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How would your life change if you reached Financial Independence and got to the point where working is optional? What actions can you take today to make that not just possible but probable. Jonathan & Brad explore the tactics that the FI community uses to reclaim decades of their lives. They discuss reducing expenses, crushing debt, tax optimization, building passive income streams through online businesses and real estate and how to travel the world for free. Every episode is packed with actionable tips and no topic is too big or small as long as it speeds up the process of reaching financial independence.

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457 | Mailbag: Cover Your E...

10.02.2023

In this episode: the 4% rule, second generation FI, retirement saving, 529's, 401k's, and is it too late for FI? This week we joined by Rachel Camp of Camp Wealth for another installment of Mail Bag, where we will be ...

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10.02.2023 457 \| Mailbag: Cover Your Expenses \| Rachael Camp In this episode: the 4% rule, second generation FI, retirement saving, 529's, 401k's, and is it too late for FI? This week we joined by Rachel Camp of Camp Wealth for another installment of Mail Bag, where we will be ...
09.25.2023 456 \| Taking a Step to FI \| September Roundup with Ginger In this episode: the importance of starting, everything is negotiable, talentstacking, building your flywheel, and Ginger! As September comes to a close, it’s once again time for another Roundup episode! This week we are rejoined by Ginger, where we will ...
09.18.2023 455 \| Creating Your Entrepreneurial Flywheel \| Nathan Barry In this episode: it's not easy it's simple, the flywheel, being consistent, skilling up, the gift of time, and what money can provide. This week we are joined by founder and creator of ConvertKit, Nathan Barry to discuss his entrepreneurial ...
09.11.2023 454 \| Salary Negotiation & Early Retirement \| Financial Mechanic In this episode: salary negotiation, knowing your worth, doing your own research, anchoring, and facing job offers. We often talk about the importance of shifting out of a scarcity mindset towards an abundant one, and this can mean leaving a ...
09.04.2023 453 \| From Food Stamps to FI \| Theresa In this episode: the importance of community, finding financial literacy, pulling the levers of FI, and the hot seat. We’ve heard incredible stories of FI from many of our listeners, but this week we are lucky to hear from someone ...
08.28.2023 452 \| This is Not a Dress Rehearsal \| August Roundup with Katie In this episode: spending for value, mastering your finances, what nourishes you, limiting beliefs, and getting the best out of yourself. The end of August is rapidly approaching which means it is time for another round-up episode. To close out ...
08.21.2023 451 \| Mini-Retirements to Accelerate Your Path to FI \| Jillian Johnsrud In this episode: mini-retirements, building fun into your life, structuring and planning mini-retirements, negotiating, and gaining momentum. When pursuing your FI goal, it can feel like you are on a set trajectory, and picking up new habits or hobbies can ...
08.14.2023 450 \| Catching up to FI \| Becky Heptig & Bill Yount In this episode: changing your mindset, starting FI at 50, the pros and cons of starting late, and facing your faults. We always say on this show that FI is for everyone, but our guests Becky Heptig and Bill Yount ...
08.07.2023 449 \| Rubber Ducks and Systems for Land Investing In this episode: determining your FI goals, real estate investing, land investing, liquidity, and proof of concept. Whether you are new to FI or have achieved it, you have probably noticed a big change not only in how you live ...
07.31.2023 448 \| July Roundup: Working Backwards Into FI As this month comes to a close, we think it’s only fitting to reflect on what July’s incredible guests have had to say, and what new knowledge and perspectives they’ve brought to the table. This week we are back with ...
