Is lifestyle creep as scary as it sounds? / 99

There's a lot of financial advice out there that makes perfect sense on paper — but doesn’t totally pan out when you apply it to real life. After all, what's financially smart for one person might not make sense for someone with different goals, priorities, or circumstances. And sometimes, following all the so-called money rules can come at the expense of actually enjoying your life. In this episode, we're taking a closer look at six pieces of popular financial advice that we think deserve a ...

Building wealth can feel like a long game, especially when you're doing all the right things but aren't seeing big results yet. Maybe you're contributing to your 401(k), saving what you can, and trying to make smart financial decisions, but you still can't shake the feeling that you're behind. The good news? Making progress with money doesn't have to mean doing everything perfectly, and your financial mistakes don't have to define your future. In this episode, we're joined by Bola Sokunbi, fi...

It’s easy to look back on a big financial decision and make the path seem clearer than it actually was. Buying a home is rarely that tidy — especially when you’re still touring houses, weighing compromises, and wondering whether the right one is even out there. In this episode, we get both sides of that experience from our very own Emily as she navigates the first-time homebuying journey. First, you’ll hear an interview from early this summer, when Emily was actively house hunting. Then, we j...

Buying a home can feel like one of those financial milestones we’re supposed to want — but is homeownership actually the right move for everyone? And if we do want to buy, how do we know when we’re financially (and emotionally) ready? In this episode, we’re talking with Silas Lindenstein, a Seattle-area real estate agent and podcast host to try to answer these questions. Whether buying a home is part of your five-year plan, you’re actively scrolling listings, or you’re perfectly happy r...

Saving for the future matters — but our money should also help us build a life we enjoy along the way. For Henah Velez, creator of the slow travel newsletter Departure, travel is one of the things worth making room for. In this episode, we talk about how Henah went from a scarcity mindset to reaching Coast FI, why she’s prioritized travel at every income level, and how she balances financial independence with spending on experiences now. We also get into conscious consumerism and her refreshi...