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Welcome to EverydayFI, where we explore the lives of everyday people pursuing financial independence. I'm your host, Meghan Combs, and I'm here to say you that you don't need a million dollar book deal or famous blog to reach FI early. By talking with real humans I'll show you how to forge your own path to financial freedom, the everyday way.

We're back with part two of Lauren's inspiring FI story! In this episode, Lauren and I chat about the pivotal FIRE community figures who ignited her passion for financial independence. Despite initial skepticism, Lauren eventually saw the value in using FIRE's specific strategies to pay off her burdensome student loan debt and to help her reach her goals. She and I then talk about how she likes to focus on spending with intention for a balanced life and how she's able to explore new career paths in positive psychology, financial coaching, and marine science now that she's reached FI. Tune in to hear the rest of Lauren's FI journey.

Episode links:

• CampFI
• Mr. Money Mustache
• Your Money Or Your Life, by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez
• Blessing The Hands That Feed Us, by Vicki Robin
• ChooseFI
• Camp Mustache
• Afford Anything
• Bogleheads Conference
• Playing Big, by Tara Mohr

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Welcome to EverydayFI, where we explore the lives of everyday people pursuing financial independence. I'm your host, Meghan Combs, and I'm here to say you that you don't need a million dollar book deal or famous blog to reach FI early. By talking with real humans I'll show you how to forge your own path to financial freedom, the everyday way.

Today is part one with my friend Lauren, who shares her remarkable journey from culinary arts to making a global impact through international development. We delve into her educational journey, the impact of her early work experiences, and crucial advice for those aspiring to enter international affairs. We also touch on how her upbringing shaped her perspectives on money, independence, and the influence of familial dynamics on her financial habits. Finally, Lauren candidly shares her personal growth journey, highlighting the significant impact of cutting out alcohol and seeking personal development through coaching and self-reflection. Tune in to hear the first part of Lauren's FI story after a word from our sponsors.

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Welcome to Everyday FI, where we explore the lives of everyday people pursuing financial independence. I'm your host Meghan Combs, and I'm here to say that you do not need a million dollar book deal or a famous blog to reach FI early by talking with real humans, I'll show you how to forge your own path to financial freedom the everyday way.

I'm back with my buddy and co-host Mitch, with another Mitch and Meg's Money Musings episode, and today we're going to talk about the oh so fun and commonly felt concept of burnout. Tune in!

Episode Links:

• The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
• Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
• Meghan's ChooseFI episode
• Retire Often podcast

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Welcome to EverydayFI, where we explore the lives of everyday people pursuing financial independence. I'm your host, Meghan Combs, and I'm here to show you that you don't need a million dollar book deal or famous blog to reach FI early. By talking with real humans you'll see how you can forge your own path to financial freedom, the everyday way.

In today's episode, I am joined by an anonymous guest who shares her inspiring journey toward financial independence. Our guest talks about her background, including a diverse career path that led her ultimately to law. She discusses the challenges of running her own firm, her frugal upbringing, and how her experiences have shaped her financial philosophies. She also shares her passion for traveling, learning languages, and creating opportunities for young women in the legal field. Join us as we explore our guest's story.

Episode Links:

• David Goggins
• Mr. Money Mustache
• The Psychology of Money, by Morgan Housel
• Simple Path to Wealth, by J.L. Collins
• CampFI
• EverydayFI episode 16: Carolyn L. "Joyfully frugal"
• Econome
• Bali Retreat
• Camp Mustache
• Meetup.com
• FinTalks
• E-Myth: why most businesses don't work book

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Welcome to Everyday FI, where we explore the lives of everyday people pursuing financial independence. I'm your host Meghan Combs, and I know that you do not need a million dollar book deal or a famous blog to reach FI early by talking with real humans. I'll show you how to forge your own path to financial freedom the everyday way.

Today on Meg's Money Musings I'm doing something a little bit different. Normally I'm just here talking to myself, but I actually brought on a financial expert, Tim Smith, who is a CFP, wealth strategist and financial educator, and today we're going to talk about mindset shifts during different phases of FI. Things like how do you go from being a spender to a saver? How do you become a valuest spender? How do you mentally prepare for early retirement? All of these questions and more will be answered in today's episode with Tim.

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Welcome to EverydayFI, where we explore the lives of everyday people pursuing financial independence. I'm your host, Meghan Combs, and I'm here to show you that you don't need a million dollar book deal or famous blog to reach FI early. By talking with real humans you'll see how you can forge your own path to financial freedom, the everyday way.

