
Earn & Invest
Join us for thought-provoking conversations that empower you to Earn and Invest wisely, shaping your future while making informed decisions today. Every Monday, our wide-ranging panel discussions explore various financial topics, fostering engaging conversations that challenge conventional wisdom and provide fresh perspectives. Then, on Thursdays, we delve into individual interviews, offering deep insights from experts who share their experiences and expertise. While we may not always uncover definitive answers, our goal is to equip you with the essential questions necessary to navigate a richer path towards not only financial independence but living a life full of purpose, identity, and connections.
Episodes

761. Ten Things About Behavioral Finance
In this solo "10 Things" episode, inspired by his recent conversation with personal development trainer Michelle Masters, host Doc G explores the psychological and emotional underpinnings of behavioral finance. He argues that our financial outcomes have far less to do with math and much more to do with how our brains process fear, safety, and self-worth.
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760. The Neuroplasticity of Money and Meaning
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Michelle Masters, an internationally acclaimed personal development trainer and author of Wired for Money: Change the Patterns That Block You From Thriving. The conversation explores the intersection of neuroscience, generational patterns, and personal finance, focusing on how our subconscious beliefs dictate our relationship wi

759. Ten Things About Doing it Yourself
Inspired by his recent conversation with Dana Anspach, Doc G dedicates this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast to exploring when you should manage your own finances and when you should hire professional help. He structures his advice by splitting the episode into five insights focused on the accumulation phase and five insights focused on the de-accumulation phase.
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758. The Four Seasons of Retirment w/ Dana Anspach
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Dana Anspach, a certified financial planner, retirement management adviser, and the author of Living Off Your Acorns: Your Guide to the Four Phases of Retirement. The conversation revolves around the emotional and financial transitions of aging, detailing Anspach’s framework of the four seasons of retirement.
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757. Can a Conference Change Your Life (Rewind) w/ JL Collins, Millennial Revolution, and the Donnegans
In this rewind episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G sits down with a powerhouse panel of Financial Independence (FI) leaders: JL Collins (author of The Simple Path to Wealth), Bryce and Christie (Millennial Revolution), and Alan and Katie Donigan. Together, they explore the history, mechanics, and life-changing magic of Chautauqua—a series of intimate, week-long retreats dedicated to

756. Why Size Still Matters (Rewind) w/ Victor Haghani
In this rewind episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Victor Haghani, founder of Elm Wealth and former co-founding partner of the hedge fund Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM). The conversation centers on Haghani's book, The Missing Billionaires: A Guide to Better Financial Decisions, exploring why holding onto wealth is often more difficult than making it, and why "how muc

755. Ten Pieces of Life Advice
In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G shares ten pieces of life advice. Inspired by his previous conversation with Dr. Santi Tanikella regarding the "guttural loneliness" many adults feel, Doc G draws on his 53 years of life experience as a hospice physician, podcaster, and coach to offer wisdom on aligning the mind, body, and soul
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754. Alignment: Mind, Body, and Soul
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Dr. Santi Tanikella, a board-certified pediatrician, integrative medicine specialist, and certified life coach. The conversation explores how to combat "burnout of the soul" and the profound, guttural loneliness many adults feel by realigning with their true selves.
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753. Ten Things We Do Differently With Our Finances
In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G outlines ten ways he and his wife manage their wealth that completely defy the traditional rules of the personal finance and FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) communities.
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752. Stop Budgeting and Start Spending with Jesse Mecham
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Jesse Mecham, founder of the highly popular financial software YNAB (You Need A Budget), to discuss his upcoming book, Never Worry About Money Again. The conversation centers on a radical shift in Mecham's philosophy: abandoning the word "budget" in favor of mastering intentional spending.
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751. Ten Things About Dying a Millionaire
In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G pushes back against the popular "Die with Zero" ethos, arguing that there is no shame in dying a millionaire. Inspired by his recent Substack post titled "Escape Velocity," Doc G aims to relieve the anxiety and guilt many early retirees feel when they realize they have accumulated far more money than they could ever spend.

