Frugal/simple living podcasts
April 1, 2019 12:01 PM Subscribe
I'd appreciate any suggestions for frugal living podcasts , particularly those where the people aren't naturally inclined to be thrifty and sometimes struggle with being more money-conscious (or are sympathetic to those of us that are muddling our way along). I listen to YNAB already and am looking for more, but I'm overwhelmed by choice!
To give a sense of the kind of content I'm looking for, I like the info on Get Rich Slowly, and I like Cait Flanders because she seems open about things not necessarily being squeaky-clean and easy all the time.
I've read the Frugalwoods blog and it's nicely done but I just don't find it that relatable because they have such a high income and seem to be naturally very frugal so it doesn't seem much of a struggle for them. Mr. Money Mustache seems to have good resources, but again I just can't relate at all and I find it a bit smug.
Is there a podcast that you especially like that has a friendly tone and acknowledges that it isn't always easy to cut expenses/save money? Thanks for your thoughts!
To give a sense of the kind of content I'm looking for, I like the info on Get Rich Slowly, and I like Cait Flanders because she seems open about things not necessarily being squeaky-clean and easy all the time.
I've read the Frugalwoods blog and it's nicely done but I just don't find it that relatable because they have such a high income and seem to be naturally very frugal so it doesn't seem much of a struggle for them. Mr. Money Mustache seems to have good resources, but again I just can't relate at all and I find it a bit smug.
Is there a podcast that you especially like that has a friendly tone and acknowledges that it isn't always easy to cut expenses/save money? Thanks for your thoughts!
Best answer: Afford Anything
The Minimalists
Is your goal early retirement? Environmental impact? Just better management of your resources? Saving for a specific reason? I think that will guide where you hang out, digitally speaking, and with whom. If you're FIRE (financial independence/retire early)-oriented, I also like The Mad Fientist (though very much in the MMM vein, he has interesting guests who tend to be very positive and he does no "face punching").
posted by SinAesthetic at 2:31 PM on April 2, 2019
The Minimalists
Is your goal early retirement? Environmental impact? Just better management of your resources? Saving for a specific reason? I think that will guide where you hang out, digitally speaking, and with whom. If you're FIRE (financial independence/retire early)-oriented, I also like The Mad Fientist (though very much in the MMM vein, he has interesting guests who tend to be very positive and he does no "face punching").
posted by SinAesthetic at 2:31 PM on April 2, 2019
Response by poster: Good question! I don't think I described this very well. I'm in a situation where I don't have much left over after the essentials are paid, so I'd like to find ways to live well on a limited budget (and not overspend or feel sorry for myself). FIRE is really interesting and a lot of the ideas translate (saving money is saving money!) but I'm not on that track. The environmental aspect is really interesting too, so I'll look for more podcasts on that theme. Thanks!
posted by bighappyhairydog at 10:09 AM on April 3, 2019
posted by bighappyhairydog at 10:09 AM on April 3, 2019
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