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#81: We're excited to be back, hope your well :)    Featured Links:       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw  Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdtrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mappedoutmoney    Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#80: We're sharing our favorite insights and actionable takeaways from James Clear's Atomic Habits. Thanks for listening!   Featured Links:   Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - https://nick.ck.page/bookclub   James Clear's Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/3zeWEAV   Mary Laura Philpott's I Miss You When I Blink - https://amzn.to/3PBlK2y   Morgan Housel's Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3RUBhfQ   Simon Sinek The Infinite Game - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFxIm7fcB7c   Tim Urban "Why You Should Stop Caring What Other People Think" - https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/06/taming-mammoth-let-peoples-opinions-run-life.html   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#79: This episode is a little different. Nick and I both brought topics to discuss off the cuff (My First Million style). We're planning to sprinkle these Fun Money episodes into the mix every month or so. Thanks for listening!   Featured Links:   Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com   Van Neistat 4th Turning video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeVyfiP0cLk   Tim Urban "Why Generation Y Yuppies are Unhappy" - https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/09/why-generation-y-yuppies-are-unhappy.html   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#078: It's our final Q+A! This one's kind of an extended version of stuff we like and a personal life update. Hope you enjoy! And thank you again for sending us your questions.   Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

We're finishing up all the questions we planned to answer in the last episode.

#076: We're diving into more of your questions. Thanks for listening!   Featured Links: Sponsor - Mapped Out Money book club -https://mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub   Make 2022 Your Best Financial Year Yet (podcast ep) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-2022-your-best-financial-year-yet/id1503281170?i=1000546348533   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.   To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#075: We loved chatting with Bob and Linda. They were so generous with their time and wisdom, and we hope you enjoy the conversation.   PS: Please forgive our echo-ey audio... our options for recording were the reverberations of an empty house or rain pounding on the RV roof. #movingproblems   Featured Links: Simple Money, Rich Life book - https://amzn.to/3NIRfXl   Prayer Prompts - https://seedtime.com/prayers-for-finances/   Bob and Linda's 3 day money challenge - https://seedtime.com/smrl-challenge/   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.   To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#074: Today we're tackling investing, inflation, and budget related questions. Hope you enjoy!   Featured Links: Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3NkDfmE   Bogleheads Guide to Investing - https://amzn.to/3PrIO4k   Rob Berger YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9C17-OMxa-7oRSaCtztObw   Wait But Why on tipping - https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/04/everything-dont-know-tipping.html   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.   To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com  

#073: Yep, you read that title right. Here's what we've learned through the decision-making process so far. Thanks for listening! PS - The podcast will be on hold for a month or so while we get our ducks in a row. But we'll be back soon. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#072: Influencer marketing is everywhere (including our content!). It can feel impossible to detach yourself from all the limited drops and exclusive newsletter sales long enough to figure out if you're about to make a purchase you'll regret. We're sharing how influencer marketing has whooped us (see what I did there?

#071: A recent trip to shop for a new front door got us talking about how we analyze purchases. Here's three key variables that you can use for your own purchasing decisions. Don't be like most people and overlook the third one... we think it's the best! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - https://nick.ck.page/bookclub Stuff We Like - When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons - https://amzn.to/3fS4t5c Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#070: Figure out the best budgeting tool to achieve your goals without overcomplicating your life. Visit mappedoutmoney.com/070 to take the quiz.  Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead In 100 - aheadin100.com Take the quiz - mappedoutmoney.com/070 Reactive Budgeting: Mint - https://mint.intuit.com/ Proactive Budgeting: Anti-Budget (Paula Pant article) - https://affordanything.com/anti-budget-or-80-20-budge/ Excel/ Google Sheets YNAB - https://www.youneedabudget.com/ Qube - https://qubemoney.com/ Stuff We Like - Seinfeld on Netflix  Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#069: In preparation for the new year, we're discussing the 3-step framework we use to set and achieve our financial goals. Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead In 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com/ Stuff We Like - Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth - https://amzn.to/3pyMOoV Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#068: We've been thinking a lot about the purpose behind this podcast. Here's a little insight into our thought process and our focus for 2022. Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com/ Stuff We Like - Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed - https://www.netflix.com/title/81155081 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#067: If you make small cuts in your spending but neglect the big hitters (like housing, cars, and your income) - you'll likely end up feeling pretty miserable without seeing significant progress in your finances. That's a big 'ole bummer. ☹️ So don't let that be you! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Nick's spreadsheet to analyze future value

#066: 0% financing options are EVERYWHERE! Nick and I have found ourselves repeatedly tempted by 0% financing. And apparently you guys have too, because Nick has gotten an influx of questions on this topic lately. We're discussing our framework to keep our 0%-ing (it's a verb now

