It takes a great leader to motivate people to stand up for what they believe in; to be active and proactive even when no one is watching. Ever wonder how Martin Luther King Jr. would lead today? Or what great…
Do you ever find yourself getting what you want, yet still not feeling happy or free? In his talk at the EconoMe Conference in November 2021, Rich shares a bit of his experience chasing happiness and freedom and what it…
In this episode, Rich is kicking off the new year with some reflections and lessons to help you chart your path in 2022. “There’s nothing wrong with having a day job. And I’m not saying it’s something that I now…
It’s no secret the number of resources at our fingertips is limitless these days. This excess data at your disposal brings a level of information and responsibility for those of us looking to build our knowledge base and expand our…
Paychecks and Balances helps working professionals make money, save money, get out of debt, and enjoy life along the way. This year we had some amazing guests on the podcast, published some great articles on the blog, redesigned the website,…
Are you looking for some inspiration to find your dream career, negotiate a job offer, or start your own business? Or, are you just interested in hearing about what other people have done with their lives? If any of the…
In this episode, Rich shares some mental wealth reflections that break from standard personal finance advice. He also gives insight into some upcoming changes for the show that you can apply in your own life. Listen in for a little…
Micah Johnson is a self-taught figurative artist who uses strong gestural lines and loose brush strokes to create dramatic portraits featuring African-American children. Although Micah spent seven years as a professional baseball player, you rarely see reference to his career…
The intersection of your career and finances becomes more apparent the further you enter the world of adulting. You may notice on your financial independence journey, there are two philosophies around building wealth you’ll often hear others preach about. 1.)…
Chris Colbert began his career in audio production as an intern and consultant for Sirius Satellite Radio (now SiriusXM Radio). While simultaneously earning his degree from Seton Hall University, Chris helped create Oscar and Grammy award winner Jamie Foxx’s comedy…
These days, it seems like everyone has so much more to do, and so much less time to do it. The honest reality is, we all have the same 24 hours to work with, but different circumstances and situations can…
Congrats! You’ve got the new job offer, but now what? As a professional, there are plenty of things to consider when making such a life-changing decision. The easiest thing to look at is fairly simple: pay. Let’s be honest, we…
Can financial independence (FI) and working for a salary coexist peacefully? In the FI community, there’s often an underlying current that the achievement of financial independence requires you to quit your job and become an entrepreneur. Today, it’s just your…
Sam Dogen, the founder of Financial Samurai, spent ten years working in the finance industry, studied economics at William & Mary, got his MBA from UC Berkeley, saved aggressively, diversified his investments, and retired aged 34. In 2009, the world…
Diania Merriam is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, a two-day event with roots in the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early), the lifestyle movement that aims for financial freedom. The FIRE movement taught Diania how to save 60% of…
Kiersten and Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular are on a mission to inspire better conversations about money. Kiersten describes herself as a recovering perfectionist who spent her 20s climbing the Corporate Ladder. Although she was outwardly successful, she was…
Jen Smith is a personal finance writer and co-host of the Frugal Friends Podcast. She started the Modern Frugality blog to help people who want to pay off debt learn to do it efficiently, stay motivated on the journey, and…
Carter Cofield is the founder of Cofield Advisors, a financial services firm that focuses on creatives in the entertainment, writing, and social media industries, and the creator of Deduct Everything – Your Blueprint to Tax Free Living. Cofield Advisors’ mission…
In episode 185, I’m welcoming back Zach Nunn to the podcast. Zach was previously on episode 175. We’re rehashing some things we previously talked about, most importantly, mental health AND Rich’s new role at his current company. Zach is the…
Rich is solo on the mic in this episode with several updates, including progress on his side hustle goal of generating 60k in revenue. Rich also is touching on his 8th month of sobriety, the mental health issues that come…
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