"Mo' Money Problems" (Patreon)

Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua & Ryan discuss budgeting, tuition, debt, and other money quagmires with author Rachel Cruze, and they answer the following questions:

How do I create a more responsible attitude toward finances when there are no obligations or responsibilities requiring me to do so? (15:21)

How do I help my young children develop an understanding of money when they’re too young to even read? (23:47)

How do I endure volatile work conditions to keep a salary that’s significantly helping me pay off debt? (31:46)

How do I appropriately prepare for emergencies as a minimalist? (40:10)

How do I manage mounting debt for life-saving medical procedures and treatments? (46:16)

LINKS

Article: Living Paycheck to Paycheck Is Disturbingly Common

Article: You Feel So Overwhelmed

Book: Live Your Life, Not Theirs

Book: The Total Money Makeover

Contribute: Gem City Market

Event: Smart Money

Podcast: The Rachel Cruze Show

Website: Rachel Cruze

MAXIMS

“If bad habits got you into debt, good habits will get you out of debt.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“If you don’t address the ‘why’ behind the problem, the ‘what’ won’t get you far.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“If you aim at nothing, you’re going to hit it every time.” —Rachel Cruze

“The best best way to give yourself a pay raise is to spend less money.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“People that gossip to you will gossip about you.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Misery encourages people to pull up a chair and stay awhile.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Live like no one else so you can live and give like no one else.” —Rachel Cruze

This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 172.