#065: This episode is more than just a gift guide. We're discussing a framework to help you give better, more meaningful gifts. And we're sharing a few specific things we love. Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Stuff We Like - Chobani vanilla coffee creamer - https://www.chobani.com/products/coffee-creamer Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#064: Are you bisoning or ostriching with your money? Bison plan ahead for the future and face the storms of life head on. Ostriches stick their head in the sand and just try to "get by" as life happens to them. We're talking about the perks of being a bison and how you can start bisoning with your money today. Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead In 100 - https://aheadin100.com Precept Bible Studies - https://www.precept.org/group/find/?location_type=Online I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi - https://amzn.to/3qFAVOR Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3qHalF5 The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg - https://amzn.to/3qHYAOQ Krista Stryker (12 Minute Athlete) - https://www.12minuteathlete.com Stuff We Like - Full Focus Planner - https://fullfocusplanner.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#063: Morgan Housel provides an incredibly clear explanation of why Americans think about money the way they do. And we think his insight is really helpful as it relates to navigating our current situation well. Join us as we try to soak up some of Housel's smarts! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club -  mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Morgan Housel's Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3qoOdyW Stuff We Like - Dune - https://amzn.to/3kdptWw Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#062: We're constantly bombarded with marketing for cool stuff. So it can be really tempting to sneak into your savings (or go into debt) to find a little extra fun spending money for the month. This simple tip will help you control excess impulse spending without feeling deprived.  Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources/ Stuff We Like - Precept Bible Studies - https://www.precept.org/ Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#061: Patience and contentment can make or break your goals. So we're diving into tactical ways to grow your patience and contentment while discussing strategies to pursue your top priorities.  Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3AbtvUK Stuff We Like - Fall weather, coffee, and walking to do stuff! Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#060: Jumpstart your goals for 2022 by getting on the right trajectory now. And listen to us butcher a metaphor about a shark and a tank and personal growth.  https://5amjoel.com/shark-fish-tank/ Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead In 100 - aheadin100.com 5am Joel - https://5amjoel.com/shark-fish-tank Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3AQN3Ps Mindset by Carol Dweck - https://amzn.to/2Y7hKBJ Momentum browser extension - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/momentum/laookkfknpbbblfpciffpaejjkokdgca?hl=en Stuff We Like - Local bookstore events Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#059: There are only two ways to improve your finances - make more money and/or spend less money. But it's easy to go overboard on one of those while neglecting the other. Today, Nick and I are poking fun at ourselves for the times we've done just that. Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com 5am Joel - https://5amjoel.com Stuff We Like - Honey browser extension - https://www.joinhoney.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#058: When you take action to improve your finances, you can't go wrong... right? Not exactly. Today, we're discussing Goodhart's Law - AKA how the measurements we use to track our progress can sometimes have unintended, not-so-good consequences.  Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources John Doerr TED Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4N1q4RNi9I David Perell's Teaching Like a State - https://perell.com/essay/teaching-like-a-state Stuff We Like - Amor Towles in Discussion with Ann Patchett - https://www.parnassusbooks.net/event/virtual-event-amor-towles-author-lincoln-highway-conversation-ann-patchett Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#057: Do you analyze your purchases on a value per dollar basis? We try to pretty regularly, but sometimes we fall out of practice. Today, we're sharing how a few days with our nephews led us to revisit this exercise. Featured Links: Sponsor - Ahead in 100 - https://www.aheadin100.com Stuff We Like - Nick Huber - https://sweatystartup.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#056: A discussion of our favorite takeaways from Morgan Housel's The Psychology of Money. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Stuff We Like - HydroJug (AKA the cat-size water bottle) - https://www.thehydrojug.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#055: A shift in perspective can change everything. We're sharing a few stories that have reinforced this truth for us. And, of course, some action steps to help us adjust our perspective when things don't seem to be going our way. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub 5am Joel - 2 Travelers - https://5amjoel.com/the-two-travelers Andy J Pizza - Invisible Things - https://www.instagram.com/iseeinvisiblethings Katherine and Jay Wolf - Hope Heals - https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals Stuff We Like - Jocko Unraveling - https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#054: Do you ever get so caught up trying to do something well, that you totally overlook the obvious ways to achieve your goal? Or look back on how you tried to do something in the past and think to yourself, "Well of course that didn't work! It was a terrible plan!" Sometimes, the obvious isn't so obvious in the moment. So today we're discussing how to make the practice of identifying the obvious a habit. