by friendsonfiremm | Sep 14, 2020 | Financial Independence, Growing Wealth, Lifestyle, Saving $
Episode Summary We talk with Joel O’Leary about habits, happiness, and hard work. Joel is a man of many talents; some know him as 5am Joel, some know him as a writer for the popular finance blog Budgets are Sexy, and some know him as an Australian O’Leary, Mike’s...
by friendsonfiremm | Sep 7, 2020 | Financial Independence, Growing Wealth, Lifestyle, Saving $
Episode Summary: We discuss the difference in budgeting vs. tracking expenses. Some people do both. Some people do neither. Some focus on just one and it works for them. We dig into how to approach each, the pros and cons of each, and some tips for deciding...
by friendsonfiremm | Aug 31, 2020 | Employer Benefits, Growing Wealth, Saving $
Episode Summary: We discuss Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCAs or DCFSAs). If you work for a medium to large-size company you likely have access to many of these products. Each of...
by friendsonfiremm | Aug 10, 2020 | Financial Independence, Growing Wealth, Lifestyle, Saving $, Uncategorized
Episode Summary We get a great question from a listener who wants to know if the extra few hundred dollars he has in his budget after paying off his car is better put towards the stock market or his mortgage. We discuss the pros and cons of paying down your mortgage...
by friendsonfiremm | Aug 3, 2020 | Growing Wealth, Lifestyle, Saving $
Episode Summary We get a lengthy call from listener Matt about “credit card churning” and Mike can’t resist discussing this passion of his. We discuss what credit cards are out there, how to find them and the impacts to your credit when you sign up and cancel them....
by friendsonfiremm | Jul 30, 2020 | Growing Wealth, Lifestyle, Saving $
Episode Summary We chat about cars, covid, and lots of other chit-chat. We read some recent reviews and address a few listener tips and questions. This includes sharing our thoughts on side hustles and what happens to your 401k when you leave a job. Maggie...
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