07.24.2023 447 \| Mailbag: Breaking up with your Advisor, I Bonds, 4% Rule, Accounts for Kids, Roth IRAs \| Sean Mullaney In this episode: financial advisor breakups, I bonds, the 4% rule, second generation FI, Roth IRAs, and the listener mailbag. Breakups are hard, but breaking up with financial advisor can be harder given the minutia that is often involved in ...
07.17.2023 446 \| Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor \| Chad Carson In this episode: designing your life, real estate investing, pain points, working backward, and finding your sweet spot. This week we are rejoined by friend of the podcast Chad Carson to discuss his new book "The Small and Mighty Real ...
07.10.2023 445 \| Fundamental Truths of Investing \| Brian Feroldi In this episode: investing, losing money hurts, pessimism, optimism, index funds, psychology, history, and building wealth. Whether you're a confident investor or weary of playing the market, there is still a lot to be learned when it comes to your ...
07.03.2023 444 \| Spending for Happiness \| Carl Jensen & Doug Cunnington In this episode: the phases of FI, your spending framework, dying with zero, changing your anchor points, and the value of time. This podcast offers insight to what the path to FI can look like for listeners, and while we ...
06.26.2023 443 \| The Invisible Nature of Spending \| Ginger Roundup In this episode: travel rewards, credit cards, the true cost of buying a car, health, retirement, and community wins. This week we are re-joined by Ginger for another Round-Up episode where we will briefly discuss travel rewards, updates on Ginger’s ...
06.19.2023 442 \| Intermediate Travel Rewards In this episode: the travelers triangle, booking early, flexibility, planning, hotels, and knowing you are getting a deal. This week Suzy joins us for a new installment of travel rewards tips, where we will be diving deeper into how you ...
06.12.2023 441 \| The Valuist Returns \| FI Roundup with Bo Loy In this episode: the continuum of FI, skilling up, chasing true value, the power of connection, and second generation FI. This week we are rejoined by friend of the podcast Bo Loy to talk about finding value on the FI ...
06.05.2023 440 \| Past Failure Does Not Define Future Success \| Amy Minkley In this episode: money against mindset, fear setting, FI events, gap years, slow travel, and living intentionally. Everyone’s relationship with money is different, just as everyones path to FI looks different, but how do you unlearn behaviors that could be ...
05.29.2023 439 \| Adjusting to Life After FI (Before You Get There) \| Chris Terrell In this episode: success after FI, finding purpose, owning your time, investing in health, and spiritual pursuits. While reaching your FI number and subsequently retiring is an amazing achievement in itself, what are you supposed to do with yourself after ...
05.22.2023 438 \| Dollars and Sense \| Clint Murphy & Ginger In this episode: the pain of paying, anchoring, relative value, sunk costs, response to stimulus, and opportunity cost. On this installment of the Book Club, we are joined by Clint Murphy and Ginger to discuss some of our favorite takeaways ...
05.15.2023 437 \| Student Loan Forgiveness: Essential Update \| Travis Hornsby This week we are re-joined by friend of the podcast, Travis Hornsby, to discuss some critical updates and deadlines pertaining to student loan forgiveness. While the thought of paying off student loans can feel daunting, there may actually be some ...
05.08.2023 436 \| From Vision Board to Action: A FI Success Story \| Rakesh In this episode: getting comfortable investing, the vision boards, salary negotiations, and the skill of spending Whether it's wanting to pay off your debts or get yourself set up for your future, there are many motivations for wanting to begin ...
05.01.2023 435 \| Tipped Finance \| Barbara Sloan Oftentimes on our show, we talk to people on the FI journey with “regular” 9-5 jobs, and other times we talk to those who have achieved their FI goal and are able to retire from their careers. However, we rarely ...
