Meaning over Money
With 280+ episodes and a 5.0-star rating on Apple Podcasts, we provide concise, straight-to-the-point, short-form episodes centered around money...except it's not really about money.
In each episode, host Travis Shelton dives into cultural trends, current events, and behavioral nuances revolving around work and money. We often dive into topics such as investing, budgeting, relationships, behavioral science, careers, generosity, and much more. Are you ready to redefine the role work and money play in your life? More importantly, are you ready to be challenged toward a more meaningful life?
Most episodes are 10-20 minutes, conducted solo by host Travis Shelton, but we also bring in special guests who we believe can add value to our audience.
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308 - Misplaced Trust: More Examples of Our Crappy (and Destructive) Investment Epidemic
Since aggressively launching into the topic of investing, listeners have been coming out of the woodwork with their own stories. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton shares examples from two of his friends who recently realized they were sold a terrible bill of goods. They trusted their investment professionals, only to be overcharged and underdelivered. However, there’s a silver lining. When we take a look in the mirror and face the issue head-on, it’s the beginning of a much brighter future. This isn’t about being smart or dumb (both of these people are brilliant in their own right). Rather, it’s about being aware, knowing what to expect, and demanding a better outcome.
Since aggressively launching into the topic of investing, listeners have been coming out of the woodwork with their own stories. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton shares examples from two of his friends who recently realized they were sold a terrible bill of goods. They trusted their investment professionals, only to be overcharged and underdelivered. However, there’s a silver lining. When we take a look in the mirror and face the issue head-on, it’s the beginning of a much brighter future. This isn’t about being smart or dumb (both of these people are brilliant in their own right). Rather, it’s about being aware, knowing what to expect, and demanding a better outcome.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the daily blog: https://shorturl.at/ipS35
Podcast Webpage: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
Travis’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/travisshelton
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
307 - The Release Valve of Meaningful Work
We live in a culture that glorifies retirement. So much so that it causes us to tolerate crappy (but good paying) work, hoard as much money as possible, and race to an earlier-the-better finish line we like to call retirement. That’s a lot of pressure! Oh yeah, and it can also be void of meaning and fulfillment along the way. Instead of living a life where we grind, grind, and grind so that one day we can “enjoy life,” we think you deserve better. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses a different way to perceive and navigate work, retirement, and the journey. There’s an option on the table to live a meaningful life today, tomorrow, and down the road.
We live in a culture that glorifies retirement. So much so that it causes us to tolerate crappy (but good paying) work, hoard as much money as possible, and race to an earlier-the-better finish line we like to call retirement. That’s a lot of pressure! Oh yeah, and it can also be void of meaning and fulfillment along the way. Instead of living a life where we grind, grind, and grind so that one day we can “enjoy life,” we think you deserve better. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton discusses a different way to perceive and navigate work, retirement, and the journey. There’s an option on the table to live a meaningful life today, tomorrow, and down the road.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the daily blog: https://shorturl.at/ipS35
Podcast Webpage: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
Travis’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/travisshelton
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
306 - Simple Steps to Set Up A Taxable Investment Account: It’s Easier Than You Think!
We've been talking a lot about taxable investing lately. The importance of it. The simplicity of it. The effectiveness of it. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton walks you through the very simple process of setting up and funding your taxable investment account. Have fun with it!
We've been talking a lot about taxable investing lately. The importance of it. The simplicity of it. The effectiveness of it. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton walks you through the very simple process of setting up and funding your taxable investment account. Have fun with it!
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the daily blog: https://shorturl.at/ipS35
Podcast Webpage: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
Travis’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/travisshelton
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
305 - You Don't Have to Buy That Car: A Rant on Not Letting Car Decisions Ruin Our Financial Lives
We have a car crisis in America. Well, it's actually a much wider crisis, due in part to our crazy car-related decisions. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the most recent car loan data and explains why it's critical that we make different choices in this area of our financial lives. There's a better way, guys!
We have a car crisis in America. Well, it's actually a much wider crisis, due in part to our crazy car-related decisions. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton discusses the most recent car loan data and explains why it's critical that we make different choices in this area of our financial lives. There's a better way, guys!
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the daily blog: https://shorturl.at/ipS35
Podcast Webpage: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
Travis’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/travisshelton
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
304 - A Beginner's Guide to Taxable Investing (And What Not to Do)
We often reference the idea of taxable investing. In our opinion, it's one of the most overlooked and misunderstood topics in the investing arena. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains what it is (and what it's not), why it matters, how simple/powerful it can be, and what it can do for your financial journey.
We often reference the idea of taxable investing. In our opinion, it's one of the most overlooked and misunderstood topics in the investing arena. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains what it is (and what it's not), why it matters, how simple/powerful it can be, and what it can do for your financial journey.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the daily blog: https://shorturl.at/ipS35
Podcast Webpage: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
Travis’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/travisshelton
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
303 - You Are Where You Are: The Beauty of Not Dwelling on the Past
Have you made any mistakes or poor financial decisions in the past? Whew, glad we aren’t the only ones! We all have junk our our past: regret, frustrations, and lingering consequences. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains how we only have two options on how to approach it. We can either dwell on the past and sit in our regret, or we can put 100% of our energies and focus on the present and future. Since we can’t go back, our encouragement is to let the past live in the rear-view mirror and get busy moving into a better future. You are where you are, and that’s a good thing.
Have you made any mistakes or poor financial decisions in the past? Whew, glad we aren’t the only ones! We all have junk our our past: regret, frustrations, and lingering consequences. In today’s episode, host Travis Shelton explains how we only have two options on how to approach it. We can either dwell on the past and sit in our regret, or we can put 100% of our energies and focus on the present and future. Since we can’t go back, our encouragement is to let the past live in the rear-view mirror and get busy moving into a better future. You are where you are, and that’s a good thing.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the daily blog: https://shorturl.at/ipS35
Podcast Webpage: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
Travis’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/travisshelton
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
302: Why Most People Grossly Underperform the Stock Market, and How to Easily Fix It
Study after study shows that the average American is grossly underperforming the overall stock market. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains the primary drivers for this phenomenon. The bad news is these factors are crushing people. The good news is they are extremely simple fixes.
Study after study shows that the average American is grossly underperforming the overall stock market. In today's episode, host Travis Shelton explains the primary drivers for this phenomenon. The bad news is these factors are crushing people. The good news is they are extremely simple fixes.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the daily blog: https://shorturl.at/ipS35
Podcast Webpage: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
Travis’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/travisshelton
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com
301 - It's Not Our Job to "Support" Small Businesses
The cultural narrative is that people simply don't "support" small businesses, which is why they end up closing down. In today's episode, we want to flip the script and look at this idea from the opposite perspective. Instead of us needing to support them, it's their job to earn our patronage, and then re-earn the right for us to come back again. When done well, it's amazing how much these businesses thrive.
The cultural narrative is that people simply don't "support" small businesses, which is why they end up closing down. In today's episode, we want to flip the script and look at this idea from the opposite perspective. Instead of us needing to support them, it's their job to earn our patronage, and then re-earn the right for us to come back again. When done well, it's amazing how much these businesses thrive.
If you have questions or would like to connect with us outside of the podcast, here's where you can find us:
Daily Blog: https://travisshelton.com/blog
Subscribe to the daily blog: https://shorturl.at/ipS35
Podcast Webpage: https://www.travisshelton.com/podcast
Instagram: www.instagram.com/travis_shelton_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasnj17-bOl_CZ0Cb9czmyQ
Travis’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/travisshelton
E-Mail Us: meaningovermoneypodcast@gmail.com