22 / Financial freedom from cars / with Mr. Money Mustache

Mr. Money Mustache — a leading voice on financial freedom, prolific writer, and conscious craftsman — is in good traffic to survey the impractical costs of cars, ways to cut down on unnecessary expenses, and how to create more environmentally friendly, livable urban spaces. MMM actionably advocates for forging a lifestyle that centers essentials, better transportation options like biking and walking, and conscious choices toward lowering waste. We discuss: 00:00 At the intersection of personal finance and urban design. 05:45 The personal finance of our transportation choices. 11:17 Frugality in today's economic climate. 14:48 The role of government in urban planning. 20:56 Individual and community financial responsibility. 27:02 Passive housing and sustainable building. 33:47 Incentivizing transportation choices. 35:39 The cost of car dependency and the freedom of bikes. 45:33 Embracing localized living. 48:55 Walking commutes and the luxury of time. Connecting with MMM: The blog. On Instagram. On Twitter. Connecting with me, Brad: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Instagram.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On TikTok⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On LinkedIn⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