Adulting Is Easy: Making Personal Finance & Real Estate Easy

Lauren K Aumond
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Adulting Is Easy: Making Personal Finance & Real Estate Easy

If we make money easier, we make adulting easier. Period. Lauren interviews guests about personal finance topics, like real estate, saving, credit, budgeting, debt, investing, crypto, stocks, dividends, and more. Neither Lauren nor her guests take these topics too seriously though. If you're interested in learning about money and reaching financial independence in an approachable way, this podcast is for you. You'll learn personal finance basics and gain ideas about how and where to invest.

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    AIE 196: Year in Review 2024

    It's that time of year. Time to look back on Adulting Is Easy's FIFTH full year of podcasting. About the listeners: 80% from the US (81% last year) Others: Canada, UK, Australia, South Africa, China, Cambodia, Germany, Spain, Philippines, Mexico, Netherlands, India, UAE, Sudan, Switzerland, Japan, Ireland, Ghana, Denmark, Israel, Belgium, Finland, Romania, Italy, Sweden, France, Pakistan, Argentina, Singapore, Nigeria, Peru, Bahrain, Costa Rica, Greece, Brasil, Oman, Bolivia, Czech Republic, Poland, Namibia, Norway, Russia, Austria, Turkey, Slovakia, Egypt, Portugal, Croatia, South Korea, Chile, Kuwait, Uganda, Zambia, Kenya, Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Republic of Lithuania, Sierra Leons, Morocco, Jamaica, Ukraine, Dominican Republic, Iceland, Malawi, Ecuador, Thailand, Taiwan, Qatar, Vietnam, Uruguay, Iraq, Bulgaria, Latvia, Republic of Moldova, Belize, Aruba, Lebanon, Bangladesh, St. Kitts and Nevis, Hungary, Iran, Ethiopia, Maldives, Zimbabwe, Paraguay, Slovenia, Albania, Cyprus, Grenada, Algeria, Liechtenstein, Mongolia, Faroe Islands, Honduras, Tanzania, Kazakhstan, Guatemala, Palestine, Bahamas, Curacao, Equatorial Guinea, Vanuatu, Guam, Luxembourg, Palau, Montenegro, Serbia, Cayman Islands, Andorra Gender (Spotify): 35% female (43% in 2023, 31% in 2022, 29% in 2021, and 69% in 2020) 52% male (55% in 2023, 69% in 2022 and 2021, 49% in 2020) 13% none specified Age (Spotify): 0-17: 0% 18-22: 4% 23-27: 4% (down from 14%) 28-34: 32% 35-44: 11% (down from 26%) 45-59: 36% (up from 14%) 60+: 0% Unknown: 4% Where are you listening? Apple: 55% Spotify: 8% Overcast: 7% Browser: 23% (up a lot) Castbox: 3% Other: 5% 159: What To Do When You Inherit a Property (or Bequeath One) 160: Turning Real Estate Investing Into MORE Businesses 161: Beyond Broke: Unleash Your Financial Potential 162: Stop Stressing About Money (A How To Guide) 163: Overcoming Landlord Not-So Horror Stories 164: Move Yourself Physically, Mentally, and Financially 165: Personal Finance Questions to Ask Your Sweetheart 166: When You House Hack a House Hack 167: Wealth Blueprint: Using Your 9-5 To Buy Assets and Retire Early 168: Keep Finance Personal: Get Your Time, Energy & Financials Right 169: Real Money is Made During Downturns - Get Ready 170: All About Roofs & Don't Ever Skip Inspections (HMP 26) 171: Taking Over Dad's Real Estate Business 172: Hack Your Way to Wealth (Even on Minimum Wage) 173: Passive Income with Andrew from The Personal Finance Podcast 174: Change Your Own Life: Make More & Pay Off Your Debt 175: Are Student Loans a Scam? How To Pay for College 176: Millions Locked in Retirement Accounts… What to Do? 177: Wedding Venue Business Breakdown 178: Bitcoin: Have Fun Staying Poor 179: REPLAY: Think and Grow Rich AIE 61 180: The Landlord Who Rents 181: Car Wash Cash Flow: Small Business Financial Tips 182: Equity Exchange: Selling Stocks to Buy a Home 183: Net Worth: What, How, and Why 184: Small Expenses That Add Up Over Time 185: Financial Feast: A Smorgasbord of Personal Finance Tips 186: Generating Side Income: Are You Buying Dividend Stocks? 187: What if You Can't Pay for College and Save for Retirement? 188: REPLAY: Budgeting for Dummies (AIE 131) 189: Fight All Day and Make Money 190: How Retiring at 44 Changed My Life 191: The Government Has Your Estate Plan if You Don't 192: Paying Your Home Off is An Investment 193: Credit Cards are Like Fireworks 194: Real Estate vs Bitcoin 195: Lifestyle Design: The 5 Freedoms 196: TODAY Coming up: The plan is for me to be interviewed for episode 200! Connect with Lauren: https://www.realadultingiseasy.com/⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/AdultingIsEasy  https://www.instagram.com/adultingiseasyreal/