750. The Pure Magic of Academic Research w/ Darren Lipomi
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Dr. Darren Lipomi, a prominent scientist, University of Rochester engineering professor, and author of Science Non-Fiction: Behind the Scenes in University Research. The episode explores the grueling yet profoundly magical world of academic bench research, highlighting it as a career path overflowing with purpose.
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749. Ten Things About Branding
In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G shares his personal insights on branding, inspired by his previous interview with publicist Sarah Snyder. Though he admits he is not a marketing expert, he emphasizes that in the digital age, everyone creates a brand when they post online, whether they realize it or not.
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748. Publicity is for Everyone w/ Sarah Snyder
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Sarah Snyder, the head of partnership development at Wasabi Publicity. The conversation demystifies the world of public relations and explores why publicity is no longer just for celebrities and massive brands, but an essential tool for everyday professionals and creators.
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747. Ten Things I Loved About Medicine
In this solo episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G follows up on a previous conversation with Dr. Jaspal Singh by clarifying a major misconception about his career. While Doc G frequently discusses his burnout and early retirement from traditional medicine, he explicitly states that he did not hate his job. To prove this, he structures the episode around ten specific things he genuine

746. The Room Where it Happens w/ Jaspal Singh
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G sits down with a longtime college friend, Dr. Jaspal Singh, a board-certified pulmonologist and critical care physician. Despite Doc G having left his own full-time medical practice to focus on part-time hospice work, he uses this episode to fiercely advocate for building a big, bold career and striving to be "in the room where it happens"

745. Ten Things About the Achievement Treadmill
In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G explores the psychological trap of the "achievement treadmill." Similar to the hedonic treadmill—where the joy of buying something quickly fades—the achievement treadmill is a cycle where the temporary dopamine hit of reaching a goal quickly wears off, leaving high achievers running relentlessly toward the next major miles

744. Are You Holding Your Advisor's Feet to the Fire? W/ Roger Whitney
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Roger Whitney, a certified financial planner (CFP), creator of the Retirement Answer Man podcast, and author of Rock Retirement. The conversation centers on redefining the true value of financial advisors, particularly pushing back against the early days of the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement, which heavily

743. Conquering The Cult of Never Enough (Rewind) w/ Manisha Thakor
In this rewind episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Manisha Thakor, founder of the financial well-being consultancy MoneyZen and author of MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough. The conversation dives deep into the psychological traps of modern work and wealth, focusing on how individuals can escape the "Cult of Never Enough"—a societal mindset that brainwashes us to

742. Are You Taking Stock of Your Life (Rewind) w/ JL Collins
Welcome back to a 2022 rewind of the Earn and Invest podcast! In this milestone episode from August 2022, the tables are turned on usual host Doc G (Jordan Grummit) as legendary financial author JL Collins hijacks the microphone to interview him. The occasion is the launch of Doc G’s foundational book, Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a

741. Ten Things About Our Healthcare System
In this ten things episode, I celebrate the publication of my new book, The Healthcare Heist. Follow me down the rabbit hole of where our system has gone wrong and how we can fix it. Feeling like healthcare is a lost cause? Listen up to hear a different perspective.
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740. The House Fidelity Built w/ Justin Baer
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Justin Bayer, an award-winning Wall Street Journal journalist and author of House of Fidelity: The Rise of the Johnson Dynasty and the Company That Changed American Investing. The episode explores the history and evolution of Fidelity Investments, revealing how the financial behemoth is ultimately a family business that has been