04.24.2023 434 \| The Transtheoretical Model of Change \| Roundup with Ginger There can be points on the journey to FI where you feel that you may not be able to accomplish your goals, or even take advantage of some of the hacks we talk about on the show. But sometimes all ...
04.17.2023 433 \| Outside 365 In this episode: the power of outside, overcoming adversity, the value of streaks, building momentum, and van life. As we’ve discussed many times on our show, creating and maintaining habits are an important part of the FI journey. Not only ...
04.10.2023 432 \| The Skill of Spending \| Mr. Money Mustache In this episode: tackling the big issues, the everywhere effect, change and discomfort, and getting the most from what you have. On this Podcast in recent months, we have made a point to highlight the fact that FI isn't about ...
04.03.2023 431 \| Evolution of FI \| Mad Fientist In this episode: forming habits, fulfilling goals, routines, the importance of health, restriction without deprivation, and working on life. While beginning your FI journey means having goals and taking necessary steps to achieve them, it may seem like you have ...
03.27.2023 430 \| Mindset, Financial Independence, and Real Estate \| The FI Couple In this episode: early financial conversations, what you truly value, house hacking, and the psychology of FI. It can be scary to have to acknowledge the reality of your financial situation, especially if you feel you do not have the ...
03.20.2023 429 \| FI Frugal Hobbies \| Chris Terrell In this episode: finding your why, creating space, deprivation, board games, lesson learning, and decision making. Whether you’re years into your FI journey or just beginning, evaluating your finances and spending, you may feel like you have to make some ...
03.13.2023 428 \| Fees, Frugality, and 401K Fears In this episode: personal investments, 401k contributions, FI is for everyone, travel rewards, task management, and taxes. On what is considered a very personal journey, how do you handle changes that feel like setbacks? Whether its spending more when you ...
03.06.2023 427 \| Drawdown Strategies: Karsten vs. Fritz In this episode: the "average" withdrawal, Karsten's strategy, Fritz's strategy, fixed withdrawal rates, the bucket strategy, and refilling. Preparing for retirement can look different for all on the journey to FI. All of our goals differ, but we are still ...
02.27.2023 426 \| What to do with $2.5 Million & Real Estate Update \| Scott Trench In this episode: the 2.5 million dollar inversion, looking at the incentives, interest rates, your biggest asset, and potshots. When you begin your FI journey, you may feel like you must follow a certain path or plan in order to ...
02.20.2023 425 \| Turning the Tables on Brad In this episode: the value of time, what are you optimizing for, bold moves, increasing your kid's odds for success, and balancing deprivation. Because we have put so many leaders, members, and experts in our community on the hot seat ...
02.13.2023 424 \| The Power of FI \| Deanna In this episode: budgeting, the power of FI, different funds, living in the present, and the power to make your choices. No matter your background or the hardships you’ve endured, you should never rule yourself out for success! Ruminating over ...
02.06.2023 423 \| What Are You Optimizing For? \| Chris Hutchins In this episode: what sparks goals, what are you optimizing you, valuing your time, and money prioritization. Sometimes on the journey to FI, we ask ourselves the following; do I really need to spend money on this? Do I really ...
01.30.2023 422 \| Lessons From a Young Entrepreneur In this episode: taking the unconventional path, the price of time, early entrepreneurship, talent stacking, and the pursuit of learning. At least once in most of our FI journeys, we have pondered what our life would look like if we ...
01.23.2023 421 \| Secure Act 2.0 Deep Dive \| Sean Mullaney In this episode: taxes, the secure act 2.0, the best news, roths, 529's, catch-up contributions, and the new options you have. On December 29th 2022, Joe Biden signed into law the Secure 2.0 Act. As this law may have ramifications ...
