Craft Your Money Story
Episodes
5 Ways Our Failed Real Estate Made Us Better
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#95: FREE Download - Foundational Beliefs & Priorities: https://nick.kit.com/priorities Our visioning process video: https://youtu.be/y398ZYjvNZ4?s...
New Approach To Date Night That Changes Everything
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#94: Many people think of quality time as spending money on date night. But a lot of the things we do that ACTUALLY grow our relationship are free or ...
One Tool To Vision As A Couple
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#93: It can be easy to fall into a rut and miss opportunities for meaningful conversations with your spouse. We're sharing one of our favorite tools t...
How To Use The News To Improve Your Finances
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#92: I have lots of clients forward me videos or articles about the latest world crisis and how it's going to affect interest rates, the stock market,...
Stressing Over Money Isn't Helping You (Do This Instead)
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#91: The most common words we hear from new clients are "stress" and "overwhelm." There's just so much going on, money seems to be flying everywhere, ...
Living "Within Your Means" Isn't Enough (You're Missing This)
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#90: Is your budget more of tracking tool than a decision-making tool? Do you find yourself stealing from your longer-term goals to cover overspending...
Should I Put My Finances In Maintenance Mode?
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#89: We all have limited capacity. Is there ever a time that you should put your finances, or even your marriage, into "maintenance mode?" What does t...
New cars and botox?
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#88: It's been a minute, but we're back with another Fun Money episode! Join us for a chat about car shopping, giving your brain space to think, and a...
Guarantee Your Success With Money
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#87: What actions can you take so that it's unreasonable for you NOT to be successful with your finances? We've got some ideas! You can grab our life ...
The Journey to Financial Independence
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#86: It's the journey, not the end destination, that shapes us. Are your goals taking you on a journey that will shape you into the type of person you...
Give up the good to get great
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#85: A lot of our decisions make people raise their eyebrows. But since we regularly discuss, reassess, and adjust our life vision and budget, we're a...
1 Habit to Make Your Budget Stick
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#84: Having a vision isn't enough... you have to remember that vision if you're going to have success with budgeting. We're sharing our top tips for k...
How to Not Hate Your Budget
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#83: Trying to have discipline without meaningful direction is absolute drudgery. Nick and I know from our first few years of marriage... it was durin...
Deciding What to Buy and When to Buy It
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#82: You can't always get what you want! And neither can we. 🙃 Today we're discussing how we prioritize our spending, and of course, Nick's got a f...
Life Update - We're Back For Real
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#81: We're excited to be back, hope your well :)  Featured Links:    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw ...
Atomic Habits Book Review: Our Favorite Tips
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#80: We're sharing our favorite insights and actionable takeaways from James Clear's Atomic Habits. Thanks for listening! Â Featured Links: Â ...
Recency Bias, Car Buying, and Millennial Yuppies - Fun Money #1
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#79: This episode is a little different. Nick and I both brought topics to discuss off the cuff (My First Million style). We're planning to sprinkle ...
True Personal Life Update - Q+A #4
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#078: It's our final Q+A! This one's kind of an extended version of stuff we like and a personal life update. Hope you enjoy! And thank you again for...
Travel Memberships, Moving, and More - Q+A #3
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#077: We're finishing up all the questions we planned to answer in the last episode. 🙃 We really had fun discussing these. Hope you enjoy it! Feat...
Listener Case Studies - Q+A #2
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#076: We're diving into more of your questions. Thanks for listening! Â Featured Links: Sponsor - Mapped Out Money book club -https://mappedoutm...
Simple Money, Rich Life with Bob and Linda Lotich
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#075: We loved chatting with Bob and Linda. They were so generous with their time and wisdom, and we hope you enjoy the conversation. Â PS: Please...
Investing, Inflation, Budgeting Tips - Q+A #1
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#074: Today we're tackling investing, inflation, and budget related questions. Hope you enjoy! Â Featured Links: Psychology of Money - https://amz...
We're Moving... Again
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#073: Yep, you read that title right. Here's what we've learned through the decision-making process so far. Thanks for listening! PS - The podcast wil...
How to Analyze Purchases While Under the Influencer Trance
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#072: Influencer marketing is everywhere (including our content!). It can feel impossible to detach yourself from all the limited drops and exclusive ...
