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2021/03/26
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2026/10/25
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12 min.
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25 days
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A different kind of financial podcast, where money is NEVER about money.
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448 - Stop Fighting About Clothes: The Sneaky and Silly Budget Category Causing So Much Tension
2026/10/25
Did you know clothing is one of the sneaky tension drivers in households across America? In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains why a category as small and silly as clothing wreaks so much havoc on couples' finances (and relationships). We discuss why and how this plays out, and offer a few simple suggestions on how to eliminate tension once and for all.
Podcast Website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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447 - Barking Up the Wrong Tree: Why We Often Confuse Standard of Living With Quality of Life
2026/10/19
We humans are on a non-stop journey for a higher standard of living. For many, it’s not as much a journey as it is an obsession. What if we’re barking up the wrong tree? What if, instead of pursuing a higher standard of living, what we’re really seeking is a better quality of life? These aren’t the same, and the moment we recognize the difference, we can truly improve our lives in tangible ways. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton shares his middle-of-the-night wonderings about this topic, framed through the lens of Cole’s recent house purchase.
Podcast Website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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446 - When Budgeting Means Spending More: Never About Less, Always About Better
2026/09/28
“I need to get on a budget.” This is a commonly used phrase in our culture, almost always viewed through the lens of budgeting = spend less money. We couldn’t disagree more. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains why budgeting isn’t necessarily about spending less, but spending better. The goal should never be to end up with more money, but rather to live a more meaningful life. Maybe that means spending less; maybe it means spending more in the areas that add the most value to your life. Either way, budgeting should serve you, not the other way around.
Podcast Website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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445 - Interest Rates or Grandkids: The Role of Meaning Over Money in Everyday Life
2026/09/21
What does Meaning Over Money actually mean? Is it just some catchy phrase that made for a decent podcast title? In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton shares how the concept of meaning over money applies to so many aspects of our lives. Specifically, he shares the story of one couple’s financial dilemma and why the meaning over money dynamic was so critical. Meaning Over Money doesn’t mean we disregard money. Rather, it means that meaning must always remain the ultimate objective.
Podcast Website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
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444 - Wanting It vs. Doing It: Why Some People Thrive While Others Sit Idly (With Jealousy)
2026/09/14
Want a hard pill to swallow today? One reason we haven’t achieved our most deeply desired goals is that, while we want them, we’re not willing to pay the price to make them happen. Instead, we sit idly and watch, with jealousy, as other people live our dreams instead of us. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton shares his version of this story, offering insight and encouragement. Do you want it? If so, are you REALLY willing to pay the price? This is the decision we must each make.
Podcast Website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
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443 - So Much Noise: Why Ignoring the News (and Social Media) Is the Secret to Investing
2026/09/07
Do you ever get nervous about your investments because of how much madness is going on in the world? Does it seem like the world is melting? Chances are, your investments are probably doing much better than you believe. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains why there seems to be a disconnect between investing sentiment and actual investing performance. The mainstream media and social media feeds are brainwashing us to believe we’re cooked, when in reality, we’re probably doing well. Let’s cut through the noise and seek out the truth.
Podcast Website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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442 - American Dream or American Nightmare? Why the World’s Way Might Not Be Your Best Way
2026/08/31
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “The American Dream?” Chances are, most of us have similar ideas that immediately flood our minds. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton shares why our universally accepted version of the American Dream is leading many people down a path of unintended negative consequences. Instead, perhaps we should be searching for a different type of American Dream. Something better. Something that more closely aligns with meaning instead of scorecards.
Podcast Website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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441 - We’re Back! An Ode To Seasons
2026/08/24
Life is full of seasons. Personal seasons. Relational seasons. Professional seasons. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains where the Meaning Over Money guys have been these past five months, and now that we’re back, where we’re headed. We’re so grateful you’re here, and we hope this is the beginning of another great season of life…..in more ways than one.
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440 - The Chicken and Egg of Wealth and Fame: Maybe It’s Opposite of What You Think
2026/03/23
As a culture, we love to point our fingers at the rich and famous and accuse them of only caring about money. What if we have it totally backward? What if wealth and fame are byproducts of caring about anything but money and fame? In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton uses the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team Olympic gold medal game to explore this topic.
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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439 - Managing the Puzzle Pieces: Everything Can Work….If It Works Together
2026/03/02
Guilt, regret, resentment, remorse. All feelings tied to money. It’s so easy for us to beat ourselves up for each and every decision we make. However, nobody wins when that happens. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses how we need to give ourselves the gift of understanding the bigger puzzle and all the pieces involved. When we do, it’s easier to see how these other pieces fit in. That's where the peace can and should come from.
