3446: Today Is the Day to Improve Your Finances! TODAY! by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey
2026/2/04 | 9 mins.
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Episode 3446:
Christina Browning offers a motivating call to action for anyone looking to improve their financial health, starting today. With practical steps like budgeting, automating bills, and tackling debt, she shows how small, immediate actions can lead to long-term financial independence.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/post/improve-your-finances-today
Quotes to ponder:
"Today is the day to improve your finances! TODAY!"
"A budget isn’t a static document that you create once, pat yourself on the back for creating it, and then quietly file it away somewhere between your expired To Do List and last year’s taxes."
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3445: The Goal of Frugal Living - It’s More Than Saving Money by Amanda Brownlow on Intentional Spending
2026/2/03 | 9 mins.
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Episode 3445:
Amanda Brownlow redefines frugal living as a lifestyle rooted in intention, not deprivation. Beyond simply saving money, frugality empowers you to waste less, live more deliberately, and make your earnings truly work for you, unlocking financial clarity, contentment, and control.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://hellobrownlow.com/2020/09/02/goal-of-frugal-living/
Quotes to ponder:
"When you take a magnifying glass to your finances, perhaps through a spending audit, you get to see where your paycheck goes and analyze your spending habits."
"The goal of frugal living is much more than money!"
"When you plan your purchases, you are more intentional with what you buy."
Episode references:
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3444: [Part 2] Social Security: How Secure and When to Take It by JL Collins on Retirement Strategy
2026/2/02 | 11 mins.
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Episode 3444:
J.L. Collins breaks down the practical and emotional decision-making behind when to start collecting Social Security, offering a no-nonsense framework based on personal need, life expectancy, and long-term planning. He challenges fear-driven decisions with data-backed reasoning, urging younger generations to assume less generous benefits while still focusing on financial independence through smart investing and low-cost living.
Read along with the original article(s) here: http://jlcollinsnh.com/2013/01/29/social-security-how-secure-and-when-to-take-it/
Quotes to ponder:
"When do I need the money? If you genuinely need the money right now, nothing else matters."
"I’m realistic enough to know most people are goofs with their money. Without Social Security many would be back to living on cat food."
"Plan your financial future assuming Social Security will NOT be there for you." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3443: [Part 1] Social Security: How Secure and When to Take It by JL Collins on Retirement Strategy
2026/2/01 | 10 mins.
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Episode 3443:
J.L. Collins reflects on his long-standing skepticism of Social Security, only to find it surprisingly robust as he nears eligibility. By walking through the history, mechanics, and current realities of the system, including its $2.7 trillion Trust Fund, Collins dispels common fears and explains why the benefits are still far more solid than many assume.
Read along with the original article(s) here: http://jlcollinsnh.com/2013/01/29/social-security-how-secure-and-when-to-take-it/
Quotes to ponder:
"It is important to understand that any time you invest money, that money gets spent."
"Cash is a really lousy way to hold money long-term. Little by little it gets destroyed by inflation."
"All my financial planning has been based on the idea that if it wasn’t, no problem. If it was, that would be a pleasant surprise."
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3442: How to Build a Circle of Support For Your Life by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Meaningful Connection
2026/2/01 | 10 mins.
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Episode 3442:
Ellen Burgan explores the importance of building a strong, intentional circle of support by helping you identify who encourages your growth, and who might unknowingly feed your fear. Through self-awareness and small, practical steps, she empowers you to cultivate meaningful connections that fuel confidence, resilience, and joy in every life chapter.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/circle-of-support/
Quotes to ponder:
"People need people for support. However, no one person can be your support buddy 100% of the time."
"There’s great joy not only in having a large circle of support, but also in being on someone else’s circle of support."
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