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - mappedoutmoney.com/resources Nathan Soare's article - https://mindingourway.com/obvious-advice Jocko "Detach" - https://youtu.be/N0CQsYDAYd8 Stuff We Like - Dick's Sporting Goods Warehouse Clearance Locations - https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/s/dicks-warehouse-sale?camp=SEM:DSG_43700064806919144_nonbrand_aud-986517956856:kwd-28258981&gclid=Cj0KCQjwraqHBhDsARIsAKuGZeH88hElLxgIROCZ87aHAAldS6JvQL2DrJlXIltNI50sfu7q9H5LnsEaAnY6EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#053: We're answering some of our favorite questions from the Best Self Co. Icebreaker Deck. We hope this episode leads to you having some curious conversations of your own. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Best Self Co. Icebreaker Deck - https://bestself.co/collections/all/products/icebreaker-deck Stuff We Like - Credit Card Cash Back - https://creditcards.chase.com/ Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#052: We're celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary by sharing 7 of our biggest money mistakes. We hope this episode will encourage you in your own money and marriage journey! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Stuff We Like - Jungalow at Target - https://www.target.com/b/jungalow-by-justina-blakeney/-/N-q643le7edk5 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#051: We've gained a lot of insight from studying our StrengthsFinder results and discussing them with each other. We hope this episode will demonstrate how you can analyze your own results and apply them to everything from your career to budgeting with your spouse.  Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub CliftonStrengths Assessments - https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253868/popular-cliftonstrengths-assessment-products.aspx Stuff We Like - Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelvey - https://amzn.to/3vKNfwd Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#050: Self-awareness of your strengths and how to harness them can be a powerful tool as you think through career possibilities. We hope this episode will peak your interest in the StrengthsFinder Test. Make sure to tune in next week when we deep dive into how to take action based on your StrengthsFinder results. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 StrengthsFinder 2.0 (we like CliftonStrengths 34 for $49.99) - https://store.gallup.com StrengthsFinder Quick Reference Card - https://www.gallup.com/workplace/245090/cliftonstrengths-themes-quick-reference-card.aspx   Stuff We Like - Trung Phan on Twitter - @TrungTPhan Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#049: Your career is a big part of your life - 20 to 60% of your meaningful adult hours, to be specific. So time and energy dedicated to making sure your career aligns with your top values is definitely a wise investment. This episode will guide you through that assessment and provide tips for making a successful career transition.   Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Book Club - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Tim Urban How to Pick a Career (That Actually Fits You) - https://waitbutwhy.com/2018/04/picking-career.html Tim Urban Career Path Worksheets - https://mk0waitbutwhy9c3hjku.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/WBW_Career-Path_Worksheet.pdf Christy Nockels The Life You Long For - https://amzn.to/3w0RB37 Stuff We Like - A Gentleman in Moscow - https://amzn.to/34YxIxV Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#048: Emotional spending impacts us all. Today we're sharing an exercise to help manage stress and negative emotions without blowing your budget. And we're diving into how to structure "emotional spending" in your budget so you get the info you want from your reports.  Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Debtors Anonymous - https://debtorsanonymous.org Jillian Johnsrud - https://www.jillianjohnsrud.com Stuff We Like - Becoming a Supple Leopard - https://amzn.to/3c4I6It Check out the MO$ book club! - mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub Book club book - The Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/3uB9iVi Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#047: Would we have been better off buying a different house? What does better off even mean? Are these worthwhile questions to be asking ourselves in the first place?  Today we're asking all the questions and sharing a framework to deal with buyer's remorse in a logical and productive way. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources   Stuff We Like - The Library! - specifically libraries that use OverDrive and the Libby app to loan audiobooks Check out the MO$ book club! - https://mappedoutmoney.com/bookclub  Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#046: We fight. And sometimes it's even about money. But thankfully, we've gotten much better at navigating our disagreements over the past 7 years of marriage. So *most* of the time, our tiffs don't devolve into unproductive, super angry arguments.   Today we're sharing 5 things we've learned that help us work through our less-than-perfect-moments of marriage in a productive way.   Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$M - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Stuff We Like - The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel - https://amzn.to/3uUsw9F Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#045: Budget reports are super helpful when it comes to optimizing your spending. We're sharing 3 steps to review your reports and maximize the enjoyment you get from your money.  Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Stuff We Like - Furnishing our house through Amazon

