If you’re earning more than you used to, but somehow feel like saving is harder than ever —you’re not imagining things. This might be lifestyle creep in your 30s.And it looks very different than we were warned about. It’s not flashy spending.It’s not luxury cars or designer handbags. It’s convenience.Comfort.And a lot of “this just […]
8 Day Financial Reset: A Simple Way to Feel Back in Control of Your Money
If your finances feel a little messy, overwhelming, or just off, you’re not alone. Most people don’t need a complete financial overhaul—they need a financial reset. In this episode of The Money Nerds Podcast, I’m walking you through an 8-day financial reset designed to help you get clarity, build momentum, and feel confident about your money again—without doing everything […]
We Built A GLAMPING DOME– How we set up a Geodesic Dome Airbnb!
I’ve always had a goal of making $100K a year off of unique short-term rentals. I believe that unique, quirky, properties are more recession-proof, interesting, and a totally fun experience for guests— and have a higher ROI. In 2020 my partner and I bought a 1-acre piece of property for $35,000 in the mountains of […]
Financial Tasks For End of Year
Alright, alright. I know no one wants to think about the end of the year and what we might need to do to close out the financial year– but it’s important. There are several financial tasks that you may want to consider completing at the end of the year. Here are some ideas: Review your […]
BUDGET TIPS: How to plan for inflation
No doubt about it, we have all been feeling the effects of inflation. As a whole, the US experienced overall inflation of 7.5% in ONE YEAR. (US Bureau of Labor Statistics). So what does that mean for all of us? Shiz is getting more expensive. But not all categories experienced the same amount of inflation. […]
What’s The Best Way To Discipline A Child?
Our childhoods have a huge impact on our lives. They play a big role in shaping our beliefs, choices, and who we are today. I personally don’t have kids, but I am fascinated with the topic of raising children. I come from a family of six, so it’s inevitable not to be around kids. Today, […]
Preparing For The Unexpected: How To Deal With Grief
Life is unpredictable. Sometimes, unexpected things happen, both good and bad. We don’t like to think about the bad, much less highly tragic events, such as a death of a loved one. Yet, it is inevitable, and we need to prepare for the unexpected. In today’s episode, I interview my friend Kristie St-Germain, creator of […]
The Lessons I Learned While Setting Up A Geodome Airbnb Glamp Site Part 1
So, How Difficult Is It To Set Up A Geodome Glamp Site? For the past six months, my partner, Tony, and I have been working on a Geodome in the Cascade mountains of Idaho. We decided we wanted to test out whether we could make money by offering a unique Airbnb stay. For today’s episode, […]
How To Make Money In Tiny Living
If you find tiny house living fascinating, this episode is for you. I had the honor to interview Kristie Wolfe, who is known for building her tiny home empire. She finds interesting properties, builds unique homes, and rents them on Airbnb. Her portfolio includes a fire lookout tower, a giant potato, a treehouse in the […]
How To Run A Successful DIY Business
If you’re like the majority (including myself), you most likely took on a new DIY project during the lockdown. And if you didn’t have a clue where to start, you most likely went on YouTube to figure it out, right? Perhaps you happened to stumble onto Brent Gentling’s DIY channel, BYOT. Brent Gentling is the […]