PODCAST
Matrimoney
by Kelsey Wharton & Chris Wharton
Most people don't like to talk about money. We are not most people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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episode 61. Wrapping it up
Listeners, we're sorry to say this is our last episode (for now). We haven't been able to provide consistent podcast updates and we hate to keep people waiting! So, we're going to put Matrimoney up on blocks, at least for the time being. We hope to check back in every so often, and maybe if we…
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episode 60. Breaking up with Costco
In this episode, we talk about our year-long dalliance, and eventual break-up, with Costco. We also talk through a listener question about the tension between keeping a household 'minimal' and using bulk shopping as a way to save money. In life news, Kelsey chats about the joys of leaving summer…
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episode 59. Shifting down while spending up
In this episode, we make an assessment of the major changes that have occurred this year in our saving, our spending, our jobs, and our use of time. Kelsey talks about how it's been to leave her full-time job, especially the downshifting in busy commuting and the uptick in home management. And...
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episode 58. The little (and sometimes bigger) things
In today's episode, we discuss all the badly needed house reorganization, repairs, and other updates we've put off for years and are finally pulling the trigger on. We talk about: what we were able to do for free (like finally taking batteries, frayed cords, and old paint to our hazardous waste...
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episode 57. Goin' to San Antone
On this episode, we catch up after a very long, very fun 3-week trip to Texas. Kelsey also talks about life post-employment and we both chat about how things feel different (and better) at home. We also drop another big piece of news: we invested in real estate! So, we discuss what it meant to do...
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episode 56. I quit!
On this episode,we delve into just one topic: Kelsey. Quitting. Her. Job! We describe how we came to this decision, what it means for the family, and how we planned our finances in order to make it work. Kelsey also talks about how she is planning to use her time, what opportunities it affords…
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episode 55. Sunnyside up (we're going solar!)
In this episode, we discuss our first big financial decisions of 2018 in depth: going solar at the HiFi House! We describe the financials, how the system works, and how and why we made the decision we did (and boy was there a lot to think about!). In order to make the decision, we had to consider...
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episode 54. A home supplies deep dive
On this sexy episode, we take a scintillating look at...home supplies. And yes, this is how we spent our Friday night. But it was worth it; this perplexing category sometimes captures hundreds of dollars of our monthly dollars and we had yet to figure out just exactly what the hell was going on....
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episode 53. The year of...spending??
On this episode, we reveal a shocking change in our financial focus, but one we think will be good for us, at least for a short time. And, we run through updates to our 2018 budget, where we're tightening and expanding, and what we're hoping to accomplish. It's a rip-roaring ride line item by…
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episode 52. How to have a financial summit
In our first episode of 2018, we discuss our favorite event of the year, the Team Wharton Financial Summit! And we describe how you can have one, too (they really can be fun, we promise). We also go through the highlights and lowlights of our spending, where we hit our budgets and where we busted...
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episode 51. Happy (not-too-spendy) holidays!
It's our end-of-year episode in which we celebrate the holidays by (how else?) discussing the financial implications of gift giving. We also discuss our differing reasons for buying the gifts we do and we offer up some giving ideas that don't contribute to the build-up of stuff in people's lives....
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episode 50. Happy-making
Holy cow has it been some time since we last posted an episode. Sincere apologies all around; life and a bad back have slowed us down. But we're back with episode 50, in which we spend a bunch of time discussing the all-important question of how to make, and sustain, happiness. We run through a...
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episode 49. A real wrist slapper
In this episode, Chris turns 40! Then he gets his wrist slapped. And rightfully so as we discuss last month's unfortunately exorbitant 'entertainment spending.' But we cover the good stuff, too, like how we've finally achieved one of our minor goals of saving almost all of Kelsey's paycheck....
