Tonight we’re going to talk about why we’re different than most people. But not in the way you might expect… We have many generous people in our lives who are helping us accelerate our early retirement plans. Let’s talk about them.
LIVE! Tuesday March 17th at 8:30PM EST
One of the bigger categories in our budget is charitable giving. Tonight let’s talk about it. Specifically, why we choose to give instead of retiring much sooner.
In our culture, the word “success” is often synonymous with wealth and financial prosperity. Tonight let’s talk about what success means to us and how money plays a part in our definition.
LIVE! TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24th 8:30PM EST
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Does your personality type play a role in your retirement date?
Tonight we’re going to talk about some of the ways Lauren and I have changed each other, for better or worse. We’ll also pose the question, ‘can you change your spouse’s habits (money or otherwise)’?
We’re only one perspective in this debate so bring your thoughts and comments LIVE Tuesday February 10th at 8:30PM EST.
Looking for new YouTube channels to watch? Tonight we’re going to take a look at our subscription feed for a little show and tell. We’d love to hear some of your suggestions for us!
See you LIVE! Tuesday February 3rd at 8:30PM EST.
Tonight we have a special guest, Jim Collins, who is going to talk to us about why he thinks your house might be a bad investment. Topics will include rent vs. buy analysis, opportunity cost, and a few psychological factors you may not have considered.
Be sure to bring all of your questions about renting vs. buying your home, or any other questions you have for the Q&A.
Be sure to check out Jim’s blog:
https://jlcollinsnh.com/
His blog posts about the rent vs. buy debate:
https://jlcollinsnh.com/2013/05/29/why-your-house-is-a-terrible-investment/
https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/02/23/rent-v-owning-your-home-opportunity-cost-and-running-some-numbers/
https://jlcollinsnh.com/2013/03/20/roots-v-wings-considering-home-ownership/
His post about purchasing a house in Ecuador:
https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/11/30/rent-v-owning-in-ecuador/
His post about bonds:
https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/10/01/stocks-part-xii-bonds-and-a-bit-on-reits/
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Jim Collins is being our guest this Tuesday, January 27th at 8:30PM EST on our LIVE show. We are going to talk about whether you should rent or buy your home. Don’t miss it!
Be sure to check out Jim’s blog:
https://jlcollinsnh.com/
And also his blog post about the rent vs. buy debate:
See you Tuesday!
Tonight we’re going to talk about the thin line between entitlement and opportunity. Do we all deserve to do what we love? Why does our generation expect to have everything our parents had the moment they graduate college?
LIVE! Tuesday Jan 20th 8:30PM EST
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UPDATES:
1. Grandma wanted to add that people without jobs during the Great Depression (like her dad) had a tough time receiving handouts. They felt that?since they didn’t earn them through work, they didn’t deserve it.
She then explained it was recommended that she go on welfare when she was raising the kids alone, but she wanted to go back to work instead.
2. She wanted to stress how a strong work ethic is important for your well being, health, and self worth.
3. Try to be independent and not rely on others to do what you can do for yourself.
4. Most importantly she relied on her faith heavily to?help her through good and bad?times.
5. Someone asked how smoking had effected her health. She said that she smoked about a pack per week, because that’s all she could afford. What I didn’t know is that she quit because my dad asked her to stop when he was young. She said she would quit if he would never start. They both kept their promise.
As for long term effects, five years ago she was told she has the beginning stages of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), presumably from smoking. She didn’t mention if this has affected her quality of life.
Mike’s 87 year old grandma is on the show tonight to talk about life during and after the Great Depression. Topics include quality of life, frugal habits, and tips for longevity.
Be sure to tune in LIVE January 13th at 8:30PM EST.
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