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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316 - Rely on Your Past Self, Not Your Future Self: The Power of Investing Early and Often
When we’re young, most of our financial fate rests in the hands of our future selves. We must invest, make good decisions, and invest some more. Then, one day in the very distant future, we’ll be in a solid financial position. As we age, however, future us has less time to make things happen. For this reason, it’s critically important that current us makes wise and proactive choices. When we do, we’ll eventually reach a point where we’re relying on our past selves far more than our future selves. There’s unparalleled freedom in this concept, and we want you to experience it first-hand. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton shares the story of one particular client, and how they are significantly grateful for their past selves.
When we’re young, most of our financial fate rests in the hands of our future selves. We must invest, make good decisions, and invest some more. Then, one day in the very distant future, we’ll be in a solid financial position. As we age, however, future us has less time to make things happen. For this reason, it’s critically important that current us makes wise and proactive choices. When we do, we’ll eventually reach a point where we’re relying on our past selves far more than our future selves. There’s unparalleled freedom in this concept, and we want you to experience it first-hand. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton shares the story of one particular client, and how they are significantly grateful for their past selves.
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315 - The Cost of Materialism: When the Pursuit of More Robs Us of Our Ideal Life
Today’s episode is a cautionary tale about the American Dream—the nice house, the new cars, the stylish wardrobes, the exotic trips, and all the other trappings that accompany it. Having nice things is extremely cool…..and so much fun! However, for many Americans, the pursuit of this materialistic lifestyle is literally robbing them of their best life. Yeah, the stuff is enjoyable, but at what cost? The cost to many is a meaningful and fulfilling life that could have been. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton shares an all-too-familiar story about a family dancing around this tension. It’s absolutely a topic worth discussing head-on!
Today’s episode is a cautionary tale about the American Dream—the nice house, the new cars, the stylish wardrobes, the exotic trips, and all the other trappings that accompany it. Having nice things is extremely cool…..and so much fun! However, for many Americans, the pursuit of this materialistic lifestyle is literally robbing them of their best life. Yeah, the stuff is enjoyable, but at what cost? The cost to many is a meaningful and fulfilling life that could have been. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton shares an all-too-familiar story about a family dancing around this tension. It’s absolutely a topic worth discussing head-on!
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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314 - Want Is Not Waste: Attempting to Destroy the Toxic Narrative That Spending on Wants Is Irresponsible
Have you ever been made to feel guilty for spending money on something you don’t “need.” Oh good, glad we aren’t alone. There seems to be a toxic undercurrent in our money culture that says we should only buy things we need. This leads to guilt, regret, and hoarding tendencies. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses how destructive and counter-productive these mindsets are, and why it’s important to spend money on fun things that add value to your life. It’s ok to buy things you want. In fact, it’s healthy!
Have you ever been made to feel guilty for spending money on something you don’t “need.” Oh good, glad we aren’t alone. There seems to be a toxic undercurrent in our money culture that says we should only buy things we need. This leads to guilt, regret, and hoarding tendencies. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses how destructive and counter-productive these mindsets are, and why it’s important to spend money on fun things that add value to your life. It’s ok to buy things you want. In fact, it’s healthy!
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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313 - If I Were a Single Young Adult: 6 Steps to Set the Foundation for an Uncertain But Awesome Future
There's no harder stage in life than being a young adult. You're still trying to figure out who and what you are, where you want to be, what you want to do, and likely have limited resources to get it all started. Further, no other stage of life brings so many significant life changes (marriage, kids, careers, houses, etc.). In today's episode, host Travis Shelton shares the six steps he advises young adults to take in order to set the foundation for an uncertain but awesome future.
There's no harder stage in life than being a young adult. You're still trying to figure out who and what you are, where you want to be, what you want to do, and likely have limited resources to get it all started. Further, no other stage of life brings so many significant life changes (marriage, kids, careers, houses, etc.). In today's episode, host Travis Shelton shares the six steps he advises young adults to take in order to set the foundation for an uncertain but awesome future.
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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312 - Wills: An Uncomfortable But Critically Important Step
Nobody wants to think about their own mortality. It’s an awkward subject that can bring up a lot of emotions. This is one of the main reasons why most Americans die without a will. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains why it’s so important for each of us to have a will in place. Further, he lays out the key decisions we each must make when creating our wills. This is a can’t miss topic, and we hope you engage in these ideas with the significance it should carry.
