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How to Money · May 15, 2026 · 44m

Friday Flight - Mistaken Starting Salaries, Crypto Mortgages, & Self-Inflicted Inflation #1140

Joel Larsgaard & Matt Altmix, Matt Altmix
Show Notes

A Friday Flight episode where the hosts cover recent personal finance stories and takeaways. Topics include mistaken starting salaries, crypto-backed mortgages, the stress and cost of commuting, self-inflicted inflation through spending habits, and rising energy bills. Practical advice is given for each story.

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Curious

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Self-Inflicted Inflation
The hosts explain how individuals' own spending habits can create a personal inflation rate higher than the official CPI.
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Novel

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Crypto-Backed Mortgages
The hosts examine the emergence of mortgages backed by cryptocurrency assets.
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Highlights

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Mistaken Starting Salaries
The hosts discuss how salary expectations for new graduates often misalign with reality.
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Commuting 'Literally Breaking Me'
The hosts discuss the financial and personal toll of long commutes, and how biking can be a viable alternative.
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Energy Bills on the Rise
The hosts cover rising energy costs and strategies to manage them.
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