Pennies from Heaven

Well, maybe more than pennies.  But you might ignore this if the title read "let's talk personal finance".

So I am HOOKED on podcasts! I started out listening to a variety:
 #TheGlennBeckProgram
 #LifeWithLisaWilliams
 #HalfSizeMe
 #TheDaveRamseyShow

But over the past several weeks, I just can't get enough of finance/money podcasts:  #TheRichDadRadioShow
 #BeWealthandSmart
 #SmartPassiveIncome
 #SoMoney


SOOOOOOOO much information!  Sure, some of it is over my head, but I'm learning. It's refreshing to listen to people who've started their own business, or pulled themselves out of debt, or become millionaires just by living a frugal life.  It's opposite of anything you'd see on TV or online.  They are real people (SUCCESSFUL people), sharing their real life stories.  They make financial freedom an attainable goal; not something imaginary.  Notice, I didn't say they make it easy. But for me, it's just a constant reminder of small sacrifices and risks that we must take if we want to be financially free.

A brief overview of the podcasts I mentioned:

The Dave Ramsey Show - down to earth financial advice for ordinary people - usually people trying to payoff debt. Listeners call in with scenarios and questions, and Dave gives them advice.  If you're not familiar with Dave Ramsey, you should check out his website and read his book Total Money Makeover.

So Money - I just discovered this one last week and I LOVE it!  Farmoosh Torabi interviews various financially successful people who are what she calls SO Money!Last week she did a series called Millionaire Next Door.  Again, nothing so extraordinary that the average disciplined person couldn't achieve.

Smart Passive Income - this one is more of a hodgepodge of "side hustles" you might try to earn some extra cash; but any of them could turn into a full time business.

Be Wealthy and Smart and The Rich Dad Radio Show are the ones that I mentioned are sometimes "over my head".  They talk about the declining value of the dollar, why you should buy gold, and how to prepare for the looming financial bust - or something like that :).  But like I said, I'm learning.

Having said all of this, I guess I'm pretty high up on the financial nerd scale.  But the truth is, these successful people are motivating me to save and to make better financial decisions.  I know what I'm supposed to do, but I'm a spender, not a saver.  I lack the discipline they have, but I'm getting better.  Through podcasts and lots of prayer, I think there's hope for me.

Check out some of these podcasts and tell me what you think!

God Bless!