So much of who we are and how we think is informed by our early experiences. Learn how we got started on our financial independence journey as we unpack our financial pasts. We'll walk you through what we learned from our parents, our early careers, and how that set us on the FIRE path.
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Our Financial Past and our FIRE Present

Two lifelong friends document and share their personal journey as they seek to become financially independent and retire early (FIRE). One achieves his FIRE goal in 2020 during a global pandemic, inspiring the other to play catch-up. Whether you are new to the FIRE movement, already on your FIRE journey, or have retired early, there’s something here for you. Go beyond the numbers and get the personal stories as experienced by Eric and Jason.

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How do you plan to set up your retirement paycheck to avoid running out of money? In this episode, Jason talks with Eric about how he uses a free online tool to manage his finances in early retirement. Topics covered include his variable withdrawal strategy, managing cash, portfolio rebalancing, and much more.
FREE SWR tool and show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/toolbox

Retired Early? Here’s How to Pay Yourself

Why would anyone continue to work for money once they've achieved financial independence? In this episode, Eric and Jason discuss this common practice, including why Jason and Lorri currently have part-time jobs post-FI. Topics covered include de-risking retirement, charitable giving, skill-building, and more.
Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/enough

When is Enough, Enough? Working After Financial Independence

Contempt, concern, surprise, envy, admiration, and support; just a few of the reactions Laura received when she announced she was retiring early, closing her biomedical research laboratory, and beginning a new phase of life beyond work. Some reactions were expected and some surprised her. In this episode, Eric and Laura unpack these interactions and chart their next steps as they prepare to leave work and step into early retirement.
Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/unexpected

Unexpected Reactions to My Early Retirement

What essential lessons did Jason learn from the most impactful travel he's done to date? In this episode, Eric and Jason catch up on a number of recent changes in their lives. Topics discussed include Eric and Laura's recent big announcement, Jason's Camino experience, the benefits and challenges of pre- and post-FI travel, and much more.
Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/catchingup

Retiring Early Made This Possible

Eric and Laura discuss their preparations as they near their FI number and Laura prepares to give notice to her employer that she’s leaving.

Our Financial Past and our FIRE Present

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