His and Her FI Post

Kiersten and Julien from Rich and Regular join us for our last interview in season 2. You may have seen them in the trailer for the upcoming documentary Playing With FIRE. We couldn't have asked for better guests to wrap up season 2, these two blew it out of the park.

We originally brought them on to talk about finances and relationships and they had amazing insights into that, but we ended up going so much deeper!

The best way to describe it is a multi faceted, layered talk about money, relationships, society, awareness, and the challenges African American's face, especially while striving for FIRE.

Bethany and I had our own reality checks during our own journey, yet the common advice out there doesn't always apply to everyone. It was an important reminder that we hope everyone takes to heart when listening.

If you are someone pursuing FI/RE, then this is a must listen. Without further ado we are happy to bring you two regular, yet rich people.

Shownotes can be found at hisandherfipost.com/24

Jimmy and Jenny from Living Life Loving Us join us to talk about something we haven't really ever discussed before, parenting. The challenges of parenting are ever widening with the expanse of social media and the expectations that other parents have of each other for raising children. 

These two have a different take on the matter and have a truly unique system they have developed for their own family. It takes hard work and some sacrifice but the fight was worth it even when these two had to spend 6 figures on IVF just to have their baby.

They share their perspective on how they are raising their child, how they can still "spoil" her while not having to break the bank, and just focusing on what really matters most.  

Jenny and Jimmy bring their honest and vulnerable thoughts to this conversation and make this one a must listen even if you don't have kids.

 

The shownotes can be found at hisandherfipost.com/22

Jamila from Journey to Launch joins us to talk about her recent major decision. What I really appreciate from Jamila is that she figured out money first. Saving and investing her money for years before taking on such a big new challenge. Not only that, she and her husband saved a 2 year emergency fund to really give being a full-time entrepreneur a real shot.

We explore more than just quitting your job. Talking about Jamila's upbringing with money, her thoughts on why more people want to escape the 9-to-5, and the emotions tied in with money.

This is an inspiring conversation for anyone looking to make a big lifestyle change, while minimizing risks and still being smart with money.

We hope you enjoy it as much as us.

 

Shownotes can be found at hisandherfipost.com/21

We are happy to have on Stephanie, the creator of a new personal finance content curation site The Money Middletons. Their goal is to reach the shrinking middle class whose incomes are mild to moderate. What is considered the middle class you say?

Well, that is a tricky question as Stephanie points out in our talk. According to Brookings the definition of middle class can have many different meanings. Luckily Pew Research has a calculator that will help you determine what category you fall in.

I think the most important part that came across in this conversation though is a hard number range isn't the end-all be-all to determine if The Money Middletons will speak to you. Chances are they will have something of value to bring to you.

Listen for yourself and see if you can call yourself a Middleton.

 

To find all the links mentioned in this episode visit https://www.hisandherfipost.com/moneymiddletons

Sarah from Smile and Conquer is on the show to share her financial expertise as a professional in the finance world.

She doesn't advocate for a frugal life but instead takes a save AND spend approach. This reflects in her desire to not retire early as she enjoys her work and job. This results in some awesome advice for how to budget when you are an inherent spender. 

We then dive deeper into money and talk about some of the emotions that are tied to it, including shame. She goes on to discuss the challenges women face dealing with financial planners and the investing gap.

We also delve into home buying as she goes over the top tips from her Home Buying Series. 

Tune in for this well rounded conversation as there is lots to take away.

 

Shownotes can be found at hisandherfipost.com/20

Zero from Zero 2 FIRE comes on the show to tell her story. A powerful story at that, battling 3 grand mal seizures, brain surgery, and rheumatoid arthritis. Grit is a word I don't use lightly with her, she has had to face more challenges in her 20's than most of us will have to in our lives.

Zero overcame these challenges all while living in New York, saving $100k before she turned 30, and to top it off never making more than $60k a year.

This is a story of someone who may not be able to work into their 60's, making FIRE and early retirement not a nice to have, but a must have.

Please join us in listening to this amazing human being.

 

You can find the shownotes at hisandherfipost.com/19

Angela from Tread Lightly Retire Early intertwines finances with saving the environment. Sustainability is simple; Angela explains how this is not a fad and is a lifestyle that is accessible for anyone. Changes in your own life that can help improve the earth, also coincide with things that save you money.

Her own steps towards financial independence go side by side with her goals of being eco-friendly. See what you can do today to make an impact.

 

You can find the shownotes at hisandherfipost.com/16

Coming to us from the UK is feminist finance blogger Ms ZiYou. A world traveler that brings a world of wisdom and an array of varying perspectives. This is someone who actually takes the time to analyze her own actions and contemplates if they are contributing more to the problem or not. Something we all could be better at.

Listen and hear some truly great insights from Ms ZiYou.

 

The shownotes for this episode can be found at hisandherfipost.com/15

We are joined this episode by the CEO of Bravely, Kara Perez. We learn about Kara's background including how she paid off $25,000 in debt in 3.5 years while never making more than $32,000 a year.

We also explore how Bravely came to be and the motivation behind it and the importance of bringing diversity to the financial world especially in today's society and culture.

Most importantly, Kara reminded us to look outside our own experience as not everyone can relate to your story.

 

You can find the shownotes for this episode at hisandherfipost.com/14

Welcome back to season 2 of the His and Her FI Post Podcast. We are kicking off the season with Ty Roberts.

You may recognize the name as he is the owner and curator of Camp Fire Finance. A directory that features the best articles in the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) world.

We look at the origin story of Ty, how he got to where he is and the eventual start to his newest creation, Camp Fire Finance.

 

Shownotes can be found at hisandherfipost.com/13