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    AIE 195: Life Style Design: The 5 Freedoms

    Brian and Lauren discuss college degrees, and whetherthey’re valuable or not, given Brian isn’t happy with his degrees. Spoiler, there’s inherent value in getting a degree. Lauren asks Brian to dive into what it was like to be in real estate during the bubble and leading up to the 2008 real estate crash. While he lost his job with a hard money lender, he was able to get another job in the real estate space, and that led to his current company, Spark Rental. Soon, the conversation transitions to lifestyle design. Brian and his family have lived outside of the country for years, starting in the UAE. He has borrowed the 5 freedoms framework to help with lifestyle design: 1) freedom from financial stress, 2) location freedom, 3) time freedom, 4) work freedom, and 5) financial independence. Interestingly, once you get the first 4 freedoms, you don’t usually need full financial independence. You are happy to do enough to cover any shortfalls. Brian brings it home by explaining why he likes real estate to achieve the 5 freedoms but notes it does not have to be everyone’s freedom vehicle of choice. He also dives into more detail about Spark Rental. If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 44: All the Ways You Can FI or 77: FIRE in Your 20s. About Brian: Brian Davis is a real estate investor and personal finance writer. After graduating from University of Delaware in 2003 with two useless bachelor’s degrees and an even more useless minor in anthropology, he fell headfirst into real estate finance by accident. He promptly went on a property buying spree from 2005-2008. It was what you might call a “learning experience,” all of the lessons expensive. Eventually, Brian tired of land lording and unloaded his own portfolio of rental properties. Nowadays he only invests passively in real estate. Along with his wife and daughter, Brian spends most of the year abroad living by his own rules. He loves writing, hiking, cooking, pairing wine with said cooking, scuba diving, and occasionally surfing (badly). Most of all, Brian loves showing others how they too can create their ideal lives through real estate investing and lifestyle design. Connect with Brian:⁠ https://sparkrental.com/ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/sparkrental/ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sparkrental/ ⁠⁠https://x.com/sparkrental/⁠ Connect with Lauren: https://www.realadultingiseasy.com/ ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/AdultingIsEasy  https://www.instagram.com/adultingiseasyreal/

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    AIE 194: Real Estate vs Bitcoin

    Which is the better investment – real estate or bitcoin? Is bitcoin even an investment? Or is it currency? A commodity? Lauren challenges her friend Rajat about bitcoin and he challenges her about real estate. The result is a rich debate about two different investment options that have minted millionaires. Naturally, real estate (and the stock market) have been around quite a bit longer and thus have a bigger track record to fall back on. Lauren educates Rajat about real estate, and he educates her about bitcoin. Let us know which you think is better when you’re done listening! Connect with Rajat: https://www.youtube.com/@rajatsonifinancehttps://x.com/rajatsonifnance Full, original conversation: https://youtu.be/A-hsooaDILU?si=Xa0LyhFqNKPno9j1 Connect with Lauren: https://www.realadultingiseasy.com/⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/AdultingIsEasy  https://www.instagram.com/adultingiseasyreal/

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    AIE 193: Credit Cards are Like Fireworks

