In this episode of Balancing Youth and Savings, Jake Carson and Lily Morgan talk with a 19-year-old listener who’s already achieved an impressive milestone of $50K in savings and aims to retire by 45. With a career path in tech and ambitious financial goals, our listener wants to avoid the trap of saving aggressively while missing out on life experiences like travel and time with family. We explore strategies for finding the right balance between saving for the future and enjoying your youth, how to plan for financial security without sacrificing memorable experiences, and the importance of setting both financial and lifestyle goals. If you’re trying to figure out how to live fully while planning for FIRE, join us to learn from others who’ve navigated the journey and found success!