439 | Adjusting to Life After FI (Before You Get There) | Chris Terrell
58:15
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In this episode: success after FI, finding purpose, owning your time, investing in health, and spiritual pursuits. While reaching your FI number and subsequently retiring is an amazing achievement in itself, what are you supposed to do with yourself after getting there? Well, figuring that out is also a big step you are going to have to take on your FI journey. This week, we are once again joined by Chris Terrell to discuss the ways you can fill your time after achieving FI, and how to identify what gives you purpose in your post-work life. Earning back your time is only half the battle, putting that time to good use is up to you and you only! Timestamps: - 1:20 – Introduction
- 3:02 – Success After FI
- 9:01 – What Do You Want To Do In Retirement?
- 16:06 – Finding Purpose
- 22:02 – Prioritizing Important Relationships
- 27:46 – The Benefits Of Owning Your Time
- 31:28 – Investing In Your Health
- 41:24 – Spiritual Pursuits and Volunteer Work
- 47:09 – Unstructured Time, Calendar Tyranny, and Work?
- 56:59 – Conclusion
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May 29, 2023 |
438 | Dollars and Sense | Clint Murphy & Ginger
58:49
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In this episode: the pain of paying, anchoring, relative value, sunk costs, response to stimulus, and opportunity cost. On this installment of the Book Club, we are joined by Clint Murphy and Ginger to discuss some of our favorite takeaways from Dan Ariely and Jeff Kreisler's "Dollars and Sense: How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter," We often mention on this podcast the importance of actionable steps you must be willing to take while on the journey to FI, and this book is chalk-full of actionable tips and examples that could possibly be applied to many areas of your life, not just personal finance. While we know that personal finance is not unilateral and there are no correct steps and decisions that ensure success for everyone, we believe this book can help you better understand the decision making processes that goes into taking actionable steps on your FI journey! Book Club Selection: Timestamps: - 1:21 - Introduction
- 4:20 - Reducing The Pain Of Paying
- 11:42 - Anchoring
- 19:01 - Opportunity Cost and Saying No
- 25:40 - Relative Value
- 30:20 - Why We Don't Understand Fairness and Value
- 38:49 - Sunk Costs
- 46:31 - Overvaluing What Your Already Have
- 50:07 - Spreading The Gap Between Stimulus and Response
- 57:21 - Conclusion
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May 22, 2023 |
437 | Student Loan Forgiveness: Essential Update | Travis Hornsby
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This week we are re-joined by friend of the podcast, Travis Hornsby, to discuss some critical updates and deadlines pertaining to student loan forgiveness. While the thought of paying off student loans can feel daunting, there may actually be some ways to mitigate the stress entirely! Though this episode may not pertain to your situation specifically, we believe it can act as a resource for some you may know, or others on this journey who are looking to potentially have their loans forgiven. Travis Hornsby: Timestamps: - 1:14 - Introduction/Where Are We Today?
- 9:45 - Irreversible Decisions
- 11:55 - The PSLF and IDR Waiver
- 17:34 - $300 vs $1500 a month
- 23:30 - Searching and Patience, What Are The Action Steps?
- 31:33 - Conclusion
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May 15, 2023 |
436 | From Vision Board to Action: A FI Success Story | Rakesh
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In this episode: getting comfortable investing, the vision boards, salary negotiations, and the skill of spending Whether it's wanting to pay off your debts or get yourself set up for your future, there are many motivations for wanting to begin the path towards FI. This week we are joined by listener and fan of the podcast Rakesh to discuss how his journey to FI has been over the last 3 years, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. We often stress on the podcast the importance of bold moves and taking action as an important step to achieving FI, and Rakesh is the embodiment of just that! Everyone on this journey starts from a different place, just as everyone’s long term goals differ, but don’t allow yourself to be bogged down by the little hiccups that come with this journey. By pushing ahead and being mindful of your short and long term goals, you may find yourself stepping out of your comfort zone towards the life you want to be living! Timestamps: - 1:15 - Introduction
- 4:50 - The Evolution Of The FI Journey
- 12:52 - Getting Comfortable Investing
- 22:09 - The Vision Board
- 30:39 - The Skill Of Spending And Future Planning
- 37:13 - Low Cost Of Living Areas
- 43:05 - Salary Negotiating And Job Transitioning
- 53:11 - The Impact Of Staying Put
- 56:06 - Conclusion
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May 08, 2023 |
435 | Tipped Finance | Barbara Sloan
54:01
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Oftentimes on our show, we talk to people on the FI journey with “regular” 9-5 jobs, and other times we talk to those who have achieved their FI goal and are able to retire from their careers. However, we rarely talk about money management and FI when it comes to those working in service industries, such as serving and bartending. This week we are joined by author Barbara Sloan to discuss taking control of your finances while in a variable income job, the importance of an emergency fund, and the attainability of retirement accounts and health insurance while in these types of industries. While it may seem unattainable to budget and financially plan for the long term when your income is non-fixed, you shouldn’t count yourself out from this journey! Creating your dream life is possible for all, with the right systems in place to ensure it, that is an option possible for those in all career types. Barbara Sloan: Timestamps: - 1:03 - Introduction
- 2:54 - Sub Minimum Wage And Tipping
- 14:03 - The Importance Of Tracking
- 21:06 - Tips, Taxes, and Social Security
- 35:28 - Strategies For Health Insurance
- 41:18 - Lifestyle Design/The Financial System
- 48:44 - Emergency Funds
- 54:27 - Conclusion
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May 01, 2023 |
434 | The Transtheoretical Model of Change | Roundup with Ginger
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There can be points on the journey to FI where you feel that you may not be able to accomplish your goals, or even take advantage of some of the hacks we talk about on the show. But sometimes all it requires is for you not to limit yourself and just think outside the box. This week we are re-joined by friend of the podcast Ginger to discuss how the transtheoretical model of change can apply to those on the path to FI, as well as read your emails and answer some of your questions on this installment of Round-Up. Oftentimes, we forget how flexible and capable of change we really are, and its life's curveballs that make this journey different for everyone. While setbacks can put you off from pursuing your goals, or make you feel as if you don’t belong on this path, they shouldn’t deter you from attacking your goals. When you can accept that changing and adapting does not equal failure, you not only open yourself up to new options and possibilities, but exceed your own expectations while on the path to FI! Timestamps: - 0:48 - Introduction/Economy Conference
- 9:43 - Travel Wins
- 21:23 - Ancillary Travel Rewards Benefits
- 26:20 - Bold Move Update And The Transtheoretical Model of Change
- 40:58 - Determining Your FI Number
- 51:22 - The FI Pre-College Approach
- 58:11 - Savings Account Interest Rates And Community Win
- 63:11 - Conclusion
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Apr 24, 2023 |
433 | Outside 365
49:28
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In this episode: the power of outside, overcoming adversity, the value of streaks, building momentum, and van life. As we’ve discussed many times on our show, creating and maintaining habits are an important part of the FI journey. Not only does it require you to prioritize what you value, but it can lead to success in many areas of your life. However, while we talk about the success that habits can lead to, sometimes we overlook that starting a habit can be stressful or overwhelming. This week we are joined by Gregg from Outside365 to discuss what your life can look like when you align with your habits, and the momentum and value that can be found when you start to prioritize your habits a little bit each day. While it may seem overwhelming at times to start something new, whether it’s saving more and spending less, or even just picking up a new hobby, you may find that the more you do it, the easier it comes! Remember, while you may feel a sense of urgency to instill habits in your life, remember to be patient, and take it a day at a time! Outside 365 Timestamps: - 1:13 – Introduction
- 7:51 – The Power of Outside
- 12:53 – Overcoming Adversity
- 17:02 – Building Momentum
- 22:46 – Truly Being In Nature
- 28:52 – Plausible Outside Experiences
- 33:25 – The Value of Streaks
- 37:20 – Van Life
- 47:37 – Conclusion
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Apr 17, 2023 |
432 | The Skill of Spending | Mr. Money Mustache
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In this episode: tackling the big issues, the everywhere effect, change and discomfort, and getting the most from what you have. On this Podcast in recent months, we have made a point to highlight the fact that FI isn't about deprivation. While we do think making a few cuts in some areas is a good thing, we believe in that idea because it acts as a means to an end, with the endpoint being living the most fulfilling life available to you. So how is it possible deprive ourselves in a manner that doesn't leave us feeling deprived? Well, we have to skill up out our spending abilities.! This week we have Mr. Money Mustache on the podcast to discuss the skill of spending and how to approach utilizing your resources to ensure your own happiness and wellbeing. Make cuts in your life where there us a lack of purpose so you can level up areas of importance and passion! Mr. Money Mustache: Timestamps: - 0:51 - Introdcution
- 4:15 - The Power Of Spending With Less Income
- 9:24 - Tackling The Big Issues First
- 17:06 - Change and Discomfort
- 19:55 - The Everywhere Effect
- 28:06 - The Power Of Community
- 31:45 - Getting The Most From What You Have
- 40:23 - Cost VS Comfort, Wheres The Line?