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episode 48. The high five of endurance
This episode is all about the little things. We talk through the many small ways we've cut costs, created efficiencies, and otherwise streamlined, in-sourced, and life-hacked our way to a happier, simpler life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 47. Feel the burn
On this episode, we share a bit of good news after a run of unlikely and unexpected expenses. Chris talks middle-age heartburn and Kelsey chats about books she's been devouring recently. We also cover our new-found love of Costco, Chris's hair-cutting prowess, and our favorite back-to-the-basics...
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episode 46. One crazy summer
We're back after our summer hiatus, and a lot has happened! We catch you up on the financial ups and downs of the past few months, we discuss an interesting new article on clutter and stress, and we share some love notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 45. Summer simplicity
In this episode, we talk about simplifying, saving money, hitting our healthy stride, and sewing. We also mention that we'll be taking a summer break to focus, retool the show, and come back this fall with a new and improved Matrimoney! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 44. Much ado about health
On this episode, we overcome insane allergies (thanks global warming) to talk all things health. We cover what we think of as health (it's comprehensive), how we support our own health and that of our family, and what we spend on health-related stuff. Show notes at www.loveandmatrimoney.com. Keep...
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episode 43. Let's talk retirement!
We're celebrating a big milestone that kicks off a discussion about RETIREMENT. We cover how we're saving for retirement, the ways that we're already adjusting to a retirement lifestyle and how we're trying to anticipate threats to our retirement. Show notes and our full budget at...
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episode 42. Spherical living
We share a real-time finances snap shot and tell you what we have in our bank accounts right now. Plus discuss the concept of spherical living and how we'd like to shrink our sphere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 41. All about food
Join us for a budget deep dive on FOOD! We chat about how we grocery shop, cook and eat as a vegetarian family and how that impacts our budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 40. Budgeting works, folks!
We chat about date nights (and needing more of them) plus how a new zeal for sticking to our budget is having amazing results. We share a tool you can use for getting things you need for free and answer a listener question about our favorite games to play. www.loveandmatrimoney.com Hosted on…
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episode 39. Hustle or be hustled
We chat about why 2017 may turn out to be the YEAR OF THE HUSTLE and how our "no spend" January is going. Plus share Chris's favorite Tool You Can Use and answer a listener question about being supportive of a partner taking personal time. www.loveandmatrimoney.com Hosted on Acast. See...
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episode 38. '17 it up
We're jumping into 2017 with some ambitious goals, both personal and financial. We dive into our budget and how we'll make our savings goals happen, plus discuss how we revealed each of our secret slush funds. Happy New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 37. Getting financially naked: 2016
We're wrapping up 2016 by getting financially naked and sharing how much we made, and where it all went. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 36. There are no Joneses
We're debuting the new occasional segment Article Club and discussing a recent NYTimes article on how much is enough, plus the busyness and fun of the holidays, and all the unexpected expenses in December. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 35. Holiday budgeting
Holiday cheer - and spending! - are upon us. We discuss our (different) approaches to gift buying and how we might compromise. Plus tools you can use to manage holiday spending and we answer a listener question about what we wish we'd known when we were single and just starting out. Hosted on...
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episode 34. Processing the election
We're feeling lots of feelings after last Tuesday's election and we take an episode to reflect and discuss where we go from here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 33. Selling and sewing
We're sipping a celebratory glass of rose because we both had big days - Kelsey launched a new small business venture and Chris learned a new skill. We discuss where we are on our annual savings goal plus this week's tool you can use and each share out one big thing. Hosted on Acast. See...
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episode 32. Tools you can use
We're mixing things up a bit but keeping them familiar as well. We're catching up on what we decided about all those budget items, plus talking about tracking tools we love for budgets, health and productivity. We answer a listener question about whether or not to refinance. Hosted on Acast. See...
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episode 31. Real-time budgeting
Hello! We're back! And we're sitting down for something different - join us as we have a real-time budgeting conversation about upcoming expenses and make decisions about how to handle them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 30. Meta marriage
Attending a wedding has us reflecting on how our relationship has changed in six and a half years of marriage. Chris shares his unconventional take on love that is meant to be, keeping a scorecard in marriage and his it's-not-a-fad diet. We share a genius tip from a listener on managing a credit...
