & Simple LivingEP169: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living with Liz FrugalwoodsOrder Your Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting with Simplicity----I’m excited to bring you my conversation with Liz Thames (aka Mrs. Frugalwoods) on today’s episode. For those of you unfamiliar with Liz, she is the author of, Meet the Frugalwoods, the intriguing story of how she and her husband realized that the mainstream path wasn’t for them, crafted a lifestyle of sustainable frugality, and reached financial independence at age thirty-two. While not everyone wants to live in the woods, or quit their jobs, many of us want to hav...2021-04-2040 min
Highs & Lows with Liv and RoseDry January (is Definitely Over) #10The girls share what they learned over the past year (it’s a deep dive) and also process what the heck went on at The Capitol. Liv fits into her skinny jeans. Rose doesn’t miss boozy bar nights. Both girls vow to do everything in moderation. 4:12: Liv’s blog, Snow Pink Sky: https://snowpinksky.blogspot.com9:54: Frugalwoods, all about frugal living: https://www.frugalwoods.com2021-01-1938 min
Hiking Thru Life#63 Liz Thames of FrugalwoodsIn this episode, we talk with Liz Thames better known as Mrs. Frugalwoods. Liz is the blogger behind the blog and social media account Frugalwoods. She lives in rural Vermont on 60 acres with her husband and two girls. The family is soaking up the homestead lifestyle and frugality. We talk about what their homestead lifestyle is like and how it has positively impacted the children’s development. Their days are spent wandering in the woods, processing food in the kitchen, working in the garden, and spending time on computers for work. Liz’s book Meet the Frugalwoods shares her story on t...2020-11-0840 min
Broke at Forty36. Case Study: “The Becoming Stephen Story” from Dallas, TexasEvan exposes the finances of Steve In Dallas, a young man with a bright future as a talented artist and a strong commitment to “Becoming Stephen”. Today’s episode is inspired by Mrs. Frugalwoods. Check out her blog at Frugalwoods.com Be sure to send questions for an upcoming “Ask Evan Anything” in late October. EvanThomasBroke@yahoo.com
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/evan-thomas1/message2020-09-2726 min
The Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Postpartum Depression and Frugality: An Interview with Mrs. FrugalwoodsPostpartum depression can take many forms and isn’t always what you think it looks like. Learn more about it, as Mrs. Frugalwoods aka Liz shares her story. Liz is the creator of the award-winning personal finance blog, Frugalwoods.com, and author of the book, Meet The Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living. She talks about the surprising way she found out she had postpartum depression and the signs/symptoms. She also shares how medication changed her life, how postpartum affected her financially, and how she manages her mental health today.2020-08-0742 min
Reversing Climate ChangeS2E22: The unexpected order in the global "waste" trade—w/ Adam Minter, author of Junkyard Planet & SecondhandHave you ever wondered what happens to your clothes after you drop them off at Goodwill? Or where your electronics go once you’ve left them at the recycling center? Yes, some of our excess is exported to emerging markets around the world and either resold or harvested for parts. Is that cool? And what can we do to shop in a way that reduces our environmental impact?
Adam Minter is a columnist at Bloomberg Opinion and the author of Junkyard Planet: Travels in the Billion-Dollar Trash Trade and Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale. To...2020-07-211h 01
Smart Money Mamas ShowHow to Decide What Financial Independence Looks Like for You with Elizabeth Thames#048: In today’s episode, I’m talking with Liz Thames who is the creator of the award-winning personal finance blog, Frugalwoods, and author of the book Meet The Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living. At just 32 years old, Liz reached financial independence and left her successful career in Boston to live a more purpose-driven life on a 66-acre homestead in the woods of Vermont. We’re talking about what financial freedom means to Liz, her journey from non-profit fundraiser to homesteader, and how her life changed as she pursued and achieved FIRE.
