PODCAST · business
Simple Money, Simple Life
by Matt Erickson
This is a podcast dedicated to exploring how simplicity beats complexity, especially in money matters. We explore how to save and invest as well as how living a simple life is a joyful life.
Episodes
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115. Is Traveling Abroad Worth It?
Have you traveled internationally? Was it a good experience? Are you considering an international trip? Today I discuss some important things to consider.
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114. The Bidet For The Win
Have you ever used a bidet? After listening to this episode you’ll want to get one. Plus, 11 other cost savings strategies.
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113. The Prosperity Paradox
You’ll love this episode. Inspired by Joshua Becker at becomingminimalist.com
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112. Kick Debt to the Curb
It’s all about kicking debt to the curb and finding peace and financial freedom. This episode teaches you how.
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111. Investing Like a Dawg
Today I cover the basics you need to know to get started in investing. It’s an episode that will give you the tools necessary to get started and dominate!
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110. The Urban Trekker and 13 Simple Living Tips
Today I share an awesome quote about why we should avoid debt. I talk about some recent medical issues. Then I explain why being an urban trekker is an amazing choice. Lastly, I share 13 simple living tips.
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109. Diversifying Your Identity
Today the topics covered are diversifying your identity, dangers of workism and FOMO vs JOMO.
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108. 11 Tips and Observations from 2023
To end the year I go over some ideas about the market, investing, building systems and pouring into your health and relationships.
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107. The Frugal Flex and More Dave Ramsey Drama
Frugality is cool, being cheap isn’t. Today I discuss some creative ways to be frugal and win. I also discuss a recent take by Dave Ramsey that one can withdraw 8% per year of their portfolio in retirement.
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106. Steps to Financial Freedom
We review Dave Ramseys baby steps, The Money Guy’s financial order of operations, and How to Money’s money gears.
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105. Your Money Plan
Are you a natural spender or a natural saver? Are you more frugal or extravagant? Do you have a hodgepodge portfolio or a simple portfolio? Today we tackle the importance of knowing yourself and implementing a plan to be successful no matter what natural tendencies you have.
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104. Does Money Buy Happiness
The age old question: does money buy happiness? Today we explore that question. This episode was inspired by Jonathan Clements, a wonderful man and personal finance writer.
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103. Good Enough
Today I share why good enough is often better than “the best.” www.theyinyhouseofhappibess.com
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102. Time Affluence vs Material Possession Affluence
This episode is a must listen on considering the power of time affluence.
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101. Decluttering, Minimalism and Mental Health
We went to Costa Rica again. I share about our trip and then discuss how decluttering can help in our mental health journey.
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100. 6 Awesome All Equity Portfolios
Remember!! I am not a financial advisor. I am just a guy who is interested in investing. This is not financial advice, rather helpful hints and education. In this episode I answer a listener question on how to invest for a 10-year-old niece and nephew. I also discuss 6 cool portfolios for an all...
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99. Destination Happiness
Have you heard of the fading affect bias? Today I share how this applies to happiness and share a few core principles to bring more happiness and fulfillment into your life.
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98. Minimalism and Travel
Does traveling stress you out? In this episode I share some cool tips to make your next travel adventure epic and less stressful.
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97. 13 Tips to Decluttering
Here is a simple guide to get started on your decluttering and minimizing journey.
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96. Where to Put Cash and Top Regrets
Many are wondering where to stash cash these days. I explore some great options in this episode. I also spend time talking about the most common financial and life regrets and what we can do to prevent having these regrets.
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95. How to Complain Less
Most of us complain way too much. Today we learn how to complain less. This episode was inspired by Joshua Becker. becomingminimalist.com
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94. Don’t “Just” Your Life
Today I discuss what this statement really means as well as share information about finding satisfaction in life. I also share an experience of how we saved $1,000.
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93. Budgeting Like a Boss
Today I share about my trip to Kauai. I also share differences between the zero based budget and the anti-budget. I also share some tips on getting out of debt.