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episode 29. Rapid refi
We share an update on our foundation assessment, Chris's costly trip to the dentist, a spontaneous mortgage refinance and answer three listener questions including an update on how bidet use is going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 28. I can't yawn
We discuss the status of our marriage and the role that improved sleep plays in it, plus share a few things we forgot to mention during our guest appearance on The Paper Year podcast (check it out!), consider alternatives to our costly gym memberships and reflect on thoughts from a listener about...
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episode 27. Living "comfortabl"
We're catching up on Chris's jet-setting and Kelsey's solo parenting, plus sharing perspective from a listener on appreciating your house and our concerns about the structural integrity of our home. In our money we give a a run down of where we sit financially for any new listeners, discuss…
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episode 26. Too awesome for comparison
We're celebrating one year of producing a podcast and staying married! Plus a year of living without a television and two years with one car. Kelsey shares thoughts on comparing yourself to others and Chris reveals why he's too awesome for comparison (and so are you). Hosted on Acast. See...
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episode 25. Breaking up with Facebook
We chat about Chris's departure from Facebook, our ballooning grocery bill (with a tangent into organic versus conventional and a touch of food politics), why Kelsey wants to buy a former meth house and answer a listener question about managing a $100,000 nest egg. Hosted on Acast. See...
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episode 24. Kicking off summer
We’re talking sleep training, national park travel, sharing an update of Kelsey's capsule wardrobe and discussing an interesting article from a listener about how to achieve happiness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 23. The truth about fighting
We chat honestly about whether we ever fight, answer a listener question about budgeting on a freelance salary and talk about overpaying for our lack of handiness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 22. Peanut butter cup rift
An unshared peanut butter cup is causing some marital strife although the impending summer and Chris's sabbatical is sure to turn things around. We also answer a listener question about how we plan to teach our boys about money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 21. Rocking that work/life balance
We coin the phrase "April crazy brings May awesome," and chatabout our recent thoughts on a possible rental property. Plus ourtheory or busyness being expensive and Chris's controversialthoughts on "the American dream." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 20. Pedal House vs. Chez Soleil
We give an update on the debate we're having on our house name plus share how we would spend extra money if we came into it. And answer a listener question about how big an emergency fund to maintain and dealing with unexpected expenses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 19. February brewery
We share our advice for a young couple who wants to save for an international adoption and also reflect on the best pieces of financial advice we've ever received. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 18. Marriage tips
We tackle two listener questions about ethical investing and day-to-day tasks of budgeting, plus explore an idea to sell our home and rent instead and share some marriage tips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 17. Monumentous
We share advice for our second featured listener plus keep it real by discussing the low account balance alerts we've been getting and catch you up on Chris's flu survival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 16. Kick ass for your values
We're bringing you our first Matrimoney featured listener profile! So we're diving deep into one listener's financial situation and giving our (unqualified) advice. Plus the usual update on the sleep/lack of sleep at our house, what's happening in our life and money lately. Hosted on Acast. See...
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episode 15. Dragons down the street
We share a riveting update of our 2015 tax refund plus the decisions we made during our recent 2016 financial summit. Plus we're answering a listener question about what to do when an employer stops offering 401(k) matches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 14. Determined Orange
We run through all our 2015 financial numbers plus compare them to 2014 and reveal the good, the bad and the overspending. We're also sharing why the phrase Determined Orange is helping our marriage and answering a listener question about upgrades around the house versus saving money. Hosted on...
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episode 13. My hair is perfect
Besides talking about Chris's new perfect haircut we bring you an update on whether or not we made our $20,000 savings goal plus answer a listener question about life insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 12. The Year of Me
As the year winds down we reflect on 2015 and share goals for 2016, plus answer a listener question about how we handle financial disagreements. Happy new year, everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Most people don't like to talk about money. We are not most people.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
Kelsey Wharton & Chris Wharton
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