The Money Nerds

Loving and owning your attention | Anthony Ongaro from Break The Twitch

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About Anthony Ongaro Anthony Ongaro is the creator of Break the Twitch, where he helps people love their attention and build better habits—while enj...

MWM – Life Resumes With Jesse Itzler, Yurts, A Curse So Dark And Lonely

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s list of what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating, and Loving! Enjoy! Podcast Episode Mentioned The post MWM – Life R...

5TF – Non – Fiction Books To Read In 2020

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week I shared some of my favorite fiction books. This week we are talking all about some really great non-fiction books. Enjoy! The post 5TF –...

The Japanese Art of Happy Money | Ken Honda

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About Ken Honda Money and happiness expert Ken Honda is a best-selling self-development author in Japan, with book sales surpassing seven million copi...

5TF – Fiction Books To Read (Faves From My Reading Challenge)

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I have been loving reading fiction books this year and letting my mind wander in fictional worlds. I’ve been on a reading challenge for the past 4 m...

10 Tips To Becoming A Financial Minimalist

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve been fascinated with minimalism for a while now. And recently have been wondering what becoming a financial minimalist looks like. This episode...

MWM – $2 Lattes, The Glass Hotel, Dating on The Spectrum, Backpacking

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s list of what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating, and Loving. Enjoy! The post MWM – $2 Lattes, The Glass Hotel, Dati...

5TF – Simple Habits That Make A Huge Difference

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Simple habits can make a huge difference. This episode breaks down 5 simple habits that really do impact your life. Enjoy! The post 5TF – Simple Ha...

#AskWhitney- Retiring Abroad, Profit Guilt, Wedding Gift Expectations, SOS Plan

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This Q+A Episode features your questions! We are talking about: Furniture flipping profit guilt Appropriate wedding gift budgets 30 day plan for if I ...

Uplevel your life with better financial goals | Shannah Compton Game, Millennial Money Podcast Host

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About Shannah Game Shannah Compton Game is an award-winning Certified Financial Planner with an MBA, a leading Millennial Money Expert, creator of the...

MWM- Rabbit Hole, Indian Matchmaker, The Best Marshmallows

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Weekly list of what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating and Loving! Enjoy! The post MWM- Rabbit Hole, Indian Matchmaker, The Best Ma...

Signs of Financial Abuse + Do you need a prenup? | Jacqueline Newman

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About Jacqueline Newman Jacqueline Newman is a New York City based divorce lawyer and experienced NY matrimonial law expert. As managing partner of...

5TF – Investing Stats That Blow My Mind

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday! Here are 5 stats that totally blew my mind regarding investing. Enjoy! The post 5TF – Investing Stats That Blow My Mind appeared firs...

YNAB Founder Shares 4 Rules of Budgeting | Jesse Mecham

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About YNAB Founder Jesse Mecham Jesse Mecham is the founder of YNAB (You Need a Budget), the #1 personal budgeting app that helps hundreds of thousa...

MWM – The Sympathizer, Unsolved Mysteries And Backpacking In Idaho

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s list of what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating and Loving. Enjoy! The post MWM – The Sympathizer, Unsolved Mysteri...

5TF – Quick Actions To Take Today

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Small actions to take today that will help you better your financial life. Enjoy! And let me know how this goes for you! The post 5TF – Quick Actio...

Six-Figure Net Worth Through The Power of Hustle | Ashley Copeland

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About Ashley Copeland Ashley Copeland is the twenty-something host of Stacks and the City, the podcast dedicated to showing women how to build wealth ...

5TF – Get Clarity On What You Want

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Getting clarity is super tough sometimes. It can feel like we have competing goals, and a lack of knowing what the very next step is. This episode wil...

How I’ve Stayed Debt Free For Over 9 Years

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m sharing some tips that have helped me stay debt free for over 9 years. Enjoy! The post How I’ve Stayed Debt Free For Over 9 Years appe...

5TF – Spending In Line With Your Values

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Spending in line with your values seems like common sense…. but I tell ya, it’s easy to get caught up in the day to day and forget about your own ...

How did COVID impact student loans?| Travis Hornsby

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There have been a lot of changes to student loans during COVID. That’s why I brought back previous guest and student loan expert, Travis Hornsby to ...

MWM – Whisper Network, Damn Good Chocolate Chips, And Deck Building

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Weekly list of what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating, and Loving. Enjoy! The post MWM – Whisper Network, Damn Good Chocolate Ch...

How Improv + Comedy Can Improve Your Life | Megan Bryant

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About Megan Bryant Megan Bryant is an improv trainer, speaker, performer and comedian. Her life mission is to create happier, healthier human connecti...

MWM – Social Media Calendar, Apple Music Station And Book 6 Of My Reading Challenge

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s list of what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating, and Loving. Enjoy! The post MWM – Social Media Calendar, Apple Mus...