#044: As humans, we're all prone to biases that can make our advice a little less than good. In this episode, we hope to increase your awareness of those biases while sharing our best tips to filter through the bad advice floating around out there. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Stuff We Like - Hive game - https://amzn.to/326NntD Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you. To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#043: Choosing a house is hard. We've got 6 steps to help you through the process. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Stuff We Like - The Story of "Thong Song" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0S1buCBwGI Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.   To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#042: We're keeping it light this week with some more of Nick's famous curious questions!  Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Stuff We Like - FEZIBO Standing Desk - https://amzn.to/3warJ5c Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.   To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com

#041: We're sharing our favorite 3 thought exercises to decide where to live. Plus, we'll dive into the 4 most common mistakes and how to avoid them.  It is tough to decide where to live! But what we share in this episode truly helped with our decision making. We hope it'll do the same for you. To learn more about the show, please visit mappedoutmoney.com Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Stuff We Like - Paul Graham on writing simply + Tim Urban response -  https://twitter.com/waitbutwhy/status/1370188105010020354 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#040: Have you ever started working on something or trying to emulate someone without considering whether the projected outcome is actually meaningful to you? We have! So today's episode is all about how to avoid this pitfall by consciously defining your own goalposts in life.  Does a MO$ book club sound fun? Let us know: nick@mappedoutmoney.com Thanks for listening! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources Stuff We Like - Captain Sinbad - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XKyvQ5Ne_bvYbgv8LaIeg 5 Whys - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_whys Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#039: A house is a ton more work than an Airstream. :) Today we're filling you in on what's happening in our lives, and how we're trying to refocus on the things that are actually within our control to improve. We're so excited and thankful that you're here. And we're excited to get back to weekly content! Featured Links: Sponsor - Mapped Out Money Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Stuff We Like - Thrift stores! Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#038: As we wind down this crazy year, let's dive into how we're planning for the next. In this episode, we're sharing our process to plan for 2021. Featured Links: Sponsor - Money Mastery Class - https://mappedoutmoney.com/mmc Download the worksheet here: https://mappedoutmoney.com/038 Stuff We Like - All-in Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in-with-chamath-jason-sacks-friedberg/id1502871393 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#037: Working on our house has gone a little differently than we planned. In this episode, we're sharing what we've learned through the process so far.  Featured Links: Sponsor - Money Mastery Class - https://mappedoutmoney.com/mmc D.R.E.A.M. Budget Podcast Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-steps-to-your-d-r-e-a-m-budget/id1503281170?i=1000489072920 Homebody by Joanna Gaines - https://amzn.to/37d73iM Stuff We Like - Dadville Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dadville/id1517698133 Dave Barnes Christmas Show - https://www.davebarnes.com/store-christmas Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#036: Spending money and not regretting it is the best. Here's some of our best purchases that helped us do that in 2020.  To learn more about the show, please visit mappedoutmoney.com Featured Links: Sponsor - Money Mastery Class - https://mappedoutmoney.com/mmc USA Today Best Gifts (Wife) - https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2017/11/13/25-amazing-gifts-women-actually-want/107666244/ USA Today Best Gifts (Men) - https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2020/11/24/50-best-gifts-men-actually-want-2020-amazing-gift-ideas-him/6405497002/ Added Luxury Podcast Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-do-you-appreciate-added-luxury-ncq2/id1503281170?i=1000492781006 Stuff We Like - How to Get Rich from Naval Ravikant https://nav.al/rich https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DW2fkyEkgZaEP40Mj6H9m?si=N1QApX8aRE-QaTPryMB_xQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-TZqOsVCNM   Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#035: Curation might sound like a random topic for this podcast, but we think it plays a huge role in our personal finances, self-development, and life in general.  So today we're discussing how we're using curation to stick to our budget, take action on things we learn, and more deeply appreciate the holiday season.  Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources - mappedoutmoney.com/resources Food Rules - Catherine Shanahan - https://amzn.to/3fR0zJb Super Nice Letters - https://www.instagram.com/p/CIMDXBFnEBq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Stuff We Like - The Queen's Gambit - https://www.netflix.com/title/80234304 Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#034: How to tell your family - "I love you... this many dollars worth." - without wrecking your budget. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Stuff We Like - Wagner Control Pro 130 - https://amzn.to/3fBFaDn To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#033: We're tackling how to identify artificial complexity, and how to overcome it in order to make progress towards your goals. Featured Links: Sponsor - (sponsor name) - MO$ Resources Page - https://mappedoutmoney.com/resources/ ProPublica article on Intuit - https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-turbotax-20-year-fight-to-stop-americans-from-filing-their-taxes-for-free Stuff We Like - The Practice by Seth Godin - https://amzn.to/3pzVwBf To learn more about the show, please visit https://mappedoutmoney.com Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

032: WE OWN A HOUSE! But we promise there's more to the episode than just that. :) Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604 Stuff We Like -Prepped meals from Sams! Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.

#031: What can Weird Al teach us about personal finance? We don't know! But since this is our podcast and we get to make our own rules, we're taking this opportunity to nerd out over Weird Al and what we think he can teach us all. Featured Links: Sponsor - Mapped Out Money Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped-out-money-minute/id1507076604  The Weirdly Enduring Appeal of Weird Al Yankovic by Sam Anderson - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/09/magazine/weird-al-yankovic.html When I Grow Up by Al Yankovic - https://amzn.to/3jQnO6w Stuff We Like - Weird Al's music! Some featured links may be affiliate links. If you use them, Mapped Out Money may get a small commission — but there is no extra cost to you.