739. Ten Unexpected Joys of Retirement
This episode of the podcast focuses on the "10 Joys of Retirement." Doc G reflects on his transition to semi-retirement in 2018 after reaching financial independence and stepping back from his clinical medicine responsibilities. He shares ten unexpected and unique benefits he has experienced since making this transition.
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738. Teach Our Children Well w/ Joy Berry
This episode of the "Earn and Invest" podcast features host Doc G interviewing Joy Barry, the widely recognized inventor of self-help books for kids. With over 200 titles and 85 million copies sold, Barry discusses her philosophy of teaching children how to handle their own emotions, behaviors, and practical life challenges.
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737. Ten Things About Confidence
In this episode. Doc G breaks down confidence. Not only how there are two kinds, but he also discusses how it relates to our future happiness. If you have ever wondered how to have more confidence, this episode is for you.
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736. Dealing with the Guilt Tax w/ Jennifer Reid
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Dr. Jennifer Reid, a board-certified psychiatrist and author of Guilt-Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations. The conversation centers on the overwhelming burden of guilt, particularly the unique guilt experienced by women in modern society.
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735. Ten Things About Life Transitions
In this "10 Things" episode of the Earn & Invest podcast, host Doc G discusses the complexities of navigating life transitions. Prompted by his daughter's recent high school graduation and the impending shift to becoming empty nesters, he shares ten principles for managing both expected and unexpected life changes.
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734. How to Play the Cards You're Dealt w/ Carrie Joy Grimes
In this episode of the Earn & Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Carrie Joy Grimes, the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Work Money and author of the upcoming book The Joy of Money. The conversation explores the critical balance between personal financial responsibility and systemic economic change.
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733. Ten Things I Teach My Grown-Up Kids About Wealth
In this episode of the Earn & Invest podcast, I share a "10 Things" list focusing on how my wife and I handle money with our kids now that they are 18 and 21. My approach has shifted significantly since they were little, and I realize it might be a bit unconventional compared to how others parent.
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732. Retire By Thirty w/ Cody Berman
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Cody Berman, an entrepreneur and co-founder of Gold City Ventures, about his new book, Retire by 30. Berman represents a new vanguard in the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement that rejects the traditional approach of grinding through a miserable corporate job for decades just to reach a target net worth using t

731. Ten Things I Messed Up With Money
In this Thursday "10 things" episode of the Earn & Invest podcast, host Doc G shares the top ten financial mistakes he made throughout his life. Despite talking extensively about building wealth, he admits he messed up in several small, recoverable ways, starting with his first mistake: buying a whole life insurance policy in his twenties.
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730. Personal Finance...A Harm reduction Approach w/ Kara Perez
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G sits down with Kara Perez, a financial educator, founder of Cara Explores Money, and author of Money for Change. Perez, who successfully paid off $25,000 in student loan debt on a modest salary, joins the show to explore the intersection between the Financial Independence (FI) movement and environmentalism. She argues that true sustainabi

729. What Are We Optimizing For w/ Samantha Pillion
In this community episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G speaks with Samantha Pillion, a former Big Four consultant who stepped away from the traditional corporate grind to pursue a life optimized for adventure, curiosity, and personal growth. Samantha shares her journey into the Financial Independence (FI) movement, which began at age 26 when she used a life insurance payout from her

728. Will AI Make You Warren Buffett?
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Jordan (Doc G) interviews financial educator and author Brian Feroldi to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and the stock market. Will AI make you the next Warren Buffett?
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727. Should FIRE Come With a Warning Label? w/ Vicki Robin and Douglas Tsoi (Rewind)
In this rewind episode we speak with Vicki Robin author of Your Money or Your Life, and Douglas Tsoi writer of The Money and Meaning Newsletter about the promises that come with financial indepenence/retire early. Should FIRE have a warning label? Why money does and doesn't eventually end up meeting our expectations.
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726. Fulfillment Beyond Financial Independence w/ Jason (Rewind)
Join us in this rewind episode of Earn & Invest as we sit down with Jason from the Two Sides of FI podcast to explore the uncharted waters of life after early retirement. Together, we delve into the fascinating journey of financial independence and the vital question of how one fills their time, and whether boredom lurks in the shadows. Jason candidly shares his personal experiences, revealing the

725. Ten Things About Abundance
In this episode of the Earn & Invest podcast, host Doc G explores the concept of abundance, arguing that it is entirely a mindset and a deliberate decision rather than a reflection of material wealth or bank account balances
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724. Has Hollywood Become a Ghost Town w/ Poull Brien
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G welcomes childhood friend and Brooklyn-based filmmaker Powell Brian. Brian, an executive producer best known for directing the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary Charles Bradley: Soul of America, joins the show to discuss the massive disruptions currently reshaping the entertainment industry. Throughout the episode, the two use the t

