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Episode 2625:
Courtney Luke from ArrestYourDebt.com offers essential tips for managing grocery expenses amid rising inflation rates. By embracing strategies like meal planning, checking pantry stocks, making substitutions, looking for sales, and utilizing rewards apps, consumers can navigate the challenges of staying within budget while shopping for groceries, ultimately reducing financial stress and saving money.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://arrestyourdebt.com/tips-for-saving-on-groceries/
Quotes to ponder:
"Every budget-setting process starts with calculating monthly fixed, variable, and discretionary expenses."
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2625: 5 Tips For Saving On Groceries And Staying On Budget by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your Debt on Grocery Meal Planning

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Episode 2731:
Explore vital strategies for securing a stable retirement income with Darrow Kirkpatrick as he delves into methods beyond the traditional work paradigm. Learn how to utilize annuities and other assets effectively to safeguard your financial independence in the later years, ensuring peace of mind amidst the uncertainties of retirement.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.caniretireyet.com/running-low-in-retirement-income-strategies/
Quotes to ponder:
"Running out of money before you run out of life. It’s the biggest fear many retirees face."
"To be realistic, a retirement backup plan needs to be entirely under your control."
"When you purchase an annuity, you can usually increase your effective investment income yield by several percentage points, depending on your age."
Episode references:
ImmediateAnnuities.com: https://www.immediateannuities.com/
Vanguard’s Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund (VBIIX): https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vbiix
Improving Retirement Income Efficiency Using Reverse Mortgages" by Wade Pfau, Retirement Researcher: https://retirementresearcher.com/improving-retirement-income-efficiency-using-reverse-mortgages/
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2731: [Part 1] Running Low in Retirement - Income Strategies by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet

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Episode 2730:
Discover how optimizing your chewing can transform your eating experience and enhance digestion. Erica Cirino of Healthline.com explores the "32 chews" rule, detailing how it aids nutrient absorption, reduces food intake, and can help prevent digestive problems. The article provides actionable insights into the simple act of chewing to improve overall health.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-many-times-should-you-chew-your-food
Quotes to ponder:
"When you chew your food, it gets broken down into smaller pieces which are easier to digest. When mixed with saliva, chewing allows your body to extract the greatest possible amount of nutrients from the food you eat."
"Chewing your food many times at a slower pace can reduce your overall food intake."
"Experts found that chewing almonds between 25 and 40 times not only suppressed hunger but also increased people’s ability to absorb nutrients from the almonds."
Episode references:
Healthline.com: https://www.healthline.com/
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2730: Chewing Your Food: Is 32 Really the Magic Number by Erica Cirino with Healthline on Eating Healthy

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Episode 2729:
Jeremy Jacobson delves into the versatility and everyday impact of money's fungibility in his enlightening article "Money is Fungible." He explores the practical implications of money's interchangeable nature through relatable scenarios ranging from handling coins to managing finances for early retirement. Jacobson's insights help simplify complex financial decisions, reinforcing the principle that every dollar holds the same value.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gocurrycracker.com/money-is-fungible/
Quotes to ponder:
"Money is fungible, meaning no dollar is unique or special and they are all fully interchangeable."
"A dollar is a dollar if you ignore the social ramifications."
"I’d pay off the credit card debt with the emergency fund. Should an emergency arise before replenishing the savings, the zero-balance credit card IS the emergency fund."
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2729: Money is Fungible by Jeremy Jacobson of Go Curry Cracker on Building Wealth & Retirement

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Episode 2728:
Explore how to safeguard your retirement against uncertainties with Kathleen Coxwell’s insights on NewRetirement.com. Discover why a robust Plan B, possibly your own home equity, could be the key to a worry-free retirement. Learn from financial experts about effective fallback strategies, including reverse mortgages, to ensure financial stability no matter what life throws your way.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.newretirement.com/retirement/does-your-retirement-need-a-plan-b/
Quotes to ponder:
"A good retirement plan involves sufficient savings, strategies for spending, drawing from IRAs, taxation and health care. But there also needs to be a contingency plan, just in case the initial plan you set forth goes awry."
"Having a Plan B is all about securing an income stream to sustain you in retirement. And while payments through Social Security, pensions or products like annuities can offer guaranteed protection, so can tapping home equity."
"It’s a good thing to have that reverse mortgage line of credit open. It’s there if you need it, and it makes a lot of sense to have that credit line open for emergencies as a Plan B that’s waiting in the wings."
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2728: Does Your Retirement Need a Plan B? by Kathleen Coxwell of New Retirement on Reverse Mortgage

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Episode 2727:
Discover Liz Davidson'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) here: https://www.frugalwoods.com/2016/02/01/every-once-in-awhile-were-less-frugal/
Quotes to ponder:
"Knowing our limits is a crucial element of our successful and joyful frugal existence."
"In order to be a (relatively) peaceful, sane person I need time, space, and wine - I mean yoga."
"Living a luxuriously frugal life is all about knowing what you can frugalize happily and what will make you downright frustrated to frugalize."
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2625: 5 Tips For Saving On Groceries And Staying On Budget by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your Debt on Grocery Meal Planning

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