FIRE the Family Podcast (Financial Independence Retire Early)

By Nick French

What's FIRE the Family Podcast (Financial Independence Retire Early) about?

Learn all about the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement from the family perspective. Raising 3 boys isn’t easy or inexpensive. Learn from Nick and Kayla as they navigate working full-time, graduate studies, and investing their time and love into their family unit. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firethefamily/support

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FIRE the Family Podcast (Financial Independence Retire Early) episodes:

11.09.2020
#39 Kayla Quit Her Job, Teaching During COVID, and How We Like Texas So Far
Nick and Kayla discuss her recent job change and how important job satisfaction is, what it's been like teaching during COVID, and an update on how they like living in Texas compared to Washington after relocating their family across the...
08.23.2020
#38 A Conversation about Work and Retirement Related to the FIRE Movement
Nick and Kayla discuss their perception on work and retirement. In short, work should be enjoyable and if it doesn't meet your expectations, find something else to do. Retirement is more of a state of mind than it is a status....
08.03.2020
#37 How We Earned 5 Degrees With NO STUDENT LOAN DEBT
Nick and Kayla discuss how they have earned 5 college degrees without student loan debt. By utilizing every option available to them, they were able to cashflow their Master's degrees before the age of 30. Not only did we accomplish...
07.27.2020
#36 Furnishing our 3,400 sq ft Home on a Budget
Nick and Kayla discuss how they furnished their new home on a budget. By planning, saving ahead, and sticking to the plan, they were able to furnish their 3,400 sq ft home without breaking the bank, payment plans, or credit...
07.19.2020
#35 Daycare & Teaching During COVID
Nick and Kayla discuss sending their kids back to daycare during COVID-19, Kayla going back to teaching (virtually), and quite a bit more. This episode marks Season 4 of the podcast and will likely remain the episode format for the...
07.13.2020
#34 - Zero-Based Budgeting: How We Started Living Below Our Means and Learned to Allocate Money
Nick and Kayla discuss adding a lawncare service during the hot summer months or adding a monthly cleaning service. Nick wants one, Kayla the other. We have a real-time discussion about this and it ties in really well to our...
07.05.2020
#33 Geoarbitrage: We Relocated Our Family of 5 Across the Country
We're so excited to be back. As many of you know, we took some time off to relocate our family (geoarbitrage) across the country. We moved from Washington to Texas and this episode is all about the move! Joined by...
05.16.2020
#32 Geoarbitrage: Moving Our Family of 5 From Washington to Texas (NEW CO-HOST)
I'm so pumped about this episode. I proposed the idea to my lovely wife Kayla to be my new permanent co-host on the FIRE the Family Podcast. She has so graciously agreed and now we're forging a new podcast path...
04.20.2020
#31 - A Conversation Across the Globe with Melanie of Money Savvy Mamma
I hope you enjoy listening to this episode with Melanieof Money Savvy Mamma. She's located in Australia and was gracious enough to join me for a conversation about parenting, budgeting, investing, side-hustles and more. This episode is packed full of...
03.31.2020
#30 - Conversation with Mr. Inspire to FIRE of InspiretoFIRE.com
I can't thank Mr. Inspire to FIRE enough for being the first guest on the FIRE the Family Podcast. We cover a lot of ground in this episode. From the current COVID-19 epidemic to his own experience on the financial...
03.24.2020
#29 - Gratefulness, Expanding into the Contraction and Lay-offs
This has been a tough couple of weeks. Between the virus, the recession, and now being hit with lay-offs and reduced pay. I want to take a few minutes for gratefulness to talk about the reality of job loss and...
03.17.2020
#28 Washington Coronavirus, The Recession and Working Remotely
The coronavirus has begun in Washington and the United States. Our family lives in Washington and is dealing with the fallout of the lockdown measures that have been imposed by the government. In this episode, I talk about the challenges...
03.10.2020
#27 - Marriage Retreat, Stock Market Correction, Washington State Coronavirus
This week's episode is a roundup where I talk about current events, recent news. FIREtheFamily.com Topics covered Marriage Retreat Stock Market Correction Oil Prices Coronavirus (Washington State) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firethefamily/support
03.03.2020
#26 - 7 Ways to Shield Investments From the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The economic fallout as a result of COVID-19 has been widespread. It’s affecting far more people than the virus itself and has the potential to throw us into a global recession. By now, the virus is likely wreaking havoc on...
02.23.2020
#25 - Creating Your Family Financial Plan
A financial plan is essential if you want to build wealth for your family. A financial plan is a comprehensive evaluation of your current household income and expenses and projected household income and expenses. A financial plan allows you to...
02.17.2020
#24 - REITs vs Physical Real Estate Investing
Getting started in real estate investing can be a daunting experience. Where do you get started? Two of the most common ways to get started in real estate investing is by owning physical real estate or a Real Estate Investment...
02.09.2020
#23 - Investing FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
Investing FOMO is the fear of missing out on stock market gains. Watching stocks you may have nearly invested soar to new highs while you sit on the sideline. Investing FOMO can make you feel anxious, depressed and behind your...
02.02.2020
#22 - LeanFIRE - The Minimalist Way to Financial Independence
LeanFIRE is the minimalist approach to financial independence retire early. It’s saving just enough money that your minimum expenses are covered in retirement. We all need to reach financial independence at some point in the future. This has become my personal...
01.27.2020
#21 - Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) FAQ's
This episode is focused on the most frequently asked questions I get about the financial independence retire early (FIRE) movement. Hopefully, it's educational, enlightening and worth your time. Thank you so much for your support. View our FAQ page here:...
