In this week’s episode, we kick off the new year with optimism and energy while we discuss our intentions and goals for 2023. A huge thank you to all of our podcast listeners in 2022, and Happy new year to you all!

In this week’s episode, we reflect on 2022. We dig into what we’re most proud of, what we want to improve, and other fun stuff, like our favorite books of the year. We hope you have all had a strong year, and we appreciate you listening to and supporting our podcast. We look forward to another year of podcasting in 2023.

In this episode, we read and discuss a recent Business Insider article: Michael Burry, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg are raising the alarm on the US economy. Here are 8 recession warnings from top commentators this week. We then share our thoughts on these predictions on the US economy and our advice on what you should be doing.

In this episode, we talk about how to stick to your values when you or your kids are faced with peer pressure. First, we talk through different types of peer pressure, from positive and negative, to active and passive. We then talk more about the good kind of peer pressure, share strategies for combatting negative peer pressure, and give ideas for how to get more of the good kind of peer pressure into your life.

In this episode, we talk about the 2023 IRS limits for various savings plans. We discuss the difference in benefits related to taxes and how to maximize these plans for long-term savings success. We hope this discussion motivates you to save more in 2023.

In this week’s episode, we interview Jessica from The Fioneers and talk about designing a life you don’t want to retire from. Jess spends a lot of time talking, thinking, and writing about how people can use the financial freedom they build along the way to Financial Independence (FI) to design a life they don't want to retire from. We also talk with Jess about changes she’s seen in the FIRE movement over the years, the power of community, how to leverage experimentation to build confidence, and her exciting custom campervan buildout.

In this episode, we talk about the arrival fallacy and what you can learn from better understanding it. The arrival fallacy is the false assumption that once you reach a big goal, you will have enduring happiness from accomplishing that goal. We explain why it’s a mistaken belief and how to fight it and find happiness in the journey instead of the destination.

In this episode, we discuss the lesser-known but universally understood concept of Hygge. Pronounced Hugg-ah or Hoog-ah, it’s the Danish concept of coziness, and it’s everywhere around the holidays. While everyone can appreciate some coziness in the winter, marketers will try to convince you to buy things to achieve it. But we think you can find hygge without spending a lot of money!

In this episode, we talk about all things prenup related, and we bring on a family law attorney to give you an official legal perspective on prenuptial agreements. We explain what a prenup is, why we think they are good, and how to create one properly. We believe everyone should thoughtfully consider creating a prenup when they are getting married; it’s an investment in your marriage and a kind thing to do for your future partner.

In this episode, we read and discuss a recent Washington Post article: 7 ways a recession could be good for you financially. We then share our thoughts on the recession, housing prices, savings rates, ibonds, unemployment, student loan forgiveness, and more.