723. Call it Courage w/ Mike
In this unique "Man on the Street" episode of the podcast, host Doc G steps away from interviewing professional authors and experts. Instead, he records the conversation from a pool in Cabos, Mexico, speaking with a random stranger named Mike about courage and trauma.
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722. Retirement Worries Eventually Fade w/ Fritz Gilbert
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Fritz Gilbert, founder of the Retirement Manifesto blog and author of Keys to a Successful Retirement, to discuss what life is actually like eight years into early retirement. Having retired from a high-level corporate career in 2018 at age 55, Gilbert shares profound insights into the emotional, financial, and relational realit

721. Ten Things About Eight Years of Retirement
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G presents a solo "10 Things" episode reflecting on his first eight years of retirement. Recording at 5:00 AM from a beach in Cabo, Mexico, fresh off speaking about purpose at the EconoMe conference and death and dying at the White Coat Investor conference, Doc G shares how his life has evolved since scaling back his medical practice in 2018

720. Real Estate-Double Down or Get Out? w/ Dave Meyer
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G (Jordan) welcomes Dave Meyer, the Chief Investment Officer at BiggerPockets, host of the On the Market podcast, and author of Real Estate by the Numbers. The episode centers on the state of real estate investing in 2026, exploring whether average investors should double down, get out, or stay the course in the current economic climate
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719. Are You Spending Too Little? w/ Community members
In this "Current Events Thursday" episode of the Earn & Invest podcast, host Doc G is joined by Carmel and Ian, members of his Wealth with Purpose mastermind group, to discuss a provocative article from The Independent titled "Financial Anorexia: I'm scared of spending money and I save obsessively. It's ruining my life".
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718. Money, Meaning, and Mortality w/ Rose Zealand
What a death doula can teach us about money, meaning, and making time count
Most of us approach financial planning as if it’s purely a math problem. We reduce it to formulas and timelines: save a certain percentage, invest in the right accounts, retire at a specific age. It feels structured, predictable—almost controllable.
But that sense of control depends on one fragile assumption: that life w

717. Ten Things About Purpose
In this "10 Things Thursday" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G revisits themes from his book, The Purpose Code, to explore the profound impact of purpose on our lives. He structures the episode around ten core insights, aiming to demystify purpose and offer actionable advice for cultivating it without falling into common psychological traps.
Doc G begins by emphasizing that purpo

716: Should You Invest in What You Love? w/ Ken Davenport
In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Ken Davenport about the mechanics and appeal of passion investing, specifically in Broadway shows. Davenport compares passion investing to buying a sports team: it is a way for individuals with financial security to add joy and potential profit to their portfolios. He emphasizes that investin

715. Ten Reasons I Successfully Built Wealth
In this Thursday “10 Things” episode of the Earn & Invest Podcast, Doc G shares his personal list of the ten biggest reasons he believes he successfully built wealth. Inspired by a recent conversation with financial historian Joseph Moore, Jordan begins by acknowledging the privileges that helped shape his path, including being born in the United States and growing up with professional parents. Bu

714. Why Financial History Rhymes w/ Joseph Moore
What if the best financial advice isn’t new—but simply forgotten?
In this episode of Earn & Invest, Doc G sits down with historian Joseph S. Moore, author of How to Get Rich in American History: 300 Years of Financial Advice That Worked—and Didn’t. Moore spent a decade exploring centuries of advice aimed at everyday Americans, testing which strategies actually worked—and which didn’t. Remarkabl

713. Ten Things About Teaching Your Kids Wealth
Every parent wants to give their kids a financial head start. But I’m not convinced that means whiteboard lessons on compound interest at age eight.
In this week’s Earn & Invest, I shared 10 things I’m teaching my children about wealth. Most of them push back against the mainstream narrative.
First, kids learn about money in three ways: didactic teaching, modeling, and experiential learning. The