(06:16) What financial independence means for Liz...2020-07-0953 min
Wildly Wealthy LifeThe Power Of Frugal Living With Liz ThamesThere are many ways and strategies out there that purport to be the path to financial independence, but one truly stands out as a guaranteed path to successfully attaining that independence – frugal living. Despite misconceptions about what that means, frugal living is not about living destitute, but about making wise decisions as they pertain to the life you’re living. Liz Thames, better known as Mrs. Frugalwoods, is the creator of the award-winning personal finance blog, Frugalwoods.com. She sits down with Lee and Kat Hughes to talk about the viability of frugal living as a roadmap to financial inde...2020-05-271h 01
Wildly Wealthy LifeThe Power Of Frugal Living With Liz ThamesThere are many ways and strategies out there that purport to be the path to financial independence, but one truly stands out as a guaranteed path to successfully attaining that independence – frugal living. Despite misconceptions about what that means, frugal living is not about living destitute, but about making wise decisions as they pertain to the life you’re living. Liz Thames, better known as Mrs. Frugalwoods, is the creator of the award-winning personal finance blog, Frugalwoods.com. She sits down with Lee and Kat Hughes to talk about the viability of frugal living as a roadmap to financial...2020-05-271h 01
Balance SharedDiscovering your life’s purpose with Finn LambournIntroduction to Episode
Finn is a corporate dropout looking to co-create the future. After finding they were physically shutting down because of a stressful corporate job, they decided to switch to a path of discovery. That discovery has led to really assessing their impact on the environment and sharing a vision with the world.
This episode is marked explicit for the name of a poem at the end called the D#ckless Unite.
Podcast Episode Summary
Finn and I discuss sustainability, concepts of enough, working on our discovery. I love talking...2020-05-2034 minFrugal Friends PodcastFrugality 101It's our most popular episode and we're digging it up out of the archives! Check it out to see where we started 2 years and get back to the basics!Sponsors:A mobile bank with an awesome user interface, no overdraft fees and no minimum balance requirements. If you’re looking for another bank account to hold your emergency fund or something big you’re saving for, try Current because we’re giving $10 to the first 10 people who sign up using our promo code FRUGALFRIENDS for each episode. Current: here to remind us of the day...2020-05-0159 minFrugal Friends PodcastFrugality 101It's our most popular episode and we're digging it up out of the archives! Check it out to see where we started 2 years and get back to the basics!Sponsors:A mobile bank with an awesome user interface, no overdraft fees and no minimum balance requirements. If you’re looking for another bank account to hold your emergency fund or something big you’re saving for, try Current because we’re giving $10 to the first 10 people who sign up using our promo code FRUGALFRIENDS for each episode. Current: here to remind us of the day...2020-05-0159 min
FriendlierImproving ourselvesImproving ourselvesWe discuss what we think of the self-improvement industry generally, our favorite self-help books and resources, and what does not work for us when trying to make changes. Here are the links we mentioned in the show:Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl StrayedDear Sugars podcastGlennon Doyle and her memoirs (Carry On, Warrior; Love Warrior; and Untamed)Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui by Karen KingstonThe Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie KondoYou Can Buy Happiness (and It's Cheap) by Tammy StrobelFrugalwoods blog and Meet the Frugalwoods by Elizabeth Willard ThamesThe Shallows: What...2020-04-2130 min
Simplify and Enjoy PodcastFinancial Independence and Raising Kids are Not Mutually ExclusiveFinancial Independence seems almost impossible when you’re trying to raise kids, but many families are doing it. Matt Miner shares his family’s journey along with some key takeaways! Pursuing Financial Independence as Parents While finances are tracked and you are trying to optimize it, the real critical resource you’re seeking is time. To me, the point of financial independence is to give yourselves enough flexibility to pursue a memorable and meaningful life When you have kids, there are many conversations about priorities, what you value, and working w...2020-01-1423 min
How to MoneyExtreme Frugality in a Culture of Excess with Liz Thames #134Liz Thames, better known as Mrs. Frugalwoods, is the creator of the award-winning personal finance blog, Frugalwoods.com and she’s the author of the book, Meet The Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living. At age 32, she reached financial independence and left a successful career in Boston to create a more meaningful, purpose-driven life on a 66-acre homestead in the woods of Vermont with her husband and their two young daughters. Liz has been featured on The Today Show, PBS, NPR, in the New York Times and more. We’re excited to hear about the frugal steps she took...2019-10-2853 min
The Jesse Chappus ShowElizabeth Willard Thames aka Mrs. Frugalwoods - Financial Independence Through Simple LivingElizabeth Willard Thames, better known as Mrs. Frugalwoods (IG: @frugalwoods), is the creator of the award-winning personal finance blog, Frugalwoods.com. In 2016, at age 32, she reached financial independence and left a successful career in Boston to create a more meaningful, purpose-driven life on a 66-acre homestead in the woods of Vermont with her husband and their two young daughters. Liz is the author of Meet The Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living. She's been featured on The Today Show, PBS, NPR, in the New York Times, Forbes, Parents Magazine, and more. Tap here to...2019-08-201h 10
Mikey and Rinne Eat InEpisode 12: Summer Your Selve(s)We are hot, summering and eating a full dinner with our MRSI guests tonight. Join in for this of learning, sunburning and baby making adventures!
