I can’t believe what we spent during the first half of 2026!? Our expenses have definitely added up and even surprised us, which is why we think tracking them is so important. We lay out all of our mid-year expenses and discuss unexpected life events, house repairs, and intentional shifts in daily habits that affect everyone’s expenses. This is a fully transparent look at our real-life expenses and how we feel about them.
Andrew, Greg, and Liz join this week’s podcast as we talk about:
– What we each spent during the first half of 2026
– Who spent the most and the least
– The cost of Andrew’s two bike accidents
– Why a specialized cycling insurance policy can save you thousands
– The cost of prepping a home for sale
– The cost of three weeks in Thailand
– Combatting lifestyle creep
– How much Andrew has saved from cutting out Amazon Prime
– The cost of youth sports
Show References:
- Inside Out Money episode #147 – 2025 Expense Review: A Glimpse into the Wallets of Four Households
- Track your spending and budgeting with Monarch Money: We love Monarch Money and highly recommend it for expense tracking. If you’ve been wanting to try it, click here to get a free 7-day trial AND 50% off your first year (bringing it down to $49.99, or under $5/month) by applying the code SMARTMONEY at checkout. (Clicking our link before using the code ensures we earn a small commission to support the podcast at no extra cost to you!
- CampFI
- CampFI presentation: The Real Reason Expense Tracking Matters (Hint: It’s Not What You Think) with Greg Woods
- Inside Out Money episode #147 – 2025 Expense Review (Part 1)
- Inside Out Money episode #113 – The Real Reasons You’re Not Improving Your Finances
- Inside Out Money episode #076 – Investing Terms You Should Know
- Inside Out Money episode #093 – 2024 Full Year Expense Review
- Inside Out Money episode #118 – 2025 Mid-Year Expense Check-in