Feeling overwhelmed by mental clutter? Tune into this week’s episode of "The Mitten Dad Show," where Matt Tilmann shares the powerful technique of a brain dump to clear your mind and enhance focus. Discover how unloading your thoughts can lead to increased productivity, reduced stress, and a surge in creativity. Perfect for parents and anyone juggl…

Ever feel like you're juggling too many balls, and you're just one slip away from dropping them all? It's 5 PM—you've missed another workout, dinner isn't thought of yet, and your inbox is overflowing. As days roll into weeks, the stress builds, perhaps turning into sleepless nights and missed moments with family. What if you could rearrange things…

Welcome back Mitten Dad Show listeners! For this episode's topic, I share a recent shared experience I've had with my oldest daughter while waiting for her school bus. I think you'll appreciate it and if you have kids, I encourage you to do the same and stay curious! And even if you don't have kids, I would equally encourage you always to be open t…

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience." - Eleanor Roosevelt We just wrapped up our family summer vacation, and while it was still fresh, I wanted to do a quick episode talking about the power of gifting experiences for our children, and the impact…

In this episode, we dive into the world of unexpected career transitions. Matt shares his own journey, from obtaining a degree in theatre to working in finance, and invites listeners to share their unique career paths. Key Topics: Unexpected Career Transitions: A personal account of our Matt's journey from theatre to finance, and an open invitation…

Tired of living in a cluttered space? In this episode of The Mitten Dad Show, host Matt Tilmann shares seven essential steps to help you master the art of decluttering. Based on our popular article at mittendad.com, we'll walk you through the entire decluttering process, from setting goals to making decluttering a habit. Matt also discusses the ben…

Over on the Mitten Dad website, I recently posted about a series of tweets that had gone viral, where the original poster had mentioned how every time she would ask dads for their email addresses for party invitations for her three-year-old, they would always provide the email addresses of their partner instead. Why was that? Tune in for more, and …

Welcome to The Mitten Dad Show! Formerly known as The Script-Notes Show, since I last published an episode, a few things have gone on, such as a new addition to our family, and the pandemic has put many things in perspective.I switched it to Mitten Dad as an homage to my home state of Michigan, giving the content a Midwest flair. But also because, …

There’s no denying that this has been a trying time worldwide, with everyone having to deal with the coronavirus crisis in their own way. However, one thing that I don’t think gets mentioned enough is the mental toll it might be taking on everyone, particularly those in the healthcare industry. Other podcasts have been having listeners call in with…

Welcome to another episode of The Script-Notes Show! We got back into the swing of things with a new blog post about the new Form W-4 for 2020, as well as some financial and business news to get you going for the week ahead. Enjoy, and as always, thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe wherever you're listening! Also, we are still taking …

Welcome to a brand new year and Episode 50! I know I’ve been on hiatus a bit due to work travel and our family’s forthcoming arrival. So with that, thought this would be a great time to ask for your resolutions, particularly from a financial sense! Please leave a voicemail with the link below, or feel free to send an email to matt@script-notes.com!…

When it comes to money, sometimes you just can’t beat plain old common sense. Today’s episode features some good tips to keep in mind for your financial life. Today's episode is also brought to you by Undebt.it, one of the best tools available for helping you to get out of debt! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m…

While the economy as a whole may be in question on a daily basis, one thing that may be getting some clarity this fall is gas prices. Have you started using GasBuddy yet? If not, it's a great way to be able to keep up to date on the latest prices at the pump. Now, with their Pay With GasBuddy Card, you can also find additional savings at the pump, …

Earlier today, the yield curve inverted, which previously has always been a sign leading up to a recession. I wanted to talk about a post from MarketWatch that I thought had some good information about it. Opinions seem to vary about what this might portend to, however, it should still be something to keep an eye on, especially over the next month …

Hot off the heels of the Equifax Data Breach Settlement, yesterday it was announced by Capital One that a hacker may have compromised information from 100 million applications. This episode covers some tips and steps you can take if you think you may have been affected. Looking for some entertainment for your upcoming road trip? Check out Audible -…

“If you think it’s hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball.” – Jack Lemmon I shared this quote today on the blog, and thought it was very appropriate for many aspects of life. Frequently I like to share quotes from the site BrainyQuote, on Instagram, mainly because I like that so many quotes can have so many different meanings t…