01.16.2023 420 \| Mindful FIRE \| Adam Coelho In this episode: mindfulness, removing judgement, thoughts creating reality, envisioning, awareness, and the hot seat. Oftentimes on our show we like to remind listeners that achieving FI isn’t an end all be all to one’s problems, and that reaching financial ...
01.09.2023 419 \| Your Bold Move for 2023 \| Dominick Quartuccio In this episode: bold moves, building bold moves, dreams, themes, uncomfortable awareness, and finding energy. For most people, a new year can signify new goals that we hope to accomplish. Regardless of where you are on the FI journey, the ...
01.02.2023 418 \| Investing Lessons Learned in 2022 \| Brian Feroldi In this episode: the federal reserve, interest rates, buying the hype, the problems with effortless earning, and narrative follows price. It’s suffice to say this past year has been one of distinct changes from a financial perspective, with investment techniques ...
12.26.2022 417 \| Year End Wins 2022 Happy Holidays! As the year's end approaches, it's only natural to look back and think of all that you’ve accomplished. Whether you just began your FI journey this year or are well on your way, recognizing the improvements you’ve made ...
12.19.2022 416 \| Learning to Leave \| Diania Merriam In this episode: using your resources to create change, your employer is your customer, identifying discrimination, and abundance mindsets. For some on the journey to FI, it may seem like you must at all cost continuously strive to meet your ...
12.16.2022 415 \| Four Thousand Weeks \| ChooseFI Book Club In this episode: slowing down, stoicism, finding something to neglect on purpose, focusing on the present, flow states, and actionable steps. Throughout the history of this podcast we have had many guests discuss books that have offered great advice and ...
12.12.2022 414 \| House FIRE \| Alan Corey In this episode: the value of a door, the hour FIRE method, tax breaks, focusing on income, and return on hassle. Many of our listeners have tuned in to hear our guests discuss the real estate market, mortgages, and taxes ...
12.05.2022 413 \| Mental Wealth & Healing \| Rich Jones In this episode: success on paper, building the life you want, therapy, craving progression, and what leads to change. When beginning and well into your FI journey, it may seem like reaching and achieving your end goal of financial independence ...
12.02.2022 412 \| What's In Your Index Fund? \| Katie & Alan Donegan In this episode; global funds, it's not doctrine, index funds, VTSAX, what is in index funds, and the opposite of active investing. If you've been in the FI community for a while now, you've probably at one point have heard ...
11.28.2022 411 \| The Simple Path to Wealth \| JL Collins In this episode: VTSAX funds, bonds, cap-weighted funds, finding your ballasts, staying the course, and the simple path to wealth. This week, we are getting back to the basics! While many of you who have been in the FI community ...
11.21.2022 410 \| Short-Term Rentals on the Path to FI \| Kelly Cronin In this episode: finding mentors, the superpower of making less, traveling while making less, rental properties, and the one percent rule. For some who begin the FI journey, it's about doing all they can to reach that FI number, but ...
11.18.2022 409 \| 401(k), Mega Backdoor Roth and the Premium Tax Credit \| Sean Mullaney In this episode: w2 employment to self-employment, s-coporations vs self-employment, avoiding penalties, megas backdoor roths, retirement planning, and health insurance. Most of us are familiar with a W2 job, and there is a certain level of convenience that comes with ...
11.14.2022 408 \| Debt Payoff, Disney & Taking Action \| Audrey In this episode: taking action, travel rewards, career progression, the mission to net zero, and value propositions for college. Whether you were raised to live frugally or if the lessons and lifestyle of FI are just now being introduced into ...

