In this two topic episode, Dawn discusses the difference between simple and frugal. Attention then turns to the concept of "living small," and why it makes all the difference when planning for your long-term financial goals.

Do you prefer your goals to be easily accomplished, or do you like a bigger challenge? Listen to find out how to best articulate your goals to maximize your ability to achieve them.

Gratitude - it's not just for Thanksgiving anymore! Discover how gratitude and two other magical keys can help you build lasting wealth.

Dawn Starks gives an introduction to the SimpleMoney blog and podcast and describes how the project is the intersection of her two passions - personal finance and simplicity.