5TF -Patio Decorating On A Budget

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I love hanging out on my patio, relaxing, drinking coffee and watching the sunset. I also know that it can get expensive!! These are 5 tips to help yo...

Teaching Kids About Money + Entrepreneurship | Cody Loughlin

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About Cody Loughlin Cody is a serial entrepreneur who started to learn finance at 19 was a millionaire at 27, bankrupt at 28, and retired early at 39 ...

Paying off $75K in less than 2 years | Becky Blake

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About Becky Blake Becky is the founder of www.twentyfree.co. She teaches twenty-somethings the principles of financial independence and lifestyle desi...

MWM – Moment Of Lift, Changeable, Foraging

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s list of what I’m currently Reading, Watching, Listening, Eating and Loving. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode: Book: The Moment of Lift...

5TF – Life + Money Challenges To Try

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I love challenges! These are 5 of my favorites to try. Enjoy! The post 5TF – Life + Money Challenges To Try appeared first on . Learn more about yo...

Organization Tips For Your Home And Life | Mika Perry

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About Mika Perry Mika is a mom, wife, blogger, and influencer and co-host of the Good To Be Home podcast. She shares curated tips and tricks through h...

🎉1 MILLION DOWNLOAD CELEBRATION 🎉 Life Lessons Learned From The Money Nerds Podcast

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This month we are celebrating an incredible milestone! The Money Nerds Podcast has reached over 1 million downloads. I’m so grateful and honored to ...

MWM- Gary V, Simple Healthy Dessert, Adopting Our Foster Pup

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Weekly list of what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating and Loving. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode: Book– The Splendid and The Vi...

5TF – Painting Your House Exterior

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You can save so much money by DIY painting your exterior of your home. It’s a big project, but it saved us approximately $5,000! Yay for sweat equit...

Prioritizing travel while paying off debt | Danielle Desir

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you love traveling on a budget? Me too! That’s why I was so excited to chat with today’s guest. Now, I get that it’s a weird time to talk abo...

5TF – Lessons Learned From Economic Downturns

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve learned a lot of lessons from this economic downturn and living through 2008. These are some of the lessons I’ve learned during this time. En...

Overview of FI + is possible for everyone? | Brad Barrett

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About the Co-Founder of ChooseFI Brad Barrett went from being a full-time CPA to retiring with complete financial independence by the age of 35 throug...

Full-time YouTuber Shares His Secrets to Growth + Profitability | Denis Trufin

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

YouTube is one of the top search engines out there. It’s a platform that seems saturated, but has plenty of room for growth. About Denis Trufin Deni...

MWM – Fiction Book, Payday With Rayray And The Secret To Great Banana Bread

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hey hey! How are you? Each Monday, I share with you my weekly favorites of what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating, and Loving. Enjo...

Instacart Side Hustle Review- Is It Worth It? How Much Money Can You Actually Make?

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about a new side hustle- Instacart. I’ve been testing it and wanted to share the good, bad, ugly, and tips to making more money with it...

Unique Side Hustles That Actually Make Money | Nick Loper

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Nick Loper, Chief Side Huslter Nick Loper helps people earn money outside of their day job. He’s an author, online entrepreneur, and host of th...

Mondays With Me – Summer Essentials, Ozarks, Paint Sprayer

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alright, here are some fun things that I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating and Loving. Enjoy! The post Mondays With Me – Summer Es...

5TF – Mental Health Tips

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I’m stoked to bring you some of my favorite mental health tips. **Please note– this episode is not covering what to do if you have serious mental ...

5 Steps To Generate Money in your Business | Monica Shah

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About Monica Shah Monica Shah is a seven-figure business coach who helps entrepreneurs build businesses that support their ideal lifestyles. After rec...

Overview Of Stimulus Package + What To Do With The $1,200 Check

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I wanted to break down what the Stimulus Package means and how that might affect you. A few notes: Always do your own research on this stuf...

Mondays With Me – Foster Pups, Must Try From Costco, And Tiger King

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My oh my, we’ve got quite a list of some fun resources today! I’m really excited to share some of my weekly favorites– these ones are golden! En...

5TF – Work From Home Tips

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As someone who works from home, I’ve learned a lot of tips and wanted to share them with you. Enjoy! The post 5TF – Work From Home Tips appeared ...

Improving Your Mindset and Having Your Own Back | Natalie Bacon

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About Natalie Natalie Bacon is a life and business coach and host of the Design Your Dream Life Podcast. She helps women take their personal developme...

MWM – Daily Walks, Peace Of Mind, Bear Brook, And Work It Out

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Weekly list of what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating and Loving. Enjoy! The post MWM – Daily Walks, Peace Of Mind, Bear Brook, ...

