New Approach To Date Night That Changes Everything Craft Your Money Story podcast

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#95: FREE Download - Foundational Beliefs & Priorities: https://nick.kit.com/priorities Our visioning process video: https://youtu.be/y398ZYjvNZ4?si=F41ch6zaVJv6h1lp Reagan Rose of Redeeming Productivity on How to Make a 5-Year Plan: https://youtu.be/R4RzCRXYSOE?si=i5wKhHtVdCG6ZOGp ____________________________ I'm sure we're all familiar with the Theodore Roosevelt “Man in the Arena” quote. And if you’re anything like us, that quote gets you all hyped up. But it’s easy to gloss over the part that says “there is no effort without error and shortcoming.” Well, after our time in Knoxville, we can confidently say that we’re not among the “cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat”…. because we’ve gotten a hefty dose of defeat! 😂 So in this episode, we're sharing five things we learned through our experience, and how we’re applying those lessons to our visioning process moving forward. ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ CYMS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CraftYourMoneyStory Twitter: https://x.com/nickdtrue…

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New Approach To Date Night That Changes Everything 11:28

30 weeks ago11:28

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#94: Many people think of quality time as spending money on date night. But a lot of the things we do that ACTUALLY grow our relationship are free or cost very little. We want to share some of our favorite, low-cost things to do that deepen our relationship. We hope it’s helpful, especially if you’re in a season of cutting back. ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://x.com/nickdtrue…

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One Tool To Vision As A Couple 31:42

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#93: It can be easy to fall into a rut and miss opportunities for meaningful conversations with your spouse. We're sharing one of our favorite tools that helps us foster conversation and grow in our ability to vision together. Products we mention: Best Self decks: https://bestself.co/collections/prompt-decks?srsltid=AfmBOooVpWAAQztD3qEsZjiPpvraLsCThJDwGHNfmxcHccDPIs5u1Ry9 Appointed: https://appointed.co/products/cultivating-conversations-card-deck?srsltid=AfmBOopAqoMU2K77_QlbK_92XA-JtR5_HtSAAL_RQR6G6URSXWdGbCfq Michael Hyatt's LifeFocus Kit: https://fullfocusstore.com/products/lifefocus-kit?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=20370553569&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA88a5BhDPARIsAFj595idKLUBib_gtYd8Jmdioif5Zej3pjsSBz4bOzypvLBS_vbbgOlLz2caAjxCEALw_wcB ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney…

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How To Use The News To Improve Your Finances 36:18

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#92: I have lots of clients forward me videos or articles about the latest world crisis and how it's going to affect interest rates, the stock market, inflation, etc. Whether it’s hurricanes, election news, federal interest rate cuts, or any other number of things - they’re stressed out and worried about how it’s going to impact their money. I always use the exercise in this episode to help them avoid stress spiraling and use news headlines to their financial benefit... ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney…

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Stressing Over Money Isn't Helping You (Do This Instead) 26:55

34 weeks ago26:55

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#91: The most common words we hear from new clients are "stress" and "overwhelm." There's just so much going on, money seems to be flying everywhere, and life feels out of control. Without a clear course of action, we tend to stick our heads in the sand and ignore our financial concerns... until something major happens and we're forced to deal with our situation head-on. If you're ready to face your overwhelm and start getting ahead with your money, this exercise is for you. ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney…

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Living "Within Your Means" Isn't Enough (You're Missing This) 39:39

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#90: Is your budget more of tracking tool than a decision-making tool? Do you find yourself stealing from your longer-term goals to cover overspending on things like clothes, trips with friends, or kids' birthday parties? You're not alone. Establishing the budget is one thing, but sticking to it is something else entirely. There are so many "good" things to spend our money on. How do we make sure we're not overspending on the good and neglecting the great? We're here to discuss some tips that have helped us and Nick's clients use the budget as a decision-making tool to stay on track with our vision and values. Thanks for watching! Videos we mention: How to Not Hate Your Budget - https://youtu.be/y398ZYjvNZ4?si=ER5hD7B9VdBeFiFY Should I Put My Finances In Maintenance Mode? - https://youtu.be/gwLlJWS_9zU?si=K5yTZtpOwEVWHWVo The Power of Vision for Your Marriage (Jimmy Evans) - https://youtu.be/wxbRbd2mG3Y?si=Z9wrHdos6xdLxtEO ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney…

