Dumpster FIRE and the FIRE Brigade | Lauren Beltz | 065 Catching Up to FI

Lauren Beltz is an engineer turned personal finance enthusiast who shares her insights on budgeting and financial independence with Bill and Becky. The three discuss topics such as the role of contentment in personal finance, necessity of an emergency fund and insurance, and tips for successful budgeting. They also touch on the concept of zero-based budgeting and the importance of a finance community for guidance and support. Overall, Lauren's personal journey and professionally garnered insights provide listeners with a practical and strategic understanding of managing finances for future security.
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Resources mentioned on the show:
Financial Peace University
Budget Brigade
Lauren Beltz
Ramit Sethi
Paula Pant
FIRE Ladder
FinTalks
Fritz Gilbert
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GeoBlue
ROI (return on investment)
Opportunity Cost
The Surprising Lifetime Cost of Car Ownership

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EconoMe Conference
Zero-Based Budgeting
The 50/30/20 Budget
10 Financial Tips We Wish We'd Learned Earlier in our FIRE Journey
YNAB (You Need a Budget)
EveryDollar
Monarch Money (formerly Mint)
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