- 45:34 - Early Cutting Is Essential
- 50:53 - Conclusion
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Apr 10, 2023 |
431 | Evolution of FI | Mad Fientist
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In this episode: forming habits, fulfilling goals, routines, the importance of health, restriction without deprivation, and working on life. While beginning your FI journey means having goals and taking necessary steps to achieve them, it may seem like you have to approach your life with discipline and absolute structure when it comes to money matters. While setting yourself up for success on this journey does mean creating different habits in regards to spending or investing, these habits should never seem absolute or deprive you from enjoying your life. This week we are joined by the Mad Fi-entist to discuss the evolution and the necessary changes he has made while on the journey to FI, and the beauty found with having a routine and creating meaningful habits. FI is a journey that requires you to experiment and change as the journey progresses. Not only will you learn about yourself on this journey, but you will pick up and exchange old habits for new ones that better suit the life you want to be living. Remember that while discipline is necessary for this journey, that does not mean you can’t evolve and change up your routine for the better! The Mad Fientist: Timestamps: - 0:57 - Introduction
- 3:25 - Fulfilling Goals And Forming Habits
- 10:16 - Routine
- 15:25 - The Importance of Health
- 23:01 - The Evolution Of FI For Us
- 31:34 - The Skill Of Spending
- 40:15 - Working On Life
- 52:17 - Restriction Without Total Deprivation
- 61:35 - Conclusion
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Apr 03, 2023 |
430 | Mindset, Financial Independence, and Real Estate | The FI Couple
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In this episode: early financial conversations, what you truly value, house hacking, and the psychology of FI. It can be scary to have to acknowledge the reality of your financial situation, especially if you feel you do not have the financial literacy to proceed with confidence. However, setbacks and failures can often be blessings in disguise. This week we are joined by The FI Couple to discuss the importance of perseverance and flexibility in the face of uncertainty, as well as the strength that can come from a united front. The journey to FI is deeply nuanced, and never perfect. While you may find yourself wanting to make your journey as optimal and expedited as you can, we know that life sometimes happens and your journey can be far from perfect. However, sometimes when we find ourselves at “rock bottom” and it seems like everything in our world is against us. Rather than feel defeated, allow the setbacks to act as momentum to charge ahead as you re-align and re-adjust! The FI Couple: Timestamps: - 0:49 - Introduction/The Early Days
- 2:05 - Early Financial Conversations
- 11:03 - Discovering What You Truly Value
- 21:28 - Bouncing Back After A Layoff
- 26:06 - Entrepreneurship
- 30:10 - House Hacking
- 38:34 - The Off Market/Solving Problems
- 43:13 - The Single Family Home/The Psychology Of FI
- 48:29 - The Season Of Hustle
- 51:56 - Conclusion
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Mar 27, 2023 |
429 | FI Frugal Hobbies | Chris Terrell
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In this episode: finding your why, creating space, deprivation, board games, lesson learning, and decision making. Whether you’re years into your FI journey or just beginning, evaluating your finances and spending, you may feel like you have to make some cuts into your favorite hobbies in order to reach your goal quicker. However, deprivation and cutting out the things that bring enjoyment into your life should never be the only option. This week we are joined by friend of the podcast Chris Terell to talk frugal hobbies, new experiences, and the parallels between strategies in board games and the strategies employed while on the journey to FI. While trying to optimize your experiences may mean changing hobbies and evolving, while doing so you may find new enjoyment, new communities, and values that come with these changes. Not everyone may have the same approach to a game, just as not everyone will have the same approach to achieving FI, but as long as you remember that being open to changes will allow you to not only optimize your experiences on that journey but optimize your FI. Timestamps: - 1:14 - Introduction
- 3:02 - FI And Pickleball
- 7:54 - Finding Your Why
- 12:50 - Happiness Is How You Fill Your Time
- 18:40 - It's Not About Deprivation
- 25:28 - Creating Space
- 35:46 - Strategy Board Games And Why They Are Great
- 45:54 - Strategy Boards Games, Decision Making, And Life
- 54:38 - The Top Four Concepts Of Strategy Board Games
- 72:58 - Starting Strategy Board Games
- 82:28 - Conclusion
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Mar 20, 2023 |
428 | Fees, Frugality, and 401K Fears
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In this episode: personal investments, 401k contributions, FI is for everyone, travel rewards, task management, and taxes. On what is considered a very personal journey, how do you handle changes that feel like setbacks? Whether its spending more when you feel you should be saving, or re-evaluating goals based on what needs immediate attention, do you feel equipped to handle it with confidence? This week we are having a weekly roundup, and are re-joined by Ginger to not only answer listener’s questions, but discuss travel rewards, retirement accounts, and breaking away from the ultra frugal caricature often depicted alongside FI. While saving is an important factor on this journey, the main purpose of FI is to learn and live your life with intention as it relates to your money, goals, and values. Remember that it’s okay if some of your goals and values will change along the way! Allowing yourself to be flexible as it relates to external factors, like market volatility and your investments, will give you more power and control to continue ahead with confidence and optimism! Timestamps: - 1:04 - Introduction
- 3:31 - FI Is For Everyone
- 9:16 - Personal Investments
- 14:08 - Paying For Experiences
- 19:09 - An Introduction To FI
- 28:20 - Task Management
- 35:19 - Travel Rewards
- 47:06 - 401k Contribution Question
- 61:00 - Tax Season Hack
- 68:51 - The Content We Are Consuming
- 75:28 - Conclusion
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Mar 13, 2023 |
427 | Drawdown Strategies: Karsten vs. Fritz
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In this episode: the "average" withdrawal, Karsten's strategy, Fritz's strategy, fixed withdrawal rates, the bucket strategy, and refilling. Preparing for retirement can look different for all on the journey to FI. All of our goals differ, but we are still in the mindset of positioning ourselves for the coming years. This week we are having a face-off between returning guests Karsten and Fritz, as they discuss their own receptive drawdown strategies, their advantages, and how you can best prepare yourself mentally and financially for your retirement. While a large part of preparing for retirement means saving, that does not mean you should be afraid to spend. Even in retirement, there are strategies that can allow you to not only spend comfortably within your means, but also spend confidently! Fritz & Karsten: Timestamps: - 1:35 - Introcution
- 2:09 - Karsten's Strategy
- 6:05 - Fritz's Strategy
- 13:28 - Fixed Withdrawal Rates
- 18:08 - Your Retirement Spending Mentality
- 23:01 - The Source Of The Bucket Strategy Debate
- 30:46 - Refilling The Buckets
- 40:40 - The Cheap Gimmick
- 45:13 - The Importance Of Rebalancing
- 51:03 - The Key Takeaways/The "Average" Withdrawal
- 59:06 - Conclusion
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Mar 06, 2023 |
426 | What to do with $2.5 Million & Real Estate Update | Scott Trench
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In this episode: the 2.5 million dollar inversion, looking at the incentives, interest rates, your biggest asset, and potshots. When you begin your FI journey, you may feel like you must follow a certain path or plan in order to achieve your desired outcome. However, the longer you are this journey the more you realize that it is a personal one that requires adaptability when so many factors can affect your bottom line. This week we are back with Scott Trench from BiggerPockets as he shares his insights on investing and looking at your portfolio from an “outset” perspective, as well as touch on the shape of the real estate market. It is important to remember that there is a lot of push and pull on this journey, and it is not meant to be perfect. While you may have expectations for your portfolio and your long term plans, there will be times where you will have to make tradeoffs. Just as the markets change and may signal uncertainties to come, remember that flexibility while maintaining your long term goals will allow you to feel more equipped to move through these times. Scott Trench: Timestamps: - 0:57 - Introduction
- 2:05 - The 2.5 Million Dollar Inversion
- 8:52 - Always Look At The Incentives
- 12:49 - The Traditional Path To FI And PotShots
- 17:45 - Your Biggest Asset/Should You Be Inefficient?
