Everything I Know, I Learned From Dad Hannah & Mike

In this very special finale episode to season two, we welcome Janet (AKA Mom) to the podcast! Although we've learned very many logical and practical lessons from Dad, we can't forget all that we've learned from Mom! 

Tune in to share some laughter with our family and hear all about why everything is better homemade :) 

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Two-Time Award-Winning Family Chili Recipe (courtesy of Mom):

Over medium heat w/splash olive oil: 1 finely chopped small onion, 2 cloves minced garlic and 1lb ground turkey (or meat of choice); sauté for 5 mins or until meat is cooked

Add: 1 finely chopped red bell pepper, 1 28oz can of crushed tomatoes, 1 15oz can of fire roasted diced tomatoes, small can of chopped green chilies, 1tsp cumin, 2 1/2 Tbsp chili powder, 1tsp oregano, and 1 1/2 tsp salt; simmer on low for an hour

Add 1 14oz can of drained and rinsed kidney beans and simmer another 20 minutes

Add crushed red pepper and/or additional salt to taste

Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and/or tortilla chips


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The holidays are approaching which means you've probably begun gift shopping for your loved ones.

In this episode, we talk about Dad's approach to gift-buying....being practical (duh)! We also have some fun practical gift ideas (and stories) to share, as well as a friendly reminder about giving back to your community during the holiday season.



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In the second installment of our home-ownership series, Dad and Hannah continue to talk about home ownership! This episode, we discuss the home-buying process and timeline in more depth, specifically around determining what you can afford (and how the mortgage company will evaluate this). 

If you're a first-time home-buyer, you'll definitely want to give this episode (and last week's) a listen (and you'll feel much more prepared for this process)!

Questions? Email us at learnedfromdadpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail using the link below!

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Episode Guide:

2:00 - The home-buying process end-to-end, at a high level

5:50 - Location, Location, Location! Where can you afford to buy?

7:00 - What is involved in pre-qualifying for a mortgage?

10:50 - PITI

14:00 - A note on additional costs of homeownership you must consider

16:15 - How the mortgage company's underwriter will determine what they'll loan you (the math!)

25:25 - Looking for a home, and why you might work with a Realtor

27:30 - The offer, negotiation, and closing process!


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In the first installment of our home-ownership series, we talk about the home-buying process! This episode, we discuss the economics of home-buying, and all of the up-front cost components of buying a home. If you're a first-time home-buyer, you'll definitely want to give this episode a listen (and you'll feel much more prepared for this process)!

Questions? Email us at learnedfromdadpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail using the link below!

Find us on Instagram @learnedfromdad_podcast!

Episode Guide:

2:20 - Why Hannah wants to buy a home

5:50 - Dad's comments and advice on Hannah's home-ownership desires

8:30 - The economics of home-buying and today's market

14:35 - Up-front cost components of buying a home (aka closing costs!)

25:30 - Thinking ahead to moving and settling costs

28:15 - Adding it all up

31:40 - Thoughts on move-in day

34:50 - What to expect in the next episode of this series


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Before you become a homeowner, you might become be a renter. In this week's episode, Hannah, Dad, and Maddie talk about the home rental process. 

Questions? Email us at learnedfromdadpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail using the link below!

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Episode Guide:

2:00 - Renting vs Buying

5:05 - Expenses associated with renting and what you can afford

6:00 - What are you looking for?

8:05 - Questions to ask the landlord 

11:20 - Understanding the lease agreement (and negotiating the terms)

18:10 - Renter's insurance (and some tips from Dad!)

22:20 - Before you move in...document everything

23:45 - Things for safe-keeping

24:45 - A story from Hannah about moving out #adultingishard

30:05 - What Would Dad Do? - drop us a line via email or Instagram, or leave us a voicemail with the link below; we'd love to hear from you!




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In this episode, Hannah & Dad revisit financial literacy, with a conversation about loans. Loans come in many forms - student/education, mortgage, and major financed purchases - and before taking out a loan, you must understand the Principle, Interest, and Term. *This episode is a pre-pre-requisite to our first-time homebuyer's series, coming in two weeks!

Questions? Email us at learnedfromdadpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail using the link below!

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Episode Guide:

1:40 - reasons one might take out a loan

3:00 - types of loans

7:15 - what does repayment look like?

21:45 - making your own amortization schedule

25:20 - buyer's beware when taking out a loan

28:10 - What Would Dad Do? - a car needs lots of repairs


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