712. Will Kids Break the Bank? w/ Bryce Leung and Kristy Shen
Financial independence looks difference when you have kids. Yet, it can become a masterclass for how managing your finances well looks. We join Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung as they discuss their new book: Parent Like a Millionaire.
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711. The Dire Consequences of Delaying Retirement w/ Jesse Cramer
Jesse Cramer from The Best Interest joins us today to talk about a study that has been circulating in financial independence circles that suggests that delaying retirement can be deadly. We breakdown the data and how not to fall for misinformation in the financial space.
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710. Small Salary...Big Wealth w/ Andrew Giancola
Andrew Giancola is the host of The Personal Finance Podcast. Today, we discuss how to build wealth on a small salary. While this may not be you...it might be your child, friend, or family member. Do you truly need a high income to make it today?
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709. How to Master Lifestyle Creep w/ Joel Larsgaard and Matt Altmix (Rewind)
There are so many reasons to spend more money today than you did five years ago. Whether gross economic inflation vs personal lifestyle inflation, it's important to keep track of your budget. On this rewind episode, Joel and Matt from How to Money join us as we delve into spending growth.
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708. Are You a Financial Mutant (Rewind)? w/ Brian Preston
In this rewind episode we talk with Brian Preston who is the author of Millionaire Mission and cohost of The Money Guy Show. We discuss the financial order of operations. How do you maximize your ability to both spend today as well as to save for tomorrow. Brian talks about what has been successful for his clients through decades of financial planning.
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707. Mailbag Episode
In this mailbag episode, I address some of the more controversial feedback i have gotten from some select episodes. I welcome your criticism. Write me at docg@diversefi.com. Agree or disagree, this is what our community has had to say.
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706. Overcoming Our AI Overlords w/ Darrow Kirkpatrick
Darrow Kirkpatrick is best known to the personal finance community through his work on the amazing blog, Can I Retire Yet? But he is also an accomplished engineer and has been studying artificial intelligence since the 1980's. Today, he shares his wisdom.
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705. Ten Things About Black Swan Events
Do you spend a lot of time worrying about financial catastrophe? Are you worried that no matter how hard you try, world events could bankrupt you? If that's the case, you are concerned with black swan events. This episode attempts to describe why black swan events will likely not thwart you.
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704. Can I Say That? w/ Chloe Carmichael
I am joined by author Dr. Chloe Carmichael to talk first amendment rights, cancel culture, and the power of words. We discuss how self censorship can have untoward effects. Dr. Carmichael's book is Can I Say That?
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703. What's the Point of FIRE? (Community Episode)
In this community episode, Roger and I talk about whether one should retire early or not. Roger is a lawyer and enjoys work but has contemplated whether he should leave his job since reaching financial independence. He is skeptical. Hear why.
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702. Try. Fail. Learn w/ Lorraine Marchand
What are the biggest myths about innovation? Lorraine has been teaching about innovation for decades in both academics and corporate America. Her recent book is No Fear, No Failure. Are you an innovator?
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701. Ten Things About Spending
In this solo episode we talk spending. Will it make you happy? There is a continuum when it comes to spending and understanding it will help you make better decisions. Find out how.
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700. Neurogiving w/ Cherian Koshy
We discuss with Cherian Koshy neurogiving. This is the study of how neuroscience interacts charitable causes. The conversation, however, extends to how we sell oursleves and our causes in general. We also chat about storytelling.
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699. Ten Steps to a Happier Life
In this ten steps episode, we revisit happiness. Not as much as a concept, but as a guide on how to have more of it. This is just my opinion. I am not your coach or therapist. But, these steps have helped me a lot.
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698. Happiness is a Habit with Monique Rhodes
What is happiness and how do we pursue it? You all have heard me talk about this topic ad nauseam, I thought you might want to hear from someone else. Today we talk to Monique Rhodes--happiness expert and coach.
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697. Ten Things About CoastFI (Solo)
In this solo episode, we discuss the positives and negatives of CoastFI. Don't know what CoastFI is? It might just be the most reasonable way to reach financial independence. Take a listen and hear why!
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696. Family First Finance w/ Andy Hill
Andy Hill was rushing towards financial independence as fast as possible when he hit a wall. His wife was unhappy, he was burning out at work, and his kids were growing up. Listen to hear how he found a better way. His book is Own Your Time.
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695. Ten Things About Spending Down
In this solo episode I talk about the art of spending down. If we all successfully earn and invest, at some point we will actually have to live off these investments. Sounds great...but maybe it is more complicated than you think!
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694. Not Smart Enough to be Afraid w/ Pro Golfer Jay Delsing
We are joined by Jay Delsing to discuss growing up everything golf. From success on the PGA tour to getting punched in the face, we chat about having what it takes. His recent book, You Wouldn't Believe Me if I Told You.
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693. 2025: That's a Wrap!
We close 2025 with a community oriented episode. We will discuss the three biggest, but maybe quietist, stories of the year. In the second half, I tackle two community questions about previous episodes. Thanks for listening and Happy Holidays!
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692. Is The Automatic Millionaire Still Relevant?
We welcome David Bach to discuss the principals he set out over twenty years ago in his groundbreaking first book, The Automatic Millionaire. We cover such diverse issues as the Latte Factor and even Social Security. The updated version of The Automatic Millionaire is available everywhere.
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691. Financial Literacy For All w/ John hope Bryant (Rewind)
In this rewind episode we chat with John Hope Bryant, the founder of Operation Hope, about his book Financial Literacy for All. We discuss about the problems of "bad capitalism" and how to bring everyone, no matter what color, creed, or gender, the badly needed financial education that is lacking in many communities.
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690. Eleven Bad Money Hacks That Waste Your Time and Energy w/ Andrew Giancola (Rewind)
In this illuminating rewind episode, join Andrew Giancola and I as we unravel the intricacies of eleven commonly misunderstood money hacks. Together, we explore how individuals aiming to cut costs might unwittingly be squandering their hard-earned cash. Gain valuable insights into financial pitfalls, debunk misconceptions, and discover practical strategies for optimizing your money management in t