In today's episode, I am joined by Rakesh who shares his journey from growing up in India to building a life and career in the US within the tech industry. We explore his family's financial habits, influenced by his father's banking career, and Rakesh's own evolving understanding of money. We dive into his discovery of the financial independence movement in 2020, inspired by figures like Pete from Mr. Money Mustache and Carl from 1500 Days. Rakesh talks about the significant changes he has adopted, such as being more deliberate with savings and improving his and his family's health. We discuss the unique challenges he faces, including those related to his immigration status. We also highlight his love for running and his aspirations around financial independence. Finally, we touch on the importance of enjoying the journey, rather than just the destination, and the mental peace that financial security brings. Tune in to hear Rakesh's full story after a word from our sponsors

Episode Links:

• Playing With Fire Documentary
• ChooseFI
• Mr. Money Mustache
• 1500 Days
• BiggerPockets
• Calm app (not an affiliate link)
• JL Collins's website
• EverydayFI Allen V. Episode 1
• EverydayFI Allen V. Episode 2
• CampFI
• Catching Up To FI
• Mile High FI
• Rakesh's Twitter handle: @mindspeaksFI

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Welcome to EverydayFI, where we explore the lives of everyday people pursuing financial independence. I'm your host, Meghan Combs, and I'm here to say that you don't need a million dollar book deal or famous blog to reach FI early. By talking with real humans I'll show you how to forge your own path to financial freedom, the everyday way.

I'm back with my buddy and co-host Mitch, with another Mitch and Meg's Money Musings episode, and today we're going to talk about what we are willing to spend money on and what we're not willing to spend money on. It'll be very interesting since Mitch and I have very different cost structures to our lives, so tune in!

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Welcome to EverydayFI, where we explore the lives of everyday people pursuing financial independence. I'm your host, Meghan Combs, and in this show I want to show you that you don't need a multi-million dollar book deal or famous podcast to reach financial independence early. By talking with real humans I'll show you how to forge your own path to financial freedom the everyday way.

Today is part two with Robin. In this episode, Robin shares actionable advice on finding a good roommate based on her extensive personal experience, including the nuances of being both a roommate and a landlord. Our conversation shifts to Robin's journey towards financial independence, highlighting her involvement in the FI community through events like CampFI and Econome. Robin reflects on her current struggles and wins, emphasizing the importance of community, self-reflection, and intentional living. Tune in to hear part two of Robin's story after we hear from our sponsors.

Episode Links:

• Mr. Money Mustache
• GoGoDone Coworking Space
• Econome Conference
• ChooseFI
• Mark's Money Mind Show
• Richmond ChooseFI local group
• Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
• Raising a Secure Child book
• Circle of Security International
• The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel
• Robin's Nest Nature Playschool

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Welcome to EverydayFI, where we explore the lives of everyday people pursuing financial independence. I'm your host, Meghan Combs, and in this show I want to show you that you don't need a multi-million dollar book deal or famous podcast to reach financial independence early. By talking with real humans I'll show you how to forge your own path to financial freedom the everyday way.

Today is part one with my friend Robin, who I met at CampFI in 2022. In this episode we share our experiences with carpooling to CampFI and the meaningful connections we made. Robin discusses her upbringing in an off-the-grid geodesic dome home in Virginia, her journey into early childhood education, and the inspiration behind launching an outdoor-focused nature preschool. Emphasizing the importance of strategic thinking and community support, Robin shares insights from her entrepreneurial journey, highlights the value of intentional financial planning, and reflects on the lessons learned from her parents' approach to money. We engage in a heartfelt conversation about the significance of a stable home and the various paths to financial independence. Tune in to hear part one of Robin's story.

Episode Links:

• EverydayFI Allen V. - Part 1
• EverydayFI Allen V. - Part 2
• EverydayFI Monica S. episode
• Root of Good
• CampFI
• Catching Up To FI
• Hike It Baby meetup in Charlottesville

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Welcome to EverydayFI, where we explore the lives of everyday people pursuing financial independence. I'm your host, Meghan Combs, and I'm here to show you that you don't need a million dollar book deal or famous blog to reach FI early. By talking with real humans you'll see how you can forge your own path to financial freedom, the everyday way.

In today's Meg's Money Musings I talk about how I'm richer (and happier) off social media, my June red X month, and some updates for the podcast. Tune in after a word from our sponsors.

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