Send us thoughts, stories, comments, anger, happiness...emailers choice: letseat@mikeyandrinnestayin.com
Flotsam Fun: http://www.rivercircus.com
Seed Cycling: https://thechalkboardmag.com/how-to-seed-cycle-for-your-period-hormone-health
FrugalWoods: https://www.frugalwoods.com
We love you MRSI Crew!
2019-08-0727 min
Millionaires Unveiled88: Guest Interview - Mrs. FrugalwoodsMrs. Frugalwoods joins us for this show to discuss frugal living, FIRE, investing, and being intentional with one's decision making. She shares thoughts on raising kids while working, what it's like living (and growing lots of food) on a 66 acre property in Vermont. We also talk about real estate investing, how her interest in personal finance started and what FIRE means to her. Check out her blog at https://www.frugalwoods.com/.2019-07-0137 min
Sage FamilyIntentional Spending with Elizabeth Willard ThamesToday I’m here with Elizabeth Willard Thames talking about intentional spending. Liz is the creator of the personal finance blog Frugalwoods and book Meet the Frugalwoods, who reached financial independence at 32 and moved onto a 66-acre homestead in the woods with her husband and 2 young daughters. We go over frugality, lifestyle design, redefining success, relationships, parenting, community, and environmentalism. Get the full show notes here: www.sageparenting.com/podcast30 Support the Sage Family Podcast here: www.patreon.com/sagefamily2019-06-181h 32
How You Spend Your DaysEp22: “Life Happens” with Tanja HesterTanja Hester is back this week to join us for Episode 22. We spend this episode going through updates on what is going on in our lives. Check out the bulleted list of topics below.
Cashflow as a Freelance
Adding to the Emergency Fund with a “Life Happens” fund (idea from Suze Orman)
Setting a new floor for your finances
Tax Season & Business Entities
Tanja’s life after releasing Work Optional
Creating a Money Mission Statement
Expectations vs Reality
Uber Frugal Month Challenge with The Frugalwoods
Our Guest This Week
Tanja Hester...2019-04-1034 minHow You Spend Your DaysEp19: No Spend Month Challenge with Chanelle BessetteIn this episode, I’m joined by Chanelle Bessette to talk about the “No Spend Month” challenge that we both undertook for February. We discuss what rules we set for ourselves, the challenges we ran into and the results from taking a financial detox period.
