176. Outsmarting Your Brain – The Financial Psychology of Behavioral Biases and Mental Traps

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...

175. The High Cost of Staying Comfortable – The Comfort Crisis, Stoicism, and Misogis

by inside out money | Aug 9, 2026 | Early Retirement, Investing, Lifestyle, Mel, Money, Psychology

Is our obsession with comfort quietly draining our wealth and resilience? Our modern lives have engineered almost all of the friction and discomfort away. We explore the mental and financial traps of modern convenience, and why leaning into voluntary discomfort builds...

173. Frugal vs. Cheap – How to Build Your Personal Spending Philosophy

by inside out money | Jul 26, 2026 | Ginger, Lifestyle, Money, Psychology

There can be a fine line between frugal and cheap, but taking the time to define your own spending philosophy can help to sharpen that line. We tackle our own frugal versus cheap identity crises and define what it truly means to spend intentionally. We share specific...

172. Mid-Year 2026 Expense Review – Broken bones, new roofs, and $130 airport meals

by inside out money | Jul 19, 2026 | Andrew, Early Retirement, Greg, Investing, Lifestyle, Lizgetsloaded, Money, Psychology

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,...

171. I Spent $9,000 on a Mindset Coach So You Don’t Have To – How to Build an Unbreakable Relationship with Yourself

by inside out money | Jul 12, 2026 | Lifestyle, Money, Psychology

We often focus on the tactical side of wealth, but true financial independence requires mastering your mindset and building an unbreakable relationship with yourself. I recently made a massive investment in myself—dropping $9,000 for three months of coaching with...

169. The choices we make and the ripple effects they have – Compounding your life and finances

by inside out money | Jun 28, 2026 | Andrew, Early Retirement, Investing, Lifestyle, Money, Psychology

Every day we make decisions that seem isolated, but they actually send massive ripples through our long-term financial lives and overall well-being. From the friends we hang out with and the city we live in, to the partner we choose to navigate money with, your...