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ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Functionality with Numbers

ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Jonathan Mendonsa & Brad Barrett | Choose FI Media, Inc

Careers, Investing, Business

4.85.2K Ratings

🗓️ 4 July 2022

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Most people treat math as something they left behind in high school — but the ability to estimate 10% or understand compounding is the difference between making wealth-building decisions and leaving thousands of dollars on the table. Poker strategies, amusement park tips, and understanding financial principles can significantly improve decision-making and overall financial literacy. An emphasis on basic numeracy and practical math skills is essential for anyone looking to navigate life effectively. Concepts like the Rule of 72, understanding opportunity costs, and calculating tips can lead to better financial decisions. Real-life examples such as leveraging amusement park passes and recognizing the long-term benefits of investments shed light on how small decisions can yield substantial rewards. Key Topics Introduction to Numeracy [00:00:00] Understanding the importance of practical math skills in everyday life. The Importance of Estimating [00:01:24] Why estimating is fundamental for managing finances effectively. Basic concepts like calculating percentages enable smarter day-to-day decisions. Understanding the Rule of 72 [00:02:40] A tool for understanding how long it will take for an investment to double based on expected returns. Opportunity Costs in Financial Decision Making [00:10:25] How analyzing opportunity costs can improve financial decisions. Amusement Park Strategies [00:39:03] Using season passes as a cost-saving measure when visiting amusement parks. Tips on optimizing visits by planning strategically around park hours. Action Items Calculate your 20% tip by first finding 10% and doubling it [00:02:06] Use the Rule of 72 to assess the growth potential of your investments [00:03:02] Evaluate the true cost of buying versus renting a home [00:12:16] Consider season passes for frequent amusement park visitors to save money [00:39:03] Key Quotes "The beauty of compounding that we talk about is just such a critical, critical thing to consider when you're talking about your money." [00:04:24] "Making decisions with positive expected value can lead to greater financial success long-term." [00:20:40] Resources Tim Ferriss Podcast [00:02:25] Key Terms Numeracy [00:02:40] The ability to understand and work with numbers. Opportunity Cost [00:10:25] The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen. Rule of 72 [00:03:02] A way to estimate how long an investment will take to double. Divide 72 by your expected annual return.

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On today's episode, how does poker theme park annual passes and travel rewards all

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fold in to being functional with numbers?

0:08.8

Welcome to the Ultimate Crown Source Personal Financial.

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This is Juice of Five.

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You're listening to Choose Applied Radio.

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The blueprint for financial independence lives here.

0:28.0

If you're looking to unblock the secrets to financial independence and early retirement,

0:33.0

you're in the right place.

0:34.9

Stay tuned and join a community of like-minded people who are getting all finance for

0:39.0

you and taking control of their lives in the pursuit of financial independence.

0:44.0

Choose FI, your home for financial independence on live.

0:59.9

Hey everyone, welcome back.

1:01.3

Excited to dive into this week's episode and help me with this.

1:03.7

I have my co-host Brad here with me today.

1:05.5

How you doing buddy?

1:06.5

Hey Jonathan, I am doing quite well.

1:08.5

Yeah, I love the functional with numbers concept, right?

1:12.5

This is something that I always talk about with my kids.

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You and I talk about it just basic, basic math and how important that is to really succeeding

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at life.

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I know that that might sound a little grandiose, but I really think so many people just say,

1:28.4

oh, I was bad at math in school and I'm scared of math and all of these things.

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