Meaning over Money
With 280+ episodes and a 5.0-star rating on Apple Podcasts, we provide concise, straight-to-the-point, short-form episodes centered around money...except it's not really about money.
In each episode, host Travis Shelton dives into cultural trends, current events, and behavioral nuances revolving around work and money. We often dive into topics such as investing, budgeting, relationships, behavioral science, careers, generosity, and much more. Are you ready to redefine the role work and money play in your life? More importantly, are you ready to be challenged toward a more meaningful life?
Most episodes are 10-20 minutes, conducted solo by host Travis Shelton, but we also bring in special guests who we believe can add value to our audience.
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419 - History is Your Friend: What 23 U.S. Stock Market Crashes Have In Common
Worried about a possible stock market crash? You aren’t alone! With the volatility we’ve experienced in the first three months of 2025, many people are getting nervous. Will the market crash? Is this just a bump in the road? Are bad days ahead? We aren’t fortune tellers, but we can say with 100% certainty that a stock market crash will happen…at some point. If true, what do we do with that information? In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton shares some historical context. Bad news: A crash WILL happen. Good news: History tells us not to worry.
Worried about a possible stock market crash? You aren’t alone! With the volatility we’ve experienced in the first three months of 2025, many people are getting nervous. Will the market crash? Is this just a bump in the road? Are bad days ahead? We aren’t fortune tellers, but we can say with 100% certainty that a stock market crash will happen…at some point. If true, what do we do with that information? In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton shares some historical context. Bad news: A crash WILL happen. Good news: History tells us not to worry.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
418 - How to Have a Midlife Crisis That’s Not a Midlife Crisis
Did you know that host Travis Shelton recently had a midlife crisis? Well, that’s what most people would call it, anyway. In the Meaning Over Money world, we simply calling it living for the meaning, not for the money. In today’s episode, on the one-year anniversary of Travis purchasing an 18-year-old Nissan 350Z, Travis discusses the costs, benefits, and overall takeaways. In short, it’s pretty freaking awesome!
Did you know that host Travis Shelton recently had a midlife crisis? Well, that’s what most people would call it, anyway. In the Meaning Over Money world, we simply calling it living for the meaning, not for the money. In today’s episode, on the one-year anniversary of Travis purchasing an 18-year-old Nissan 350Z, Travis discusses the costs, benefits, and overall takeaways. In short, it’s pretty freaking awesome!
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
417 - The Ten Dollar Challenge: Spending $10 Per Day On Things You Don’t Need
Would you spend $10 per day on things you don’t need? Every day, every week, every month, every year. In some ways, this idea sounds crazy and irresponsible. Host Travis Shelton wrote a blog about this recently, and his readers agreed. Spending $10 on wants every single day sounds grossy reckless. However, would you believe that almost every person who listens to this episode already does that…..and more? We don’t think of it this way, but most of us spend far more than $10 per day on things we don’t need. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the implications of this reality…..and it might not be what you think.
Would you spend $10 per day on things you don’t need? Every day, every week, every month, every year. In some ways, this idea sounds crazy and irresponsible. Host Travis Shelton wrote a blog about this recently, and his readers agreed. Spending $10 on wants every single day sounds grossy reckless. However, would you believe that almost every person who listens to this episode already does that…..and more? We don’t think of it this way, but most of us spend far more than $10 per day on things we don’t need. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the implications of this reality…..and it might not be what you think.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
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Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
416 - It’s Okay to Buy Fun Things, But You Can’t Buy ALL the Fun Things
No, that daily coffee isn’t ruining your financial life…..by itself. We love to pigeonhole certain expenses in our life as the ones that are hurting us. Truth is, most probably aren’t. It’s okay to spend money on fun things like coffees, drinks, clothes, and dining out. There’s nothing inherently wrong with buying fun things. However, we can’t have ALL the fun things. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the importance of prioritizing our fun spending on things that actually add value to our lives. When we do, these things become blessings instead of burdens. We can have fun things, but not ALL the fun things.
