It seems like many of the prominent voices in the FIRE movement are single individuals or childless couples. But many of us have children or want to have children. Does that mean that we will fail in our attempts to become Financially Independent? Are you doomed to choose between FIRE or children?

Today, I'll give you my answers. (Spoiler: you can FIRE and have children too!)

Joshua

We live in interesting times. It seems that most of us could list off several things that our government does with our tax money that we find offensive. But how should Christians deal with the morality of having their tax money used to support immoral activity? Should Christians participate in tax strikes and tax protests?

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A listener wrote in and essentially asked, "Why is Joshua so anti-tax?" So, I thought I'd give that question a crack for you.

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I want you to use more cash so you can get richer, faster.

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I want you to understand the basic problem with debt so that you'll be prepared to avoid it.

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I've talked a lot about education over the years...in this episode I'll tell you what we're doing with our children and talk about some philosophies that have been influential on me. And I'll tell you what I got wrong in the past.

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There is a natural symbiosis between prepping and mainstream financial planning. Here's why.

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A key to life change is behavior modification. And mental money games can help you get there.

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Ask your average financial advisor how to invest for your children's future and he'll likely start pulling out brochures for a 529 plan.

B-O-O-O-O-R-I-N-G!!!

Is there anything wrong with a 529 plan? No.

But is that really the most effective use of your money?

Only if you don't have any better ideas.

So let me give you some to ponder! Here are 12 Much More Interesting™️ Ways to Invest In Your Children!

Joshua

P.S. Go here and buy something so I can do this stuff for my children! https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/store

It's Friday! That means live Q&A.

Enjoy!

Joshua