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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.

We're back with part two of Amanda's story where we start by diving into how she has adjusted to life with her newborn son, including transitioning back to work and navigating the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance. Amanda discusses her desire for a part-time schedule to enhance her presence and enjoyment of these early years of parenthood. We also explore financial strategies including achieving liquidity, building emergency funds, and planning for a 'barista FIRE' lifestyle. Amanda talks about practical steps she and her wife are taking, like considering a nanny share, and the unexpected complexities of managing work-from-home life with a baby. Last up, we dive into Amanda's passion for writing and her recent accomplishment of self-publishing a collection of essays on transitional life moments. And make sure to stay til the very end, where Amanda shares a unique practice that has positively impacted her life. Tune in to hear Amanda's full story.

Episode Links:

• Amanda's Instagram

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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 part one of today's episode I get to connect with Amanda, who discusses her life in the Shenandoah Valley, her marriage, and recent motherhood. She shares her path to financial independence, starting with paying off debt inspired by Dave Ramsey and then discovering the FI community through Choose FI. We explore Amanda's career pivot to data analytics, the role of a financial planner, and how having a child has shifted her FI goals to focus more on enjoying the present. Additionally, Amanda and I bond over our shared experiences of growing up feeling like we need to make ourselves smaller and the lifelong impact of that mindset. Tune in to hear Amanda's full story.

Episode Links:

• Coursera Data Certificate
• EverydayFI episode 20 Keith N.
• The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman
• Eight Dates by John M. Gottman
• ChooseFI
• EverydayFI episode 3 Justin H.

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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 on the show the turns have tabled, the chairs have swapped: Mitch interviews me! If you've been dying to hear my full story, or at least an unabridged version of it, tune in.

Episode Links:

• HerMoney podcast
• ChooseFI
• Afford Anything with Paula Pant
• EverydayFI episode on imposter syndrome
• Thinking In Bets by Annie Duke
• Durham Democrats
• Blinkist
• Mindset book review, YouTube

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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.

We're back with part two of Ingrid's story. In this episode we dive into Ingrid's life and financial independence journey. Starting from early money memories and high school jobs, she talks through her development of a strong desire for independence. Ingrid's shares her thoughts on the significance of community, through both FIRE circles and language learning groups, and on privacy versus public sharing within the FIRE community. We again dive into travel stories, including touching on the value of group travel experiences. Towards the end Ingrid shares her practical life hack and her 'Hell Yeah or No' decision-making framework. Tune in to hear Ingrid's full story.

Episode Links:

• Gretchen Rubin The Four Tendencies quiz
• EverydayFI: Julie R. Part 1
• EverydayFI: Julie R. Part 2
• Travel with Julie
• Get Your Guide day trip tour to Monet Museum in Giverny France
• Polyglot Conference
• Hell Yeah! or No - Derek Sivers
• Ingrid's Instagram

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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.

This episode is part one with Ingrid, a retired software engineer who has embraced a lifelong passion for language learning and travel. Ingrid shares her background of growing up in a bicultural family, her extensive language learning journey, and her transition to early retirement at 43. She offers valuable insights into the consistent effort required to attain fluency in multiple languages, the importance of passion and motivation, and the role of financial independence in allowing her to pursue her true interests. Ingrid also discusses her blogs, the changes in the blogging landscape, and her balanced lifestyle between traveling and maintaining a home base in the U.S. This inspiring conversation highlights how financial independence can provide the freedom to pursue one's passions and create a fulfilling life beyond the conventional career path. Tune in to hear Ingrid's full story.

Episode Links:

• Ingrid's early retirement story
• italki
• Studying French in Paris
• TEFL
• Alan Donegan Rebel Business School
• Ingrid's Instagram

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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 of Mitch & Meg's Money Musings we pick apart the supposed "middle class trap" idea touted on the BiggerPockets Money podcast over the past 6+ months. We talk about whether or not this fallacy exists, if it does what's the "real" trap, and deconstruct the arguments sung by Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen. We also explore the response Brad from ChooseFI gave in his own BiggerPockets Money interview with them, plus our own reactions to the concept. Tune in!

Episode Links:

• BiggerPockets Money: How to Avoid (or Escape) the Middle-Class Trap and Retire Early
• BiggerPockets Money: The Great FIRE Debate: Is the Middle Class Trap Real? (with Brad Barrett)
• ChooseFI: Is the Middle-Class Trap Something to Worry About? | Mindy Jensen
• EverydayFI: Keith N. episode
• EverydayFI: Casey J. (CJ) episode
• ChooseFI Essential Listening Guide

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Thanks for listening to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives of everyday people on the path to financial indpendence so you can use their stories to forge your own path to financial freedom. I'm your host Meghan Combs and I'll be taking a break for the month of June! I'll catch you all back here July 7th with new episodes.

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives of everyday people on the path to financial independence. I'm your host, Meghan Combs, a personal finance junky who loves to dive into people's journeys. By sharing these stories I'll show you in real ways how to forge your own path to financial freedom.

In this episode I get to hang with my new friend Suzy while we're both at CampFI Spain! If you tune in on YouTube you'll see us chatting in person at my Airbnb. This is an amazing conversation about slow travel, family life, and all the in betweens of financial independence. Tune in now!

Episode Links:

• https://www.instagram.com/yourfamilymoney/
• https://yourfamilymoney.substack.com
• www.yourfamilymoney.com
• CampFI

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives of everyday people on the path to financial independence. I'm your host, Meghan Combs, a personal finance junky who loves to dive into people's journeys. By sharing these stories I'll show you in real ways how to forge your own path to financial freedom.

It's been one whole year since I started the show! I launched my first few episodes at the beginning of May 2024 and have been going hard ever since. This episode is all about what I've learned, what I've changed, what I wish I'd done differently, and a request from my listeners (stay tuned to the end to hear it). I'll also tell you what's up next for the show in 2025 and 2026, so make sure to tune in and subscribe to the show.

Episode Links:

• Find all the episodes of EverydayFI here

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• Join my Patreon membership
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Welcome to the EverydayFI podcast​, the show that explores the lives of everyday people ​o​n the​ path to Financial Independence. ​Hearing these stories ​w​ill teach you in real ways how to forge your own path to financial freedom.

In today's episode I'm bringing back my buddy Ryan. You may remember him from one of the earlier episodes of EverydayFI and I'm so excited to have him back to talk about his new endeavor: FI Service Corps. Ryan started FI Service Corps as a way to bring the FI community together is service to others. His ultimate goal is to create connection while giving back. If you're interested in an upcoming volunteer trip, check out the show notes for a link where you can sign up. I'm so excited to get to talk to him about this incredible organization. Stay tuned after we hear from our sponsors to hear more.

Episode Links:

• FI Service Corps
• Ryan B's first episode on EverydayFI
• CampFI
• FI Freedom Retreats
• St. Bernard Project
• WWOOF
• HelpX
• [email protected]

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