01.18.2020
#20 - Cash Flowing Kayla's Master's Degree
In March of 2020, Kayla will begin her Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction through Western Governors University (WGU). The same school that I earned my MBA through in 2019. The WGU Master’s in Curriculum and Education is PERFECT for our financial...
01.11.2020
#19 How to Avoid Family Lifestyle Creep, First Day of Judo and Website Updates
Lifestyle creep is dangerous. It comes on slowly, under the cover of darkness and before you know it, you’re left with little money despite a higher income. Lifestyle creep is also called silent inflation. It’s a phenomenon that’s defined as spending...
01.05.2020
#18 VTSAX (Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares)
VTSAX stands for Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares and it’s the most popular index fund in the financial independence retire early (FIRE) community. VTSAX is one of many investment funds provided by the Vanguard Group, the largest provider...
12.31.2019
#17 Income Trajectory: Increasing Your Lifetime Earning Potential
Income trajectory is defined as the growth of an individual’s income over time. Think of a line on paper moving through space from the bottom left to the upper right and back down again. A trajectory or flight path is the path that...
12.26.2019
#16- 9 Marriage From 9-Years of Marriage (In My 20's)
Kayla and I got married at the young age of 19 and just celebrated our 9-year anniversary. As much as marrying my high school sweetheart sounds like a fairy tale, it hasn’t always been happily ever after. I love my wife...
12.24.2019
#15- Common Money Marriage Problems and Solutions, 9-Year Anniversary and Xmas Eve!
The best thing Kayla and I ever did for our marriage (and money) was to combine our finances after marriage. We got married at a young age, I joined the Air Force and we moved to Wichita Kansas. That decision kicked...
12.22.2019
#14- The B.E.S.T Method for Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE), New Mic & Intro!
My framework to put you on track to achieving financial independence retire early is The B.E.S.T Method. Financial independence isn’t a get rich scheme, I once thought that way. I found that by understanding and teaching the concepts in the B.E.S.T...
12.17.2019
#13- 22 Actionable Ways to Invest in Yourself
I’m a firm believer in investing in yourself and I believe your 20’s are the best years to do that. This list of ways to invest in yourself is not a list of hobbies. It’s a list of actionable ways...
12.14.2019
#12- How Recessions Help the FIRE Movement
Every day we’re inundated with fear. Fear of war, fear of death, fear of the next recession. There’s little to no doubt that there’s a recession on the way. How do I know this? The million-dollar question is how will the...
12.12.2019
#11- 52% of Americans are behind on retirement
52% of American workers say they’re behind where they should be in retirement savings, according to a new study by Bankrate.com. 16% say they are right on track, and 11% feel they are ahead of where they should be in...
12.09.2019
#10- The 25x rule, 4% rule and FIRE calculators
Retirement planning sounds complex. The financial industry uses language and jargon to confuse the general public. The more confused you are, the more likely you’ll pay someone to do it for you. Let’s talk about the most important aspect of retirement...
12.06.2019
#9 Why I Deleted My YouTube Channel (8k subs & 3mil views)
I deleted my YouTube Channel that had over 8,000 subscribers and 3 million views. Why would anyone do that? This is why! Resources Mentioned in the Episode: FIRE Goal Worksheet Money Marriage Checklist FIRE Flowchart FIRE Calculator Imagine if your...
10.26.2019
#8 - All About the WGU MBA Program
I officially completed all of the requirements of the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree through Western Governors University (WGU). This is my review of the WGU Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program. Full Article: “All About the WGU MBA Program.” Financial...
10.18.2019
#7- 3 Steps to Index Fund Investing
Index funds are a great way to invest for the long term, but there are many to choose from. Each having there own strategy, expenses and other defining factors that set them apart. Full Article: “3 Steps to Index Fund Investing.” Financial...
09.19.2019
#6 - FIRE Savings Rate for Early Retirement
The higher your savings rate, the more you can invest each month the quicker you can reach financial independence. In order to increase your savings rate, you need to be able to save money each month. Full Article: “How to Save...
09.02.2019
#5- Is a Recession Coming? Defining a Recession
Today's episode is about the upcoming recession. A recession is defined as, “a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.” It’s not so scary...
08.27.2019
#4 - Creating a Budget, Financial Communication, Everydollar Budget
Today's episode is about budgeting. Developing a way to understand and control your finances. Too many times have we got to the end of the month and realized we didn't have enough money in checking to buy groceries or get...
08.20.2019
#3 - 9 Tips on Buying a Car from a Dealership
Today we just bought a 2017 Used Honda Accord from a dealership. In this post, I’m going to break down for you why we made the decision we did, how it fits into our budget and some tips you can...
08.19.2019
#3- Buying a New Used Car from a Dealer
I know this goes against the grain of almost all financial independence guru’s. This is part of the reason why I wanted to start this website. The only thing I’m going to say is that based on our budget, we...
08.16.2019
#2 - How I Got Paid to go to College, Military Service, Post 9/11 GI Bill, Vocational Rehab
Wow, that sounds like the ultimate clickbait title. It’s not. I got paid an average of $1200 a month to go to college for 5 years. Not only that, but I still received financial aid, grants, scholarships, and my tuition...
08.15.2019
#1 - What Financial Independence Retire Early Means to My Family
The Financially Independent Retire Early movement has swept the nation in recent years. Though the concept has been around for decades, it’s been seen as a millennial-driven craze. The same people that talk down on my generation about laziness, willingness...