No, that daily coffee isn’t ruining your financial life…..by itself. We love to pigeonhole certain expenses in our life as the ones that are hurting us. Truth is, most probably aren’t. It’s okay to spend money on fun things like coffees, drinks, clothes, and dining out. There’s nothing inherently wrong with buying fun things. However, we can’t have ALL the fun things. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the importance of prioritizing our fun spending on things that actually add value to our lives. When we do, these things become blessings instead of burdens. We can have fun things, but not ALL the fun things.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
415 - Taking Timing Off the Table: Why and How to Stop Worrying About When Your Bills Are Due
One of the biggest financial stressors in people’s lives is the tension they experience waiting to see if x bills will be paid before y paycheck arrives (or vice versa). Just one or two days can be the make or break, and the stress that creates in our lives is tremendous. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains why it’s critical to take timing off the table. More importantly, he simply explains how to remove this situation from the discussion. if done right, proper budgeting will allow us to completely ignore timing. In fact, as Travis points out in this episode, he doesn’t even know when a single one of his bills is due. That’s the beauty of executing this concept well!
One of the biggest financial stressors in people’s lives is the tension they experience waiting to see if x bills will be paid before y paycheck arrives (or vice versa). Just one or two days can be the make or break, and the stress that creates in our lives is tremendous. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains why it’s critical to take timing off the table. More importantly, he simply explains how to remove this situation from the discussion. if done right, proper budgeting will allow us to completely ignore timing. In fact, as Travis points out in this episode, he doesn’t even know when a single one of his bills is due. That’s the beauty of executing this concept well!
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
414 - How to Stop Being Jealous: The Power of Factoring in Consequences
Have you ever been jealous of someone in your life? Of course you have! Often, we get jealous of the upside of someone’s decisions (such as the house they live in or the car they drive). However, we rarely think about the cost of these decisions. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains why we must factor in both sides of the equation before we form an opinion (or become jealous). Often, if we actually knew the consequences of such decisions, we wouldn’t be jealous at all. When we look at life and decision-making through this lens, we all might get a little less jealous.
Have you ever been jealous of someone in your life? Of course you have! Often, we get jealous of the upside of someone’s decisions (such as the house they live in or the car they drive). However, we rarely think about the cost of these decisions. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains why we must factor in both sides of the equation before we form an opinion (or become jealous). Often, if we actually knew the consequences of such decisions, we wouldn’t be jealous at all. When we look at life and decision-making through this lens, we all might get a little less jealous.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
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Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
413 - Please Stop: With the Stock Market Declining, We’re Begging You to Not React. Here’s Why
People are once again starting to get nervous about the stock market. It makes sense, as the market has recently experienced some negative volatility. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton makes his argument why it’s so important that we stop. Stop worrying. Stop reacting. Stop adjusting. Stop doing. We just need to stop. When we stop, take a deep breath, and see things through a proper lens, this investing stuff doesn’t have to be scary. And if history is any indication, we’re all fine……or far better than fine!
People are once again starting to get nervous about the stock market. It makes sense, as the market has recently experienced some negative volatility. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton makes his argument why it’s so important that we stop. Stop worrying. Stop reacting. Stop adjusting. Stop doing. We just need to stop. When we stop, take a deep breath, and see things through a proper lens, this investing stuff doesn’t have to be scary. And if history is any indication, we’re all fine…or far better than fine!
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
412 - Stepping On Landmines: How One Bad Decision Can Create a Decades-Long Spiral...Or Not
Do you do your own taxes? If so, please listen to this episode. We believe that one of the simpliest and most important decisions you can make in your financial life is to get a trusted tax professional. It’s about far more than just getting your taxes done each spring. For many Most tales of financial struggle have a starting point. People can often trace back their turmoil to a single event. Maybe it’s one poor decision, or a misfortune, or a mistake. We call those landmines. And when we step on a landmine, it becomes more likely to step on another. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the importance of avoiding landmines, but when we do step on them, how to bounce back. Don’t let the landmines in your life bring you down. You got this!
Most tales of financial struggle have a starting point. People can often trace back their turmoil to a single event. Maybe it’s one poor decision, or a misfortune, or a mistake. We call those landmines. And when we step on a landmine, it becomes more likely to step on another. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the importance of avoiding landmines, but when we do step on them, how to bounce back. Don’t let the landmines in your life bring you down. You got this!
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
411 - Taxes 101: You Wouldn't Change the Transmission In Your Own Car Just to Save a Few Bucks, Would You?
