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How to Money · May 8, 2026 · 42m

Friday Flight – Recycled Rags, Slow Shipping, & Sayonara Spirit (or not...) #1137

Show Notes

In this Friday Flight episode, Joel and Matt break down a handful of the week's personal finance headlines. They cover a range of topics including the risks of negative car equity, the advantages of low-cost index investing with VOO, whether spending more can extend your life, the threat of outliving your retirement savings, and the improbable attempt to resurrect Spirit Airlines. The hosts offer practical takeaways to help you make smarter money moves.

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Highlights

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Negative Car Equity
The hosts discussed the dangers of negative car equity, where you owe more on a car loan than the car is worth.
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VOO the GOAT
They championed the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) as one of the simplest and most effective ways to invest for the long term.
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Spending More to Live Longer
The hosts explored the idea that spending money on health and longevity can be a worthwhile investment.
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Outliving Your Money
The episode touched on the risk of outliving your retirement savings, a common fear for many.
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Sayonara Spirit (or not)
They covered the unusual story of a website—LetsBuySpiritAir.com—that was attempting to purchase and revive Spirit Airlines after its bankruptcy.
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