Nobody wants to think about their own mortality. It’s an awkward subject that can bring up a lot of emotions. This is one of the main reasons why most Americans die without a will. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains why it’s so important for each of us to have a will in place. Further, he lays out the key decisions we each must make when creating our wills. This is a can’t miss topic, and we hope you engage in these ideas with the significance it should carry.
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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311 - Life is Short: Don’t Wait Until Retirement to Pursue Meaning and “Actually Enjoy Life”
Whenever someone passes away too soon, we tend to look at their situation as proof that we need to hurry up and get to retirement so we can “actually enjoy life” for as long as possible. We couldn’t disagree more with this sentiment. We, too, are impacted by these tragic situations. However, it’s quite the opposite for us. Instead, we believe these stories are proof that we need to find meaning in our lives today. Life shouldn’t be lived as a race where meaning and enjoyment happen on the other side of the finish line. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton makes his case for a journey filled with meaning, not the promise of “actually enjoying life” someday.
Whenever someone passes away too soon, we tend to look at their situation as proof that we need to hurry up and get to retirement so we can “actually enjoy life” for as long as possible. We couldn’t disagree more with this sentiment. We, too, are impacted by these tragic situations. However, it’s quite the opposite for us. Instead, we believe these stories are proof that we need to find meaning in our lives today. Life shouldn’t be lived as a race where meaning and enjoyment happen on the other side of the finish line. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton makes his case for a journey filled with meaning, not the promise of “actually enjoying life” someday.
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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310 - Hypocrisy or Self-Awareness?: The Art of Defining and Pursuing Meaning in Our Work
All work matters, but not all work matters to you. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the importance of defining what gives our work meaning (regardless of what others think), then aggressively pursuing it. The episode is framed through the lens of a recent conversation with a friend, in which Travis was accused of being a hypocrite for some of his work. This is an important topic to attack head-on, and that's what we plan on doing today.
All work matters, but not all work matters to you. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the importance of defining what gives our work meaning (regardless of what others think), then aggressively pursuing it. The episode is framed through the lens of a recent conversation with a friend, in which Travis was accused of being a hypocrite for some of his work. This is an important topic to attack head-on, and that's what we plan on doing today.
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
309 - Are You Choosing Your Image Over Your Family?
In episode 305 (linked below), we talked about how car debt is some of the most crippling debt to be in, but also some of the easiest to get out of. However, we noted that it’s emotionally difficult for people to unwind their car debt for one big reason: it’s a public decision. The act of selling a vehicle and downgrading is visible to everyone around us, which is tough. In today’s episode, we dive deeper into a reality we must all face. When we choose to make (or not make) financial decisions because of what people might think, we’re prioritizing our image over our family. We’re choosing status at the expense of our family’s livelihood. When we view it through that lens, it could (and should!) enable us to make different and better decisions.
In episode 305 (linked below), we talked about how car debt is some of the most crippling debt to be in, but also some of the easiest to get out of. However, we noted that it’s emotionally difficult for people to unwind their car debt for one big reason: it’s a public decision. The act of selling a vehicle and downgrading is visible to everyone around us, which is tough. In today’s episode, we dive deeper into a reality we must all face. When we choose to make (or not make) financial decisions because of what people might think, we’re prioritizing our image over our family. We’re choosing status at the expense of our family’s livelihood. When we view it through that lens, it could (and should!) enable us to make different and better decisions.
Referenced episode:
305 - You Don't Have to Buy That Car: A Rant on Not Letting Car Decisions Ruin Our Financial Lives: https://pod.fo/e/21ee6c
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308 - Misplaced Trust: More Examples of Our Crappy (and Destructive) Investment Epidemic
Since aggressively launching into the topic of investing, listeners have been coming out of the woodwork with their own stories. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton shares examples from two of his friends who recently realized they were sold a terrible bill of goods. They trusted their investment professionals, only to be overcharged and underdelivered. However, there’s a silver lining. When we take a look in the mirror and face the issue head-on, it’s the beginning of a much brighter future. This isn’t about being smart or dumb (both of these people are brilliant in their own right). Rather, it’s about being aware, knowing what to expect, and demanding a better outcome.