689. Ten Things About Contrary Thinking (Solo)
In this episode we chat about the art of contrarianism. Are you a contrary thinker? If so, does it serve you? Ten things about the good, bad, and ugly about being a contrarian. Do you agree? Write me at docg@diversefi.com.
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688. Forget Index and Chill with Bigger Pockets Money
We are joined by Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen from BiggerPockets Money for this live mastermind meeting. We discuss real estate, the middle class wealth trap, and safe withdrawal rates. Lastly. mastermind members ask questions and get surprising answers.
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687. Ten Things About Happiness (Solo)
In this solo episode, I talk ten things about happiness. Although the happiness code is looked as a mystery, I believe these ten things will make the concept more tangible. What is happiness to you?
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686. Your Thoughts Lie to You w/ Lybi Ma
Lybi Ma is an editor of the famed Psychology Today website. She has recently written a book called How To Be Less Miserable. In this fascinating conversation we talk about how our minds lie to us and often lead us astray from happiness. Do we try to be more happy or just less miserable?
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685. Can ChatGPT Help Me Retire? (Community Episode)
In this community episode, we discuss the role of AI in planning your retirement. Can ChatGPT provide us with the answers? Also, how early should we start planning for retirement day? We are joined by Bill Yount from The Catching Up to FI Podcast and community member SuzyB.
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684. A Human First Retirement w/ Dan Haylett
We chat with dan Haylett about what it means to plan a human first retirement. Too often, we get the math right but the psychology wrong. How do we have a happy retirement? Dan's new book: The Retirement You Didn’t See Coming.
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683. Ten Things About Investing (Solo)
In this ten things episode I talk investing. Investing, in general, is a lot easier than i think we make it out to be. Today, we focus on paper assets and I bring up ten key points about dealing with the stock market. Am I right? Let me know at docg@diversefi.com.
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682. The Retirement Leap of Faith w/ Jeremy Keil
No matter how you look at it, retirement ends up being a big leap of faith. In this episode I talk with financial planner Jeremy Keil about all things retirement. How do you know when the time is right and how to plan accordingly? His book is titled Retire Today.
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