- 25:52 - Executing The Concept
- 31:12 - The Impact Of Interest Rates Today
- 42:21 - The Commercial Impact
- 52:10 - Buying Properties With Cash
- 56:21 - Conclusion
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Feb 27, 2023 |
425 | Turning the Tables on Brad
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In this episode: the value of time, what are you optimizing for, bold moves, increasing your kid's odds for success, and balancing deprivation. Because we have put so many leaders, members, and experts in our community on the hot seat here at ChooseFI, we figured it was finally time we played fair and put Brad on the hot seat himself! With the assistance of Aaron Lee, a longtime listener, friend, and host of "The Next Generation Leader Podcast," we ask Brad all the burning questions related to his FI journey. If you've ever been curious how Brad discovered FI, what led Brad to begin his FI journey, or what lessons Brad learned along the way, listen along as we re-live the path that helped form this amazing community! Aaron Lee: Timestamps: - 1:10 - Introduction
- 3:12 - The Value of Time
- 8:18 - Balancing Deprivation And The Burden Of FI
- 11:31 - Brad's Snowball Starter
- 16:13 - Brad's Childhood FI Vision
- 22:31 - What Are You Optimizing For?
- 28:45 - Helping Your Kids Increase Their Odds For Success
- 40:27 - All Of Us Are Working On Something
- 46:08 - Brads Bold Move Update
- 54:40 - What Else Fascinates Brad?
- 59:29 - Conclusion
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Feb 20, 2023 |
424 | The Power of FI | Deanna
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In this episode: budgeting, the power of FI, different funds, living in the present, and the power to make your choices. No matter your background or the hardships you’ve endured, you should never rule yourself out for success! Ruminating over your past mistakes can make you feel undeserving of the life you want, but those same mistakes can actually serve as motivation to propel you further on your journey! This week we are joined by returning guest Deanna to discuss how her FI journey has progressed in the last 4 years, the freedom and power she gained from budgeting, and an update on her journey of overcoming adversity. Just because you feel you’ve hit a rock bottom doesn’t mean this journey isn’t for you. A large part of FI is making mistakes, learning, and changing. An even larger part of this journey is learning to forgive yourself and others and continue on! For those who do not think they are capable of achieving FI because of their past, let Deanna and this episode serve as an example of what this journey can look like when you act with forgiveness and intentionality! Timestamps: - 1:35 - Introduction
- 2:16 - Deanna's Backstory
- 6:26 - Dave Ramsey and Budgeting
- 14:16 - The Emergency Fund
- 17:30 - Different Funds For Different Things
- 23:35 - The Power of FI
- 27:12 - It's Not All Unicorns And Rainbows
- 30:28 - Broken Vessels Made Whole
- 34:42 - Chronic Stress and Living In The Present
- 43:36 - Deanna Today
- 48:10 - The Freedom To Make Your Own Decisions
- 51:54 - Conclusion
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Feb 13, 2023 |
423 | What Are You Optimizing For? | Chris Hutchins
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In this episode: what sparks goals, what are you optimizing you, valuing your time, and money prioritization. Sometimes on the journey to FI, we ask ourselves the following; do I really need to spend money on this? Do I really have the time and resources for that? These questions may be easy to dismiss by saying no in order to stay on track with your financial goals, but by dismissing them, you could be missing out on something that is beneficial to your personal journey! This week we are joined by friend of the podcast, Chris Hutchins, to talk about the hacks for optimizing your life, the differences between cheapness and frugality, and the importance of valuing your time and what it can lead to. Saving money is an important part of achieving FI, but you should never feel so restricted that you miss out on investing your time and money in things that bring joy and value into your life. While saving is important, it’s okay to spend money. Whether it’s on a trip or investing in something new, there are ways to make it work without feeling guilt or shame. Prioritizing and valuing your time can introduce new experiences and provide happiness as well as perspective while on this journey! Chris Hutchins: Timestamps: - 2:27 - Introductions
- 6:12 - Full Time Podcasting
- 11:44 - What Sparks Our Goals
- 18:35 - What Are You Optimizing For?
