by Joel Zaslofsky | Jul 8, 2013
You and I have money problems. It’s a fact of life… but does it have to be this serious? We can overcome the issues that lead to money worship, avoidance, status-seeking, and vigilance by exploring the research and making some small changes.
by Joel Zaslofsky | Jun 17, 2013
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Adam Shepard. We discuss reinventing yourself, reframing misfortune, why budgeting is sexy, life-changing $10 purchases, living in a homeless shelter, and much more.
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by Joel Zaslofsky | Jun 3, 2013
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Robin Good, curation master. We discuss curating (of course), how to be an informational nurse, getting a big slice of “P.I.E.,” the limits of Google search results, and forming alliances with similarly passionate people.
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by Joel Zaslofsky | May 20, 2013
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Joshua Becker and his perspective on practical minimalism. We discuss the limits of minimalism, how to live intentionally, the pros and cons of competition, and being the best you that you can be.
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by Joel Zaslofsky | May 16, 2013
This is the first and possibly the last pay what you can promotion at Value of Simple. It’s your brief chance to contribute 20% of your transaction to our awesome partner charity – Second Harvest Heartland – and get Start Investing with $100, The Digital Launch Playbook, and/or an Unsexy System Session in the process.
by Joel Zaslofsky | May 6, 2013
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Natalie Sisson and her perspective on building freedom in business and adventure in life. We discuss the seeds of awesomeness, generating residual income streams, minimalist experiences of non-minimalists, and “Tall Poppy Syndrome.”
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by Joel Zaslofsky | May 1, 2013
This Spreadsheet Spotlight features a cool home energy audit and simple tracking spreadsheet to increases awareness and save you money. Learn what this will do for you, how to use the sample spreadsheets, and how to get access to the full version (for free).
by Joel Zaslofsky | Mar 4, 2013
Learn 49 powerful lies we tell ourselves and how to make yourself (or someone else) speak the truth instead. This carefully curated list will empower you like The Minimalists empowered me.
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by Joel Zaslofsky | Feb 28, 2013
This visual Declaration represents the essence of Value of Simple and why people are proud to be a part of our community. It also tells the Declaration’s origin story, the massive energy that went into it, and how you can help spread the mission behind it.
by Guest Post | Feb 21, 2013
This is a guest post from Chris Badgett of UnconventionalParenting.com. Join Chris on a journey to find out what your body can tell you about money and life.
by Joel Zaslofsky | Jan 21, 2013
This edition of Smart and Simple Matters features Todd Tresidder of FinancialMentor.com. We talk about his “next step” in personal finance, how to build mindfulness, healthy relationships with your money, and insightful quotes.
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by Joel Zaslofsky | Dec 24, 2012
This edition of Smart and Simple Matters features Scott Dinsmore, his brand of remarkable relationships, defining your “why,” and how to do the impossible.
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by Joel Zaslofsky | Dec 20, 2012
What to know how I turned my minimalism and personal finance know-how into an amazing unintentional benefit? It’s 16 months of intentional living, no new clothes, plus a great story.
by Joel Zaslofsky | Dec 10, 2012
This episode Smart and Simple Matters features Jen Koontz. Join us to learn how to avoid financial and organizational time bombs, what it’s like having your house condemned by the Fire Marshall with no notice, how to break down needs vs. wants, and much more.
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by Joel Zaslofsky | Nov 12, 2012
This edition of the Smart and Simple Matters show features investing and why it’s so essential to fight against taxes and inflation. Join me as I cover the initial considerations, five-step process for picking an investment company, and the surprising answers to “what do I invest in?”.
by Joel Zaslofsky | Sep 3, 2012
This edition of the Smart and Simple Matters show features a wildly successful passive income wiz, Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income.
by Joel Zaslofsky | Aug 6, 2012
This edition of the Smart and Simple Matters show features a professional Daily Money Manager, Carole Evenchik. We talk about why money works for some people and against others, the story of joy and loss behind a $185,000.00 life insurance check, being empowered up to your capacity…and beyond, as well as other great topics.
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by Joel Zaslofsky | Jul 9, 2012
This is unleashing the wisdom granted by 27 Simple Sages about how to simplify, organize, and be money wise for an amazing life.
by Joel Zaslofsky | Jul 4, 2012
Welcome to the official launch of Value of Simple! What was formerly Enlightened Resource Management is now your new home for simplifying and organizing the important things in life.
by Joel Zaslofsky | Feb 29, 2012
If you were given $730.00 USD to live on for the next year how would you do it? Portfolios of the Poor is here to help answer these questions.