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Thanks for listening to the EverydayFI podcast, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people on the path to financial independence. Welcome to another edition of Mitch & Meg's Money Musings. Today Mitch and I talk about how to pay for a wedding. It's so common these days to want to spend extravagantly on getting married, but statistics say that couples who spend copious amounts of money and go into debt often have a harder time in the first year or two of marriage. Why bother when you can think outside the box and have a celebration that's just as fun, but a third the price? Tune in to hear Mitch and me talk about our weddings and hacks to make them fun and affordable.

Episode Links:

• Zola wedding planning site
• EZ Cater
• TaskRabbit
• Ramit Sethi's Money for Couples podcast
• Meghan and Chris's wedding website with photos

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Today we're back with part 2 of Darren and Jolene's story. Hopefully everyone having fun over in Spain has met them and been lucky enough to enjoy their company! In today's episode we get to explore Darren and Jolene's post-FI life, specifically their semi-nomadic lifestyle and all the different types of adventures they go on. Many of these include hiking incredible trails like the Camino in Spain.

Episode Links:

• Dare to Draw Down - Darren and Jolene's blog
• Wild by Cheryl Strayed
• Cicerone travel books
• Camino Ways
• Macs Adventures
• Rick Steves
• Die With Zero, by Bill Perkins
• The Retirement and IRA Show, Jim Saulnier
• The Retirement Answer Man, Roger Whitney
• Vancouver Carpenter on YouTube
• CampFI

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. This episode is part 1 with my new friends Darren and Jolene, and today we talk a lot about how they used an alternative method to accomplish FIRE in their mid-late 40s, their upbringing and how that shaped the way they look at money today, plus the idea of spending time vs. spending money. Darren and Jolene recount their stories of leaving corporate jobs after long careers and becoming semi-nomadic, traveling half the year and maintaining a home base in Kansas. They elaborate on the challenges and benefits of early retirement, adjusting to their new lives, and the significance of exploring the 'second half of life' beyond traditional work.

Episode Links:

• Dare to Draw Down - Darren and Jolene's blog
• Personal Capital (now Empower)
• Boldin net worth tracking
• FBLA
• Physician on FIRE
• HerMoney "The Next 50" episode

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CHECK THE EPISODE OUT ON YOUTUBE IF YOU WANT TO SEE OUR FACES!

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Welcome to the EverydayFI podcast, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people on the path to financial independence. Welcome to another edition of Mitch & Meg's Money Musings. Today Mitch and I talk about the latest market dip, which has a lot of people freaked out, understandably so. We discuss our initial feelings about the drastic dip, what some of the public's reactions were, and our plans to keep our cool and even see this in a positive light. Tune in to hear our thoughts and hopefully we can help ease your mind.

Episode Links:

• The Positive Energy Guy, Brandon Johnson
• Tori Dunlap, Her First 100k
• Scott Trench, CEO of Bigger Pockets
• The Mad Fientist
• JL Collins's market crashing guided meditation

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Today's episode is part two with my friend Julie. We chat about her journey to financial independence. Post layoff, Julie became passionate about managing her finances and soon delved into the FIRE community, finding inspiration in books like 'A Simple Path to Wealth' and 'Die With Zero'. She shares her experiences of becoming 'barista FIRE', where she balances minimal part-time work planning group travel excursions with her investment income to sustain a flexible lifestyle. Julie also explores the struggle against hustle culture and the importance of drawing boundaries to maintain mental well-being. We recorded this back in November so some of the content about her group travel may be different than her website, so make sure to check it out in the show notes.

Episode Links:

• The Simple Path to Wealth, by J.L. Collins
• Die With Zero, by Bill Perkins
• Julie's website and blog
• Julie's Instagram
• Julie's YouTube channel

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. In today's episode I get to chat with Julie, who shares her journey from a conventional lifestyle to a full time nomadic one. We talk about her dissatisfaction with day-to-day life that prompted her to sell all her possessions and travel the world with only a $500K net worth. We also touch on the strategies she took to take this leap, such as refinancing her mortgage and side hustling. Julie emphasizes the importance of intentional living and making financial decisions that align with your values. We also discuss the societal norms around money, her family's financial background, and how she learned to prioritize spending on meaningful experiences rather than material possessions. Tune in to hear part one of our conversation.

Episode Links:

• EverydayFI Episode 12 - Christina G. Part 1
• EverydayFI Episode 13 - Christina G. Part 2
• Julie's website and blog
• Julie's Instagram
• Julie's YouTube channel
• Paula Pant, Afford Anything
• Mr. Money Mustache

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This episode includes discussions about infertility, IVF, periods, and other reproductive health topics. Listener discretion is advised. Please take care of yourself and feel free to skip or pause if needed.

Thanks for listening to the EverydayFI podcast, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people on the path to financial independence. In today's Meghan's Money Musings episode I'll be talking about when life happens. I spent the past 9 years building up an HSA account. I took to heart the adage "begin with the end in mind" and planned to use this money as part of the bridge between early retirement and traditional retirement (along with a Roth Ladder of course). However, life happened and I had to use that money. This is my story and a reminder to be okay if the end you had in mind changes.

Episode Links:

• IRS's qualified medical expenses
• What is POI?

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Last week I spoke with David and our discussion centered on his mental health struggles in the military. I'm so grateful to him for opening up and sharing his experiences in the hope that it can help someone else. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or struggling with their mental health, please know that support is available. You can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988, or visit their website at www.988lifeline.org.

This week we're back with David and talking about his FI journey and how he got the name "Mr. Quit Your Job" while attending all the different FI events.

Episode Links:

• Camp Mustache
• CampFI
• ChooseFI Local Groups
• The Mad Fientist
• Econome
• FI Freedom Retreat
• Dream Financial Coaching
• [email protected]
• Rebel Business School

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Today I'm chatting with my friend David Before the episode, I want to let you know that Our conversation touches on sensitive topics, including discussions about suicide and mental health struggles. I understand that these subjects can be challenging, so if this is something that might be difficult for you, please feel free to take a break from the show and return when you're ready.

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or struggling with their mental health, please know that support is available. You can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988, or visit their website at www.988lifeline.org, which I will include in the show notes.

Take care of yourself, and please listen at your own pace.

Episode Links:

• www.988lifeline.org
• VA Mental Health Services
• FI Freedom Retreat
• EverydayFI episode 34: Doug N. Part 1
• EverydayFI episode 35: Doug N. Part 2
• EverydayFI episode 23: Devon S.
• Mr. Money Mustache: The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement

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Thanks for listening to the EverydayFI podcast, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people on the path to financial independence. Welcome to another edition of Mitch & Meg's Money Musings. Today Mitch and I talk about couple's combining expenses. Whether you're getting married or just moving in together, it's smart to start these discussions as early as possible. Mitch and I share what we did and some things to watch out for.

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Episode Links:

• BiggerPockets
• Ramit Sethi's Money for Couples book
• 1Password
• Monarch Money
• The Neuron
• Harvey AI - AI for legalese
• ChooseFI: Love, Loss, and Money: The Shocking Financial Aftermath of a FI Spouse's Death | Amy
• Freewill

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