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/

This week, I’m answering your questions about early retirement, investing, raising financially literate kids, making like-minded friends, and more!

In this week’s podcast, we talk about:

- Sitting in the boring middle of achieving FI

- Enjoying the journey versus the destination

- How do you know when you have enough money to retire

- How to make FI friends

- Best FI meetup groups and conferences

- Investment strategies

- Thoughts on CFPs (Certified Financial Planners)

- Bringing up finances with someone not good at finances

- How you talk to the kids about money

- Navigating spend on and for teens

Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/071-listener-qa-boring-middles-making-fi-friends-investment-strategies-kids-and-more/

This one thing can save you money, help the environment, declutter your house, and improve your mental health; it’s using the things you already have! We share practical tips and strategies for reframing your mind to focus on everything you already own inside your home before you allow yourself to acquire new things.

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

- The many benefits of using what we already have before we buy new things

- Mindful approaches to consumption

- Practical tips and strategies for using up what we already have before we buy anything new

- Categories we’re focused on, including food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, books, gift cards, memberships, office and school supplies, and clothing

- What to do if you’re not willing to use the things you already own

Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/070-lets-use-up-what-we-already-have/

The key to growing long-term wealth is to spend less than you make and invest the difference, but there are also some money mistakes you should avoid. Make sure you listen and avoid these money mishaps to win long-term.

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

- Why whole life insurance is so bad

- The pros and cons of 401k loans

- Buying stuff you can’t afford and don’t need on credit cards

- Get rich quick schemes

- Trying to time the market

- The importance of tracking your expenses and net worth

- Lifestyle creep and why it matters

- Why emergency funds matter

Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/069-avoid-these-money-mishaps-and-win-long-term/

People often say you’ll spend less in retirement, but who are these people, and is this true? We break down some common beliefs about retirement spending and share our own personal experiences of being retired early for two years.

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

- The retirement smile

- How much we’ve spent over the last five years

- People say retired life costs less - Is this true?

- Where we’re spending more: Before retirement? Or since early retirement?

- How our life stage and family dynamics are impacting our spend

- How healthcare cost is impacting our spend

- Making the psychological shift from saving to spending

Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/068-is-life-more-expensive-in-early-retirement/

Understanding the CAPE (Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-Earnings) ratio and SORR (Sequence of Returns Risk) matters if you’re investing in the stock market and making future plans based on those investments. These metrics provide a stable benchmark for valuation and can help identify market bubbles or periods of undervaluation; they’re important to understand and can help inform your future plans.

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

- What CAPE ratio and SORR stand for and how to calculate them

- How CAPE ratio is different from the standard P/E ratio

- The methodology behind the CAPE ratio calculation and SORR

- Why you’d want to understand these metrics

- How these metrics might influence your early retirement plans and timing

- Strategies to mitigate SORR

Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/067-two-investment-metrics-you-should-understand-cape-ratio-and-sorr/