- 23:36 - Managing Your Own Money
- 31:28 - Money Prioritization
- 39:03 - Valuing Time
- 50:53 - Real Estate Investing And Complexity
- 58:23 - The Once A Year Review
- 65:28 - Prioritizing Health
- 75:23 - Conclusion
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Feb 06, 2023 |
422 | Lessons From a Young Entrepreneur
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In this episode: taking the unconventional path, the price of time, early entrepreneurship, talent stacking, and the pursuit of learning. At least once in most of our FI journeys, we have pondered what our life would look like if we started earlier. Maybe you have even wondered what value could've been gained if you had started in your teenage years. Well, for some context into the possibilities decision that could provide, we decided to have 17 year old listener Devin on the podcast to discuss what life can look like when you go against the cultural norm of going to college, and instead opting for an entrepreneurial and FI friendly lifestyle. Oftentimes we mention that there are rewards that come with stepping out of your comfort zone, and the same can be said for going against the societal norm and carving out your own path! For our younger audience who may be interested in getting started with their FI journey, let this episode be a useful resource and reassurance that this journey can begin no matter your age! Timestamps: - 1:55 - Introduction
- 5:28 - Taking The Unconventional Path
- 11:58 - The Cost Of Time
- 16:36 - Early Entrepreneurship
- 30:45 - Building The Talent Stack And Real Estate Investing
- 36:56 - The Pursuit Of Learning
- 45:18 - Saving And Investing
- 51:53 - Early Retirement Planning
- 69:49 - Conclusion
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Jan 30, 2023 |
421 | Secure Act 2.0 Deep Dive | Sean Mullaney
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In this episode: taxes, the secure act 2.0, the best news, roths, 529's, catch-up contributions, and the new options you have. On December 29th 2022, Joe Biden signed into law the Secure 2.0 Act. As this law may have ramifications on your retirement tax planning, to stay ahead of the curve we decided to have The FI Tax Guy Sean Mullaney back on the show to discuss what this law is and ways one may be able to approach and utilize it going forward with there retirement planning. While laws and regulations may change, staying prepared and aware can keep us worry free as we prepare for the tail end of our FI journey! The discussion is intended to be for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual. Sean Mullaney: Timestamps: - 1:25 - Introduction
- 2:55 - The Most Important Change and The Best News
- 14:19 - More Roth Options
- 27:05 - The Backdoor Roths And Catch-Up Contributions
- 31:46 - New Options For 529's
- 42:27 - Conclusion
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Jan 23, 2023 |
420 | Mindful FIRE | Adam Coelho
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In this episode: mindfulness, removing judgement, thoughts creating reality, envisioning, awareness, and the hot seat. Oftentimes on our show we like to remind listeners that achieving FI isn’t an end all be all to one’s problems, and that reaching financial independence doesn’t automatically equate to happiness. An important part of the journey is the work you do inward along the way, and this week we are tackling what that can look like. This week we are joined by coach and host of Mindful Fire podcast, Adam Coelho, to discuss the important link between mindfulness and FI, and the power our brains have to envision the life we want, and put dreams into action. Taking the time to be aware of how you’re thinking and feeling can be an effective tool. It will not only keep you centered, but allow for you to be open to experiences you might not have thought were achievable. So whether you are familiar with mindfulness practices or are curious where to begin, allow this episode to serve as a resource to begin or strengthen your practice! Adam Coelho: Timestamps: - 1:56 - Introduction
- 4:33 -The Definition Of Mindfulness/Removing Judgement
- 12:08 - Your Thoughts Create Your Reality
- 19:08 - Gateways To Meditation/Awareness
- 27:56 - The Science Of Mindfulness
- 35:50 - Envisioning
- 40:25 - It's Not Out There, It's In Here
- 49:27 - Mindfulness And FI
- 52:44 - Adam's Google Story
- 58:21 - Adam Takes The Hot Seat
- 76:06 - Conclusion
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Jan 16, 2023 |
419 | Your Bold Move for 2023 | Dominick Quartuccio
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In this episode: bold moves, building bold moves, dreams, themes, uncomfortable awareness, and finding energy. For most people, a new year can signify new goals that we hope to accomplish. Regardless of where you are on the FI journey, the new year ushers in a time for change and welcomes the opportunity to learn and grow! In this episode we are re-joined by Dominick Quartuccio to discuss navigating new beginnings and designing your “Bold Move” as we enter the new year. Instead of having a new year’s resolution which may remind you of what you didn’t accomplish the year before, try making a bold move that can act as a quantifiable metric for designing the life you want to live! The journey to FI is filled with ebbs and flows, and with that comes lessons that allow you to grow and learn as you find your way towards the life you want to live! Dominick Quartuccio: Timestamps: - 1:21 - Introduction
- 7:20 - Quiet Desperation And Community
- 14:32 - The Bold Move
- 22:28 - Building A Bold Move
- 30:32 - Increasing Your Luck Surface Area And What Gives You Energy
- 33:50 - Finding Your Theme And Dream
- 39:28 - Uncomfortable Awareness And The Turbulence Of Life
- 47:19 - What You Want Will Reveal Itself, Eventually
- 56:27 - Using Bold Moves To Identify Dreams
- 59:04 - Conclusion
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Jan 09, 2023 |
418 | Investing Lessons Learned in 2022 | Brian Feroldi
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In this episode: the federal reserve, interest rates, buying the hype, the problems with effortless earning, and narrative follows price. It’s suffice to say this past year has been one of distinct changes from a financial perspective, with investment techniques and former practices no longer working the same as they did two years ago. However, there is much to be learned and a lot to be gained as we move forward into 2023. This week we are re-joined by a friend of the show Brian Feroldi to discuss his observations on the market changes, and lessons he learned over the course of 2022. Settle into the new year and tune in as we share our thoughts on the macro impact of the federal reserve, psychology of investing, inflation and interest as it relates to different kinds of assets, and so much more! Brian Feroldi: Timestamps: - 1:46 - Introduction
- 6:51 - The Federal Reserve/Interest Rates
- 15:03 - Inflation Is Still Here
- 17:21 - Beware Of Effortless Money
- 24:14 - The State Of Crypto/Buying The Hype
- 33:48 - Is Cash Still Trash?
- 36:13 - Bonds Are Worth Consideration
- 39:25 - Growth Stock Troubles
- 46:31 - Narrative Follows Price
- 52:56 - Your Risk Level Is Revealed
- 56:09 - Conclusion
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Jan 02, 2023 |
417 | Year End Wins 2022
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Happy Holidays! As the year's end approaches, it's only natural to look back and think of all that you’ve accomplished. Whether you just began your FI journey this year or are well on your way, recognizing the improvements you’ve made throughout the year is essential and worth celebrating! This episode is our 6th annual year-end wins episode, and we are re-joined by MK Williams to listen and read submissions from our listeners and celebrate the progress of our audience through different stages of their FI journeys! This episode is meant to not only inspire but remind us how personal this journey is, and remind you to take some time and reflect on the progress you have made this year. Celebrate the wins of your own, no matter how big or small! Timestamps: - 1:27 - Introductions
- 3:43 - Adrianna's Wins
- 6:00 - David's Wins And The Post-It Note
- 9:48 - Will and Abby's Wins And Retirement Accounts
- 13:45 - Melissa Devon, and Brittany's Wins, Traveling And Saving
- 16:40 - Dominic and Leila's Wins, Stacking Accounts And Side Hustles
- 20:35 - Erica's Wins And Leveling Up In Life
- 24:11 - Justin's Wins And Financial Wellbeing
- 27:41 - Kristen's Wins And Paying Off The Mortgage
- 30:38 - Tommy's Wins And Changing Careers
- 33:24 - Wes And Sarah's Wins, Erasing Debt And Job Upgrades
- 35:50 - Lindsey's Wins, Travel Rewards And 2-Player Mode
- 38:18 - Tom and Danielle's Wins, Taking Action And Paying Off Student Loans
- 40:00 - Kelly's Wins, Budgetting And Communities
- 42:41 - Yvette's Wins And Making FI Do-Able
- 44:42 - Dennis' Wins And From Student Loan's To Disney World
- 47:00 - Valerie's Wins And Dumbfounding The Experts
- 48:56 - Dilyara's Wins And Crushing Early Stage FI
- 51:19 - Lauren's Wins And Doing The Legwork
- 56:28 - Conclusion
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Dec 26, 2022 |
416 | Learning to Leave | Diania Merriam
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In this episode: using your resources to create change, your employer is your customer, identifying discrimination, and abundance mindsets. For some on the journey to FI, it may seem like you must at all cost continuously strive to meet your monetary goal as quickly as possible. However, staying in toxic and unfulfilling work environments to hold the course with your goal is not what this journey is about. This week we are re-joined by Diania Merriam to have an intimate conversation about leaving a toxic work environment, navigating internalized beliefs, and the power and control gained while on the journey to FI. The greatest part of this journey is not only the earning and having more financial resources, but rather learning that your money is a tool you can use to reclaim your time! Remember, striving for FI is never about deprivation or devaluing yourself, nor does it mean tolerating poor treatment in order to stay on track! Diania Merriam: Timestamps: - 2:00 - Introduction