Older episodes

10.02.2023 457 \| Mailbag: Cover Your Expenses \| Rachael Camp In this episode: the 4% rule, second generation FI, retirement saving, 529's, 401k's, and is it too late for FI? This week we joined by Rachel Camp of Camp Wealth for another installment of Mail Bag, where we will be ...
09.25.2023 456 \| Taking a Step to FI \| September Roundup with Ginger In this episode: the importance of starting, everything is negotiable, talentstacking, building your flywheel, and Ginger! As September comes to a close, it’s once again time for another Roundup episode! This week we are rejoined by Ginger, where we will ...
09.18.2023 455 \| Creating Your Entrepreneurial Flywheel \| Nathan Barry In this episode: it's not easy it's simple, the flywheel, being consistent, skilling up, the gift of time, and what money can provide. This week we are joined by founder and creator of ConvertKit, Nathan Barry to discuss his entrepreneurial ...
09.11.2023 454 \| Salary Negotiation & Early Retirement \| Financial Mechanic In this episode: salary negotiation, knowing your worth, doing your own research, anchoring, and facing job offers. We often talk about the importance of shifting out of a scarcity mindset towards an abundant one, and this can mean leaving a ...
09.04.2023 453 \| From Food Stamps to FI \| Theresa In this episode: the importance of community, finding financial literacy, pulling the levers of FI, and the hot seat. We’ve heard incredible stories of FI from many of our listeners, but this week we are lucky to hear from someone ...
08.28.2023 452 \| This is Not a Dress Rehearsal \| August Roundup with Katie In this episode: spending for value, mastering your finances, what nourishes you, limiting beliefs, and getting the best out of yourself. The end of August is rapidly approaching which means it is time for another round-up episode. To close out ...
08.21.2023 451 \| Mini-Retirements to Accelerate Your Path to FI \| Jillian Johnsrud In this episode: mini-retirements, building fun into your life, structuring and planning mini-retirements, negotiating, and gaining momentum. When pursuing your FI goal, it can feel like you are on a set trajectory, and picking up new habits or hobbies can ...
08.14.2023 450 \| Catching up to FI \| Becky Heptig & Bill Yount In this episode: changing your mindset, starting FI at 50, the pros and cons of starting late, and facing your faults. We always say on this show that FI is for everyone, but our guests Becky Heptig and Bill Yount ...
08.07.2023 449 \| Rubber Ducks and Systems for Land Investing In this episode: determining your FI goals, real estate investing, land investing, liquidity, and proof of concept. Whether you are new to FI or have achieved it, you have probably noticed a big change not only in how you live ...
07.31.2023 448 \| July Roundup: Working Backwards Into FI As this month comes to a close, we think it’s only fitting to reflect on what July’s incredible guests have had to say, and what new knowledge and perspectives they’ve brought to the table. This week we are back with ...
07.24.2023 447 \| Mailbag: Breaking up with your Advisor, I Bonds, 4% Rule, Accounts for Kids, Roth IRAs \| Sean Mullaney In this episode: financial advisor breakups, I bonds, the 4% rule, second generation FI, Roth IRAs, and the listener mailbag. Breakups are hard, but breaking up with financial advisor can be harder given the minutia that is often involved in ...
07.17.2023 446 \| Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor \| Chad Carson In this episode: designing your life, real estate investing, pain points, working backward, and finding your sweet spot. This week we are rejoined by friend of the podcast Chad Carson to discuss his new book "The Small and Mighty Real ...
07.10.2023 445 \| Fundamental Truths of Investing \| Brian Feroldi In this episode: investing, losing money hurts, pessimism, optimism, index funds, psychology, history, and building wealth. Whether you're a confident investor or weary of playing the market, there is still a lot to be learned when it comes to your ...
07.03.2023 444 \| Spending for Happiness \| Carl Jensen & Doug Cunnington In this episode: the phases of FI, your spending framework, dying with zero, changing your anchor points, and the value of time. This podcast offers insight to what the path to FI can look like for listeners, and while we ...
06.26.2023 443 \| The Invisible Nature of Spending \| Ginger Roundup In this episode: travel rewards, credit cards, the true cost of buying a car, health, retirement, and community wins. This week we are re-joined by Ginger for another Round-Up episode where we will briefly discuss travel rewards, updates on Ginger’s ...
06.19.2023 442 \| Intermediate Travel Rewards In this episode: the travelers triangle, booking early, flexibility, planning, hotels, and knowing you are getting a deal. This week Suzy joins us for a new installment of travel rewards tips, where we will be diving deeper into how you ...