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92. The Paradox of Wealth
In today’s episode I explore the paradox of wealth. I also have 12 ideas to consider regarding your investment strategy as we close out 2022.
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91. The Colombia Experiment
Today I share some things to consider at the end of the year including tips on Roth IRA’s and index funds. I also recap a recent trip to Colombia.
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90. Live Now or Save For Tomorrow?
In today’s episode I share some experiences about living now versus saving for later. I also share some ideas from a book I’m reading called Die With Zero by Bill Perkins.
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89. How to Apply Lagom to Your Life
Today we discuss a Swedish term, Lagom, and how to apply it to your life. https://bigthink.com
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88. Why Minimalism Might Be For You
Today I discuss things to consider when deciding if minimalism might be for you as well as 14 practical tips to get started.
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87. Does Complexity Give Us More Control?
Today I share some reasons to consider simplicity over complexity.
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86. The Power of Micro Decisions
In today’s episode I share how very small decisions can mean everything and I give some practical examples of micro decisions you can apply today.
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85. Look Before You Leap
85. Today I discuss the importance of measuring twice and cutting once. I also discuss the importance of reinvesting dividends and how to make sure you’re doing that.
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84. 5 Mistakes Most Investors Make
Today I discuss 5 mistakes most investors make and how to prevent them.
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83. The Digital Minimalist
Today I talk about ideas to consider and whether or not digital minimalism might be for you.
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82. 20 Tips to Simplicity
Today I share 20 tips to consider that will help you live a simpler, more fulfilling life.
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81. Sales! What a joke…
Today I share my beef with sales and what to watch out for.
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80. Robo Advisors
Today I explain what Robo Advisors are and if one might be right for you.
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79. The Psychology of Money
In todays podcast I walk you through some great takeaways from a great book by Morgan Housel titled The Psychology of Money
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78. Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication
Today I share some of my favorite quotes as well as talk about the Arrival Fallacy.
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77. Declutter Yourself
Today I share several tips to Declutter effectively. I share an article from a blog on not following the crowd. Next I share an email from a listener and talk about current market conditions. Lastly I share thoughts on a letter I received from an “investment advisor.” I share some thoughts on…
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76. The Benefits of Giving
In today’s episode I share some of the amazing benefits of giving. clevelandclinic.org
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75. California Dreamin’
Today I share my experiences from my trip to California and Disneyland. I also share thoughts on investing in a volatile market. Lastly I talk about how too much of a good thing can be a bad thing.
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74. You Don’t Need to be Extraordinary to be Happy
Today I review an article written by Tavian Jean Pierre (tavianjp.medium,com). I discuss how living an ordinary life can be a very happy life.
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73. Happiness With Less
Today I share a book suggestion, Happy Money, and discuss some really cool concepts from the book.
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72. How to Never Get Scammed
Today I discuss what scams Do you watch for and how to avoid them.
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71. Are You Falling Prey to Status Symbols?
Today we dive into what status symbols are and explore if we might be falling prey to them.
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70. Timing the Market vs Time in the Market
Today we discuss why time in the market is far superior to timing the market.
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69. The Satisfaction Formula
Today we discuss what truly brings satisfaction as well as answering a listener question on international index funds offered through Fidelity.
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68. Am I Frugal or Am I Cheap?
Today we discuss the differences between being frugal versus being cheap. I also discuss the Rule of 72, and talk about why I left a high paying job. https://acrazyfamily.com/six-signs-too-frugal/
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67. Should I Invest in International Funds?
Today we dive into the benefits of international investing.
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66. The Simple Yet Elegant Total Market Index Fund
In today’s episode we dive into the nitty gritty of the total market index fund.
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Simple Money, Simple Life currently has 116 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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This is a podcast dedicated to exploring how simplicity beats complexity, especially in money matters. We explore how to save and invest as well as how living a simple life is a joyful life.
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Simple Money, Simple Life is created and hosted by Matt Erickson.
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