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Should I Put My Finances In Maintenance Mode? 31:11

36 weeks ago31:11

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#89: We all have limited capacity. Is there ever a time that you should put your finances, or even your marriage, into "maintenance mode?" What does that mean anyways? Let's talk about it! ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney…

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New cars and botox? 30:00

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#88: It's been a minute, but we're back with another Fun Money episode! Join us for a chat about car shopping, giving your brain space to think, and aging well. We're so excited to be recording again! Thanks for listening. ❤️ ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney…

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Guarantee Your Success With Money 14:06

2 years ago14:06

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#87: What actions can you take so that it's unreasonable for you NOT to be successful with your finances? We've got some ideas! You can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney…

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The Journey to Financial Independence 27:23

2 years ago27:23

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#86: It's the journey, not the end destination, that shapes us. Are your goals taking you on a journey that will shape you into the type of person you want to be? If you need some help defining the direction of your journey, you can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NMpshd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mappedoutmoney…

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Give up the good to get great 25:38

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#85: A lot of our decisions make people raise their eyebrows. But since we regularly discuss, reassess, and adjust our life vision and budget, we're able to confidently leave behind a lot of "good" in order to work towards the things that are "great" to us. What in your life is good, but might be holding you back from achieving great? If you need some help defining your direction, you can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney…

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1 Habit to Make Your Budget Stick 17:08

2 years ago17:08

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#84: Having a vision isn't enough... you have to remember that vision if you're going to have success with budgeting. We're sharing our top tips for keeping your eyes on where you're going. If you need some help defining your direction, you can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney…

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How to Not Hate Your Budget 37:55

2 years ago37:55

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#83: Trying to have discipline without meaningful direction is absolute drudgery. Nick and I know from our first few years of marriage... it was during that time that I started calling him "No Fun Nick." 🙃 Thankfully, we've learned some things since then. Now we have a regular routine of assessing our vision that fosters unity in our marriage, especially with our financial decisions. If you need some help defining your direction, you can grab our life vision template here: www.mappedoutmoney.com/vision ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney…

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Deciding What to Buy and When to Buy It 34:55

2 years ago34:55

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#82: You can't always get what you want! And neither can we. 🙃 Today we're discussing how we prioritize our spending, and of course, Nick's got a framework to help! You'll hear some real-life examples from our building projects and how we compromise when we don't see eye-to-eye on the budget. Hope you enjoy! ____________________________ https://mappedoutmoney.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney…

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Life Update - We're Back For Real 27:11

2 years ago27:11

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#81: We're excited to be back, hope your well :) Featured Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com…

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Atomic Habits Book Review: Our Favorite Tips 1:10:01

3 years ago1:10:01

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#80: We're sharing our favorite insights and actionable takeaways from James Clear's Atomic Habits . Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - https://nick.ck.page/bookclub James Clear's Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/3zeWEAV Mary Laura Philpott's I Miss You When I Blink - https://amzn.to/3PBlK2y Morgan Housel's Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3RUBhfQ Simon Sinek The Infinite Game - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFxIm7fcB7c Tim Urban "Why You Should Stop Caring What Other People Think" - https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/06/taming-mammoth-let-peoples-opinions-run-life.html Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com…

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Recency Bias, Car Buying, and Millennial Yuppies - Fun Money #1 53:05

3 years ago53:05

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#79: This episode is a little different. Nick and I both brought topics to discuss off the cuff (My First Million style). We're planning to sprinkle these Fun Money episodes into the mix every month or so. Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com Van Neistat 4th Turning video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeVyfiP0cLk Tim Urban "Why Generation Y Yuppies are Unhappy" - https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/09/why-generation-y-yuppies-are-unhappy.html Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com…

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True Personal Life Update - Q+A #4 1:19:52

3 years ago1:19:52

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#078: It's our final Q+A! This one's kind of an extended version of stuff we like and a personal life update. Hope you enjoy! And thank you again for sending us your questions. Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com…

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Travel Memberships, Moving, and More - Q+A #3 52:35

3 years ago52:35

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#077: We're finishing up all the questions we planned to answer in the last episode. 🙃 We really had fun discussing these. Hope you enjoy it! Featured Links: Sponsor - Mapped Out Money resources page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Die with Zero by Bill Perkins - https://amzn.to/3Ob18hh Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com…

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Listener Case Studies - Q+A #2 40:20