What's FIRE the Family Podcast (Financial Independence Retire Early) about?

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FIRE the Family Podcast (Financial Independence Retire Early) episodes:

#39 Kayla Quit Her Job, Teaching During COVID, and How We Like Texas So Far

#38 A Conversation about Work and Retirement Related to the FIRE Movement

#37 How We Earned 5 Degrees With NO STUDENT LOAN DEBT

#36 Furnishing our 3,400 sq ft Home on a Budget

#35 Daycare & Teaching During COVID

#34 - Zero-Based Budgeting: How We Started Living Below Our Means and Learned to Allocate Money

#33 Geoarbitrage: We Relocated Our Family of 5 Across the Country

#32 Geoarbitrage: Moving Our Family of 5 From Washington to Texas (NEW CO-HOST)

#31 - A Conversation Across the Globe with Melanie of Money Savvy Mamma

#30 - Conversation with Mr. Inspire to FIRE of InspiretoFIRE.com

#29 - Gratefulness, Expanding into the Contraction and Lay-offs

#28 Washington Coronavirus, The Recession and Working Remotely

#27 - Marriage Retreat, Stock Market Correction, Washington State Coronavirus

#26 - 7 Ways to Shield Investments From the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

#25 - Creating Your Family Financial Plan

#24 - REITs vs Physical Real Estate Investing

#23 - Investing FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)

#22 - LeanFIRE - The Minimalist Way to Financial Independence

#21 - Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) FAQ's

#20 - Cash Flowing Kayla's Master's Degree

#19 How to Avoid Family Lifestyle Creep, First Day of Judo and Website Updates

#18 VTSAX (Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares)

#17 Income Trajectory: Increasing Your Lifetime Earning Potential

#16- 9 Marriage From 9-Years of Marriage (In My 20's)

#15- Common Money Marriage Problems and Solutions, 9-Year Anniversary and Xmas Eve!

#14- The B.E.S.T Method for Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE), New Mic & Intro!

#13- 22 Actionable Ways to Invest in Yourself

#12- How Recessions Help the FIRE Movement

#11- 52% of Americans are behind on retirement

#10- The 25x rule, 4% rule and FIRE calculators

#9 Why I Deleted My YouTube Channel (8k subs & 3mil views)

#8 - All About the WGU MBA Program

#7- 3 Steps to Index Fund Investing

#6 - FIRE Savings Rate for Early Retirement

#5- Is a Recession Coming? Defining a Recession

#4 - Creating a Budget, Financial Communication, Everydollar Budget

#3 - 9 Tips on Buying a Car from a Dealership

#3- Buying a New Used Car from a Dealer

#2 - How I Got Paid to go to College, Military Service, Post 9/11 GI Bill, Vocational Rehab

#1 - What Financial Independence Retire Early Means to My Family