Do you do your own taxes? If so, please listen to this episode. We believe that one of the simpliest and most important decisions you can make in your financial life is to get a trusted tax professional. It’s about far more than just getting your taxes done each spring. For many families, this one decision can make a world of difference! In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains the implications of having (or not having) a trusted tax professional.
Referenced Episodes:
405 - Budgeting 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a82dc
406 - Sinking Funds 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a8e06
407 - Personal Spending 101: https://pod.fo/e/2ab0bb
408 - Income Fund 101: https://pod.fo/e/2ac860
409 - Taxable Investing 101: https://pod.fo/e/2ae3d7
410 - Life Insurance 101: https://pod.fo/e/2b09e3
Do you do your own taxes? If so, please listen to this episode. We believe that one of the simpliest and most important decisions you can make in your financial life is to get a trusted tax professional. It’s about far more than just getting your taxes done each spring. For many families, this one decision can make a world of difference! In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains the implications of having (or not having) a trusted tax professional.
Referenced Episodes:
405 - Budgeting 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a82dc
406 - Sinking Funds 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a8e06
407 - Personal Spending 101: https://pod.fo/e/2ab0bb
408 - Income Fund 101: https://pod.fo/e/2ac860
409 - Taxable Investing 101: https://pod.fo/e/2ae3d7
410 - Life Insurance 101: https://pod.fo/e/2b09e3
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the daily blog: https://shorturl.at/ipS35
Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
410 - Life Insurance 101: A Little Morbid But a Lot Important
What would happen to your family if something happened to you? What would happen to you if something happened to your spouse? In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains why it’s critically important to protect our families with life insurance, how much you might need, and how to get it. If we’re struck with the most heartbreaking of tragedies, we need to make sure our family is protected financially. It’s enough to mourn the loss of a partner…..we don’t need sudden financial turmoil to strike at the same time. While never fun to discuss, this topic can quickly, easily, and cheaply be taken care of.
Referenced Episodes:
405 - Budgeting 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a82dc
406 - Sinking Funds 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a8e06
407 - Personal Spending 101: https://pod.fo/e/2ab0bb
408 - Income Fund 101: https://pod.fo/e/2ac860
409 - Taxable Investing 101: https://pod.fo/e/2ae3d7
What would happen to your family if something happened to you? What would happen to you if something happened to your spouse? In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains why it’s critically important to protect our families with life insurance, how much you might need, and how to get it. If we’re struck with the most heartbreaking of tragedies, we need to make sure our family is protected financially. It’s enough to mourn the loss of a partner…..we don’t need sudden financial turmoil to strike at the same time. While never fun to discuss, this topic can quickly, easily, and cheaply be taken care of.
Referenced Episodes:
405 - Budgeting 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a82dc
406 - Sinking Funds 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a8e06
407 - Personal Spending 101: https://pod.fo/e/2ab0bb
408 - Income Fund 101: https://pod.fo/e/2ac860
409 - Taxable Investing 101: https://pod.fo/e/2ae3d7
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the daily blog: https://shorturl.at/ipS35
Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
409 - Taxable Investing 101: Giving Yourself the Gift of Freedom, Flexibility, and Options
Whenever we talk about investing, it’s almost always through the lens of retirement investing. Retirement investing is awesome, no doubt. However, most families, in their pursuit of focusing their energy on retirement, miss out on an important and powerful opportunity. What if you need/want some of your assets before age 60? A wedding? A car? College? An earlier-than-60 income stream? Most people must bide their time until they hit the magical retirement age to tap their assets. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains another angle to approach your investing game. Your future self will thank you for this one!
Referenced Episodes:
405 - Budgeting 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a82dc
406 - Sinking Funds 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a8e06
407 - Personal Spending 101: https://pod.fo/e/2ab0bb
408 - Income Fund 101: https://pod.fo/e/2ac860
Whenever we talk about investing, it’s almost always through the lens of retirement investing. Retirement investing is awesome, no doubt. However, most families, in their pursuit of focusing their energy on retirement, miss out on an important and powerful opportunity. What if you need/want some of your assets before age 60? A wedding? A car? College? An earlier-than-60 income stream? Most people must bide their time until they hit the magical retirement age to tap their assets. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains another angle to approach your investing game. Your future self will thank you for this one!
