by inside out money | Feb 15, 2026 | Erica, Investing, Lifestyle, Money, Psychology
Maintaining your lifestyle doesn’t have to come with a “Loyalty Tax” that rewards your silence with creeping costs. We explore how a few hours of “polite friction” each year can claw back thousands of dollars from service providers who...
by inside out money | Feb 8, 2026 | Investing, Lifestyle, Lizgetsloaded, Money, Psychology
In a world that feels increasingly polarized, we explore how to use your capital as a tool for change without losing your mind or your net worth in the process. We dive into the practicalities of “voting with your dollars,” acknowledging that while...
by inside out money | Feb 1, 2026 | Andrew, Early Retirement, Erica, Greg, Investing, Lifestyle, Lizgetsloaded, Money, Psychology
We are continuing our annual expense review tradition by digging even deeper into our 2025 spending. In part two, we move beyond the totals to examine the specific categories that often make or break a budget—from rising insurance premiums to the actual cost of our...
by inside out money | Jan 25, 2026 | Andrew, Early Retirement, Erica, Greg, Investing, Lifestyle, Lizgetsloaded, Money, Psychology
Analyzing where every dollar goes provides the ultimate leverage for financial independence, and in this annual tradition, we’re pulling back the curtain on our 2025 household spending. From finished decks and water filters to personal trainers and pilates, we break...
by inside out money | Jan 18, 2026 | Andrew, Early Retirement, Investing, Lifestyle, Money, Psychology
The initial thrill of optimizing your budget and automating your investments eventually fades into a long, quiet stretch known as the “Boring Middle.” We dive into why this phase is actually the ultimate sign that you are doing everything right, even when...
