Why is it that we start projects (like our big plans for financial independence) but never finish? New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff has experienced the setbacks that come with failing to complete tasks in his own life, starting project after project and leaving them abandoned. He studied the reasons people stop before reaching their goals and now comes down to the basement to share with us how to complete tasks, even when you think there’s very little chance you’ll get them done. Also, we’ll bring you important updates about the Equifax data breach, including two places you should freeze your credit that you may not have considered.
We’ll also throw out the Haven Life Line to April, who asks about identity fraud, feature some trivia from Doug, and more.
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<5:25> Headlines
- Equifax Hackers Stole 200k Credit Card Accounts in One Fell Swoop (KrebsOnSecurity)
- Did the Equifax hack impact you? Good thing for you (relatively speaking of course), our dear friend Roger Whitney, also known as the Retirement Answer Man, wrote up a Credit Action Plan consisting of some best practices.
- Buzz Indexes w/ Jamie Wise (Check out the index @ ticker symbol BUZ)
- Follow Buzz Indexes on Twitter: @BUZZIndexes
<21:47> Jon Acuff
Check out Jon’s site: Acuff.me
Drop a line on Twitter: @JonAcuff
Check out Jon’s new book (and help the basement get a new bean bag):
<>Doug’s Trivia
- According to a recent survey, what’s the most popular sandwich on earth?
<44:13> Haven Life Line
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- April is seeking some advice for a friend who’s identity was stolen… by his father. Ouch.
<49:37> Letters From the Mailbag
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- Nelson has (somehow) managed to keep a relationship for a while. As they move on to the next stages of their relationship, how should he open up channels of communication regarding finances?
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