Lately I’ve become more intrigued by the concept of financial freedom or financial independence, and the varying forms that that can take on when it comes to personal finance. I’m in the midst of reading Grant Sabatier’s Financial Freedom, and it has really brought back to life the concept of “a penny saved is a penny earned.” Given Anchor has now …

Do you sometimes feel like your smartphone has become the boss of you, versus it actually being a tool for you to use? I recently happened upon a Medium article, titled “How To Configure Your iPhone To Work for You, Not Against You.” The post is a bit of a lengthy read, but the author recognized this and decided to break it up into three sections, …

A couple weeks ago, Apple made one of its largest forays into services, a change from their usual events regarding new hardware products or OS updates. While the changes to their TV offerings and News app were widely suspected, there was one announcement that raised some curiosity. Apple announced their own credit card, the Apple Card. Our thanks t…

Social media. Bank accounts. Subscriptions. Credit cards. You name it, you probably have a log in for it. Here’s food for thought though. While none of us ever want to ponder what might happen after we leave this mortal coil, there will be those left behind that may have the inevitable task of needing to handle your finances, log ins and more. The …

I recently wrote a piece about the web app dollareighty.com, and how it can really help expedite your social media strategy, particularly when it comes to Instagram. The main goal is that you're leaving your "two cents" on posts that are within your niche or brand, but nothing "spammy." Actual, meaningful posts. Listen in for more, and how this mig…

Does it ever feel like you have a “case of the Mondays”? Does the weekend ever feel like it flies by “way too fast”? If that sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone for one thing. What about though, if it was just a matter of changing your mindset about the weekend, that could potentially make weekends a little more tolerable? Listen in for mo…

From the blog this week, we shared an article about a recent survey from Bankrate that says that 3 in 10 Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings. Which leads to the question, what are your financial priorities? Is it saving? Paying down debt first? Saving, then paying down debt? Send an email and let us know! Finally, make sure …

Usually there a couple things that go together with the Super Bowl. Food and ads. In recent years, Super Bowl ads have come under fire for being lame and boring, with only a select few making the cut of being memorable. So in today’s episode, I would like to pose the question, have the ads lost their way from a creative standpoint? Or is it because…

Welcome to another episode of The Script-Notes Show! Have you gotten your credit card bill from your holiday shopping yet? Want to avoid a repeat of this come this December? Then start budgeting now! If your credit card habits got the best of you, I highly recommend checking out Tally. Check their post out here for more, and then get a $20 gift car…

While the shipping deadline for online shopping might have come and gone by now for Tuesday, there's still one idea available that could be the gift that keeps on giving. Remember the days of giving paper stock certificates? Gone are those days (for the most part), and now with the digital age, we have Stockpile. From their About Us page: A few Chr…

While it seems like the drum beat of retailer woes continue, it can also be a great time for consumers to save quite a bit of money at retailers like Lowe's, Sears and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mittendad/message

Welcome to Episode 30! There’s no denying how popular the low carb diet has become lately. If there’s one thing that we know how to do this time of year, it’s eat. A lot. It doesn’t have to be that way though. You can still find plenty of delicious recipes to make without blowing your caloric budget out of the water. If you’re resolving to eat bett…

For this episode, we have a blog roundup of recent posts, including a link to post about how you can perfect your holiday photography. We also have tips about how to save for college, and finally a great story about how the latest Apple Watch feature may have saved someone’s life. Check out those stories and more over at the blog. If you haven’t ha…

As a way of thanking our listeners, wanting to give back, and perhaps save you some time in the kitchen this holiday season, we have four Blue Apron promo codes to give away! All you need to do is head to our Instagram page, follow, and then leave a comment with the hashtag mentioned in the episode! We’ll leave this open for a week to give everyone…

In an effort to save some time, for this episode, we recap some of the headlines that were added to the blog this week. This time of year can mean a time for going out to eat, and needing to pay your friends back, so make sure you don't leave them hanging by using Square's simple and easy to use Cash app. Get $5 to get started today. Also, make sur…

After taking a break for the holidays, we take a moment to realize the importance of "be here now," when it comes to this time of year, and the impact it can have not just on yourself, but your loved ones. Spending on gifts can also be an anxiety ridden time for everyone. But it doesn't have to be - make sure you don't let debt get the best of you …