3 years ago40:20

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#076: We're diving into more of your questions. Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - Mapped Out Money book club - https://mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Make 2022 Your Best Financial Year Yet (podcast ep) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-2022-your-best-financial-year-yet/id1503281170?i=1000546348533 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com…

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Simple Money, Rich Life with Bob and Linda Lotich 46:55

3 years ago46:55

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#075: We loved chatting with Bob and Linda. They were so generous with their time and wisdom, and we hope you enjoy the conversation. PS: Please forgive our echo-ey audio... our options for recording were the reverberations of an empty house or rain pounding on the RV roof. #movingproblems Featured Links: Simple Money, Rich Life book - https://amzn.to/3NIRfXl Prayer Prompts - https://seedtime.com/prayers-for-finances/ Bob and Linda's 3 day money challenge - https://seedtime.com/smrl-challenge/ Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com…

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Investing, Inflation, Budgeting Tips - Q+A #1 1:22:02

3 years ago1:22:02

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#074: Today we're tackling investing, inflation, and budget related questions. Hope you enjoy! Featured Links: Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3NkDfmE Bogleheads Guide to Investing - https://amzn.to/3PrIO4k Rob Berger YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9C17-OMxa-7oRSaCtztObw Wait But Why on tipping - https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/04/everything-dont-know-tipping.html Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com…

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We're Moving... Again 1:11:00

3 years ago1:11:00

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#073: Yep, you read that title right. Here's what we've learned through the decision-making process so far. Thanks for listening! PS - The podcast will be on hold for a month or so while we get our ducks in a row. But we'll be back soon. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com…

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How to Analyze Purchases While Under the Influencer Trance 50:04

3 years ago50:04

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#072: Influencer marketing is everywhere (including our content!). It can feel impossible to detach yourself from all the limited drops and exclusive newsletter sales long enough to figure out if you're about to make a purchase you'll regret. We're sharing how influencer marketing has whooped us (see what I did there? 🙃) in the past. And discussing our favorite strategies for keeping a level head in the midst of constant influence. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Stuff We Like - Pomodoro Timer - https://amzn.to/34mG9X4 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com…

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Key Variables to Analyze Any Purchase 22:06

3 years ago22:06

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#071: A recent trip to shop for a new front door got us talking about how we analyze purchases. Here's three key variables that you can use for your own purchasing decisions. Don't be like most people and overlook the third one... we think it's the best! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - https://nick.ck.page/bookclub Stuff We Like - When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons - https://amzn.to/3fS4t5c Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com…

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Framework to Choose Your Best Budgeting Method 28:49

3 years ago28:49

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#070: Figure out the best budgeting tool to achieve your goals without overcomplicating your life. Visit mappedoutmoney.com/070 to take the quiz. Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead In 100 - aheadin100.com Take the quiz - mappedoutmoney.com/070 Reactive Budgeting: Mint - https://mint.intuit.com/ Proactive Budgeting: Anti-Budget (Paula Pant article) - https://affordanything.com/anti-budget-or-80-20-budge/ Excel/ Google Sheets YNAB - https://www.youneedabudget.com/ Qube - https://qubemoney.com/ Stuff We Like - Seinfeld on Netflix Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com…

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Make 2022 Your Best Financial Year Yet 53:05

3 years ago53:05

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#069: In preparation for the new year, we're discussing the 3-step framework we use to set and achieve our financial goals. Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead In 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com/ Stuff We Like - Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth - https://amzn.to/3pyMOoV Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com…

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We're Changing The Podcast Tagline... Here's Why 21:20

3 years ago21:20

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#068: We've been thinking a lot about the purpose behind this podcast. Here's a little insight into our thought process and our focus for 2022. Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com/ Stuff We Like - Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed - https://www.netflix.com/title/81155081 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com…

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Stop Making Yourself Miserable 34:14

4 years ago34:14

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#067: If you make small cuts in your spending but neglect the big hitters (like housing, cars, and your income) - you'll likely end up feeling pretty miserable without seeing significant progress in your finances. That's a big 'ole bummer. ☹️ So don't let that be you! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Nick's spreadsheet to analyze future value 🙃 - mappedoutmoney.com/067 Stuff We Like - Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend with Melissa McCarthy - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melissa-mccarthy/id1438054347?i=1000535963934 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com…

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Zero Percent Financing vs. Paying in Full 49:02

4 years ago49:02