Referenced Episodes:
405 - Budgeting 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a82dc
406 - Sinking Funds 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a8e06
407 - Personal Spending 101: https://pod.fo/e/2ab0bb
408 - Income Fund 101: https://pod.fo/e/2ac860
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the daily blog: https://shorturl.at/ipS35
Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
408 - Income Fund 101: Do You Have an Inconsistent Monthly Income? We Got You!
One of the hardest nuances to manage in our finances is dealing with an inconsistent income. While some people might get a salary or work a consistent set of hours, many rely on commissions, royalties, bonuses, and varying hours to feed their family. One month might pay $15,000, and the next $2,000. It can be a whipsaw of emotion, ranging from euphoria to panic. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains how he coaches families through this dynamic. If done well, we can take the most volatile income on earth and make it more stable than even salaried positions. If you have an inconsistent income, this one could transform the way you handle money.
Referenced Episodes:
405 - Budgeting 101:https://pod.fo/e/2a82dc
406 - Sinking Funds 101:https://pod.fo/e/2a8e06
407 - Personal Spending 101:https://pod.fo/e/2ab0bb
One of the hardest nuances to manage in our finances is dealing with an inconsistent income. While some people might get a salary or work a consistent set of hours, many rely on commissions, royalties, bonuses, and varying hours to feed their family. One month might pay $15,000, and the next $2,000. It can be a whipsaw of emotion, ranging from euphoria to panic. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains how he coaches families through this dynamic. If done well, we can take the most volatile income on earth and make it more stable than even salaried positions. If you have an inconsistent income, this one could transform the way you handle money.
Referenced Episodes:
405 - Budgeting 101:https://pod.fo/e/2a82dc
406 - Sinking Funds 101:https://pod.fo/e/2a8e06
407 - Personal Spending 101:https://pod.fo/e/2ab0bb
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the daily blog: https://shorturl.at/ipS35
Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
407 - Personal Spending 101: A Powerful Release Valve When Combining Money In Marriage
More than nearly every aspect of personal finance, we here at Meaning Over Money will die on the hill that married couples should combine finances and view everything through the lens of “ours.” However, it’s inevitable that tensions and stress will arise at some point. In most marriages, the tension doesn’t come from the big decisions, but rather the small everyday purchases. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton walks through the concept of personal spending in marriage, and how just a few small tweaks could change everything. This is one of the easiest strategies to implement, with immediate and lasting payoff! Happy spending.
Referenced Episodes:
405 - Budgeting 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a82dc
406 - Sinking Funds 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a8e06
More than nearly every aspect of personal finance, we here at Meaning Over Money will die on the hill that married couples should combine finances and view everything through the lens of “ours.” However, it’s inevitable that tensions and stress will arise at some point. In most marriages, the tension doesn’t come from the big decisions, but rather the small everyday purchases. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton walks through the concept of personal spending in marriage, and how just a few small tweaks could change everything. This is one of the easiest strategies to implement, with immediate and lasting payoff! Happy spending.
Referenced Episodes:
405 - Budgeting 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a82dc
406 - Sinking Funds 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a8e06
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the daily blog: https://shorturl.at/ipS35
Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
406 - Sinking Funds 101: Saving Intentionally While Combatting Damaging Psychological Forces
On the heels of our Budgeting 101 episode, host Travis Shelton dives deep into sinking funds. What they are, why they matter, and how to easily and effectively execute them. If you’re looking to improve your saving game, this is the episode for you. The implementation of sinking funds can be the game-changer your financial life needs to take you to the next level.
Referenced Episode: 405 - Budgeting 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a82dc
On the heels of our Budgeting 101 episode, host Travis Shelton dives deep into sinking funds. What they are, why they matter, and how to easily and effectively execute them. If you’re looking to improve your saving game, this is the episode for you. The implementation of sinking funds can be the game-changer your financial life needs to take you to the next level.
Referenced Episode: 405 - Budgeting 101: https://pod.fo/e/2a82dc
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaning_over_money
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meaning_over_money
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the daily blog: https://shorturl.at/ipS35
Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370457478238932
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
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405 - Budgeting 101: A Simple and Clear Overview of How to Execute a Monthly Budget
Today marks the beginning of a series we are calling 101. Based on listener feedback and common questions, we’re getting back to basics on how to logistically and mechanically execute on several ideas we regularly discuss on this podcast. Today, we’re starting with budgeting because, well, we believe budgeting well is the key that unlocks all other doors. If we can get this part right, so many more options open up for us. As we always say, budgeting isn’t about spending less, but rather spending better. Let’s dive in!