5TF – Weird Hacks For Living Your Ideal Life

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I love some life hacks to help you live your dream life. These are a few of my favorites. Enjoy! The post 5TF – Weird Hacks For Living Your Ideal L...

Certainty In Times Of Uncertainty – 6 Steps To Thriving With Money

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In times of uncertainty, the best you thing can do is control what you can and get your financial life in order. It’s not our job to predict downtur...

5TF – Investing Tips I Live For

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a lot of fear and uncertainty surrounding investing right now. We have a lot of unknowns in how bad the market will get, but even though thi...

Being A Financial Grownup | Bobbi Rebell

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About Bobbi Rebell Bobbi is a Certified Financial Planner and host of the Financial Grownup podcast, the co-host of the Money with Friends podcast and...

MWM – If You Tell, Protein Donuts, And Conscious Parenting

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Weekly list of what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating, and Loving. Enjoy! Breakdown Reading: If You Tell (download your first book ...

5TF – Stop Caring What People Think

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in everyone’s opinions of us. If you’ve every fallen into the trap of letting opinions influence our decisi...

$300K gone in 3 years using the C.R.U.S.H model | Bernadette Joy

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About Bernadette Joy Bernadette is a founder of Crush Your Money Goals course, the Crush This Debt book, and the Dear Bernadebt Joy podcast. She’s o...

MWM – Love is Blind, Go-To Meal, The Dream

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Mondays With Me, where each week I share what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating and Loving. Enjoy! The post MWM – Lov...

5TF – Building True Wealth

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

These tips will help you start to put a plan in place for building true wealth. Enjoy! The post 5TF – Building True Wealth appeared first on . Lear...

Taking Messy Action and Launching a Course | Stefanie Gass

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Starting an online business can feel scary, but today’s guest encourages us to take messy action. Stefanie Gass shares some tips from being in the t...

5TF – The BEST Decluttering Tips

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I love organization and decluttering and I’m getting in the spring cleaning spirit again. So these are some of my favorite tips to help you declutte...

Investing is like sex | Amanda Holden

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Investing is like sex– at least that’s what today’s guest believes. Amanda Holden is the founder of Dumpster Dog Blog and Invested Development w...

Mondays With Me – Stop Doing That Sh*t, Blonde Files, Stair Project

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Weekly list of what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating and Loving, Enjoy! The post Mondays With Me – Stop Doing That Sh*t, Blonde...

5TF – Financial Organization

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A little organization goes a long way. These tips will help you get a little organization around your finances and start to become more efficient. Enj...

Multi-unit Real Estate Investing | Monick Halm

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About Our Guest Monick Halm is the founder of Real Estate Investor Goddesses.  She is an educator and advocate for women to create real wealth throug...

5TF- Q’s To Ask Before You Make a Purchase

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Spending money on stuff is very normal, but it becomes problematic when it’s not an intentional purchase. This episode walks you through 5 questions...

#ASKWHITNEY | Q+A With Guest Appearance From Tony (my Partner In Crime)

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re mixing things up and I’m bringing my partner in crime of 15 years on the show to help me answer some of your questions. This should be...

Mondays With Me- Hoarders, Losing 100 Pounds, + Stair Remodel

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Monday! Here is a list of what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating and Loving. Enjoy! The post Mondays With Me- Hoarders, Losi...

5TF- Make Budgeting Part of Your Routine

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Budgeting works if you work. It can seriously transform your life and get you on track to bettering your future. But it needs to be part of your routi...

Teaching Teachers About Money | Breanna Reish

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About our guest Breanna Reish is a Certified Financial Planner and owner of the fee-only firm Wealth of Confidence. She was listed as an Investopedia ...

Mondays With Me – DIY Projects, Hello Fresh Review, Neat Method

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a current list of what’s inspiring me. Here’s my breakdown for what I’m Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating and Loving. Enjoy! The pos...

5TF- Imposter Syndrome

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are taking about imposter syndrome. That feeling that you aren’t good enough, smart enough, you don’t belong. Fill in the blank. I’...

Using Your 20s For Foundation Building | Paige Pritchard

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I love learning from people who paid off a lot of debt. It’s always so interesting to hear what worked for them. About Our Guest Paige Pritchard is ...

Mondays With Me – Profit First, Shrimp Taco Recipe, Electric Tea Kettle

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week is packed full of some fun suggestions for what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating, and Loving. Enjoy! Resources Episode w...

5TF – Evening Routines

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Morning routines are important, but setting up your evening routines gives you a better shot at having a smooth and productive day. These are some tip...

5 Steps To Strategic Quitting | Lynn Marie Morski

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are times in our lives where you know you need to quit something. It might be your job, a relationship or a habit that’s no longer serving you...