06.12.2023 441 \| The Valuist Returns \| FI Roundup with Bo Loy In this episode: the continuum of FI, skilling up, chasing true value, the power of connection, and second generation FI. This week we are rejoined by friend of the podcast Bo Loy to talk about finding value on the FI ...
06.05.2023 440 \| Past Failure Does Not Define Future Success \| Amy Minkley In this episode: money against mindset, fear setting, FI events, gap years, slow travel, and living intentionally. Everyone’s relationship with money is different, just as everyones path to FI looks different, but how do you unlearn behaviors that could be ...
05.29.2023 439 \| Adjusting to Life After FI (Before You Get There) \| Chris Terrell In this episode: success after FI, finding purpose, owning your time, investing in health, and spiritual pursuits. While reaching your FI number and subsequently retiring is an amazing achievement in itself, what are you supposed to do with yourself after ...
05.22.2023 438 \| Dollars and Sense \| Clint Murphy & Ginger In this episode: the pain of paying, anchoring, relative value, sunk costs, response to stimulus, and opportunity cost. On this installment of the Book Club, we are joined by Clint Murphy and Ginger to discuss some of our favorite takeaways ...
05.15.2023 437 \| Student Loan Forgiveness: Essential Update \| Travis Hornsby This week we are re-joined by friend of the podcast, Travis Hornsby, to discuss some critical updates and deadlines pertaining to student loan forgiveness. While the thought of paying off student loans can feel daunting, there may actually be some ...
05.08.2023 436 \| From Vision Board to Action: A FI Success Story \| Rakesh In this episode: getting comfortable investing, the vision boards, salary negotiations, and the skill of spending Whether it's wanting to pay off your debts or get yourself set up for your future, there are many motivations for wanting to begin ...
05.01.2023 435 \| Tipped Finance \| Barbara Sloan Oftentimes on our show, we talk to people on the FI journey with “regular” 9-5 jobs, and other times we talk to those who have achieved their FI goal and are able to retire from their careers. However, we rarely ...
04.24.2023 434 \| The Transtheoretical Model of Change \| Roundup with Ginger There can be points on the journey to FI where you feel that you may not be able to accomplish your goals, or even take advantage of some of the hacks we talk about on the show. But sometimes all ...
04.17.2023 433 \| Outside 365 In this episode: the power of outside, overcoming adversity, the value of streaks, building momentum, and van life. As we’ve discussed many times on our show, creating and maintaining habits are an important part of the FI journey. Not only ...
04.10.2023 432 \| The Skill of Spending \| Mr. Money Mustache In this episode: tackling the big issues, the everywhere effect, change and discomfort, and getting the most from what you have. On this Podcast in recent months, we have made a point to highlight the fact that FI isn't about ...
04.03.2023 431 \| Evolution of FI \| Mad Fientist In this episode: forming habits, fulfilling goals, routines, the importance of health, restriction without deprivation, and working on life. While beginning your FI journey means having goals and taking necessary steps to achieve them, it may seem like you have ...
03.27.2023 430 \| Mindset, Financial Independence, and Real Estate \| The FI Couple In this episode: early financial conversations, what you truly value, house hacking, and the psychology of FI. It can be scary to have to acknowledge the reality of your financial situation, especially if you feel you do not have the ...
03.20.2023 429 \| FI Frugal Hobbies \| Chris Terrell In this episode: finding your why, creating space, deprivation, board games, lesson learning, and decision making. Whether you’re years into your FI journey or just beginning, evaluating your finances and spending, you may feel like you have to make some ...
03.13.2023 428 \| Fees, Frugality, and 401K Fears In this episode: personal investments, 401k contributions, FI is for everyone, travel rewards, task management, and taxes. On what is considered a very personal journey, how do you handle changes that feel like setbacks? Whether its spending more when you ...
03.06.2023 427 \| Drawdown Strategies: Karsten vs. Fritz In this episode: the "average" withdrawal, Karsten's strategy, Fritz's strategy, fixed withdrawal rates, the bucket strategy, and refilling. Preparing for retirement can look different for all on the journey to FI. All of our goals differ, but we are still ...
02.27.2023 426 \| What to do with $2.5 Million & Real Estate Update \| Scott Trench In this episode: the 2.5 million dollar inversion, looking at the incentives, interest rates, your biggest asset, and potshots. When you begin your FI journey, you may feel like you must follow a certain path or plan in order to ...
02.20.2023 425 \| Turning the Tables on Brad In this episode: the value of time, what are you optimizing for, bold moves, increasing your kid's odds for success, and balancing deprivation. Because we have put so many leaders, members, and experts in our community on the hot seat ...
