Money Mindset

Money on My Mind: Bears, Net Worth and Exercise

On my journey to financial freedom, I’m consistently striving to learn as much as I can from other bloggers and writers who have done it before me.
Best Money Mindset Book? My 8 Favorite Picks

A great money mindset book will motivate you to use money to build a life you’re proud of. These are my favorites from my journey to financial freedom.
Money on My Mind: Read Millionaire Milestones

Millionaire Milestones by Sam Dogen is the Goldilocks of personal finance books. He’s not only done it all in personal finance, he’s still doing it.
Great Talk: Money, Baby Blue, and Friends

The best money I’ve spent lately was on a tree and a friend. I felt a triple happiness boost each time, which reminded me of the tie between money and emotions.
Money on My Mind: Financial Literacy Month

April is National Financial Literacy Month. Think and Talk Money readers don’t need a recognized money month. We think and talk about money throughout the year.
Happy that I Delayed Financial Independence

I’m happy that I delayed financial independence to build the life that I truly want. By house hacking for seven years, I can now clearly see the finish line.
Financial Independence Pivot Early (FIPE)

Instead of FIRE, I believe in FIPE: Financial Independence Pivot Early. With FIPE, the goal is not to withdraw, but to pivot to more meaningful work.
My Journey to Financial Freedom

My journey to financial freedom began 15 years ago. I’ve learned that the journey to financial freedom for lawyers and professionals does not happen over night.
What is Your Money Why?

Have you thought about what it could mean for you and your family if you are good with money? I was recently reminded of why I want to be good with money.
Money on My Mind: Global Happiness

Happiness is tied to the freedom to choose what you do with your life. This is why financial freedom is so important when striving for a happy life.
Great Talk: Money and Fences

Talking to your people is a great way to help make financial decisions, whether you’re replacing a fence or starting a budget.
Powerful Money Lessons from Alone

We can learn about personal finance by watching Alone. Not all dollars are created equal, attitude is everything, and family is so important.
Financial Freedom and Tiara Goals

Have you ever asked yourself what you would do with financial freedom? Thinking about that question on a beach in 2017 opened my eyes to what truly mattered.
Money on My Mind: Always Working?

Do you work too much? It’s a simple question that most of us don’t want to answer. Let’s discuss the potential consequences of always working.
Better to Ignore Mortgage Rates

Why you shouldn’t wait on interest rates to buy a home and why I personally wouldn’t hesitate to buy the most expensive home in a neighborhood.
Big Decisions are Easier with Parachute Money

Parachute Money is a powerful personal finance concept. When you have Parachute Money, you are financially free to control your life, not the other way around.
Great Talk: Money and Cheeseburgers

Talking about money is not taboo. Learn from the personal finance conversations I’m currently having. Including, one empowering chat over cheeseburgers.
Why it’s Not Taboo to Talk Money

I’m flipping the script with personal finance. Talking about money is not taboo. The only thing that’s taboo is avoiding your personal finances.
Q&A: Look for a Valuable Side Hustle

In this week’s Q&A, we discuss how the timing was right to launch Think and Talk Money, why you should consider a side hustle, and what comes next.
Money on My Mind: Capital One Edition

Here, we discuss Capital One’s alleged deceptive practices, rising credit card balances, and how life experiences may impact the amount we save for retirement.
Strong Motivation to Talk Money with Friends

Talking about money with your friends is no different than talking about exercise, travel, books, or food. No need to talk numbers, focus on strategy.
Better at Making or Keeping Money?

To invest, you need available money. To have available money, you need a budget that actually works combined with honest life motivations.
Help a Professor Out: Ask Your Money Questions Here

Think and Talk Money’s motto is “Money Wellness Together.” The more we all talk, the more we all benefit. Ask questions so we can keep the conversation going!
You will Easily Know and Feel Money Well Spent

Talking money is really just talking life. I would not trade my Cubs memories for anything. Learn to keep the experiences without the worries.
You Should Want to be Good with Money

You should want to be good with money. Money can give you choices. Money can give you personal power. Money can give you time.
How to Think About Money and Italian Beef

Instead of convincing ourselves that we’re not worried about money, let’s get energized thinking about what money can do for us.
A New Financial Freedom Blog

I started a financial freedom blog because I want us to go to our people to talk about money, just as we would talk about anything else.