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House hacking is a really, really interesting idea to me. It’s a fantastic way for you to save money, reach your goals faster, and invest in real estate.

About Our Guest

Craig Curelop is a frugality master: besides sleeping on a futon in his living room while renting out his bedroom for a year, Craig also rents out his car to strangers, chooses to bike everywhere to save on gas, and loves travel points more than life itself. At only age 26, he has paid off over $90,000 in student loans, owns 3 cash-flowing properties, and achieved financial freedom through the house hacking method—which is the best real estate investing strategy for young professionals on the path to financial independence.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why Craig thinks house hacking is such a great investment
• Having 90,000 dollars of student debt and the large role house-hacking played in coming fully out of it
• Run-down of what house-hacking actually is
• Quick breakdown of how to save up for your first property and strategies for saving
• Steps to take to find good tenants
• How Craig prepares for possible physical damage to properties
• General financing for income and expenses on a house-hack
• Warning signs to look for when considering applicants

Resources

Grab a copy of Craig’s book

Apply for 1:1 financial coaching with me

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Chris– “Had one of my biggest money wins today. After a few months of attempts, I successfully encouraged my wife to start contributing to her 401K and get that 50% match!” #moneywin

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FI/RE is a hot topic right now. While I personally resonate more with the FI than the RE, I think it’s a really good goal for us all to work on. After all, we all understand the importance of using money as a tool to help you and others around you.

About Our Guest

Diania Merriam is the creator of EconoMe, a one-day conference aimed at showcasing a new American dream. Diania aggressively paid off $30,000, found a passion for pursing FI, walked the Camino (nearly 500 miles), and saves ~60% of her income.

What We Talk About

In this episode we break down:

• Diania’s journey to paying off $30,000 in debt
• Finding fun in frugality
• Her moment of feeling financial freedom
• Long term effects of building good financial habits
• Walking the Camino
• Value of time and experience and how to be resourceful
• Why Diania equates financial independence to having options
• Creating a platform for people passionate about FI

Resources

Snag a ticket to EconoMe Conference March!

Manage Your Money Like A Boss FB Group

#MoneyWin

Kayte– “Just sold a project desk for a $55 profit! And picked up another project desk for free from the sidewalk down the street! Yay for projects and yay for making some side money!” #moneywin

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Future planning is stressful. It requires us to imagine the worst case scenario and create a plan for how we walk our assets to be divided up, who would potentially take care of our children and how much money you’ll leave for your family when you pass.

It’s tough, but necessary.

About Our Guest

Josh Heckathorn is an entrepreneur, investor and nationally recognized expert on credit cards, credit scoring and credit reporting. He holds a B.S. in Management from Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Business and received an MBA from Seattle University’s Albers School of Business. He lives in Seattle and in his free-time, partakes in ultra-marathons.

What You’ll Learn

In this episode we talk about:

• Why the traditional process of getting a will, life insurance and estate planning inspired Josh to create Tomorrow
• The reasons we put off planning for the future
• How the first vacation away from kids can trigger some serious planning
• Considerations when determining how much insurance you need
• Using the ladder strategy for saving money on life insurance
• An honest conversation on whether you need term vs whole life insurance

Resources

Look into Tomorrow and get a free will

#MoneyWin

Yonelle– “I’ve saved $333! But it’s for 2 people (my bf and I). This also gave me an idea! To have a pot luck with family and then just some gifts for nieces and nephews.” #moneywin

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Being a parent changes everything. When you have these little humans depending on you, you start to view things differently.

About Our Guest

Chelsea Brennan is an ex-hedge fund investment manager turned full-time blogger who is obsessed with making moms feel confident with money. After several years working on Wall Street, she made a major life change to choose family, passion, and a positive impact on the world over money. Chelsea is a recovering perfectionist, aspiring homesteader, and full-blown Potterhead living in Connecticut with her husband (a rockstar stay-at-home dad and board game enthusiast), two young boys, a puppy named Stitches, and 14 crazy chickens.

What You’ll Learn

In this episode we talk about:

• Life before Smart Money Mamas
• Chelsea’s start into hedge fund investing
• Her journey to a balanced mindset
• Misconceptions of postpartum and how this affected Chelsea
• Money shame and mom shame
• Struggles that come with motherhood
• And the brand new Mamas Talk Money Summit!

Resources

Chelsea’s Website

Grab a FREE seat and learn from over 40 speakers in the Mamas Talk Money Summit!

#MoneyWin

Holly– “Money win! I worked Labor Day, cashed in 12 hours PTO for that holiday incentive, and worked two extra 12 hour shifts for overtime pay. My paycheck was $1,000 extra today 🎉 my husband and I are booking a trip to Charlotte, NC this fall!”