Key Variables to Analyze Any Purchase
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#071: A recent trip to shop for a new front door got us talking about how we analyze purchases. Here's three key variables that you can use for your o...
Framework to Choose Your Best Budgeting Method
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#070: Figure out the best budgeting tool to achieve your goals without overcomplicating your life. Visit mappedoutmoney.com/070 to take the quiz. F...
Make 2022 Your Best Financial Year Yet
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#069: In preparation for the new year, we're discussing the 3-step framework we use to set and achieve our financial goals. Thanks for listening! Feat...
We're Changing The Podcast Tagline... Here's Why
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#068: We've been thinking a lot about the purpose behind this podcast. Here's a little insight into our thought process and our focus for 2022. Thanks...
Stop Making Yourself Miserable
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#067: If you make small cuts in your spending but neglect the big hitters (like housing, cars, and your income) - you'll likely end up feeling pretty ...
Zero Percent Financing vs. Paying in Full
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#066: 0% financing options are EVERYWHERE! Nick and I have found ourselves repeatedly tempted by 0% financing. And apparently you guys have too, becau...
2021 Gift Guide: How To Buy The Perfect Gift
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#065: This episode is more than just a gift guide. We're discussing a framework to help you give better, more meaningful gifts. And we're sharing a fe...
Are You a Financial Bison or An Ostrich?
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#064: Are you bisoning or ostriching with your money? Bison plan ahead for the future and face the storms of life head on. Ostriches stick their head ...
Why Americans Think The Way They Do (Psychology of Money Post Script)
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#063: Morgan Housel provides an incredibly clear explanation of why Americans think about money the way they do. And we think his insight is really he...
Simple Tip for Managing Impulse Spending
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#062: We're constantly bombarded with marketing for cool stuff. So it can be really tempting to sneak into your savings (or go into debt) to find a li...
Using Patience and Contentment to Achieve Your Goals
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#061: Patience and contentment can make or break your goals. So we're diving into tactical ways to grow your patience and contentment while discussing...
Goal Setting Jump Start for 2022
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#060: Jumpstart your goals for 2022 by getting on the right trajectory now. And listen to us butcher a metaphor about a shark and a tank and personal ...
Crazy Things We've Done to Save and Make Money
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#059: There are only two ways to improve your finances - make more money and/or spend less money. But it's easy to go overboard on one of those while ...
Hidden Dangers of Improving Your Finances
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#058: When you take action to improve your finances, you can't go wrong... right? Not exactly. Today, we're discussing Goodhart's Law - AKA how the me...
One Question to Get the Most Out of Your Money
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#057: Do you analyze your purchases on a value per dollar basis? We try to pretty regularly, but sometimes we fall out of practice. Today, we're shari...
Psychology of Money Book Review
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#056: A discussion of our favorite takeaways from Morgan Housel's The Psychology of Money. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Resources Page - https://ma...
How Perspective Shapes Our Reality
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#055: A shift in perspective can change everything. We're sharing a few stories that have reinforced this truth for us. And, of course, some action st...
Do The Obvious Thing
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#054: Do you ever get so caught up trying to do something well, that you totally overlook the obvious ways to achieve your goal? Or look back on how y...
What Are You Most Looking Forward To In The Next 10 Years
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#053: We're answering some of our favorite questions from the Best Self Co. Icebreaker Deck. We hope this episode leads to you having some curious con...
7 Money and Marriage Mistakes to Avoid
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#052: We're celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary by sharing 7 of our biggest money mistakes. We hope this episode will encourage you in your own mo...
Applying Your StrengthsFinder Results to Career, Relationships, and Hobbies
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#051: We've gained a lot of insight from studying our StrengthsFinder results and discussing them with each other. We hope this episode will demonstra...
Maximize Your Career By Using Your Strengths
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#050: Self-awareness of your strengths and how to harness them can be a powerful tool as you think through career possibilities. We hope this episode ...
6 Steps for a Career Transition
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#049: Your career is a big part of your life - 20 to 60% of your meaningful adult hours, to be specific. So time and energy dedicated to making sure y...
