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3435: The Power Of A No Spend Challenge by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents on Conscious Consumption
2026/1/25 | 7 mins.
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Episode 3435:

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner explores how a no spend challenge can transform your financial habits, reduce clutter, and even boost your health and motivation. By cutting out unnecessary purchases, whether it's clothes, sweets, or impulse buys, this practice helps you become more intentional with money and make use of what you already have.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2015/10/the-power-of-a-no-spend-challenge.html

Quotes to ponder:

"By taking part in a no spend challenge, you can prevent yourself from cluttering your life with items you do not need."

"You will also realize what items you probably shouldn’t buy anymore because they are a waste of money."

"Challenging yourself and analyzing your spending can help you be more aware of where your money is going."

Episode references:

U.S. National Park Free Days: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm
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3434: 5 Ways to Simplify Your Diet by Melani Schweder with No Sidebar on Everyday Nutrition
2026/1/25 | 9 mins.
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Episode 3434:

Melani Schweder challenges the notion that a healthy lifestyle needs to be complicated, showing how a simplified diet can lead to both physical and mental well-being. By focusing on whole foods, minimal ingredients, and reducing reliance on supplements, she offers a refreshing, stress-free approach to nourishment that aligns with minimalist living.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/simplify-your-diet/

Quotes to ponder:

"One of the easiest and most visual ways that you can simplify your food is by literally eating fewer ingredients."

"Make your meals simple and narrow down your choices to a handful of solid, healthy, and tasty recipes that you and your family love."

"No supplement can beat the benefits of a nutritious diet, good sleep habits, and solid stress reduction practices!"
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3433: [Part 2] Transferring a Primary Residence to Children by Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy on Legacy Decisions
2026/1/24 | 8 mins.
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Episode 3433:

Sean Mullaney outlines the potential pitfalls of using joint tenancy or outright gifts when transferring a home to adult children. From unexpected capital gains tax and loss of control to legal complications and family disputes, he explains why revocable living trusts often provide a safer, more tax-efficient alternative.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://fitaxguy.com/2020/08/

Quotes to ponder:

"Capital gains taxes generally aren’t an issue after the original owner’s death. But they can be an issue before his or her death."

"Transferring an interest in your home to another person relinquishes some of your control over the property."

"Adding multiple adult children to the title as joint tenants with rights of survivorship can create issues after the parent’s death."

Episode references:

IRS Form 709: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-709
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3432: [Part 1] Transferring a Primary Residence to Children by Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy on Legacy Decisions
2026/1/23 | 8 mins.
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Episode 3432:

Sean Mullaney breaks down the key legal and tax considerations for parents looking to pass their home to their children, whether they’re minors or adults. From the flexibility of revocable living trusts to the potential pitfalls of joint tenancy, this episode offers a clear, practical guide to making informed decisions while avoiding costly mistakes.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://fitaxguy.com/2020/08/

Quotes to ponder:

"It is often best to work with a lawyer to transfer the primary residence to a revocable living trust."

"The best thing about a revocable living trust: as long as the grantor(s) is/are alive, the trust is fully revocable! So mistakes can be easily fixed."

"Parents placing their primary residence in their own revocable living trust does not necessitate the filing of a federal gift tax return (Form 709)."

Episode references:

IRS Publication 551: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p551
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3431: How Many Savings Accounts Should I Have? by Christine Luken on Cash Organization
2026/1/22 | 7 mins.
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Episode 3431:

Christine Luken offers a balanced approach to savings by recommending at least two accounts, one for emergencies and another for planned purchases, with a third for taxes if you're self-employed. Her system helps you stay organized, avoid debt, and plan ahead without overcomplicating your finances.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.christineluken.com/how-many-savings-accounts/

Quotes to ponder:

"I advise my clients to have at least six months of their household expenses in their emergency fund."

"Having a healthy emergency fund ensures that a stretch of bad months in the business won’t ruin your personal financial health."

"You don’t want to owe the IRS back taxes. They have the leverage to make your life miserable."

Episode references:

Mint: https://mint.intuit.com
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