Just a PSA that if your state allows early voting, you may want to look into it, due to potential bad weather creeping across the country this week. Make sure you plan accordingly! Also, I put up a post with additional voting information you might find useful, including discount codes on Uber, Lyft and Lime, in case you should need transportation a…

Happy Halloween! So here’s sort of a scary story to share for today… A recent article mentioned that many college students didn’t want to vote, citing it was “too much of a hassle” to send back in their ballots mainly because they couldn’t find stamps. They can easily be had from the Post Office’s website, local locations, and more often than not, …

Tuesday was a major deadline in many states to register to vote. Make sure to check and confirm your voter registration at vote.org if you haven't already as more deadlines are coming up! Even if you think you're registered, it can't hurt to make sure everything is up to date. Here is the link for deadlines. --- Send in a voice message: https://pod…

You've probably heard of the envelope budgeting system, where once you get paid, you put actual cash into different categorized envelopes. However, as you may have seen from a recent viral story, make sure those envelopes aren't anywhere near a paper shredder. Home automation is becoming quite popular, and a great way to get started is with the Phi…

I don’t have enough time. There’s not enough time in the day. Who has time for that? Do those statements and questions sound familiar to you? I recently reposted an Instagram from Gary Vaynerchuk at our handle, where he said, “oh you have time, you just picked something else.” Granted, we’re all going to have different schedules and different prior…

Wow! It's hard to believe that what started as a leap of faith has now blossomed into over 1,000 downloads! Also, it's our 20th episode! That said, if your TV hasn't told you already with a litany of ads, election season is upon us. While you'll mainly hear about the "hot" topics, there are many an item getting voted on in Congress that you might n…

Jobs with the search engine giant can be tough to land. But recruiters from the company share some resume writing tips that just might be able to not only help you land a job with them, but potentially score a dream job with the company you've had your eye on. Good luck on your next interview! Follow along on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Get $1…

At the time of this recording, it’s September 11th in the U.S., and with a potentially devastating hurricane headed for the East Coast, I wanted to take this episode to reflect upon acts of kindness. This morning, I shared to my social media platforms, a quote I found attributed to Aesop: “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” I…

For this episode I cover how sometimes "stay-cations" can also be the best vacations as well! I have also taken to "re-discovering" Instagram and posting inspirational content on there as well as other life tips, food creations and more! What inspires you? Leave us a voice message or comment on our latest post on Instagram! Who knows, you might get…

In today's episode, we cover what to consider if you're thinking of continuing your education, particularly from the financial sense. National Foundation for Credit Counseling - www.nfcc.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mittendad/message

In today's quick episode, it's all about the side hustle. Head to our site for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mittendad/message

It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again. A big part of any parent’s (and teacher’s) budget is school supplies, so today we share a couple of techniques that will hopefully help you not have to break the bank too much! Links – Check out Cash Back Monitor for a comprehensive list of how to save at many retailers and Raise.com for a great se…

In today's episode we talk about the importance of getting rid of the "clutter" in your life, especially when it comes to finances. Get $5 today with the Cash App and at Acorns. As always, thank you for listening, and if you'd like to become a supporter of the site and get a shoutout, check out the listener support link below. You can catch us on T…

In today's show, we hit upon a couple personal finance mindfulness tips that I think should help you the next time you're weighing what to buy. For our ancestry enthusiasts out there, I highlight a great deal going on until August 20th. Have you heard of the kombucha tea craze? Apparently Starbucks has as well. Finally, you know how a lot of times …

In this week’s episode we finish our two part series on what to do and think about if you’re unhappy in your current role, and potential steps to take. Get started in investing today with Acorns with $5 toward your account! We also talk about our site getting a makeover, so make sure you check out the all new script-notes.com today! Finally, do you…

This week's episode focuses on the importance of building relationships with others not just in our careers but in life as well. As mentioned in the episode, the deal alert for Apple's AirPods is still ongoing, so check that out here! Be sure to like our Facebook page too, so you don't miss out on additional content! Thank you for listening! --- Se…

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Are you in the same career you originally went to school for? Or thought you’d be doing? Turns out, you’re not alone. I talk about my own path in this regard. It seems like everything we eat these days might be contaminated. It’s August 1st, which means it’s time to check in with your budget again. Are you on track and rolling with the punches? If …