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3461: How To Save Money On Your Home Insurance by Courtney Luke of Arrest Your Debt on Cost Reduction
2/17/2026 | 11 mins.
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Episode 3461:

Courtney Luke outlines practical, often overlooked strategies to reduce your home insurance costs without sacrificing essential coverage. By comparing rates, maximizing discounts, and maintaining a strong credit score, you'll gain financial control and confidently protect your home with smarter decisions.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://arrestyourdebt.com/save-money-on-home-insurance/

Quotes to ponder:

"Obtain multiple quotes from different providers to ensure you get the best rates and coverage for your home insurance."

"Increasing your deductible can reduce the cost of your home insurance premiums."

"Review your policy and declaration page regularly and adjust as needed to ensure you’re not overpaying for coverage."
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3460: Six Percent is the New Four Percent by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Real Estate Cash Flow
2/16/2026 | 11 mins.
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Episode 3460:

Paula Pant breaks down why rental properties may offer a better retirement cash flow strategy than index funds, even when both generate the same total returns. With rental income biased toward consistent cash flow and less risk of tapping principal, a 6 percent withdrawal rate becomes a realistic, sustainable alternative to the traditional 4 percent rule.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://affordanything.com/six-percent-is-the-new-four-percent/

Quotes to ponder:

"If you’re retiring on index funds, you might plan your retirement on the 4 percent withdrawal rule. But if you’re retiring on rental properties, you could use the equivalent to a 6 percent withdrawal rule."

"That’s why rentals are a great store of wealth; they’re a lower-risk and higher-cash-flow form of wealth preservation than equities."
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3459: Why Renting Will Make You Rich by FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution on Housing Myths
2/15/2026 | 10 mins.
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Episode 3459:

FIRECracker challenges the myth that homeownership is the key to financial security by showing how renting can lead to greater career freedom, lifestyle flexibility, and investment growth. Drawing from personal experience, she reveals how avoiding the hidden costs of buying property helped her retire early and live on her own terms.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.millennial-revolution.com/rent/renting-will-make-you-rich/

Quotes to ponder:

"You are renting a place for free. Let me repeat that. You are renting FOR FREE."

"Renting is NOT throwing your money away, and buying a house comes with WAY more hidden costs than you think."

"You don’t fall into the trap of having all your money locked in ONE asset, whose price you CAN’T control."

Episode references:

Quit Like a Millionaire: https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Like-Millionaire-No-Gimmicks/dp/0525538690
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3458: Don't Escape. Get Inspired by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Meaningful Motivation
2/15/2026 | 8 mins.
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Episode 3458:

Steve Kamb reminds us that the books, games, and heroes we once idolized as kids don’t have to be forms of escapism, they can be powerful sources of real-world inspiration. By shifting our mindset from fantasy to action, we can use those same stories to build strength, courage, and adventure in our own lives.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/dont-escape-get-inspired/

Quotes to ponder:

"We can daydream about becoming Superman, the man of steel, or we can find a way to get stronger."

"Every time we make a decision to get lost instead of inspired, we are telling ourselves 'imagination land is better than reality.'"

“We use those books and movies as blueprints to start planning our own adventure.”
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3457: What You May Not Know About Impulse Spending by Jackie Beck on Financial Discipline
2/14/2026 | 11 mins.
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Episode 3457:

Jackie Beck reveals how impulse spending isn't just about shopping sprees, it includes any unplanned expense that can quietly derail your financial goals. By identifying emotional triggers and using practical strategies like delaying purchases, avoiding temptation, and planning for fun, you can stay in control of your money and still enjoy life guilt-free.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jackiebeck.com/what-you-may-not-know-about-impulse-spending/

Quotes to ponder:

"Impulse spending adds up, and keeps you from your real goals if you let it get out of hand."

"Remember that a good deal isn’t a good deal if you don’t already have the money for it."

"There’s nothing quite so freeing as saying 'I’ve got $150 this month to spend on anything I want.'"

Episode references:

FTC Consumer Advice – Unwanted Mail, Calls, and Email: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-stop-junk-mail
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