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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438 - Creating a Life We Don’t Want to Retire From: A Better Path Than the Race Toward Retirement
2026/02/16
Hello again! After an unexpected hiatus, we’re back at full strength! One of the elephants in the room in our culture is the idea of retirement. Not just any retirement, though, but a constant pursuit of an earlier-the-better retirement. 60 is better than 65. 55 is better than 60. 50 is better than 55. All the while, in our efforts to get there, we’re unintentionally sabotaging our lives. The alternative? Create a life we don’t want to retire from. A life so awesome that we can’t imagine not doing it anymore. Let’s talk about it.
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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437 - Memories Don’t Discriminate: Don’t Let a Lack of Resources Rob You From Creating Beautiful Memories
2025/12/15
Many people are hurting financially this holiday season. Things feel tight. This can lead many families to feel defeated and throw their arms in the air when it comes to creating memories for their kids. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses how memories are memories because they are memories…..period. Memories don’t require a large financial investment to be valuable. Instead, all that’s required is intentionality and creativity. Wherever you are financially this holiday season, don’t let it hold you back from creating some of the best memories ever.
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
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436 - Closer Than You Think: Why You’ve Probably Made More Investing Progress Than You Believe
2025/12/08
We invest, invest, invest, and invest some more, only to look at our numbers and get frustrated by little progress we’ve made. Sound familiar? It’s common for people to experience immense frustration and fatigue about 10 years into their investing journey, sometimes leading to apathy….or quitting altogether. Did you know that $100,000 is 1/3 of the way to $1M? It sounds ridiculous, but it’s true. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses why you’re probably closer to your goals than you think, and if so, why it should only embolden you to keep fighting.
Blog post about this topic (including the chart): https://www.travisshelton.com/blog/closer-than-you-think
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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435 - Reverse Engineering Our Obituary: Starting With the Desired End in Mind
2025/11/24
We’re all going to die. Yeah, morbid, we know. What will your obituary say about you? In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton talks about the exercise of writing our own obituary. What do we want to be remembered for? What impact do we want to make on this world? How do we want the end of the story to read? Then, once we do that, we reverse engineer it; work our way backwards to fill in the gaps between today and when that obituary will be published. Yes, it’s weird. But also, yes, it can be an impactful exercise to get to the core of what we’re on this planet to do……then actually do it.
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
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434 - What Would You Pay For Meaning? When Meaningful Work (Initially) Requires a Pay Cut
2025/11/17
Would you take a pay cut to pursue work that would provide you with more meaning and a higher level of well-being? In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton shares the story of a friend who recently weighed this very decision, and chose meaning. His decision may be counter-cultural, but through the lens of pursuing work that matters and living a fulfilling, meaningful life, he might have cracked the code.
Podcast website: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
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Runtimerev 2024/03/20
Travis has changed my future!
I'm working with Travis on a monthly basis as my financial coach. My financial life was rough before I started working with Travis. I'm now out of deb...
MelRamsey 2023/10/25
Great Listen and Great Financial Information!
I love that the financial tips are all simple and applicable to any budget. I think the ideas are genius especially the sinking funds. Sometimes there...
Spencer177777777 2022/10/21
A positive light
This is a really positive podcast! Love how it shines a light for financial hope in a world of darkness. There is good knowledge in here to get throug...
Becka_Brandmeyer 2022/04/27
Meaningful Content
Great topics and the perfect length to listen to for practical money and life advice! Keep it going!!!
Joeyb4dass 2022/03/18
Incredible ! Highly recommend , especially newlyweds
This podcast is not only extremely well done, but Travis is an incredible man of wisdom with tons of helpful and humble insight on navigating the hard...
Future Mrs. Blanchard 2022/03/18
Relevant and Relatable
Every episode takes on relevant topics and challenges, and provides practical insight. Travis has a heart for helping people, and he shares relatable ...
jennymbell 2022/03/16
Favorite podcast!
I listen to this podcast every morning as I get ready. Travis gives such good ideas and makes you rethink a lot of the ideas society has put into our ...
dandelrusso 2022/03/16
Humble an Honest
What travis brings to the table is humility, honesty, and wisdom. I’ve listened to many other people talk about money, but he by far is the most balan...
lexus 24 2022/03/16
Real and practical examples
Best financial podcast out there. Short, sweet and to the point. Budgeting made simple. I love Travis’ passion for helping people.
IOWAtoKCcyclone 2022/03/16
Excellent content!
Travis and Cole do an excellent job of debunking the myths and secrets of the financial world, all while providing advice that reorients their audienc...
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