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Most retirement calculators assume your money needs to last until age 95. But if you're 55 years old today, average life expectancy is actually 79 for men and 82 for women. This single hidden assumption could mean the difference between retiring five years earlier or leaving mill ...  Show more

Most parents rush to open 529 plans for newborns, convinced they're building their child's future. But here's what financial experts won't tell you: that decision might be destroying more value than it creates. The accounts marketed most aggressively to new parents often provide ...  Show more

Today’s episode offers a peek into what your favorite personal finance podcast might be like, if only it was hosted by two ladies! Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni are hosts of the Frugal Friends podcast which is all about embracing a more intentional and frugal lifestyle… but not THA ...  Show more

In this episode, I chat with Jen and Jill from the Frugal Friends Podcast, about easy ways to stop impulsive buying and shift your mindset around spending. They share tips to help you think differently about frugality, showing it's not about being cheap, but about making smart mo ...  Show more

No spend challenges are a popular strategy when trying to stick to a budget, but have you ever heard of a spending challenge? Justine Nelson, founder of Debt Free Millennials, joins me today to discuss her 30 day spending challenge, how it has helped her shift her mindset while s ...  Show more

It’s time to go Parks-and-Rec on this episode and talk about treating yo self while still being a responsible adult and not breaking the bank. There’s nothing wrong with the occasional treat- we all want to be able to splurge every now and again. But we also need to make sure tha ...  Show more