- 4:25 - The Resignation
- 15:46 - Identifying Discrimination
- 25:07 - Culture Shifts And Subtleties
- 30:10 - Using Your Resources To Create Change
- 33:12 - Allowing Your Money To Protect You And Coast FI
- 40:28 - Operating From An Abundance Mindset
- 48:57 - Your Employer Is Your Customer
- 54:20 - Shifting From Saving To Covering Expenses
- 62:30 - EconoME Conference
- 66:56 - Conclusion
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Dec 19, 2022 |
415 | Four Thousand Weeks | ChooseFI Book Club
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In this episode: slowing down, stoicism, finding something to neglect on purpose, focusing on the present, flow states, and actionable steps. Throughout the history of this podcast we have had many guests discuss books that have offered great advice and education to them on the Journey to FI, and with the large selection to choose from we can't think of a better time to start working down the list! On today’s episode we are joined by Josue and Ginger in our new series The Choose FI Book Club. This week, we’ll be sharing our thoughts and takeaways from the book "4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals" by Oliver Burkeman, as well as share some opinions on the book from our listeners who shared their opinions with us! While many of us on the Journey to FI feel that this lifestyle can be very future-driven, it can be overwhelming to want to accomplish so much with only so much time. This book reminds us that time is finite, and you can’t spend it worrying about what you have or haven't yet accomplished. Instead, it may be best to live in the present and appreciate the day to day as it relates to your journey. Having a timeline and working towards the finish line is part of the journey, but remember that the decisions you are making in your life and the experiences that come with it are just as important as the end result! Book Club Selection: Timestamps: - 1:48 - Introduction
- 2:41 - The Concept Of Reading And Retaining
- 6:23 - Slowing Down And Focusing On What's Important
- 10:20 - Stephanie's Observation
- 18:53 - Amy's Observation And Stoicism
- 23:52 - You Can't Do Everything And CJ's Observation
- 30:29 - Choosing Something To Neglect On Purpose
- 33:34 - Shelleys Voicemail And Finding Time To Spend With Others
- 39:42 - Josh's Voicemail And Planning For The Future While Not Forgetting The Present
- 46:31 - Flow States
- 50:27 - Gayle's Perspective And Criticism Counterpoints
- 57:45 - The Action Steps Taken By YOU
- 61:47 - Our Actionable Steps
- 65:34 - Conclusion
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Dec 16, 2022 |
414 | House FIRE | Alan Corey
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In this episode: the value of a door, the hour FIRE method, tax breaks, focusing on income, and return on hassle. Many of our listeners have tuned in to hear our guests discuss the real estate market, mortgages, and taxes as it relates to obtaining property. However, many of us on the road to FI may not realize how scaling the properties you own can actually act as a mutual fund-like portfolio. On this week’s episode we are joined by our new in-house real estate expert, author, and podcaster, Alan Corey. Alan sheds light towards what expanding your real estate portfolio can look like from from a larger standpoint, and how approaching investment from a spreadsheet rather than lifestyle point of view can ultimately offer greater returns in the long run. While we know many listeners may be apprehensive to consider investing in multiple or larger real estate properties, or how this may not seem like a feasible option, this episode is available to you to educate and offer the mental framework on how to approach real estate in a way that it can be achievable! Alan Corey: Timestamps: - 1:57 - Introduction
- 2:48 - The Value Of A "Door" And The Business Behind It
- 8:21 - Navigating The Sea Of Options
- 16:35 - Reducing Vacancy Impact/Maximizing Potential
- 23:37 - Tax Breaks
- 29:54 - The House FIRE Method
- 39:33 - Focusing On Income
- 49:59 - Selling 50 Doors
- 61:19 - Return On Hassle/Million Dollar Value Properties
- 67:50 - Conclusion
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Dec 12, 2022 |
413 | Mental Wealth & Healing | Rich Jones
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In this episode: success on paper, building the life you want, therapy, craving progression, and what leads to change. When beginning and well into your FI journey, it may seem like reaching and achieving your end goal of financial independence will somehow leave you feeling happier and more fulfilled. However, reaching this end goal doesn’t automatically solve all your problems. On this week’s episode we are joined by founder of FindMoreBalance.com and host of "The Mental Wealth Show" Rich Jones to have a conversation about mental health, rebuilding mindset and behaviors, and importance of finding your network of support in life. The FI journey is a great one because it allows you to introduce changes into your life, and no matter how big or different the changes are, they are still significant! The best part of this journey is that it is a personal one, so try to remember that! While the end goal may be reaching a monetary number, it is also about rebuilding and progressing into the person you want to be in all areas of life! Rich Jones: Timestamps: - 4:12 - Introduction
- 5:36 - Success On Paper
- 12:31 - The Inflection Point, What Made You Change?
- 16:14 - Therapy
- 20:54 - Re-Finding The Person You Want To Be
- 27:38 - Craving Progress And Mastery
- 35:11 - Rebuilding Your Day-To-Day Life
- 43:50 - Leveraging Your Career To Get More From Life
- 52:21 - Conclusion
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Dec 05, 2022 |
412 | What's In Your Index Fund? | Katie & Alan Donegan
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In this episode; global funds, it's not doctrine, index funds, VTSAX, what is in index funds, and the opposite of active investing. If you've been in the FI community for a while now, you've probably at one point have heard of index Funds. However, whether you are familiar with this concept of investing, have invested in index funds, or are unfamiliar entirely, you may not necessarily know the mechanics and specifics of what certain types of index funds can actually do for you on your FI journey. This week we are rejoined by Alan and Katie Donegan, co-founders of The Rebel Finance School, to dive into the topic of index funds. Together, we discuss the differences between certain types of index funds, fee structures and returns, self-regulating funds, as well as break-down the benefits of what certain types of index funds can provide for you regardless of market and economic fluctuations! While we are not giving direct financial advice on what invest in, this week’s episode is meant as a resource to our listeners who may be curious to learn more about index funds and passive investing! Katie & Alan Donegan: Timestamps: - 4:11 - Introductions
- 5:13 - What Is In Index Funds
- 11:19 - Global Funds
- 21:54 - It's Not Doctrine, Don't Get Bogged Down In The Details
- 25:50 - Am I Getting What I Want When I Invest? Should I Be Concerned?
- 35:14 - The Opposite Of An Active Investor
- 45:09 - Is Cap-Weighting The Only Way To Run Index Funds?
- 52:50 - Is There A Future Where Passive Investing Isn't A Good Option?
- 57:46 - Conclusion
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Dec 02, 2022 |
411 | The Simple Path to Wealth | JL Collins
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In this episode: VTSAX funds, bonds, cap-weighted funds, finding your ballasts, staying the course, and the simple path to wealth. This week, we are getting back to the basics! While many of you who have been in the FI community for a while now have definitely heard of JL Collins, those who are new should absolutely be prepared to absorb the wealth of information he provides every time he decides to grace our podcast! Listen along as he and Brad review the basic information that can put you on the simple path to wealth that so many in the FI community have walked! Believe it or not, creating wealth for yourself can be simple! JL Collins: Timestamps: - 1:46 - Introduction
- 2:40 - Back To Basics, What Is The Simple Path To Wealth
- 10:15 - Low-Cost Funds And High-Cost Funds
- 14:56 - Index Funds Are For Lazy People (Just Kidding!)
- 20:00 - Is It VTSAX Or Nothing?
- 26:58 - Cap-Weighted Funds
- 30:53 - Staying The Course
- 36:32 - Are There Times When Index Funds Aren't A Good Choice?
- 42:28 - The Highest Likelihood Of Replicable Success
- 46:38 - Bonds
- 51:36 - Rising Rates
- 55:17 - I-Bonds
- 58:22 - Finding Your Ballasts
- 64:55 - Conclusion
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Nov 28, 2022 |
410 | Short-Term Rentals on the Path to FI | Kelly Cronin
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In this episode: finding mentors, the superpower of making less, traveling while making less, rental properties, and the one percent rule. For some who begin the FI journey, it's about doing all they can to reach that FI number, but for many people the journey to FI is about the people you meet and learn from along the way! On this week’s episode we are joined by longtime listener Kelly Cronin to discuss the importance of mentorship, her interesting take that gives a new meaning to traveling while working, and the importance of pursuing what drives you and leads to a life filled with with intentionality. In Kelly's case, a passion towards travel lead to a fascinating side-hustle that affords her the opportunity to make money while seeing the world, who knows where a passion could end up leading you? Kelly Cronin: Timestamps: - 1:55 - Introduction
- 3:11 - Kelly's Early Financial Influence
- 6:45 - Finding Mentors
- 9:02 - The Superpower of Making Less
- 15:26 - Traveling While Making Less
- 21:09 - Rental Properties
- 29:54 - The Mechanics of Acquiring Rental Properties
- 34:23 - The 1% Rule
- 41:32 - Running The Numbers
- 46:50 - How Is Kelly Marketing This?
