Have you ever had a friend that had more or less wealth than you? Did it cause awkward moments? Dawn talks about the issues that can occur and how to…Read More

Today’s guest is Shoshanah Dietz, a member of the SimpleMoney Community and founder of Mid-Life Minimalist. We talk about how she became interested in minimalism and how it impacted her…Read More

Dawn shares her thoughts about the shocking wealth difference between black and white households.  Racial financial inequality is real. Show Transcript: Hey there, I’m Dawn Starks, author of Simplify Your…Read More

Today’s guest is Leia Smith, a member of the SimpleMoney Community. We talk about minimalism and Leia’s work with the homeless and poverty-stricken members of her community. Show Transcript: Hey…Read More

Dawn gives two reasons why using home equity to consolidate your credit card debt is a bad idea.  One reason is strategic, one is behavioral. Show transcript: Hey there, I’m…Read More

Grant Sabatier, author of Financial Freedom, is today’s guest. We talk about his book, the FIRE movement, and his work with Vicki Robin. Show transcript: Hey there. I’m Dawn Starks,…Read More

Dawn reviews the progress she’s made on the four simplicity goals she established for the year.  Let’s see how she did. Show Transcript: Hey there, I’m Dawn Starks, author of…Read More

Today’s guest is Ellen Scott Grable, a member of the SimpleMoney Community. We talk about the importance of goal setting and Ellen’s view of Essentialism, among other things. Show Transcript:…Read More

Do you like to declutter in the summer?  Summer is the perfect time for purging.  Here are three areas you can focus on to declutter this summer. Show Transcript: Hey…Read More

Today we have an interview with Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist.  We talk about minimalism with families, decluttering, and Joshua’s secret weapon when it comes to simplifying his financial life.…Read More