02.13.2023 424 \| The Power of FI \| Deanna In this episode: budgeting, the power of FI, different funds, living in the present, and the power to make your choices. No matter your background or the hardships you’ve endured, you should never rule yourself out for success! Ruminating over ...
02.06.2023 423 \| What Are You Optimizing For? \| Chris Hutchins In this episode: what sparks goals, what are you optimizing you, valuing your time, and money prioritization. Sometimes on the journey to FI, we ask ourselves the following; do I really need to spend money on this? Do I really ...
01.30.2023 422 \| Lessons From a Young Entrepreneur In this episode: taking the unconventional path, the price of time, early entrepreneurship, talent stacking, and the pursuit of learning. At least once in most of our FI journeys, we have pondered what our life would look like if we ...
01.23.2023 421 \| Secure Act 2.0 Deep Dive \| Sean Mullaney In this episode: taxes, the secure act 2.0, the best news, roths, 529's, catch-up contributions, and the new options you have. On December 29th 2022, Joe Biden signed into law the Secure 2.0 Act. As this law may have ramifications ...
01.16.2023 420 \| Mindful FIRE \| Adam Coelho In this episode: mindfulness, removing judgement, thoughts creating reality, envisioning, awareness, and the hot seat. Oftentimes on our show we like to remind listeners that achieving FI isn’t an end all be all to one’s problems, and that reaching financial ...
01.09.2023 419 \| Your Bold Move for 2023 \| Dominick Quartuccio In this episode: bold moves, building bold moves, dreams, themes, uncomfortable awareness, and finding energy. For most people, a new year can signify new goals that we hope to accomplish. Regardless of where you are on the FI journey, the ...
01.02.2023 418 \| Investing Lessons Learned in 2022 \| Brian Feroldi In this episode: the federal reserve, interest rates, buying the hype, the problems with effortless earning, and narrative follows price. It’s suffice to say this past year has been one of distinct changes from a financial perspective, with investment techniques ...
12.26.2022 417 \| Year End Wins 2022 Happy Holidays! As the year's end approaches, it's only natural to look back and think of all that you’ve accomplished. Whether you just began your FI journey this year or are well on your way, recognizing the improvements you’ve made ...
12.19.2022 416 \| Learning to Leave \| Diania Merriam In this episode: using your resources to create change, your employer is your customer, identifying discrimination, and abundance mindsets. For some on the journey to FI, it may seem like you must at all cost continuously strive to meet your ...
12.16.2022 415 \| Four Thousand Weeks \| ChooseFI Book Club In this episode: slowing down, stoicism, finding something to neglect on purpose, focusing on the present, flow states, and actionable steps. Throughout the history of this podcast we have had many guests discuss books that have offered great advice and ...
12.12.2022 414 \| House FIRE \| Alan Corey In this episode: the value of a door, the hour FIRE method, tax breaks, focusing on income, and return on hassle. Many of our listeners have tuned in to hear our guests discuss the real estate market, mortgages, and taxes ...
12.05.2022 413 \| Mental Wealth & Healing \| Rich Jones In this episode: success on paper, building the life you want, therapy, craving progression, and what leads to change. When beginning and well into your FI journey, it may seem like reaching and achieving your end goal of financial independence ...
12.02.2022 412 \| What's In Your Index Fund? \| Katie & Alan Donegan In this episode; global funds, it's not doctrine, index funds, VTSAX, what is in index funds, and the opposite of active investing. If you've been in the FI community for a while now, you've probably at one point have heard ...
11.28.2022 411 \| The Simple Path to Wealth \| JL Collins In this episode: VTSAX funds, bonds, cap-weighted funds, finding your ballasts, staying the course, and the simple path to wealth. This week, we are getting back to the basics! While many of you who have been in the FI community ...
11.21.2022 410 \| Short-Term Rentals on the Path to FI \| Kelly Cronin In this episode: finding mentors, the superpower of making less, traveling while making less, rental properties, and the one percent rule. For some who begin the FI journey, it's about doing all they can to reach that FI number, but ...
11.18.2022 409 \| 401(k), Mega Backdoor Roth and the Premium Tax Credit \| Sean Mullaney In this episode: w2 employment to self-employment, s-coporations vs self-employment, avoiding penalties, megas backdoor roths, retirement planning, and health insurance. Most of us are familiar with a W2 job, and there is a certain level of convenience that comes with ...
11.14.2022 408 \| Debt Payoff, Disney & Taking Action \| Audrey In this episode: taking action, travel rewards, career progression, the mission to net zero, and value propositions for college. Whether you were raised to live frugally or if the lessons and lifestyle of FI are just now being introduced into ...