- 55:46 - The FI Aspect, How Does This Intersect With Your Job?
- 64:20 - Where Do You Go From Here?
- 65:37 - Conclusion
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Nov 21, 2022 |
409 | 401(k), Mega Backdoor Roth and the Premium Tax Credit | Sean Mullaney
01:09:37
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In this episode: w2 employment to self-employment, s-coporations vs self-employment, avoiding penalties, megas backdoor roths, retirement planning, and health insurance. Most of us are familiar with a W2 job, and there is a certain level of convenience that comes with working a W2 job as it relates to retirement planning and taxes. So much so that it can be daunting to want to embark out on your own journey and have to figure it all out on your own. This week we are re-joined by our “in-house tax expert” Sean Mullaney to discuss the tax and retirement sphere as it relates to being self-employed. While we are not offering advice, this week's episode is meant to act as a resource to listeners curious about the steps and unknowns that come with the self-employment territory. With the same excitement and motivations gained from getting to run your own business, those same motivations and excitements can still be applied to navigating your retirement and taxes once you remember that it is now within YOUR control! The fear of the unfamiliar may not be as daunting and complicated as you may think, and figuring out these factors requires you to take the same initiative and action that is required throughout your entire FI journey! The discussion is intended to be for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual. Sean Mullaney: Timestamps: - 1:42 - Introduction
- 2:38 - W2 Employment to Self-Employment
- 11:34 - S-Corporations vs Self-Employment
- 14:03 - Avoiding Penalties When Making Estimated Payments
- 19:29 - Saving For Retirement As An Entrepreneur
- 24:00 - Employee vs Employer 401k Limits and Mega Backdoor Roth
- 33:54 - Is The Mega Backdoor Plausible For The Self-Employed?
- 41:03 - Roth IRA Conversions
- 43:15 - Addressing The Uncertainty Around The Employer Maximum
- 53:40 - ACA Plans and Navigating Health Insurance As A Solopreneur
- 63:34 - What Counts As Income?
- 68:41 - Conclusion
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Nov 18, 2022 |
408 | Debt Payoff, Disney & Taking Action | Audrey
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In this episode: taking action, travel rewards, career progression, the mission to net zero, and value propositions for college. Whether you were raised to live frugally or if the lessons and lifestyle of FI are just now being introduced into your life, the journey to FI is full of ebbs and flow, not only with your finances, but with the knowledge you pick up along the way. This week we are joined by Audrey to talk about her journey with FI, her path to intentionality, and to discuss the power of optimization. Everyone who begins the FI journey comes from a different place of financial literacy, and a lot of the times we may grow up following the “do’s and don’ts” of financial planning that we were raised with. However, you may be missing out on new ways to optimize your FI journey! The best part about FI is that it's a personal journey that allows you to learn new ways to plan, as well as new ways to reallocate your savings and spending in order to live your best life in the present and future! Timestamps: - 1:53 - Introduction
- 5:03 - Natural Savers
- 8:25 - Value Propositions For College
- 11:40 - Tackling Student Loans, The Mission To Net Zero
- 20:50 - Traveling On Points/Travel Rewards Cards
- 28:59 - Travel Rewards Hotel Strategy and Point Optimization
- 32:23 - Credit Cards and Children/Second Generation FI Training
- 34:50 - Taking Action In Your Post-Debt Life And Evolving
- 42:16 - Career Progression and Optimization
- 47:18 - Audrey Takes The Hot Seat
- 55:24 - Conclusion
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Nov 14, 2022 |
407 | Kristi | Households of FI Update
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In this episode: growth during the job hunt, exploring entrepreneurship, tips for career growth, and second generation FI. It's only natural that on the journey to FI you will want to pivot. Whether it is your financial outlook or even your career outlook, it's only natural to have reservations about making a change that could benefit you in the long run. On this week’s episode of The Households of FI, we are joined by Kristi to fill us in on how her FI journey is going, as well as discuss the topic of “leveling-up”. Changing jobs or moving on to the next career chapter while on the journey to FI can seem farfetched, because often times we want to stick to what is familiar and what is more in line with our plan. However, there is no shame in expanding your network and your options in terms of finding better employment that is more aligned with your values! Don't be afraid to be “un-stuck” and see what career options you have, and make sure you are surrounded by those who are aligned with the same principles as you are! Timestamps: - 2:03 - Introduction
- 3:41 - An Update From Kristy
- 5:53 - Growth During The Job Hunt
- 13:03 - Tips For Career Growth
- 19:45 - Exploring Entrepreneurship
- 23:39 - The Finances Of Engagement
- 27:07 - Being On The Same Page Financially As Your Partner
- 31:48 - Where Is Your Salary Raise Going?
- 38:59 - Laying The Seeds For Second Generation FI
- 51:52 - Conclusion
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Nov 11, 2022 |
406 | 18 Months of Massive Action | Josue
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In this episode: taking action, asking questions, navigating information, getting to where you want to go, the reason we learn, and growth mindsets! Beginning your FI journey often means facing a lot of unfamiliar knowledge being thrown at you. With all the resources and alternative information provided, we know firsthand that it can be overwhelming. However, you should not feel intimidated to start your FI Journey! This week we are joined by an avid ChooseFI listener Josue to discuss the power that comes with learning new information, as well as the importance of taking action from information presented! No matter what financial or educational background you come from, your FI journey starts from a personal square one. Whether the information and knowledge presented from this journey is completely new or relatively familiar, there can be a sense of motivation that can be gained from continuing this journey! If you are searching for early FI excellence defined, then look no further than Josue! Timestamps: - 1:48 - Introduction
- 2:41 - 18 Months Ago...
- 5:53 - What Made You Chase FI?
- 10:43 - Taking Action and Asking Questions
- 17:30 - Growth Mindset and Changing
- 20:07 - Navigating Information/Combatting Echo-chambers
- 33:07 - Getting Where You Want To Go and How Josue Did It
- 39:40 - The Cost of Not Knowing
- 42:43 - Retirement Accounts
- 51:50 - This is Why We Learn/Life Insurance
- 56:36 - Leasing Cars
- 60:16 - Savings Rate Based On Value
- 65:47 - Josue Takes The Hot Seat
- 77:09 - Conclusion
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Nov 07, 2022 |
405 | Matt & Meg | Households of FI Update
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Nov 04, 2022 |
404 | Just Keep Buying | Nick Maggiulli
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In this episode: income-producing assets, REITs, the 4% rule, optimal spending, saving too much, and why you will never feel rich. It is believed that in order to reach FI, cutting expenses and limited spending seems like the ideal way to your end goal, but are you missing out on ways to spend-to-earn because it feels right? Well, this week we are rejoined by friend of the show and guest host Brian Feroldi to interview Nick Magguilli, author of the excellent book Just Keep Buying: Proven Ways to Save Money And Build Your Wealth. Together we discuss using data to grow your wealth and fighting the stigmatization of spending your money. On the journey to FI it is easy to focus more on saving so much that we’re afraid to spend, however, by not spending we could be missing out on assets, both monetary and non-monetary, that could bring us greater fulfillment in the present and future! By rethinking your approach to spending, rather than looking at it as something that is negative, you may find that your money can go farther for you when its spent rather than saved! Nick Maggiulli Brian Feroldi Timestamps - 1:29 - Introduction
- 2:31 - Just Keep Buying
- 9:27 - Income Producing Assets
- 10:55 - Macro-Level Mind Changers
- 14:08 - REITs
- 16:57 - You Can Save Too Much?
