Episode 18: Wealth - Disposable Income

14/11/2025 15 min Temporada 1 Episodio 18

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Paul and Doug move one rung up the wealth ladder: what to do when there’s finally a little margin. Is “extra” income even real—or just a myth drowned out by inflation, debt, and life’s curveballs? They unpack who actually has disposable income, how spending on time, generosity, and identity-aligned choices can increase well-being, and why mindset (not just math) determines whether margin becomes peace or panic.Beyond the numbers, they sit with the emotions money carries—guilt, shame, safety, control—and share practical steps for steadying the ship: track reality, name priorities, automate small saves, tackle debt intentionally, and practice self-forgiveness. They also get candid about partnerships: the pressure men feel to “provide,” the mental load many women carry, and how modern wealth looks like shared burdens and shared calm.