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457 | Mailbag: Cover Your Expenses | Rachael Camp

456 | Taking a Step to FI | September Roundup with Ginger

455 | Creating Your Entrepreneurial Flywheel | Nathan Barry

454 | Salary Negotiation & Early Retirement | Financial Mechanic

453 | From Food Stamps to FI | Theresa

452 | This is Not a Dress Rehearsal | August Roundup with Katie

451 | Mini-Retirements to Accelerate Your Path to FI | Jillian Johnsrud

450 | Catching up to FI | Becky Heptig & Bill Yount

449 | Rubber Ducks and Systems for Land Investing

448 | July Roundup: Working Backwards Into FI

447 | Mailbag: Breaking up with your Advisor, I Bonds, 4% Rule, Accounts for Kids, Roth IRAs | Sean Mullaney

446 | Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor | Chad Carson

445 | Fundamental Truths of Investing | Brian Feroldi

444 | Spending for Happiness | Carl Jensen & Doug Cunnington

443 | The Invisible Nature of Spending | Ginger Roundup

442 | Intermediate Travel Rewards

441 | The Valuist Returns | FI Roundup with Bo Loy

440 | Past Failure Does Not Define Future Success | Amy Minkley

439 | Adjusting to Life After FI (Before You Get There) | Chris Terrell

438 | Dollars and Sense | Clint Murphy & Ginger

437 | Student Loan Forgiveness: Essential Update | Travis Hornsby

436 | From Vision Board to Action: A FI Success Story | Rakesh

435 | Tipped Finance | Barbara Sloan

434 | The Transtheoretical Model of Change | Roundup with Ginger

433 | Outside 365

432 | The Skill of Spending | Mr. Money Mustache

431 | Evolution of FI | Mad Fientist

430 | Mindset, Financial Independence, and Real Estate | The FI Couple

429 | FI Frugal Hobbies | Chris Terrell

428 | Fees, Frugality, and 401K Fears

427 | Drawdown Strategies: Karsten vs. Fritz

426 | What to do with $2.5 Million & Real Estate Update | Scott Trench

425 | Turning the Tables on Brad

424 | The Power of FI | Deanna

423 | What Are You Optimizing For? | Chris Hutchins

422 | Lessons From a Young Entrepreneur

421 | Secure Act 2.0 Deep Dive | Sean Mullaney

420 | Mindful FIRE | Adam Coelho

419 | Your Bold Move for 2023 | Dominick Quartuccio

418 | Investing Lessons Learned in 2022 | Brian Feroldi

417 | Year End Wins 2022

416 | Learning to Leave | Diania Merriam

415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club

414 | House FIRE | Alan Corey

413 | Mental Wealth & Healing | Rich Jones

412 | What's In Your Index Fund? | Katie & Alan Donegan

411 | The Simple Path to Wealth | JL Collins

410 | Short-Term Rentals on the Path to FI | Kelly Cronin

409 | 401(k), Mega Backdoor Roth and the Premium Tax Credit | Sean Mullaney

408 | Debt Payoff, Disney & Taking Action | Audrey

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