Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at:<a href="https://oldpodcast.com/"> OLDPodcast.com</a>.
Episode 3155:
Lisa Harrison shares her personal journey from a youthful splurge on a flashy car to a values-driven commitment to living within her means. Through candid storytelling and practical advice, she highlights how avoiding lifestyle inflation, especially with car purchases, became a foundational strategy in her family's path to financial freedom.
Read along with the original article(s) here:<a href="https://madmoneymonster.com/2021/03/22/5-ways-we-avoided-lifestyle-inflation-to-reach-financial-freedom/"> https://madmoneymonster.com/2021/03/22/5-ways-we-avoided-lifestyle-inflation-to-reach-financial-freedom/</a>
Quotes to ponder:
"After payments, insurance, maintenance, and gas, I was left with less than half of my take-home pay for everything else."
"What mattered most was how much money you saved."
"Despite our 2012 luxury SUV, my husband and I have driven reasonable cars for the entirety of our marriage." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3155: Lisa Harrison shares her personal journey from a youthful splurge on a flashy car to a values-driven commitment to living within her means. Through candid storytelling and practical advice, she highlights how avoiding lifestyle inflation, especially with car purchases, became a foundational strategy in her family's path to financial freedom. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2021/03/22/5-ways-we-avoided-lifestyle-inflation-to-reach-financial-freedom/ Quotes to ponder: "After payments, insurance, maintenance, and gas, I was left with less than half of my take-home pay for everything else." "What mattered most was how much money you saved." "Despite our 2012 luxury SUV, my husband and I have driven reasonable cars for the entirety of our marriage." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at:<a href="https://oldpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> OLDPodcast.com</a>.
Episode 3155:
Lisa Harrison shares her personal journey from a youthful splurge on a flashy car to a values-driven commitment to living within her means. Through candid storytelling and practical advice, she highlights how avoiding lifestyle inflation, especially with car purchases, became a foundational strategy in her family's path to financial freedom.
Read along with the original article(s) here:<a href="https://madmoneymonster.com/2021/03/22/5-ways-we-avoided-lifestyle-inflation-to-reach-financial-freedom/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://madmoneymonster.com/2021/03/22/5-ways-we-avoided-lifestyle-inflation-to-reach-financial-freedom/</a>
Quotes to ponder:
"After payments, insurance, maintenance, and gas, I was left with less than half of my take-home pay for everything else."
"What mattered most was how much money you saved."
"Despite our 2012 luxury SUV, my husband and I have driven reasonable cars for the entirety of our marriage." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

3155: [Part 1] 5 Ways We Avoided Lifestyle Inflation to Reach Financial Freedom by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster

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