Leo Babauta of Zen Habits explains the drive behind why some people buy too much.
Episode 2330: Buying Too Much Stuff is Driven By Uncertainty by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Simple Living & Minimalism
Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness.
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2330: Buying Too Much Stuff is Driven By Uncertainty by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Simple Living & Minimalism

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Episode 2693:
Jacob Lund Fisker of EarlyRetirementExtreme.com guides us through the delicate process of aligning your partner with your frugal lifestyle and early retirement dreams. He offers practical tips on leading by example, demonstrating the benefits through your actions, and smartly navigating conversations to inspire a mutual journey toward financial independence.
Read along with the original article(s) here: http://earlyretirementextreme.com/how-do-i-get-my-spouse-to-go-along-with-my-frugal-plans.html
Quotes to ponder:
"The first and most important thing is that a person sounds a whole lot smarter and more intelligent when you agree with what the person is saying."
"Most people (and especially children) will follow your example rather than your suggestions."
"If you want your spouse to adopt some change, another thing to try is to find something they are familiar with."
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2693: How Do I Get My Spouse To Go Along With My Frugal Plans? By Jacob Lund Fisker on Marriage & Financial Planning

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Episode 2692:
Paula Pant from AffordAnything.com shares her journey from celebrating a 77% savings rate to realizing its limited value in achieving financial freedom. Through a detailed analysis, she illustrates the importance of distinguishing between savings for deferred spending and investing for wealth growth, urging readers to focus on investing rates over savings rates for true financial independence.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://affordanything.com/77-savings-rate-means-nothing/
Quotes to ponder:
"Savings is money that you’re setting aside for the future. Which means that “savings” is deferred spending."
"Savings won’t bring you financial freedom. Investing will."
“Investing,” on the other hand, allows you to supercharge your net worth."
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2692: Why My 77 Percent Savings Rate Means Nothing by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on FIRE & Early Retirement

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Episode 2691:
Mark Dennis of FinancialFinesse.com sheds light on the complexities of borrowing from your 401(k). He outlines the seductive ease of tapping into retirement savings for immediate financial needs but cautions against the long-term repercussions such actions may have on one's financial health and retirement planning. Dennis meticulously explores the benefits and pitfalls, emphasizing smarter alternatives to safeguard one’s financial future.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2017/10/23/is-it-ever-ok-to-borrow-from-your-401k/
Quotes to ponder:
"Plundering our retirement piggy banks can be tempting when a financial emergency arises, but this type of short-term fix may have some long-term consequences that are more expensive than we realize."
"Once you dip into your retirement stash and use it to relieve some type of financial pain, you can begin to slide down a slippery financial behavior slope."
"Bottom line: make sure you have carefully considered all other alternatives before you undo much of the hard work you have already invested in growing your retirement nest egg."
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2691: Is It Ever OK To Borrow From Your 401K? by Mark Dennis of Financial Finesse on Retirement Planning

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Episode 2690:
Dr. Margaret Rutherford's enlightening article sheds light on the profound importance of apologies in strengthening marriages. By navigating through the common pitfalls of a bad apology, Rutherford emphasizes how genuine apologies foster integrity, build trust, and maintain mutual respect between partners, serving as a vital component for a healthy and enduring relationship.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/three-vital-reasons-to-say-im-sorry-in-your-marriage/
Quotes to ponder:
"Love means you say you’re sorry and you mean it. Sincerely."
"Saying you’re sorry means that you recognize your behavior has an impact on those around you."
"It’s a gift that reflects your integrity."
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2690: Three Vital Reasons To Say “I’m Sorry” In Your Marriage by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Improving Relationships

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Episode 2689:
Dave Cahill's transformative journey with JackieBeck.com sheds light on overcoming $17,000 in student loan debt within a mere 54 days. Through extreme frugality and strategic planning, Cahill and his wife turned their financial desperation into liberation, offering valuable insights into the power of dedication and financial freedom.
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Quotes to ponder:
"Our methods may not be realistic in your circumstances. But don’t be afraid to bet on yourself and take reasonable risks to achieve debt freedom."
"In the darkest moments, our vision for a better future was what kept us moving forward."
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2330: Buying Too Much Stuff is Driven By Uncertainty by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Simple Living & Minimalism

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