Since aggressively launching into the topic of investing, listeners have been coming out of the woodwork with their own stories. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton shares examples from two of his friends who recently realized they were sold a terrible bill of goods. They trusted their investment professionals, only to be overcharged and underdelivered. However, there’s a silver lining. When we take a look in the mirror and face the issue head-on, it’s the beginning of a much brighter future. This isn’t about being smart or dumb (both of these people are brilliant in their own right). Rather, it’s about being aware, knowing what to expect, and demanding a better outcome.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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Travis’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/travisshelton
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
307 - The Release Valve of Meaningful Work
We live in a culture that glorifies retirement. So much so that it causes us to tolerate crappy (but good paying) work, hoard as much money as possible, and race to an earlier-the-better finish line we like to call retirement. That’s a lot of pressure! Oh yeah, and it can also be void of meaning and fulfillment along the way. Instead of living a life where we grind, grind, and grind so that one day we can “enjoy life,” we think you deserve better. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses a different way to perceive and navigate work, retirement, and the journey. There’s an option on the table to live a meaningful life today, tomorrow, and down the road.
We live in a culture that glorifies retirement. So much so that it causes us to tolerate crappy (but good paying) work, hoard as much money as possible, and race to an earlier-the-better finish line we like to call retirement. That’s a lot of pressure! Oh yeah, and it can also be void of meaning and fulfillment along the way. Instead of living a life where we grind, grind, and grind so that one day we can “enjoy life,” we think you deserve better. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses a different way to perceive and navigate work, retirement, and the journey. There’s an option on the table to live a meaningful life today, tomorrow, and down the road.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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Travis’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/travisshelton
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
306 - Simple Steps to Set Up A Taxable Investment Account: It’s Easier Than You Think!
We've been talking a lot about taxable investing lately. The importance of it. The simplicity of it. The effectiveness of it. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton walks you through the very simple process of setting up and funding your taxable investment account. Have fun with it!
We've been talking a lot about taxable investing lately. The importance of it. The simplicity of it. The effectiveness of it. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton walks you through the very simple process of setting up and funding your taxable investment account. Have fun with it!
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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Travis’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/travisshelton
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
305 - You Don't Have to Buy That Car: A Rant on Not Letting Car Decisions Ruin Our Financial Lives
We have a car crisis in America. Well, it's actually a much wider crisis, due in part to our crazy car-related decisions. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the most recent car loan data and explains why it's critical that we make different choices in this area of our financial lives. There's a better way, guys!
We have a car crisis in America. Well, it's actually a much wider crisis, due in part to our crazy car-related decisions. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the most recent car loan data and explains why it's critical that we make different choices in this area of our financial lives. There's a better way, guys!
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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Travis’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/travisshelton
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
304 - A Beginner's Guide to Taxable Investing (And What Not to Do)
We often reference the idea of taxable investing. In our opinion, it's one of the most overlooked and misunderstood topics in the investing arena. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains what it is (and what it's not), why it matters, how simple/powerful it can be, and what it can do for your financial journey.
We often reference the idea of taxable investing. In our opinion, it's one of the most overlooked and misunderstood topics in the investing arena. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains what it is (and what it's not), why it matters, how simple/powerful it can be, and what it can do for your financial journey.
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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Travis’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/travisshelton
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
303 - You Are Where You Are: The Beauty of Not Dwelling on the Past
Have you made any mistakes or poor financial decisions in the past? Whew, glad we aren’t the only ones! We all have junk our our past: regret, frustrations, and lingering consequences. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains how we only have two options on how to approach it. We can either dwell on the past and sit in our regret, or we can put 100% of our energies and focus on the present and future. Since we can’t go back, our encouragement is to let the past live in the rear-view mirror and get busy moving into a better future. You are where you are, and that’s a good thing.
Have you made any mistakes or poor financial decisions in the past? Whew, glad we aren’t the only ones! We all have junk our our past: regret, frustrations, and lingering consequences. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains how we only have two options on how to approach it. We can either dwell on the past and sit in our regret, or we can put 100% of our energies and focus on the present and future. Since we can’t go back, our encouragement is to let the past live in the rear-view mirror and get busy moving into a better future. You are where you are, and that’s a good thing.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
302: Why Most People Grossly Underperform the Stock Market, and How to Easily Fix It
Study after study shows that the average American is grossly underperforming the overall stock market. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains the primary drivers for this phenomenon. The bad news is these factors are crushing people. The good news is they are extremely simple fixes.
