In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by author, podcaster, and entrepreneur Nick Loper from Side Hustle Nation. In their conversation, Nick emphasizes that thinking creatively when looking to start an entrepreneurial journey can lead to a surprisingly successful endeavor. Nick also cited examples he has came across after starting his "1k, 100 ways" project, and how the right idea for a side-hustle could evolve into a full time business!

• Website: Side Hustle Nation
• Podcast: The Side Hustle Show

• $1000, 100 Ways by Nick Loper
• Tools of Titans by Tim Ferris
• Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferris
• The Sweaty Startup
• The Financial Mentor

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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan get introspective and examine the choices that everybody has laid out for them in their lifetimes. Together, they ponder why so many choose only the cookie-cutter options in life, and how taking the path less traveled can lead to happiness you never even knew was possible.

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
• Into The Wind with Brandon Pearce
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• ChooseFI Local Groups

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In this week's two-part episode, Brad and Jonathan provide personal examples and insight on relatively safe ways to experiment with your FI investment plan! Later in the show, Sean Mullaney joins the guys to discuss revocable living trusts and how they can fit in with the, "hard to think about," side of future tax planning!

• Tax Basis for Beginners
• Transferring A Primary Residence To Children
• What Does Inflation Mean for Investors? With Big ERN | EP 331
• Are You as Diversified as You Think You Are? With Frank Vasquez | EP 313
• Risk Parity Radio
• Transform Your Tax Return Into a Springboard for Financial Planning | EP 332

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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by Jillian Johnsrud, the host of the Everyday Courage podcast and fellow FI guru. Jillian shares with the guys the concept behind a mini-retirement, or in other words taking an extended period of time off outside of the so called "golden years." Together, the trio discussed the benefits of mini-retirements, strategies for optimizing your time while mini-retired, and how to properly prepare for a mini-retirement!

• The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss
• Episode 147 | Negotiating Your Salary with Tori Dunlap
• Adventures to FI Retreat
• 6 Steps To Taking A Mini-Retirement
• Jillians Free 10-Day Life Planning Course

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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by none other than the "FI Tax Guy" himself, Sean Mullaney. Together, they highlight reasons why your tax return may not be such a great thing, and the different ways you can leverage your tax planning to your own advantage!

• From Tax Returns To Tax Planning
• Solo 401(k) to Reduce 2021 AGI

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Big ERN (a.k.a. Karsten) from "Early Retirement Now" makes his return to the podcast in this week's episode! With Brad and Jonathan, Big ERN gives us the lowdown on what inflation is, the role inflation plays in the world economy, and the effect inflation can have on a variety of investments!

• Start Your Journey to FI Here

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In this episode, Brad and Jonathan sit down with Paula Pant, author of the ebook Escape and creator of the blog and podcast Afford Anything. As a group, the trio discuss the current landscape of the housing market, whats different between it now and 14 years ago, some tips and ticks for buyers, and whether or not the current housing market is in a bubble!

• Sign up for Paula and Jonathan's Live Event on 6/28!

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In this episode, Brad and Jonathan take a look at popular portfolios in the financial independence community and lay down a structure of comparison for them in a fashion similar to that of a horse race! Join us during the longitudinal study to find out which of these various investment strategies is the right fit for you!

• All The Hacks with Chris Hutchins
• Level Up Your Dividend Strategy and Optimize Your Portfolio
• JL Collins
• Paul Merriman
• Paula Pant

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In this episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss investment strategies with Brian Feroldi, a seasoned veteran of the stock market and author for The Motley Fool. Brian shares with Brad and Jonathan some insight into the current landscape of the market, why some stocks perform the way they do, and why it is important to take a look at the business behind the stock and not just the value of that company's shares.

• ARK Fund
• Brian's Checklist and Early Book Access

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In this episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by Alan Donegan, an entrepreneurial guru and host of the "Rebel Entrepreneur" podcast. Together, the trio discuss their own entrepreneurial journeys, tips and strategies for up and coming entrepreneurs, and where entrepreneurship could fit within your FI journey!

• Salesforce 5-Day Challenge
• ChooseFI Facebook Group
• The Four Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferris
• Millennial Revolution
• Mr. Money Mustache

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