How To Manage Stress-Induced Spending
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#048: Emotional spending impacts us all. Today we're sharing an exercise to help manage stress and negative emotions without blowing your budget. And ...
Do We Regret Buying Our House?
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#047: Would we have been better off buying a different house? What does better off even mean? Are these worthwhile questions to be asking ourselves in...
We Fought Over Money Last Week
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#046: We fight. And sometimes it's even about money. But thankfully, we've gotten much better at navigating our disagreements over the past 7 years o...
How to Use Budget Reports to Improve Spending Decisions
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#045: Budget reports are super helpful when it comes to optimizing your spending. We're sharing 3 steps to review your reports and maximize the enjoym...
Why All Financial Advice is Wrong
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#044: As humans, we're all prone to biases that can make our advice a little less than good. In this episode, we hope to increase your awareness of th...
6 Steps to Choose the Right House
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#043: Choosing a house is hard. We've got 6 steps to help you through the process. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ YouTube Channel -Â https://www.youtu...
What Would You Do If You Were Rich? (NCQ3)
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#042: We're keeping it light this week with some more of Nick's famous curious questions! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.a...
Decide Where to Live (How To)
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#041: We're sharing our favorite 3 thought exercises to decide where to live. Plus, we'll dive into the 4 most common mistakes and how to avoid them. ...
Let Your Goalposts Dictate Your Actions
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#040: Have you ever started working on something or trying to emulate someone without considering whether the projected outcome is actually meaningful...
We're Back!
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#039: A house is a ton more work than an Airstream. :) Today we're filling you in on what's happening in our lives, and how we're trying to refocus on...
5 Steps to Plan for 2021
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#038: As we wind down this crazy year, let's dive into how we're planning for the next. In this episode, we're sharing our process to plan for 2021. F...
Prioritizing House Upgrades: A Deep Dive
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#037: Working on our house has gone a little differently than we planned. In this episode, we're sharing what we've learned through the process so far...
Our Best Purchases of 2020
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#036: Spending money and not regretting it is the best. Here's some of our best purchases that helped us do that in 2020. To learn more about the s...
Why You Need To Curate Your Finances
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#035: Curation might sound like a random topic for this podcast, but we think it plays a huge role in our personal finances, self-development, and lif...
How To Save Money During The Holidays
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#034: How to tell your family - "I love you... this many dollars worth." - without wrecking your budget. Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https:...
Simplify to Solve Your Money Problems
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#033: We're tackling how to identify artificial complexity, and how to overcome it in order to make progress towards your goals. Featured Links: Spons...
House Update
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
032: WE OWN A HOUSE! But we promise there's more to the episode than just that. :) Sponsor - MO$ Minute - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapped...
Weird Al Wisdom for Life
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#031: What can Weird Al teach us about personal finance? We don't know! But since this is our podcast and we get to make our own rules, we're taking t...
Our Favorite Warren Buffet Advice
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#030: Making the moves that are best for your life may mean trading the applause of the crowd for yawns. And that's why, today, we're starting The Yaw...
Defeating The "I Don't Have Time" Mentality
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#029: No time to improve your finances - or any other area of your life? Think again. Featured Links: Sponsor - Mapped Out Money Minute -Â https://po...
Is Entertainment Killing Your Dreams?
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#028: "People will come to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think." - Neil Postman Join us as we discuss how to trade mind-numbin...
How to Push Through the Sucky Part of Budgeting
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#027: How to Push Through the Sucky Part of Budgeting When you first start trying to budget, IT SUCKS! Most of the time you figure out you want to sp...
Where Do You Appreciate Added Luxury? (NCQ2)
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#026: How can you spend money in a way that maximizes your enjoyment of it? Where do you appreciate added luxury? We're talking about all the fancy th...
Money Management for the Self-Employed (Profit First Explanation)
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#025: Figuring out your business finances can be tricky. Profit First can help. We're diving into the Profit First system and how it's helped us pay o...
How to Make Big Financial Decisions
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#024: Decisions, decisions, decisions. It can feel really overwhelming to think through all your options and the respective consequences... you just d...
Escaping The Spending Spiral
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#023: One little purchase can lead to a dizzying spiral of further consumption. This has become particularly apparent to us as we begin the transition...