Today marks the beginning of a series we are calling 101. Based on listener feedback and common questions, we’re getting back to basics on how to logistically and mechanically execute on several ideas we regularly discuss on this podcast. Today, we’re starting with budgeting because, well, we believe budgeting well is the key that unlocks all other doors. If we can get this part right, so many more options open up for us. As we always say, budgeting isn’t about spending less, but rather spending better. Let’s dive in!
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404 - Are You Accidentally Losing 25% of Your Life Savings? The Sneaky Undercurrent of Investment Fees
Most Americans are willingly but unknowingly throwing away 25% of their life savings. Yes, one-quarter of people’s assets are literally vanishing from under their nose? How, investment fees. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains why even a 1% fee on your investments can rob you blind. This one episode might save you millions.
Most Americans are willingly but unknowingly throwing away 25% of their life savings. Yes, one-quarter of people’s assets are literally vanishing from under their nose? How, investment fees. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains why even a 1% fee on your investments can rob you blind. This one episode might save you millions.
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403 - Just Buy the Shoes: A Guilt-Free Blueprint to Overcome Financial Hoarding
Millions of Americans struggle with financial hoarding…..or the weight of feeling guilt when spending. Much of this stems back to our childhoods, when we were continuously told not to buy things we don’t need, to quit spending, to save more, etc. After decades of this narrative, many people haven’t developed a healthy relationship with money and live in a perpetual state of guilt, regret, and hoarding. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton addressed this phenomenon head-on and provides simple steps to help overcome it. Even more important, we discuss how to raise our own kids better so they don’t experience this later in life.
Millions of Americans struggle with financial hoarding…..or the weight of feeling guilt when spending. Much of this stems back to our childhoods, when we were continuously told not to buy things we don’t need, to quit spending, to save more, etc. After decades of this narrative, many people haven’t developed a healthy relationship with money and live in a perpetual state of guilt, regret, and hoarding. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton addressed this phenomenon head-on and provides simple steps to help overcome it. Even more important, we discuss how to raise our own kids better so they don’t experience this later in life.
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402 - What Gets Measured Gets Done: The Sneaky Hack to Propel Your Momentum
Achieving goals is hard. After all, life doesn’t slow down or do us any favors to make it easier. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton talks about the importance of measuring the things we want to accomplish. This is a critical part of his financial coaching process, and with visibility, intentionality, and discipline comes massive results. If you sometimes struggle to make progress on your goals, this episode is for you! Perhaps it’s time to start measuring.
Achieving goals is hard. After all, life doesn’t slow down or do us any favors to make it easier. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton talks about the importance of measuring the things we want to accomplish. This is a critical part of his financial coaching process, and with visibility, intentionality, and discipline comes massive results. If you sometimes struggle to make progress on your goals, this episode is for you! Perhaps it’s time to start measuring.
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401 - Just Start. Right Now. Today. Not Later.
How impactful is investing $25/month? Not much, actually. However, that’s not the point. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the power of starting. From a behavioral science perspective, the most important (and difficult) part of any endeavor is to simply start. Even if it’s slow, or small, a start is still a start. In the case of investing, starting at even $25/month is the gateway to a better path.
How impactful is investing $25/month? Not much, actually. However, that’s not the point. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the power of starting. From a behavioral science perspective, the most important (and difficult) part of any endeavor is to simply start. Even if it’s slow, or small, a start is still a start. In the case of investing, starting at even $25/month is the gateway to a better path.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
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400 - Less Talk, More Doing: The Power of Action In a World Obsessed With Talking
400 episodes!?!? In a world filled with a million great ideas and endless talk, it’s the people taking action who win. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the power of just doing. It’s not always sexy. It’s not always enjoyable. It’s not even always successful. However, there’s a power in moving forward and putting one foot in front of the other. Perhaps it’s time to put your idea into motion.
400 episodes!?!? In a world filled with a million great ideas and endless talk, it’s the people taking action who win. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the power of just doing. It’s not always sexy. It’s not always enjoyable. It’s not even always successful. However, there’s a power in moving forward and putting one foot in front of the other. Perhaps it’s time to put your idea into motion.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
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