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 country.

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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. We're living the life we will probably be living once we are retired. The only difference is our reliance upon our jobs for income. The idea that FIRE enthusiasts want to quit the workforce is simply not true. The truth is that work is simply providing value to society in return for money. 

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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 cards. They share strategies and tips they use to save up cash for big purchases and how they decide what big-ticket items to buy.

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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 foreseeable future. We want this show to be relaxed, non-scripted and to discuss the real-life workings of our family as we pursue the financial independence retire early (FIRE) journey.

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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 independence journey. Mr. Inspire to FIRE provides us insight into his pharmacy career and thoughts about his own future if/when he becomes financially independent.  Learn more about Mr. Inspire to FIRE at www.inspiretofire.com Follow him on Instagram and Twitter I finally launched my Instagram, so be sure to follow me there as well! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed speaking with Mr. Inspire to FIRE!

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