- 21:40 - How Nick Thinks Through The 4% Rule
- 26:20 - Spending Optimally
- 30:59 - Catching Up Financially Through Exercise
- 34:01 - Examining 401k Maxxing
- 38:47 - Saving Raises
- 41:50 - Why You Will Never Feel Rich
- 46:16 - Investment Properties & Nick
- 47:55 - Conclusion
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Oct 31, 2022 |
403 | Alignment & Adjustments | Scott & Taylor Rieckens
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In this episode: balancing deprivation and happiness, making adjustments, everything is negotiable, the evolution of alignment, adjusted awareness, and intentionality in community. Five years ago, Scott and Taylor Rieckens publicly began their path to FI by creating the fantastic documentary "Playing With FIRE." The documentary depicts their life as they start out and navigate the early stages of their FI journey, which is often the period of time when we act our most frugal, cut as many expenses as possible, and in turn save as much as we possibly can! While this kind of lifestyle is a great jumping off point early in the FI journey, oftentimes people find this lifestyle to be limiting and ultimately detrimental to their own happiness. Now that Scott and Taylor are significantly further down the path compared to the last time we heard from them, we decided to have them return to the show to discuss the adjustments they have made in their lifestyle in order to live in a manner that fully aligns with their idea of a happy life! Remember, FI isn't suppose to limit your ability to be happy, rather it exists to enhance your life and help you find fulfillment as progress down the road less traveled. Scott and Taylor Rieckens: Timestamps: - 1:59 - Introduction
- 2:38 - What Makes You The Most Happy?
- 8:41 - The Evolution of Alignment and Adjusted Awareness
- 18:30 - The Craziest 36 Months
- 23:13 - Revisiting What's Important After Evolution
- 35:05 - Balancing Deprivation and Happiness
- 37:58 - Making Adjustments
- 43:03 - Decisions Are Based On The Information You Have
- 49:57 - Wonderful Evolutions and Learning Together
- 51:23 - Everything is Negotiable
- 57:02 - Everybody is the Star of Their Own Movie / Intentionality in Community
- 66:34 - Conclusion
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Oct 24, 2022 |
402 | Vivian | Households of FI Update
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In this episode: the beauty of community, misleading expectations, doing what's best for your situation, and stress reduction. The Journey to FI is hardly linear and is full of ebbs and flows. While it may seem easier to share your wins/successes within this community, we know it can be even harder to share the moments of this journey that feel like setbacks. On this week’s installment of the Households of FI series, we are joined again by Vivian to fill us in on how her FI journey is going, and the importance of finding support within this community. Everyone’s FI journey is unique to them, but it doesn’t mean that you are alone! The beauty of FI is that it offers you a community to share your successes, as well as share your struggles. By being vocal and unafraid to admit that you are having a hard time, you are not only sure to garner support from others facing similar battles, but can find a renewed sense of motivation to make you feel more accountable and present on this journey! Timestamps: - 1:57 - Introduction
- 4:14 - The Beauty of Community
- 7:56 - Expectations Are Misleading
- 13:37 - It's Not Black and White, Do What's Best For You
- 18:30 - Ask For What You Deserve
- 22:10 - Reducing Stress and Addressing Your Situation
- 28:51 - Life Is Not A Straight Path
- 31:02 - Retirement Withdrawals and The Market
- 38:33 - You Are Not Alone
- 40:14 - Conclusion
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Oct 21, 2022 |
401 | Court from Modern FImily Returns
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In this episode: finding unknown opportunity, creating your lifestyle as you go, overcoming the down period, real estate renting, and what reaching FI looks like. Once you’ve set your FI number and put plans into action, it’s tempting to want to do everything in your power to reach that goal as soon as possible, potentially by working longer hours or cutting out expenses in your life in order to save more. But by doing this are you cultivating the lifestyle you want to live after your goal is met? On this week's episode we are re-joined by Court from Modern FImily to update us on her FI journey, the changes she has made over the last few years, and her rewarding takeaways from being flexible on her journey. The beauty of FI is that it is a personal journey, and it’s one YOU create to reflect YOUR lifestyle! It is important to remember that by rushing to meet your goal, you may be adding more stress than needed, and missing out on the lessons, hacks, and new opportunities (or use experiences) that come with starting this journey! Court From Modern FImily Timestamps - 1:51 - Introduction
- 2:28 - Update From Courtney
- 8:22 - Testing to Find Unknown Opportunity
- 14:19 - Creating Your Lifestyle on the Journey
- 20:10 - Overcoming the Down Period
- 25:27 - What Do You Want Your Life to Look Like?
- 28:30 - Finding Free Activities
- 37:03 - Annual Passes and Finding Groups
- 41:25 - Real Estate Renting and Simplicity
- 48:37 - Flexibility and Taking Advantage of Whats Available
- 52:04 - What Reaching FI Looks Like
- 64:23 - Conclusion
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Oct 17, 2022 |
400 | Zach & Marilyn | Households of FI Update
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In this episode: house hacking, benefits and compensation packages, earning extra income and side hustles, and not setting perfection as your goal. We know achieving FI doesn't happen overnight, and rarely does it happen perfectly according to plan. Life happens, changes happen, and uncertainty usually finds a way to throw you off your planned path. This shouldn’t be something to fear! Today in the Households of FI series we are joined again by Zach to fill us in on how his FI journey has progressed over the last couple years, as well as to discuss the importance of re-adjustment! While failure is never an easy thing to accept, the fear of failing may deprive you of some excellent learning opportunities. By remaining intentional with your FI plan rather than striving for perfection, you will allow yourself to overcome uncomfortable lulls and expand your journey to places you might not have thought were possible! Timestamps: - 1:51 - Introductions
- 4:45 - Zach and Marilyn Update
- 7:16 - House Hacking and Limiting Expenses
- 13:30 - Life is Lumpy, Perfection Isn't The Goal
- 21:39 - Examining The Whole Compensation Package
- 31:40 - Earning Extra Income
- 40:15 - Zach's 6 Year Path To FI
- 46:21 - If You Weren't Afraid, What Would You Do?
