by inside out money | Sep 13, 2026 | Mel, Early Retirement, Lifestyle, Money, Psychology
Social comparison theory explains why our brains constantly compare our lives to everything we see on social media, leaving us with a heavy dose of aspirational fatigue. We unpack how measuring ourselves against algorithmic facades quietly drains both our mental...
by inside out money | Sep 6, 2026 | Early Retirement, Investing, Lifestyle, Lizgetsloaded, Money, Psychology
We’ve certainly had some mindset shifts about our financial and life choices over the years, and according to Sahil Bloom, adapting your beliefs is the ultimate sign of intelligence. We get incredibly honest about the things we’ve changed our stance on over the years,...
by inside out money | Aug 30, 2026 | Money, Early Retirement, Ginger, Lifestyle, Psychology
We are experiencing burnout, so we fantasize about leaving it all behind. What does this mean, and how can we find the middle way to achieve balance, boundaries, and ultimately a happy and content life? It turns out it’s normal to fantasize about packing it all in,...
by inside out money | Aug 23, 2026 | Money, Andrew, Early Retirement, Investing, Lifestyle, Psychology
Are Deferred Compensation Plans (DCPs) the strategic and supercharged path to FIRE, or can a taxable brokerage account get you to the exact same place? We break down exactly how DCPs work, their risks, their realities, and how they’ve worked for each of us...
by inside out money | Aug 16, 2026 | Early Retirement, Investing, Lifestyle, Lizgetsloaded, Money, Psychology
We dive into the psychology of money and discuss behavioral biases that explain why we make the financial decisions we do, even when we know better. In breaking down some of these common behavioral finance traps and mental biases, we share actionable tips to...
