FIRE Takes

We do some takes on our own situation and ask for listener feedback in addition to some stories of bad girlfriends with financial twists, Episode summary linked below.

https://firetakespod.com/ep-11-bad-girlfriends/

In this episode, Tim and Gwen dive into the world of "Bum FI"—what happens when people achieve financial independence and retire early, only to embrace a life of leisure (or laziness, depending on who you ask). From video games and THC edibles to societal judgment and spousal tension, this episode explores the challenges and controversies of living the "bum" lifestyle post-FIRE.

Episode Summary:

https://firetakespod.com/ep10-pillow-fighting-championships-and-thc-edibles-we-explore-bum-fi/

From budgeting with ADHD to sweating small expenses, Gwen and Tim tackle Reddit stories about money struggles, FIRE misalignment in relationships, and dating as a financially independent woman. They share laughs, personal insights, and FIRE takes on life’s financial quirks.

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Episode notes:

https://firetakespod.com/ep9-adhd-budgets-84-cab-rides-and-fire-couples-money-love-and-the-mess-in-between/

We discover the audacity people can have demanding money from the people in their lives. Come join us in our trip through the wardrobe.

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More about this Episode:

https://firetakespod.com/episode-8-the-lion-the-witch-and-the-audacity/

This week we are out of town for the holiday but didn't want to leave you completely without our lovely voices. I am reposting, nay reemphasizing my interview with the lovely Gwen. If you already heard it, I apologize and we will catch you in a couple weeks. Thanks, Tim.

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We join Chuck Jaffe on the Money Life podcast to take a question from one of her listeners and Chuck gives his take right along with us.

Our Full Episode with Chuck

https://moneylifeshow.libsyn.com/channel-capitals-roberts-says-rate-cut-cycle-may-be-slower-than-expected

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These three couples all have money issues threatening to doom the relationship. Find out if Tim and Gwen have the right perspective to fix them or at least help you avoid getting into the same spot. Also we learn a little about cryptozoology..

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Talk about this episode:

https://firetakespod.com/ep5-drop-bears-and-other-things-that-ruin-relationships/

Three Redditors seek help with love and money talking income disclosure, FIRE plans, and unexpected nest eggs. Gwen and Tim dole out what they got, FIRE takes.

A couple tries to make it work when one partner has adopted Lean FIRE and the other keeps working. Well, I say "couple trying to make it work" but this is Reddit so we know its really just one person yelling into the void.

Two couples that should probably talk to each other and one person that wants validation to fix their old car inspires a new set of takes from Gwen and Tim.