5 Tips to Help You Stick to Your Budget
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#022: Most of us are perfectly capable of creating a budget, but the trouble starts when we actually try to use it for the long haul. Today we're disc...
5 Steps to Your D.R.E.A.M. Budget
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#021: We believe a budget should help you create the life of your dreams, not make you feel restricted. So today we're talking through the D.R.E.A.M. ...
11 Tips For Working From Home
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#020: After 3 years of working from home, we're sharing our best tips for staying productive and sane through this new normal. Featured Links: Sponsor...
5 Things to Avoid For Financial Health
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#019: "Avoiding stupidity is easier than trying to be brilliant."Â This is an idea called inversion that David Perell highlights on his blog. It's s...
Changing Your Mind - Yea or Nay?
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#018: Home Buying Update You may remember us talking about our approach to home shopping a few episodes back. Well... we changed our minds on a few th...
Lessons From the Book Extreme Ownership
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
017: Lessons From the Book Extreme Ownership We've learned so much from Jocko Willink. His principles have helped us improve everything from our work...
7 Credit Score Myths and How to Improve Yours
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
016: 7 Credit Score Myths and How to Improve Yours Don't let your credit score stress you out! Instead, join us as we debunk 7 common credit score myt...
3 Common Finance Questions You Shouldn't Ask
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
015: 3 Common Finance Questions You Shouldn't Ask We all ask questions about how to get ahead with money. But what if we're asking the wrong stuff? Th...
How We're Thinking About Home Buying (NCQ1)
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
014: How We're Thinking About Home Buying (NCQ1) This is our first Nick's Curious Questions episode! We're deep diving into our decision to focus on r...
4 Steps To Retire Early Without Financial Independence (FIRE Movement)
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
013: 4 Steps To Retire Early Without Financial Independence (FIRE Movement) Is there a way to achieve 80% of what you value about retirement with only...
How to Painlessly Save Money Through Conscious Spending
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
012: How to Painlessly Save Money Through Conscious Spending Most people think of a budget as being a restrictive "diet" for their money. But we're sh...
For Recent Graduates - 5 Thoughts on Money and Success
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
011: For Recent Graduates - 5 Thoughts on Money and Success Here are some of the most helpful mindsets and strategies that we aim to implement in our ...
Why You Should Budget and Most Popular Budgeting Methods
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
010: Why You Should Budget and Most Popular Budgeting Methods We love budgets! And we hope you will too after listening to this episode. Thanks for sp...
4 Reasons Financial Success Requires You To Be A Noob
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
009: Four Reasons Financial Success Requires You To Be A Noob Paul Graham's article on being a noob inspires us to keep pursuing growth in all aspects...
Lessons From The Book I Miss You When I Blink
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
008: A few lessons we learned from reading Mary Laura Philpott's I Miss You When I Blink. Hope you enjoy! Featured Links: Sponsor - MO$ Products - map...
7 Tips For Managing Money In A Crisis
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
007: In the midst of the Coronavirus, lots of people are wondering how to handle their money in a crisis. This episode highlights seven tips that have...
Good Financial Habits May Not Start With Money (Money & Marriage pt 3)
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
006: Good financial habits don't always start with money. If you've tried everything to get on the same page with your spouse when it comes to finance...
Five Steps to Enjoy Budgeting with Your Spouse (Money & Marriage pt 2)
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
005: This episode builds off our honeymoon story shared in Episode 004. We explore how we finally got on the same page with money and how we work toge...
How Money Ruined Our Honeymoon + What We Learned (Money & Marriage pt 1)
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
004: In this episode, we discuss how we let money ruin our honeymoon. And how self-awareness helped us improve our relationship with money and each ot...
Why You Need Self Reliance In Your Finances
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
003: In this episode, we discuss the importance of self-reliance with your financial decisions and how to not let others' opinions influence you. Unfo...
How & Why To Avoid Sunk Cost Bias
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
002: In this episode, we discuss how the sunk cost bias can have a large (often negative) impact on our finances, careers, and life in general. If you...
Welcome to The Mapped Out Money Podcast
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Understand finance, manage money, and live your adventure, that's what we're here to help you do. We're Nick and Hanna True, full-time RVers, travelin...