    Brett opens up by defining what credit cards are, then he gets into the pros and cons of credit cards. The main pros are travel insurance, consumer protection, and rewards. The main con is the high interest rate and propensity for people to spend money they don’t have, the “poison” of personal finance, if you will. Both Brett and Lauren are using 0% credit cards right now to carry balances, but they arenusing these responsibly and will pay them off before the interest hits. Credit cards are like fireworks. If you play with them responsibly, you’ll get a beautiful show. If not, they’ll blow up in your face. How do you know which cards are best? It depends on what you’re looking for: cash rewards or travel ones. Lauren asked about annual fees, and Brett point out that you can get more value than the annual fee in most cases. Then, Brett casually drops into the conversation that he has had over 100 credit cards since he was 18, 13 years ago. Right now, he’s using his Chase Sapphire for everything, including a rental car recently in Denver. When a hailstorm rolled through, the damage was covered by the credit card! How does having so many cards affect your credit? It turns out it’s not too serious of an impact, usually 5-7 points. Lauren then asks about how credit card limits work. Interestingly, Brett points out that you can transfer credit lines to different cards with the same provider. Lauren asks Brett to explain how credit card companies make money if they’re able to give Brett all these rewards! They make money on interest, late fees, and processing fees as well. Lauren then shares a consumer protection win of her own. Brett closes by reminding people that they’re using their credit card every day. They should analyze whether they’re actually using the right one. About Brett: Brett Holzhauer is a self-proclaimed personal finance nerd. He currently works at Biz2Credit wherehe is a Senior Writer. Before that, he was a personal finance reporter at CNBC and Forbes. Along the way, he has been on his own financial journey. Hesuccessfully paid off $80,000 in student loan debt, while buying his first home in South Florida in 2022, bought his first investment property in 2023, and is currently under contract for his second investment property. When he isn't money nerd-ing, he is watching college football or getting tan at the beach. Connect with Brett: Twitter @brettholzhauer Biz2Credit.com Upgraded Points Connect with Lauren: https://www.realadultingiseasy.com/⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/AdultingIsEasy  https://www.instagram.com/adultingiseasyreal/

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    AIE 192: Paying Your Home Off is An Investment

    Lauren kicks off by asking who should even buy a home. Homeownership is not necessarily always better than renting. You should consider your lifestyle and how long you want to live there. Dale believes your primary residence is an asset AND ALSO THAT YOU SHOULD PAY OFF YOUR HOUSE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. It’s an emotional investment then, not a financial one. Lauren asks what Dale’s thoughts are about investment properties. They both agree that “primary hacking,” buying a home, living in it for a short time, then buying and moving into a new home, then renting the first one out is a good way to get started. The lowest interest rate loans are those on primary residences. Your risk tolerance is a huge factor here. The two then transition to discussing timing the real estate market. Some people just aren’t wired to build wealth. Or maybe they’re just not in the right circles. Networking with the right people is important, and also reading the right books can help with mindset. Then, they go back to discussing buying a home, and how much home you should buy. Perhaps you should look at it through the eye of primary hacking. Buy houses that would make good rentals. If buying in an HOA, make sure you’re permitted to rent the property out per the bylaws. Lastly, they talk about avoiding buyer’s remorse and taking action. Dale recommends you THINK BIGGER. If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 149: Personal Finance is Personal, and so it investing. About Dale: Dale Wills is an experienced real estate developer who has been involved in the industry for more than 25 years. He is the owner and founder of Centra Companies, and since 2011, he has overseen the development of more than 1,500 homes. He recently established Centra Capital Partners, a real estate syndication company partnering with accredited investors to build wealth through the ground-up single-family home developments in the Midwest. Connect with Dale: https://centracapitalpartners.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CentraCompanies https://www.instagram.com/centracompanies/ https://x.com/dalerwills https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXyXiIUnUEFvX4mVJ4F98A https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalerwills/ Connect with Lauren: https://www.realadultingiseasy.com/⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/AdultingIsEasy  https://www.instagram.com/adultingiseasyreal/

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    AIE 191: The Government Has Your Estate Plan if You Don't

    Estate planning is probably the least sexy topic in personal finance, but we need to talk about it. Death comes for all of us. David opens by telling us about the estate issues after his parents passed away, which made him passionate about this topic. Estate planning involves more than just wills, and it’s not just for rich people. The goal is to leave a legacy, not a mess. Professionals you need in your corner: accountant, lawyer, and financial planner. The professionals are there to help the executor settle your estate. Then, the conversation transitions from general ideas to Lauren’s situation specifically. It’s embarrassing, but she doesn’t have a will. Luckily, Lauren has encouraged her parents to get one, which they’ve just done, and she will have hers done by the end of 2024. Something else to consider: your digital footprint, like emails and passwords! David suggests having an envelope with everything your executor and beneficiaries need in it. Also, communication is key. An interesting trend is children fighting over estates before the parents pass away. Remember, that if you don’t have a plan, the government has one for you. Lauren shares a tough conversation her grandmother had about her estate going to her uncle instead of her mother. David continues the story he kicked off with, about fighting over his parents’ estate with his siblings. Even if you don’t want to go to a lawyer, do it online! Just do something. If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 33: 5 talks you should have with your parents (one is about estate planning) and episode 159: what to do when you inherit a property or bequeath one. About David: David Edey is a Certified Executor Advisor with over 35 years of experience in the financial planning industry, specializing in estate and legacy planning. He is the author of the bestselling book, "Executor Help: How to Settle an Estate, Pick an Executor, and Avoid Family Fights," and hosts the Executor Help Podcast, guiding individuals to secure their legacies and maintain family harmony. Connect with David: www.davidedey.com X: https://x.com/DavidEEdey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prepareyourexecutorprotectyourfamily Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-edey-cea-b524342/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSpPucTHVEVN1AjXrSAl5Fg Connect with Lauren: https://www.realadultingiseasy.com/ ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/AdultingIsEasy  https://www.instagram.com/adultingiseasyreal/⁠⁠

