Doug chats with Frances a year after her and her husband’s initial appearance on the show. She provides updates on her and Peter’s job situations as well as updates on all things financial – current housing situation, savings & investing strategies, spending, and expense tracking. Frances also shares some personal updates while asking listeners to provide feedback to some questions that she’s working through.
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0:00 Introduction
5:52 Updated housing situation
12:10 Cash position & emergency fund
17:43 Investments & Frances’ business
24:38 Spending
32:22 Paying off the mortgage & Peter’s job
38:17 Personal updates
45:16 Budgeting & tracking expenses
51:19 Car suggestions
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