Mondays With Me – My New Hobby, Modern Family + Bigger Pockets

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Weekly list of what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating and Loving. Enjoy! The post Mondays With Me – My New Hobby, Modern Family ...

5TF – Easy Tips To Cut Your Energy Costs

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the spirit of National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, here are 5 tips that you can use to help you save money, and reduce your energy consumption every...

Level up your personal brand |Cami Farey

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a personal brand that says something about us (hopefully good stuff). The cool thing is personal brands aren’t just for businesses- they...

Mondays With Me – Cashew Butter, Killing Eve, Productivity Tips

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Weekly list of what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating and Loving. Enjoy! The post Mondays With Me – Cashew Butter, Killing Eve, ...

5TF- My Goals for 2020

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m sharing some of my personal goals for 2020 and some of the things I’m doing to set me up for success for these. Enjoy! The post 5TF- My...

Small Habit Tweaks That Get Better Results | Part 4

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is our final episode in the 4 part series to bettering your life for the new year or wherever you’re currently starting. Listen to Part 1, 2, a...

Conducting A Yearly Financial Review – Part 3

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our end of the year challenge– today we are conducting a yearly review. Definitely block off some time for you to go through this. It’s...

Detailed Steps To Setting Financial Goals – Part 2

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode comes from series I did last year on finishing the year strong. The content was so good, I decided to continue this forward as I go throu...

Mondays With Me – Negotiating, Diets, Giving Back

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Current list of what I’m Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating and Loving. Enjoy! Try Audible and get your first book for FREE The post Mondays With...

5TF – Random Acts of Kindness

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A little bit of kindness goes a long way. These ideas will help you spread the love and more importantly keep that ripple going for others as well. En...

Money Mindset- Actionable Tips To Getting Ready For 2020

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s back again! Last year, I hosted a Last 30 Days Series for the podcast and you guys LOVED it. So I’m brining it back– who doesn’t need a r...

Mondays With Me – Snowshoeing, Fake Makeup, And Christmas Music

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Current list of what I’m Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating and Loving. Enjoy! The post Mondays With Me – Snowshoeing, Fake Makeup, And Christm...

5TF – Lessons From The Automatic Millionaire

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I loved the book The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach. I learned a lot and found that most of the lessons sprinkled throughout the book are applica...

Roth Conversion Ladders and Accessing Retirement Money Early| Brandon Renfro

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know you could access your retirement money early? I know! I didn’t realize this was a thing until well into my 20s. So I’m stoked for you...

Mondays With Me – One Headlight, Mandalorian, Japanese Gummies

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Weekly list of what I’m currently Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating and Loving. Enjoy! The post Mondays With Me – One Headlight, Mandalorian, ...

5TF – Feeling Unhappy? Action Steps to Take Today

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s normal for us to feel unhappy at some times in our life. But staying in an unhappy state doesn’t need to be a thing. This episode walks you t...

Navigating difficult money conversations with your parents | Cameron Huddleston

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking to your parents about money can feel awkward. I always loved Dave Ramsey’s quote about once someone powder’s your butt they aren’t inter...

5TF – Packing Only A Carry On For Vacation

30 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t waste space on stuff you don’t need. If you are going on a trip soon, this episode will help you figure out how to pare your luggage down to...

4 People Share About Life After FI | Live From CampFI SW

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Financial independence comes in many different paths. I recently spoke at CampFi Southwest in Joshua Tree and met some incredible people who already h...

5TF – Online Business Tips

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Starting an online business is so exciting and so difficult sometimes. These are 5 tips to helping you launch and grow your online business. Enjoy! T...

Paying Off Debt While Maintaining Quality of Life | Michelle Jackson

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no right or wrong way to pay off debt. It really just depends on you, your goals, and your priorities. About Our Guest Michelle Jackson is a...

Starting an Etsy Shop that brings in $1,000/month of Passive Income | Kevin Jones

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Etsy is a platform that allows people to profit off of their creativity. It’s also a great platform to build a passive, or residual income stream. A...

Mondays With Me – Sad Life Update, Shine On And Caramel Sauce

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Current weekly list of what I’m Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating and Loving. Enjoy! The post Mondays With Me – Sad Life Update, Shine On And ...

5TF – Financial KPIs to Track

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What gets measured gets results. These are 5 KPIs (key performance indicators) that will help you continue progressing in your financial life. Enjoy! ...

How to do Disney World on a budget | Follow The Orange Backpack

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Disney World is considered one of the happiest places in the world. It can also come with a steep price tag. When I went to Disney World, I was shocke...

Mondays With Me – Burnout, Meal Prep, Waking Up At 5

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Monday! Here is a list of how I’m currently starting the day off on the right foot with what I’m Reading, Listening, Watching, Eating, and L...