Links from this episode
Frugalwoods
Get Money by Kristin Wong
NPR Life Kit: Getting out of Debt
Our Guest This Week
Chanelle Bessette, Personal Finance Writer
Instagram: @crbessette
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Motherhood UnstressedAchieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living with Meet The Frugalwoods Author + Blogger Elizabeth Willard ThamesLiz, better known as Mrs. Frugalwoods, writes about how managing your money wisely enables you to pursue unusual aspirations and opens up a world of options for how to live your life. Through the application of frugality–coupled with good incomes and judicious financial management–she and her husband have created lives completely on their own terms. This episode will show you how to simplify your financial situation, prioritize how you want to spend your time, and give you the inspiration to reinvent your life. Connect with Liz and read the blog here Get th...2019-03-1132 min
Frugal Friends PodcastFrugal Pregnancy & Parenting with THE Mrs. Frugalwoods | Saving Money on Baby The Smart WayWe love to have guests on the show and today is no exception! We have THE Mrs. Frugalwoods (A.K.A. Elizabeth Thames), author and blogger on everything frugal+sustainable. AND since Jen is currently pregnant, we seized the opportunity to ask Mrs. Frugalwoods about pregnancy and parenting the frugal way. Let’s just say she did not disappoint! Check it out!Click here for full show notes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2019-02-2256 minFrugal Friends PodcastFrugal Pregnancy & Parenting with THE Mrs. Frugalwoods | Saving Money on Baby The Smart WayWe love to have guests on the show and today is no exception! We have THE Mrs. Frugalwoods (A.K.A. Elizabeth Thames), author and blogger on everything frugal+sustainable. AND since Jen is currently pregnant, we seized the opportunity to ask Mrs. Frugalwoods about pregnancy and parenting the frugal way. Let’s just say she did not disappoint! Check it out!Click here for full show notes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2019-02-2256 min
Balancing Chaos#45 New Year NewsIt's a new year! We reflect on how well our 2018 resolutions went, and what we have planned for 2019.
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ChooseFI082 | A Wife's Perspective | Laura Barrett and Dani Mendonsa082 | Brad and Jonathan’s wives, Laura and Dani (respectively), talk about their introduction to FI, combining finances, budgeting with children, and maintaining balance. How did Dani and Laura approach saving before meeting Jonathan? How did Laura’s parents change careers to improve their financial status? How was growing up in Zimbabwe different from a typical American upbringing? What did saving money mean to Dani when she started working? How did Dani respond to Jonathan’s initial proposal to combine finances? When and how did Brad and Laura merge finances? What does a typical day in Dani and Laura’s lives...2018-07-021h 11
Breaking Money SilenceDoes frugality equal deprivation? | Episode 48
Does frugality equal deprivation?
Episode 48
When you hear the word “frugal” do you actually hear the word “cheap”? According to Liz Thames, frugality gets a bad rap in our culture. Listen to Kathleen’s interview with Liz Thames, aka “Mrs. Frugalwoods” about how being frugal can actually bring you joy and many positive benefits. And, how she practices what she preaches.
Key Take Aways:
Frugality is not deprivation. Frugality gives you an opportunity to save where you might not have been able to save before. You can start it today by choosing to sp...2018-06-2700 min
Journey To LaunchBravely Tackle Debt And Take Control of Your Finances w/ Kara PerezBringing in as much income as possible in order to reach your financial goals is key but that doesn't mean you can't get ahead if you don't make a lot of money. Kara Perez, the creator of Bravely Go, is living proof that is living proof that as long as you're willing to put the work in, achieving your financial goals with a low income is completely possible. After taking on more than $25,000 in student loan debt, Kara, extremely unhappy with her situation, started to research ways to quickly pay off her debt. After becoming inspired by...2018-06-1340 min
Frugal Friends PodcastSave Money & Spend Intentionally Without Being CheapIn this episode, we introduce the Frugal Friends Podcast, share a bit about ourselves, and a lot about frugality.We're excited to create a platform for sharing and learning together on this frugal journey!Frugality is for everyone; so join us by listening, engaging with our Facebook Group, taking the 90 Day Frugalizer challenge, and utilizing the links below for more resources and information on living frugally!Notable Notes:
- Categories to anticipate with Frugal Friends podcast episodes
Clothing/Shopping
Bills/Utilities
Transportation
Housing
4 Pillars
Frugalwoods Article
Mrs. Frugalwoods (a.k.a. Liz T...2018-04-2752 minFrugal Friends PodcastSave Money & Spend Intentionally Without Being CheapIn this episode, we introduce the Frugal Friends Podcast, share a bit about ourselves, and a lot about frugality.We're excited to create a platform for sharing and learning together on this frugal journey!Frugality is for everyone; so join us by listening, engaging with our Facebook Group, taking the 90 Day Frugalizer challenge, and utilizing the links below for more resources and information on living frugally!Notable Notes:
- Categories to anticipate with Frugal Friends podcast episodes
Clothing/Shopping
Bills/Utilities
Transportation
Housing
4 Pillars
Frugalwoods Article
Mrs. Frugalwoods (a.k.a. Liz T...2018-04-2752 min
About GreyhoundsEpisode 54: What Price Love? Costs to Consider When Adopting a GreyhoundAs Adopt a Greyhound Month continues, you may be considering adopting your first or another greyhound. Bravo! Part of making an informed decision is being clear on the finances involved. In this episode, we present the ballpark costs that you may incur, starting with the adoption, plus the potential annual costs of caring for a greyhound.