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    AIE 190: How Retiring at 44 Changed My Life

    As the son of an immigrant, Lauren asks about how that shaped his life. Like many of us, Tony was under the impression that if you got to school and if you get a good job, you will be successful. That illusion was shattered when he was laid off. Even with a good job, it’s hard to pay even regular bills and also save money. The rules of the game have changed, and for the first time ever the upcoming generation is not better off than the one before it. Over half of young people 18-29 live with their parents. Lauren and Tony emphasize the importance of getting started, and not living in the past. Tony walks through how he got started investing in real estate. The concepts are the same and numbers you run today are the same as they’ve always been. If you’re not sure how to start, network and learn from others, whether it’s investing in real estate, businesses, stocks, or anything. Tony closes by reminding us that our goals should be our own, not anyone else’s! If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 189: Fight All Day and Make Money and 174: Change Your Own Life: Make More & Pay Off Your Debt. About Tony:Tony Lopes is first-generation American, CEO of Dirty Boots Capital, real estate professional, bestselling author, coach, and speaker. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from UMass. He worked in the defense industry for 19 years managing multi-million-dollar programs while simultaneously building a portfolio of residential income properties. His investments, coupled with his understanding of markets and economics allowed him to retire at age 44. What really drives Tony is sharing his knowledge and experience so that others can achieve financial independence and enjoy the same level of freedom he does. Connect with Tony: https://dirtybootscapital.com/ https://freedomatriskbook.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-lopes-far/ https://www.youtube.com/@dirtybootscapital https://www.facebook.com/FreedomAtRisk/ https://twitter.com/FreedomAtRisk_ https://www.instagram.com/Dirty_boots_capital Connect with Lauren: https://twitter.com/AdultingIsEasy https://www.realadultingiseasy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/adultingiseasyreal/

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    AIE 189: Fight All Day and Make a Lot of Money

    Chrissy opens up by telling us about her new book, Ladyshark, which is all about becoming a millionaire in your 30s. Why would you want to become a millionaire in your 30s? Freedom! But does being a millionaire mean you’re successful? Not necessarily. Chrissy talks about how her father, an immigrant, shaped how she perceives the world. The two touch on networking and its difficulty and importance. In keeping on the immigrant track, Lauren wonders if immigrants actually work harder or if that’s a stereotype. Chrissy thinks it’s about the parenting style more than anything, and she’s taking a lot of cues from her parents when parenting her own children (baby ladysharks). Lauren asks Chrissy why she became a lawyer. She shares a harrowing tale of her father’s rental unit experience with a lawsuit. She helped navigate that situation and came out inspired. Chrissy also ended up investing in real estate, even after this rough experience. Lauren asks about balance, and Chrissy suggests listening to yourself and your body. If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 171: Taking Over Dad’s Real Estate Business with Vanessa. We’ve also had some ladysharks on the House Money Podcast, so definitely head over there as well. About Chrissy: CHRISSY GRIGOROPOULOS is the founding and managing attorney of The Grigoropoulos Law Group PLLC. She is also the corporate Real Estate Broker of Property Shark Realty, Inc, as well as the CEO of IME Sharks, Inc. Chrissy has vast experience in criminal defense, primarily handling high profile criminal cases and large exposure personal injury and third-party workers’ compensation matters. She also appears as Trial Counsel to other law firms, litigating their personal injury lawsuits in New York courts, at arbitrations and mediations. Connect with Chrissy: Theladyshark.com https://grigorlaw.com/ https://twitter.com/grigorlawgroup https://www.instagram.com/chrissygofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@cgrigor.7552 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissygrigor/ Connect with Lauren: https://twitter.com/AdultingIsEasy https://www.realadultingiseasy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/adultingiseasyreal/

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If we make money easier, we make adulting easier. Period. Lauren interviews guests about personal finance topics, like real estate, saving, credit, budgeting, debt, investing, crypto, stocks, dividends, and more. Neither Lauren nor her guests take these topics too seriously though. If you're interested in learning about money and reaching financial independence in an approachable way, this podcast is for you. You'll learn personal finance basics and gain ideas about how and where to invest.

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