I'm doing a podcast. Ask your questions here.

[Devil's Advocate]

Thanks for the answers, Jacob.

Absolutely. Thanks for taking the trouble to answer every question we've fired at you on this thread.

[jacob]

I'll keep my eye out for the Podcast!

Sorry if this was answered, but I am curious:

It seems extremely unlikely you will run out of money. You will have a major surplus. You also have no heirs. What are your plans for the remainder after death? A particular charity?

I do not have any plans yet. If figure if I make them now they'll probably change over the next 50 years.

[stand@desk]

Jacob,

I'd like to know what you and DW spend on
-Internet
-Wireless Phones and/or Landlines
-Car Insurance
-Home Insurance

Thanks for doing the podcast!

[jacob]

Jacob,

I'd like to know what you and DW spend on
-Internet
-Wireless Phones and/or Landlines
-Car Insurance
-Home Insurance

Thanks for doing the podcast!

On the order of

$500
$120
$1000
$500

[iProgramStuff]

Thanks for taking the time to answer Jacob

You've had a huge positive impact on my life. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with the world and ranking high in Google - otherwise I may not have stumbled upon your blog years ago.

I look forward to the possibility of talking with you about this even more!

[7years]

Hey ERE gang, the interview is live! Check it out at: http://radicalpersonalfinance.com/25/

I appreciate all your questions...I was able to work a number of them in as well and they helped a ton! I hope you all enjoy the show!

[theanimal]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you both. Its given me a few things to think about.

[jennypenny]

That was good. I particularly liked the discussion between 1:00-1:10 explaining the change of focus from "we" to "you" and the part @1:40 talking about passion.

[Spartan_Warrior]

Enjoying the podcast so far. Not sure if this is the best thread for it anymore, but I had another question about Frank the dog: What are you feeding him? I seem to recall you mentioned elsewhere that DW home makes food? What recipe(s) do you use? How does the expense compare to store bought kibble?

[jacob]

Enjoying the podcast so far. Not sure if this is the best thread for it anymore, but I had another question about Frank the dog: What are you feeding him? I seem to recall you mentioned elsewhere that DW home makes food? What recipe(s) do you use? How does the expense compare to store bought kibble?

Here you go. Cheaper than kibbles. Also, dogs love it!

5 cup uncooked grains (rice, wheat, whatever, ... usually rice)
3 lb meat (ground turkey, just get the cheapest kind)
1 cup veggies (carrots, peas, broccoli, whatever(as long as it's not toxic to dogs, e.g. onions ...)
6 tbsp healthy powder (see below)
4 tsp bone meal

Mix together in a big pot or slowcooker. Stores in fridge or freezer.

http://jmhandinhand.wordpress.com/2012/ ... upplement/

You can buy all the powders/supplements in big containers that last a LOOOONG time.

[Spartan_Warrior]

Looks good, many thanks. About how many meals do you get out of that recipe, and how big is your dog? Also, I'm assuming the answer is yes (because why mix it in the slow-cooker if you're not gonna slow-cook it there), but do you cook this? Or is it a raw recipe?

[jacob]

Calorie density is similar to kibbles by weight as far as I can tell, so just feed the same amount. It's cooked (in a big pot, simultaneously, until the grains are done) but we don't worry about whether the meat is rare or well-done. But obviously, the dog won't eat raw rice.

This is not rocket science

[Ego]

That was a great interview. I enjoyed it.

[Spartan_Warrior]

Sorry, just trying to estimate cost-per-day for a prospective dog. Now that I've learned people consider it healthy to feed store-bought raw ground beef to dogs, my mind is blown as far as what they may or may not eat raw. Thanks again.

Good work on the podcast. It was probably frustrating, but I couldn't help but laugh at all the interruptions to the feed since that's how pretty much every conversation I ever have on Skype turns out.

[jacob]

I'm guessing it scales linearly by body weight and activity. This, largely sedentary, 25 lbs pug, gets 4/3 cup of the above concoction each day.

Aside from a few things that humans can eat but dogs never can (onion, garlic, chocolate, chewing gum,...), dogs have much better stomach acid. If they "can't take it" they just throw it up.

If you consider that special dog food is mainly a heavily commercialized and recent idea and that dogs tend to be either hunters or scavengers, realize that dogs will eat practically anything. They're most recently evolutionarily conditioned to each human food leftovers and rodents. Our dog is particularly fond of radishes(!)

[dot_com_vet]

Sorry, just trying to estimate cost-per-day for a prospective dog. Now that I've learned people consider it healthy to feed store-bought raw ground beef to dogs, my mind is blown as far as what they may or may not eat raw. Thanks again.

Good work on the podcast. It was probably frustrating, but I couldn't help but laugh at all the interruptions to the feed since that's how pretty much every conversation I ever have on Skype turns out.

I'd estimate dog expenses of $100/month on average for standard food and good medical care. There are large variations year to year. (I've been involved with adopting out a few hundred of these critters.)

[jacob]

Basically, food is cheap, especially if you cook it yourself, just like with humans. Medical expenses are costly but you won't incur most of those until old age, just like with humans. I find that vets cost half in IL compared to CA for the same service, just like with humans.

[stand@desk]

The podcast was solid..basically the knowledge is to live strategically and always learn as you go. I liked hearing JLF's comments on his wedding and the engagement ring.

And I especially like the quote: "You don't want to 'be there' because you 'were there.' "

So many people miss that central premise in life.. You want to be where you can learn and improve and enjoy what you are doing, and know when it's time to adjust.

[LonerMatt]

This podcast is 10/10 - the permaculture divergence was just great, and thanks to all for not rehashing the past.

[Gilberto de Piento]

Thanks for the podcast, I enjoyed listening.