Shane Garner, MS, CRNA, NSPM-C & I discuss what he considers to be five keys for achieving financial independence. The keys are: 1. Set goals to live below your means. 2. Pay yourself first. 3. Avoid debt. 4. Invest in low cost index funds. 5. Educate yourself.

Shane Garner, MS, CRNA, NSPM-C is an anesthesia provider in Ripon, Michigan. Shane has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Minnesota and graduated from Rosalind Franklin University with his Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia in 2012. He went on to complete a fellowship in Advanced Pain Management at the University of South Florida before becoming board certified in Nonsurgical Pain Management through the NBCRNA (National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists). Shane is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s nurse anesthesia program where he teaches on personal finance and regional anesthesia. Shane also enjoys teaching these topics at continuing education conferences for CRNAs, including Twin Oaks Anesthesia, Cornerstone Anesthesia Conferences and others.

Resources:

The White Coat Investor

The Boglehead’s Guide to Investing

The Simple Path to Wealth