Inside Out Money

Greg joins this week's podcast, and we share why and how we’re migrating our investments from Wealthfront to Fidelity, which will save us $20K+ in fees over the next ten years. We share how this will save us money, allow us to receive dividends instead of auto reinvesting them, better control our portfolio, and improve our performance. We share the backstory of why we started investing with Wealthfront 10 years ago and why it’s no longer serving us in the future. And Maggie’s brother Alex happens to call right as we’re wrapping up and joins for an impromptu conversation. Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/052-simplifying-finances-how-were-saving-20k-by-ditching-robo-investing/

Liz joins this week's podcast for a very impromptu discussion where we reveal our Amazon and Target purchases for the last few months. We review each other’s purchases and discuss what we’re spending our money on lately and how it makes us feel. We each aim to focus on intentional spending, and reviewing your expenses with a friend is a fun way to check your spending. Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/051-taming-target-and-amazon-we-pull-up-our-order-history-for-you-to-judge/

For the 50th Inside Out Money episode, Maggie interviews two early-retiree couples at campFI: Stacey & Andy and Amber & Bob. They share their stories of how they prepared for early retirement, challenges and learnings along the way, and much more. They also talk about their feelings along the journey, how they’re maintaining a sense of purpose and fulfillment without traditional work, the value of finding your tribe, and the power of asking interesting questions. We also take a few questions from our live audience. Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/050-from-cubicles-to-campfi-an-interview-with-two-early-retiree-couples/

Erica joins this week's podcast, and we discuss the economics of happiness and what research shows will and won’t make you happier. We share the macronutrients of happiness, according to David Brooks and Oprah, and how we should be striving to be happier versus a fixed ideal nirvana state of happiness. We talk through each of the factors that can have a meaningful influence on our happiness, and, just as importantly, what doesn’t correlate to our happiness.  Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/047-the-economics-of-happiness-will-a-bigger-house-or-shorter-commute-make-you-happier/

Liz joins this week's podcast, and somehow, we’re deciding to smash or pass common financial rules. We explain many common financial rules around savings, investing, and buying a house and car and dig into whether we’d smash or pass on the rule and why. In addition to a lot of laughing, we hope you also learn something new. Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/046-smash-or-pass-common-financial-rules/

Liz joins this week's podcast, and we share all the things you should and shouldn’t do to leave a job the right way, whether it’s a voluntary or involuntary leave. We discuss understanding what you agreed to in your employment contract, legally getting the key information you need, being smart about your benefits, and keeping it professional so you don’t burn bridges. How you start and leave your jobs impacts your finances in the short and longer term, and we’re giving you the guidance you need to do it right. Oh, and we share some details about Cobra we think many people aren’t aware of! Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/043-burning-bridges-or-building-boats-how-to-leave-a-job-the-right-way/