Investing feels overwhelming and complicated to many people, but it doesn’t need to be. It can be simple and easy to get started. Join us for a discussion on investing that we hope will help you get started and feel better on your investing journey.

Erica joins this week’s podcast as we talk about:

- Why investing is more simple than many make it out to be

- Why investing in low-cost, simple index funds is the answer

- If ESGs are worth it

- What to do when the market is down

- Good books to read to help you learn more about investing

Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/074-an-investing-discussion-how-to-get-started-are-esgs-worth-it-what-to-do-when-the-markets-down-automating-your-investments-and-more/

Groceries have been getting more expensive lately, but there are still plenty of simple, low-effort ways to save money on groceries. We share our best money-saving hacks for our family of five.

Greg joins this week’s podcast as we talk about:

- What we typically spend on groceries

- Why we do most of our shopping at Aldi, Lidl, and Sam’s Club

- How we keep our food costs lower and the specific things we do

Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/073-grocery-savings-hacks-where-to-shop-freezing-food-and-more/

Everyone should keep their savings, emergency funds, and extra cash in a high-yield savings account (HYSA) to optimize their money. High-yield savings accounts are paying as high as 5.5% interest and have been for over a year. Make sure you’re taking advantage of this and maximizing your growth potential!

Liz joins this week’s podcast as we talk about:

- What is a high-yield savings account and why you should have one

- Why high-yield savings accounts are a safe place to keep your money

- FDIC Insurance

- How banks make money

- Why online or digital banks can afford to pay higher interest rates

- Our favorite high-yield savings accounts

Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/072-the-best-financial-advice-no-one-wants-to-take-move-your-money-to-a-high-yield-savings-account-already/