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Wild Ideas Worth LivingLiz Frugalwoods – Retire in Your 30s and Achieve Financial Independence by Being FrugalAuthor Elizabeth Thames, aka Liz Frugalwoods, is the voice behind the blog and new book, Meet the Frugalwoods. Liz and her husband did everything they were supposed to: attended a good state college, graduated, and got jobs. But as millennials working 9-to-5 jobs for non-profits, they knew there was something beyond the daily grind. Instead of just working harder and harder, they instead used extreme frugality and retired in their early thirties.2018-03-2850 min
Wild Ideas Worth LivingLiz Frugalwoods – Retire in Your 30s and Achieve Financial Independence by Being FrugalLiz’s Wild Idea: To live frugally so she and her husband could achieve financial independence and spend more time hiking, homesteading, and doing what they love. Part of living wildly is having the means to pull it off. Traveling and buying gear can add up. On the show, we’ve interviewed dumpster divers, minimalists, and people with side hustles galore. But today we present a new financial take on living wildly. Author Elizabeth Thames, aka Liz Frugalwoods, is the voice behind the blog and new book, Meet the Frugalwoods. Liz and her husband did every...2018-03-2850 min
ChooseFI067R | Finding Your Superpower067R | Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, hacks to save money on everyday electronics and using donor advised funds to optimize tax payments. What you’ll hear on today’s show: Jonathan optimizing his house insurance Comment from Katie on using diamonds on engagement rings Examples of velvet ropes The importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable Sara shares a DIY success Voicemail from Daniel about saving money on everyday electronics Jaclyn share’s her success from a salary decrease Voicemail from Steven on using donor advised funds to avoid capital gains tax Alan saves money by timing the cash f...2018-03-2355 min
Afford AnythingHow I Retired at Age 32 - with Liz Thames from Frugalwoods#121: After Liz Thames graduated from college, she couldn't find a job. "Nowhere would hire me," Thames says. "I had what I thought was this nice resume, and I sent out over 50 applications. Nowhere called me back." She took a temporary job at a document-scanning agency, then joined Americorps to serve as a full-time volunteer in a low-income neighborhood in Brooklyn. She lived on a stipend of $10,000 annually, plus food stamps and a transit pass. She saved $2,000 from her $10,000 stipend, while paying rent in New York. To say that Thames is a...2018-03-191h 01
ChooseFI066R | Letting Go of the Emergency Fund066R | Understanding emergency funds, investing in your house and some college and library hacks. What you’ll hear on today’s show: Review of Monday’s episode Different scenarios for using emergency funds Where to put your emergency fund Jennifer asks a question about needing the fund in 2-3 years The different options to optimize your emergency fund Voicemail from Paul on whether a house is an investment Voicemail from Melissa on Mrs Frugalwoods’ journey with make-up Voicemail from Captain DIY on college hacking with trade schools Chris pays off $100,000 in debt Jessie has a great library hack iTunes r...2018-03-1658 min
ChooseFI065R | Don't Waste It065R | College hacks, a great credit card debt hack and the importance of not wasting your privileges. What you’ll hear in today’s show: Voicemail from Chris about replacing broken items Review of Monday’s episode with Mrs Frugalwoods Why you shouldn’t waste your advantages Voicemail from Steve about educational programs The student debt loan movement happening in March Voicemail from Noah about a college hack Voicemail from Millionaire Educator on another college hack Nicholas’ hack on optimizing credit card debt Voicemail from Kelly about tax liability vs withholding Apple Podcasts review and book giveaway Links...2018-03-0951 min
Martinis and Your Money PodcastAchieving Financial Independence with Liz ThamesLiz "Mrs. Frugalwoods" just fulfilled a life long dream to write a book – Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living. She joins me today to talk about the book writing process, why this was an important step for her and more about life on the homestead. Notes for this show as well as links to my guest's sites can be found on my blog, http://financially-blonde.com. Also, if you have any topics you would like for us to talk about during happy hour, please feel free to email me to sha...2018-03-091h 02
