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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 9 MIN

3516: [Part 2] The True Cost of Commuting by Mr. Money Mustache on Rethinking Commutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3516: Mr. Money Mustache challenges the deeply ingrained habit of long car commutes, revealing how they quietly drain both time and wealth while limiting lifestyle freedom. By reframing distance as a direct financial and life-quality tradeoff, he makes a compelling case that living closer to work, or eliminating driving altogether, can be one of the most powerful moves toward financial independence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/10/06/the-true-cost-of-commuting/ Quotes to ponder: “I would say that biking more and driving less was the trigger in my own life that started a chain reaction of savings and happy lifestyle changes that led my wife and I to retirement in our early 30s.” “It is ridiculous to commute by car to work if you realize how expensive it is to drive, and if you value your time at anything close to what you get paid.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3516: Mr. Money Mustache challenges the deeply ingrained habit of long car commutes, revealing how they quietly drain both time and wealth while limiting lifestyle freedom. By reframing distance as a direct financial and life-quality tradeoff, he makes a compelling case that living closer to work, or eliminating driving altogether, can be one of the most powerful moves toward financial independence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/10/06/the-true-cost-of-commuting/ Quotes to ponder: “I would say that biking more and driving less was the trigger in my own life that started a chain reaction of savings and happy lifestyle changes that led my wife and I to retirement in our early 30s.” “It is ridiculous to commute by car to work if you realize how expensive it is to drive, and if you value your time at anything close to what you get paid.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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