If your bank account is thriving, but your soul feels bankrupt, are you really living your best life?

Today we dive into the deep end of personal finance, tackling life's biggest questions. The discussion starts with festive neighborly rivalries (think over-the-top decorations and holiday antics) but transitions pretty quickly into an emotional exploration inspired by a powerful piece written by Jonathan Clements for his Humble Dollar blog. Reflecting on his cancer diagnosis and thoughts on mortality, Clements’ writing serves as a springboard for a candid roundtable chat about regrets, risk, and how to make the most of our limited time.

With additional insights from Paula Pant and Doc G, this episode is all about helping you live purposefully while keeping your financial house in order.

Why You’ll Love This Episode:

• Explore how to balance financial strategies with meaningful life choices.


• Gain perspective on managing regrets and making peace with life’s uncertainties.


• Discover why generosity and appreciating the little things are the ultimate forms of wealth.

Episode Highlights:

• Holiday hilarity: Over-the-top decorations, fish sticks, and birthday antics.


• Jonathan Clements’ reflections on mortality and embracing the present moment.


• Paula Pant and Doc G’s insights on purposeful living and financial balance.


• Strategies for managing risk, reward, and estate planning challenges.


• The transformative power of generosity and savoring simple joys.

Trivia Fun:

It’s the final trivia showdown of the year! Can OG claim victory, or will this be another epic trivia blunder? Tune in for the the guesses, and a few surprising facts.

Takeaways to Ponder:

Jonathan Clements’ reflections remind us that while building wealth is essential, so is living a life filled with purpose, generosity, and connection.

Resources Mentioned:

• Jonathan Clements’ Humble Dollar Blog Post: The C Word


• Stacking Benjamins Book Club is Open!


• Join the Basement Facebook Group

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going:

What’s your secret to balancing finances with a life well-lived? Share your thoughts with us in the Basement Facebook group, or tag us on social media.

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