Couple Money PodcastHow to Become Financially Independent and Retire Early TogetherWant to stop living paycheck to paycheck and start moving towards financial independence? Learn the process the Frugalwoods took to retire early together! What are you two working towards, big picture wise? How often do you guys talk about it? Talk can be cheap or it can be the start of an incredible journey. Four years ago a conversation Liz had with her husband Nate was a trigger to achieving their huge dream of becoming financially independent and retiring early. Working as a Team to Retire Early Together What would you do...2018-03-0820 min
Journey To LaunchThe Power of Frugality & Simple Living To Reach Financial Independence w/ Mrs. FrugalwoodsWhen it comes to saving, frugality is so more than just a habit, it’s a lifestyle choice. Liz Thames, affectionately known as Mrs. Frugalwoods, allowed a frugal lifestyle to help fuel her family toward Financial Independence and a simpler lifestyle in the woods of Vermont. Retired at 32, Liz and her husband made it a priority to make tough decisions on spending in order to save 70-80% of their income. She shares much of her wisdom on her blog, Frugalwoods, and we are delighted to have her be a part of this show. Their new book, Meet the Frugalwoods: Ach...2018-03-0744 min
More Money PodcastLiving Your Best Life Through Sustainable Frugality - Elizabeth Willard Thames, Blogger & Author of Meet the FrugalwoodsYour path may not be to quit city living and move to the woods, but that's not what Liz's (a.k.a. Mrs. Frugalwoods) story is about. In her new book, Meet the Frugalwoods, she shares how defining your life can help lead you to your best life, whether that’s living simply in the country, living it up in the city, or being nomadic and travelling the world. Not matter what path you end up on, the most important things to always remember is being true to yourself and making sure you’re living a life with more inte...2018-03-0738 min
Embrace Your Day With A Immersive Full Audiobook.Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living by Elizabeth Willard ThamesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/325191to listen full audiobooks.
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The deeply personal story of why award-winning personal finance blogger Elizabeth Willard Thames abandoned a successful career in the city and embraced extreme frugality in order to create a more meaningful, purpose-driven life and retire to a homestead in the woods at age thirty-two with her husband...2018-03-065h 41Unlock A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Soul-Stirring.Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living by Elizabeth Willard ThamesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/325191to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living
Author: Elizabeth Willard Thames
Narrator: Ann Marie Gideon
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 41 minutes
Release date: March 6, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 6
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
The deeply personal story of why award-winning personal finance blogger Elizabeth Willard Thames abandoned a successful career in the city and embraced extreme frugality in order to create a more meaningful, purpose-driven life and retire to a homestead in the woods at age thirty-two with her husband and...2018-03-065h 41
Listen to Top Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsMeet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living by Elizabeth Willard ThamesPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/325191 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living Author: Elizabeth Willard Thames Narrator: Ann Marie Gideon Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 41 minutes Release date: March 6, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The deeply personal story of why award-winning personal finance blogger Elizabeth Willard Thames abandoned a successful career in the city and embraced extreme frugality in order to create a more meaningful, purpose-driven life and retire to a homestead in the woods at age thirty-two with her husband...2018-03-0605 min
Grab A Inspiring Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Meet the Frugalwoods by Elizabeth Willard ThamesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/155933to listen full audiobooks.
