Dollars Making Sense

On this weeks episode, we discuss:

• How to deal with delayed gratification and saving
• Is college still a good investment
• Should you buy real estate with friends
• How Courtney and I have our investments allocated going into 2022
• Expected future returns for investments
• What are the most talked about companies in 2021
• How to create and track your own personal financial plan and goals
• Who are the most influential people of 2021

Articles Discussed:

• Enjoying Life Now vs. Enjoying Life in the Future
• The value of a college degree
• Expected Returns Over the Next Decade

On this weeks episode, we discuss:

• Absurd college football contracts and if they can keep going
• Is Spotify Wrap, the best marketing scheme of all time
• Will home prices fall in the future
• Where to save money for a down payment
• The 3 levels of FOMO
• How inflation is affecting the economy
• Is it easier to pick losers in the market?
• Can crypto double from here
• What is causing the labor shortage
• A year in review of the economy and markets
• What are the best movies and TV shows of 2021

Articles discussed in this week's episode:

• Socialize College Sports (nymag.com)
• The 3 Levels of FOMO 
• Inflation: What If It Doesn't? 
• How Inflation is Driving the Stock Market
• Picking the Losers is Easier Than Picking the Winners in the Stock Market
• Risk & Return Expectations For Crypto
• What’s Going to Put an End to the Labor Shortage?
• The Current State of the Economy & Markets

On this week's episode, We discuss:

• 3-D printing houses in Austin
• Atlanta Braves win the World Series
• The supply chain crisis and what is really causing it
• Why student loans are more dangerous than other types of debt
• The united States has been going broke for decades 
• Is there anything better than an underdog win
• The undisputed fall outfit

Articles discussed in this week's episode:

• 3-D Printed Houses Are Sprouting Near Austin as Demand for Homes Grows - WSJ
• The Atlanta Braves Were Under .500 in August. Now They’re World Series Champions.
• The supply chain crisis should change our holiday shopping habits
• Why Student Loans are More Dangerous Than Other Types of Debt
• The United States Has Been Going Broke For Decades 
• Current Federal Mandatory Spending 

On this week's episode we discuss:

• This week's Apple event and what new products are coming out
• Who the heck still buys Apple laptops?? $$$
• Why dont more people drive minivans?
• Does it matter how long you hold an investment for?
• The new Bitcoin ETF.  How it works, the risks, the benefits
• The basics of a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Awesome loopholes that allow you to spend HSA money on cool purchases

Articles discussed in this episode:

• Why Millennial Parents Won't Drive a Minivan
• Time Horizon is Everything For Investors 

On this weeks episode, we discuss:

• The right balance of having too much free time and working too hard
• Wisdom we wish we knew when we started working
• Rules of thumb when it comes to investing
• The generation of "buy the dip"
• Does is really matter how and when you invest your money
• Is social security in the future a sure thing?
• What is better: Ryders Cup or the Majors
• Would you prefer: Watching golf in person or on TV?

Articles discussed in this weeks episode:

• How the "Buy the Dip" Generation Came to Be
• Can Young People Still Count on Social Security? 
• Dollar Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum: The Definitive Guide – Of Dollars And Data
• Rule Your World 
• Wisdom I Wish I Knew 30 Years Ago - The Big Picture
• Abundance & Scarcity: The Enemies of Appreciation

On this week's episode we discuss:

• The Walmart and Litecoin Fiasco
• Options with your 401k when changing jobs
• Health insurance options between jobs
• How to best use your raise
• Should you use up all of your accrued time off
• If we would buy another Peleton product
• Would we ever choose digital art to show around the house instead of physical art

Articles Discussed:

• Litecoin's fake Walmart deal could have crypto regulators circling 

On This Week's Episode We Discuss:

• Sports gambling and its future
• Should you pay off your mortgage early?
• Is the starter home of the past dead?
• What are NFTs and why are they so popular right now
• What our favorite part of the fall is
• Are Panther's games at 1pm a boom or bust
• Will there be movie theaters in 10 years

Articles Discussed on the show:

• Pro sports leagues are all-in on gambling - Sports Illustrated
• Why I Might Never Pay Off My Mortgage
• The Death of the Starter Home?
• Nifty Corporates - by Packy McCormick - Not Boring by Packy McCormick

On this week's episode we discuss:

• Andy’s pulse on the Charlotte housing market
• What factors are contributing to this crazy housing boom
• What parts of Charlotte and the country are seeing record growth
• What advice does Andy give young or first time buyers
• Some of the biggest mistakes that buyers and sellers can make during the housing process
• What are some of the craziest scenarios Andy has run into during his career
• What is Andy’s #1 tip when making an offer on a home
• Letters from listeners: how should you think about rental properties 

On this week's episode, we discuss:

• Is 6pm the new 8pm when heading to dinner
• Bezos and Branson rocket off the planet
• Agriculture technology and how the world is changing
• Renting out your backyard pool
• What it means to live a rich life
• Pet startups that are taking center stage
• The Roaring 20s are back
• What happens in the economy once stimulus dries up
• Our favorite parts of the Olympics 

Articles Mentioned:

• '6 pm is the new 8 pm': Why early-bird dining is here to stay
• Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launch is bad for the earth
• The FAA beefs up air traffic control for space launches 
• Simple RNA tweak boosts potato and rice yields by 50 percent 
• Swimply, an "Airbnb for Pools," is Earning Some Pool Owners $10,000 a Month
• What Does It Mean to Live A Rich Life? - Financially Balanced
• Pet Startups Are Having a Field Day
• Are the Roaring 20s Already Here?
• Analysis | What happens to the economy when $5.2 trillion in stimulus wears off?

On this week's episode, we discuss:

• Courtney's trip to the national parks
• Are airlines finally figuring out travel demand after Covid?
• Crypto Regulation coming?
• Do you really need that raise to retire sooner
• Robinhood just disclosed some pretty crazy stats
• What do you do with extra cash and emergency money
• What do we do with our extra cash
• Can a bull market keep on going?
• Are there still lumber millionaires out there
• Are passwords a thing of the past?

Articles discussed:

• Travel Is Bouncing Back Strong, and Airlines Are Racing to Keep Up
• How Does a Raise Early in Your Career Affect Your Finances? – Of Dollars And Data
• The Robinhood Conundrum 
• Bulls on Parade
• Lumber Wipes Out 2021 Gain With Demand Ebbing After Record Boom
• Lumber prices continue to plummet—down 49% from the peak