The Hidden Cost Of Being Frugal No One Talks About

Welcome to the Building Your Money Machine Show, where we get real about wealth, financial freedom, and living a life you actually want. In this episode, I get brutally honest about “The Hidden Cost Of Being Frugal No One Talks About.” If you think cutting every expense, maxing out all the accounts, or living the FIRE movement life is the ticket to happiness...think again.

I pull back the curtain on what’s really holding people back. It's not about bigger numbers—it’s about better choices. Let’s kick outdated money myths to the curb and talk about what matters: joy, presence, experiences, and making your money mean something RIGHT NOW—not just “someday.”

I’ll share stories, hard truths, and some contrarian advice to shake up your financial worldview. Time to build your money machine and your LIFE account—while you still have time.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE, I DISCUSS:

• Why extreme frugality might be costing you more than you think—in relationships, joy, and life satisfaction.
• The dangerous traps of the FIRE movement: are you building financial independence or financial imprisonment?
• How money is just a tool—and why joy, presence, and rich experiences MUST be part of your financial plan.
• The opportunity cost of “not spending”—what are you really sacrificing for fake safety?
• My both/and approach: how to save for tomorrow and live for today, on purpose, with intention.

Ready to rethink your money mindset and start living now? Hit play and let’s dive in!

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