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In 2014, Elizabeth and Nate Thames were conventional 9-5 young urban professionals. But the couple had a dream to become modern-day homesteaders in rural Vermont. Determined to retire as early as possible in order to start living each day - as opposed to wishing time away working for the weekends - they enacted a plan to save an enormous...2018-03-065h 41Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Accounting & FinanceMeet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living by Elizabeth Willard ThamesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/325191to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living
Author: Elizabeth Willard Thames
Narrator: Ann Marie Gideon
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 41 minutes
Release date: March 6, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 6
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Accounting & Finance
Publisher's Summary:
The deeply personal story of why award-winning personal finance blogger Elizabeth Willard Thames abandoned a successful career in the city and embraced extreme frugality in order to create a more meaningful, purpose-driven life and retire to a homestead in the woods at age thirty-two with her husband...2018-03-065h 41
ChooseFI065 | Meet the Frugalwoods | Achieving FI Through Simple Living065 | Mrs Frugalwoods talks on her book and blog, frugality as a lifestyle and the great benefits of being frugal. Highlights from the show include: Mrs Frugalwoods’ book and blog Her relationship with money Changing her lifestyle to frugality The benefits of living frugal The amazing influence of frugality on her family For more information, visit the show notes at http://ChooseFI.com/0652018-03-051h 02
Financial Independence PodcastElizabeth Willard Thames – Meet the FrugalwoodsToday on the Financial Independence Podcast, I welcome back Liz Thames (a.k.a. Mrs. Frugalwoods)! Liz was last on the show over two years ago and a lot has changed. Since then, she’s made her dream of retiring to a homestead in Vermont a reality, she’s had two babies, and she’s just published a book! It was great to catch up with her to hear about everything that’s happened over the last couple of years and to find out whether her early retirement dream is actually as good as she ho...2018-03-051h 16
Like a MotherMinimalist Living for Real Moms (with Liz Frugalwoods)On today's episode, I interview colleague, fellow blogger and friend Liz Frugalwoods. She's a mother who – now in her mid-thirties – is already retired. We discuss her definition of financial independence, the importance of a holistic (and realistic!) financial approach, plus tips for frugal living. Liz is a firm believer in simple living and "smoothing out the happiness curve." You may even be surprised at what her family's day-to-day life really looks like. Find out how she and her family became financially independent, and how you can do the same! 2018-02-2229 min
Queer Money®: How Gay People Do MoneyEp. 89 - Heterosexual Privilege and MoneyFull show notes here: https://debtfreeguys.com/heterosexual-privilege/ Heterosexual Privilege & Money Does heterosexual privilege exist and does it impact your money? Our Queer Money guest this week thinks so and explains how she benefited, and ultimately how she and her husband embraced frugality and learned to appreciate the simplicity and beauty of less. This is easier said than done is our culture of consumerism, where we are constantly bombarded by the idea that having MORE will provide the fulfillment we crave. Liz and Nate Thames spent nearly ten years working good corporate jobs, making a lot of money—and spending it...2018-02-1343 min
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi - Stories of Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Financial Success, and Money Strategy688: Mrs. Frugalwoods, Author of "Meet The Frugalwoods"Today, I’m excited to welcome back a former So Money guest, Liz Thames, also known as Mrs. Frugalwoods. I always love having former guests back on the show so we can catch up and share what they’ve been up to.I introduced you to Mrs. Frugalwoods, the blogger behind frugalwoods.com, way back in episode 239 when she was pursuing retirement, hoping to achieve financial independence by 33 years-old. She did it! She’s 33 years-old now and has officially reached that goal. She and her husband, now parents to a 2-year-old with another baby on the way, have left t...2018-02-0742 min
