Episode 147: We’re talking about the importance of having hobbies, and what it’s like having kids in the era of smart devices and continuous internet access. Encouraging Tech Literacy in Children Kevin is getting back to hobbies, particularly woodworking. Right now he is building a new work table that will [...]

Episode 146: We’re looking at 2019 in review and taking a look at what’s ahead for 2020. Tune in to see what exciting things are next for The 2 Frugal Dudes Community. Kevin’s 2019 Goals and Accomplishments Kevin had a lot of success in 2019. He fully funded both his [...]

Episode 143: Learn some frugal tips for online shopping based on Kevin and Sean’s experiences during the holiday season, on this episode of the Where Our Money Went series. We’re also touching on health insurance spending and planning. Purchase From Recommended Sites When shopping online, be wary of online sites [...]

Episode 141: When you start a business or side hustle, you need to consider the opportunity cost of everything you do. Here’s what you need to know about measuring the opportunity cost of business travel. Measuring Opportunity Cost as a Business Owner One of the main considerations for entrepreneurs and [...]

Episode 140: Should you get rid of debt or invest? Should you invest or build an emergency fund? How do you balance conflicting money goals? Learn how to balance multiple and competing money goals with Bernadette Joy. How Personal Finance is Different for Millennials While personal finance is a challenge [...]

Episode 139: The question “what’s next?” affects a lot of people in the FIRE community. In this episode, we talk about navigating what’s next and figuring out your path to financial independence. Kevin’s money went toward a documentary. He purchased Playing with FIRE, a documentary about the Financial Independence Retire [...]

Episode 138: Learn how to achieve Financial Independence with a step-by-step guide in Choose FI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence, a book by Chris Mamula. Top Tips for Achieving Financial Independence Learn the Rules Learn the rules surrounding what people usually do and what people should be doing to achieve [...]

Episode 137: Learn some helpful tips about buying new appliances. Find ways to save money on appliances and considerations for when moving to a new house. Sean is navigating the divorce process while closing on a house. This week, his money is going toward moving into the new home without [...]

Episode 136: Learn about the costs of healthcare after retirement, and how to budget for retirement to ensure that you’re covered. We’ll teach you valuable tips and tricks for getting the most out of your retirement healthcare. Understanding Healthcare Costs in Retirement There’s a common misconception that Medicare is free. [...]

Episode 135: Your mortgage insurance premium is meant to protect the bank if you default on your mortgage. Once you pay down the loan, you are able to eliminate the charge. Tune in to discover how Kevin eliminated his mortgage insurance premium to save $100 per month on this episode [...]