0:00 Intro to Gwen Merz

3:00 Discovering Financial Independence

6:04 Building a Financial Foundation

11:57 Maximizing Retirement Contributions

19:02 Employer-Matched Contributions

25:21 Investing in an HSA

31:09 Key Takeaways

32:51 Balancing Retirement & Medium-Term Goals

34:06 The 4% Rule & 25x Expenses

40:01 Power of Compounding & Dual Incomes

50:33 Fiery Millennials: Gwen's Blog Journey

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In the 6th episode of the compounding project podcast, Gwen Merz shares how she went from growing up with little financial knowledge to achieving financial independence by 30.

At 22, she discovered the concept of financial independence through MrMoneyMustache.com and began saving and investing aggressively, with a savings rate of 60-80%.

Gwen explains how she maxed out her 401(k), contributed to a Roth IRA, and invested in an HSA, while stressing the importance of employer-matched contributions.

She also talks about balancing long-term retirement savings with medium-term goals, using the 4% rule and the 25x rule.

Gwen’s blog, Fiery Millennials, offers a fresh perspective on financial independence, and in this episode, she shares key strategies and tips for anyone looking to take control of their finances.

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