The Fairer Cents: Women, Money and the Fight to Get Equal#5 - Deweaponizing PrivilegeLet’s de-escalate the privilege discussion, shall we? It’s so important to acknowledge privilege, but not to wield it as a weapon. On this episode, Kara and Tanja dig into privilege – what it is, why it’s so important to talk about especially when the subject is money, and how we can talk about it without picking fights. Our guests are Liz Thames, writer of the Frugalwoods blog and the forthcoming book Meet the Frugalwoods, and Oliver Griswold, who tweets like a maniac at @originalgriz. And, we maybe talk about the royals, patriarchy, and why some American mixed-race blood is...2017-11-2956 min
ChooseFI046R | Selectively Hardcore046R | In today's podcast we discuss our takeaways from Episode 46 with Ms. ONL from Our Next Life plus community feedback and voicemails and a discussion of travel rewards. In Today’s Podcast we cover: A recap of Episode 46 with Tanja from Our Next Life Brad and Jonathan are on their way to Fincon – the annual financial bloggers conference Jonathan’s upcoming trip to South Africa with his family using travel rewards points Tanja’s reveal of her identity after being anonymous for the entirety of the blog’s life What do you want out of life and how are you going...2017-10-2749 min
ChooseFI041R | Extreme OwnershipIn this Friday Roundup we discuss Episode 41 with Paige and Sam on extreme frugality, radical insourcing and the high cost of living path to FI plus a voicemail from Big Ern and members of our community. In Today’s Podcast we cover: The discussion of Episode 41 with Paige and Sam about reaching early retirement through extreme frugality and radical insourcing in a high cost of living city like Los Angeles Jonathan’s story about visiting his childhood library and trying to find old computer games Book recommendations from the ChooseFI Facebook group The list of obstacles that could have stop...2017-09-221h 02
Financial Conversation PodcastFCP S3E9 - What is Financial Freedom and is it Even Possible?Have you ever thought about why you want to improve your finances and save money? This seems like an obvious question but trust us, sometimes it's so common to get caught up in the motions and the habit of doing something that you forget why you're even doing it in the first place. When it comes to your finances, you always want to keep your why in mind so you won't make unnecessary decisions or sacrifices that don't end up helping you reach your goals. Since this season is all about saving money, we want...2017-07-1000 min
ChooseFI026R | Case Study | Part 5 | Final026R | In today's podcast we discuss our takeaways from Episode 26 with Physician on FIRE plus some exciting developments in the Financial Independence world as well as feedback, questions and comments from the ChooseFI community. In Today’s Podcast we cover: The Friday Roundup after the Physician on FIRE interview from Episode 26 Information for the high income professionals and how it’s important to give details for that aspect of our audience Does the perfect answer exist for high income professionals pursuing FI? It might not be possible to defer enough money to get them out of that high marginal tax...2017-06-091h 00
ChooseFI024R | How to Hack Your ESPP024R | In today's Friday Roundup we discuss Episode 24 with Joel and Alexis from FI180 as well as some expert voicemails from Chad Carson about real estate plus Ken talking about ESPP options. In Today’s Podcast we cover: Friday Roundup after Episode 24 with Joel and Alexis from FI 180 Camp Mustache tickets for January 2018 are available for sale, so come and join us! The letter Joel wrote to his younger self and the emotional value of it The sacrifice for living an opulent lifestyle is too great in our opinion as you have finite resources and have to make the be...2017-05-261h 00
ChooseFI018 | Go Curry Cracker | Capital Gains, Losses and The Roth Conversion Ladder018 | In Today’s Podcast we cover: Our guest: Jeremey from Go Curry Cracker Jeremy and Winnie are living the geo-arbitrage life: currently in Taipei, Taiwan and then on to a four month trip to Europe They are using travel rewards points to get nearly free business class flights from Taipei to Europe. Using Alaska Airlines miles on Cathay Pacific they got nearly 20 cents per point in value! “Retiring in your 30s is simple but not necessarily easy” The biggest contributing factor is saving a high percentage of your income It’s easier to save a high percentage of your income w...2017-04-101h 06
ChooseFI012R | Introducing the Friday RoundupThe Friday Roundup acts as a way to connect the FI community bringing in your feedback questions, and corrections. https://www.choosefi.com/Start Text choosefi to 44222 for FI made simple Ebook On Todays episode Feedback on the Frugalwoods episode Email from Isaac: How have others responded to you being “openly FIRE” in your real life? Email from Evan: Has some tax hacks he wants to pass along Questions about travel rewards – do Chase points expire and how to transfer? Update on Jonathan’s goal to lose 30 points by April 22nd...2017-03-0344 min