Study after study shows that the average American is grossly underperforming the overall stock market. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains the primary drivers for this phenomenon. The bad news is these factors are crushing people. The good news is they are extremely simple fixes.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
301 - It's Not Our Job to "Support" Small Businesses
The cultural narrative is that people simply don't "support" small businesses, which is why they end up closing down. In today's episode, we want to flip the script and look at this idea from the opposite perspective. Instead of us needing to support them, it's their job to earn our patronage, and then re-earn the right for us to come back again. When done well, it's amazing how much these businesses thrive.
The cultural narrative is that people simply don't "support" small businesses, which is why they end up closing down. In today's episode, we want to flip the script and look at this idea from the opposite perspective. Instead of us needing to support them, it's their job to earn our patronage, and then re-earn the right for us to come back again. When done well, it's amazing how much these businesses thrive.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
300 - The Cure for Irrational Fear: Stock Market Risk and the Responsibility of Truth
Instead of education and context, many financial professionals simply pander to people's irrational fear. Nobody wants to take undue risk, but what is risk? In today's episode, host Travis Shelton attempts to bring rationality into a significantly irrational topic: stock market risk. Without realizing it, millions of Americans are inadvertently costing themselves hundreds of thousands (or millions) of dollars by misunderstanding a few misworded questions.
Instead of education and context, many financial professionals simply pander to people's irrational fear. Nobody wants to take undue risk, but what is risk? In today's episode, host Travis Shelton attempts to bring rationality into a significantly irrational topic: stock market risk. Without realizing it, millions of Americans are inadvertently costing themselves hundreds of thousands (or millions) of dollars by misunderstanding a few misworded questions.
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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E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
299 - Emergency Funds 2.0: The 3-Bucket Savings Blueprint to Protect Your Family
Conventional personal finance advice includes "have an emergency fund." It's simple advice, and it's good advice. But behind the general concept are many questions. How much? When do you need it? Where do you keep it? In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the emergency fund through the lens of a 3-bucket concept. It's a simple idea, but we're finding this idea is a novel concept to most. Therefore, we decided to share it with you. Hope you enjoy!
Conventional personal finance advice includes "have an emergency fund." It's simple advice, and it's good advice. But behind the general concept are many questions. How much? When do you need it? Where do you keep it? In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the emergency fund through the lens of a 3-bucket concept. It's a simple idea, but we're finding this idea is a novel concept to most. Therefore, we decided to share it with you. Hope you enjoy!
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298 - An Investing Wake-Up Call: How One Family Transformed Their Financial Future in Just 10 Minutes
In today's episode, we shine a light on one particular family's investing situation. This family is living a similar reality that millions of Americans are unknowingly living. It's time to shine a light on it. Stick to the end to learn how this family transformed their entire financial future with just a 10-minute investment of their time.
In today's episode, we shine a light on one particular family's investing situation. This family is living a similar reality that millions of Americans are unknowingly living. It's time to shine a light on it. Stick to the end to learn how this family transformed their entire financial future with just a 10-minute investment of their time.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
297 - Master Your Universe: Focus on What You Can Control, Let Go of What You Can't
Do you ever get worked up about all the things you can't control? You aren't alone! There are two categories of things in life: those we can control, and those we can't. And unfortunately, most are in the "can't" camp. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the importance of focusing our energy on the things we can actually control. When we do, it's amazing how we can indirectly influence the things we can't actually control. Whether it's money, work, or any number of components in our life, we just need to control what we can control, and let go of the rest.
Do you ever get worked up about all the things you can't control? You aren't alone! There are two categories of things in life: those we can control, and those we can't. And unfortunately, most are in the "can't" camp. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the importance of focusing our energy on the things we can actually control. When we do, it's amazing how we can indirectly influence the things we can't actually control. Whether it's money, work, or any number of components in our life, we just need to control what we can control, and let go of the rest.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the daily blog: https://shorturl.at/ipS35
Podcast Webpage: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
Travis’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/travisshelton
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com