- 53:15 - Being Open to Exploring
- 56:53 - Conclusion
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Oct 14, 2022 |
399 | Money with Katie | Katie Gatti
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In this episode: finding purpose, misaligned values, being the product of your environment, the stock market as a source for wealth building, and modern two-player mode. We encourage our listeners that there is no wrong age to start your FI journey, but for those of you starting your FI journey as a young adult, the firehouse of foreign information can feel overwhelming. Sometimes it may even seem as if you’re too far behind to even start! The good news is, you're not! Today we are joined by Katie Gatti from Money With Katie to talk about how she navigated FI in her early 20s, and how she used a lack of knowledge as a motivator to get to a place of financial independence. Everybody starts this journey at a different place in their life and no two people are the same. By being patient and finding value in learning something new, you are certain to find yourself more motivated on your FI journey! Katie Gatti Timestamps - 1:36 - Introductions
- 2:09 - Katie's FI Journey
- 8:32 - Finding Meaning and Purpose
- 11:53 - Misaligned Value and Personal Finance
- 18:58 - Katie's College Decision and Education
- 25:03 - Forming Yourself as the Product of Your Environment
- 31:40 - It's Never Too Late For FI
- 39:03 - The Stock Market as a Means of Wealth Building
- 49:09 - Modern Two-Player Mode and Setting Financial Expectations
- 55:41 - Katie Takes The Hot Seat
- 67:07 - Conclusion
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Oct 10, 2022 |
398 | Troy & Lindsay | Households of FI Update
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In this episode: career changes, up-skilling, re-prioritizing, accruing debt for value, childcare, and emergency funds. The journey to FI is never linear. Sometimes we can find ourselves thinking the only way to meet our goals is to follow a strict plan, which can make adjusting said plan feel like a daunting set back. Well, our returning Households of FI guests Troy and Lindsay believe that flexibility during ones journey to FI can provide you with tremendous value! Making changes in your life, whether it's accruing temporary debt or changing careers, can actually lead to big time payoffs! While it may feel more secure to have a set trajectory with your financial goals, we know life gets in the way! So instead of sticking with a plan that isn't making you happy, try to stay flexible and evaluate all your options! Timestamps: - 1:34 - Introductions
- 4:55 - Troy and Lindsay Update
- 12:10 - Avoiding Over Optimization
- 18:49 - Up-Skilling & Career Changes
- 27:56 - Upgrading Income and Re-evaluating Priorities
- 36:15 - Accruing Debt for True Value
- 40:20 - Emergency Funds
- 42:58 - Going On Autopilot
- 46:00 - Expenses and Childcare
- 50:34 - Evaluating Your Work and Worth
- 53:14 Raising FI Children
- 58:54 - Conclusion
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Oct 07, 2022 |
397 | Securing Your Financial Life
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In this episode: cybersecurity, password managers, two-factor authentication, safely navigating the internet, and more hot-seat questions! Have you ever considered how secure your finances are in the modern world? Within the cyber-dominated world we are all living in, it can be tough to stay on top of updates, passwords, and other necessary resources that help us keep our digital footprints safe. Well in order to provide you all with some high-level tips and tricks to stay ahead of the curve, we decided to have long time listener and cybersecurity expert Tom on the show this week to discuss how you can secure your online life. Keeping yourself secure and your assets safe is one of the best ways to ensure a progressive future as you move forward in the digital era while on your FI journey! You can find the link to Tom's Facebook thread here! Timestamps: - 1:44 - Introduction
- 2:52 - Passwords and Password Managers
- 13:22 - Two-Factor Authentication
- 22:03 - Email Links
- 28:38 - Cyber Financial Risks
- 34:57 - Surfing The Web Safely
- 39:14 - Antivirus Software
- 43:57 - Public Wifi, Back-ups, and High-Level Tips
- 55:18 - Look Out For Elderly Loved Ones
- 58:38 - Tom Takes On The Hot Seat
- 75:01 - Conclusion
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Oct 03, 2022 |
396 | The Valuist | Bo Loy
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In this episode: evolution, knowing the rules, making purposeful decisions, automation, and the return of the hot seat! In the advent of making money, oftentimes we can find ourselves torn between a state of over-saving through budgeting and cutting expenses, and over spending just because we have the means to. But is that what we really are looking for in our respective FI journeys? With thoughtful planning and proper action maybe we can happy medium between the two that doesn’t feel over invasive. Today we are joined by Bo Loy to discuss the concepts of finding adventures that don't break the bank, purposeful decision making, and the perks of automating your money. Also we heard your feedback! Back by popular demand this week, Bo Loy will be answering questions in our freshly renewed segment, The Hot Seat! Timestamps - 1:26 - Introduction
- 2:23 - Evolution and Perspective
- 9:12 - It All Adds Up
- 14:22 - Reviewing, Insurance, and HSA
- 24:11 - Knowing the Rules
- 32:00 - Tax Loss Harvesting
- 37:45 - Making Purposeful Decisions
- 44:02 - Finding Free Adventures
- 49:01 - Automation
- 66:17 - The Hot Seat Returns
- 79:10 - Conclusion
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Sep 26, 2022 |
395 | The Debtist Finds Balance in FI
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In this episode: student loans, the impact of knowing, navigating the pandemic, the power of planning, and the freedom of FI! Tens of millions of people deal with student loan debt, and even with the recent news of loan forgiveness, there are still many who are left unequipped with the knowledge of the best ways to repay these debts without sacrificing from their lifestyle. Today we are rejoined by Samm, aka “The Debtist,” to get an update on how she has been navigating paying off her student loans, as well as how her financial mindset has changed over the last 4 years. Just because you take on debt does not mean you have to deprive yourself of the life you want until the debts are paid off! By changing your mindset to one of abundance of opportunity rather than scarcity of opportunity, the path to FI can open many doors for you! Paying down your loans, entering into new professions, and not letting your money control your ability to find happiness are all just examples of what is possible while getting yourself out from debt! The Debtist: Timestamps: - 1:25 - Introduction
- 1:50 - Sam's Student Loan Story
- 6:34 - Switching From IBR and The Impact of Knowing
- 10:48 - Navigating the Pandemic Pause
- 14:06 - The Freedom of FI
- 17:45 - The Aftermath of the Pandemic
- 24:56 - The Doors You Can Open By Shutting One
- 30:51 - The Power of Planning
- 38:18 - The End of the Pandemic Pause
- 46:35 - Conclusion
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Sep 19, 2022 |
394 | From Blood Cancer to Boston Marathon | Boyd Dunleavey
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In this episode: resilience, making good choices, letting go of limiting beliefs, attracting the energy you put out, and winning at life! What would you do if you were given a terminal cancer diagnosis? While it might not be the first thing that comes to mind, if you're able, the Boyd Dunleavey option is to develop a new positive outlook on life and the energy your omitting into the world, win your fight with cancer, and then proceed to run 11 marathons. Bad news comes to every single one of us, but how we process and handle that news is entirely up to us! Choose to handle it the right way, move forward with your life, and prioritize the things that matter to you. Despite what you may have been told, you have no idea where it could lead you ten years down the road! Boyd Dunleavey: - Check out these sites to see if your someones much needed match!
- Two fantastic groups in the cancer community that Boyd loves and trusts!
- Connect With Boyd
Timestamps: - 1:22 - Introduction
- 2:49 - Choices Bearing Fruit/ Boyd's Backstory
- 11:42 - Taking The Better Path
- 20:04 - The News That Changed Everything
- 24:36 - Resilience and Pivoting
- 29:41 - You Could Be Someones Match
- 34:20 - Attracting The Energy You Put Out
- 39:16 - The Places Your Energy Can Take You
- 47:27 - The Boston Marathon
- 51:07 - It's a Choice to Make Good Choices/Ripple Effects
- 58:40 - Goal Setting, Financial Resilience, and Winning at Life!
- 68:34 - Let Go of Limiting Beliefs
- 71:00 - Conclusion
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Sep 12, 2022 |
393 |Travel Rewards Refresher 2022 | Lyn Mettler
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In this episode: Travel Rewards, Credit Cards, and The Value of Rewards Points. We all know that it can be expensive to travel, and sometimes the joy and excitement of taking that long-awaited family vacation can be overshadowed by the cost of taking the trip. But what if there was a more efficient way to travel that doesn’t feel like you are breaking the bank? Well, with effective planning and the right tools this is entirely possible! This week we are once again joined by Lyn Mettler who will discuss to maximizing your spending in a way that does not deprive you, but rather rewards you! Lyn Mettler: Check Out Lyn's Free eBook How to Earn the Southwest Companion Pass! Timestamps: - 1:30 - Introduction
- 3:50 - Credit Cards
- 7:50 - The Value of Points
- 16:53 - Two-Player Mode and The 5-24 Rule
- 20:35 - Where to Start With Travel Rewards
- 25:03 - Limitations and Strategy
- 31:33 - Why This Works With FI
- 33:31 - The State of Travel Part 1
- 37:15 - Award Charts and Wiggle Room
- 41:28 - Points and Hotels
- 48:25 - The State of Travel Part 2
- 50:31 - The Booking Order
- 58:44 - Conclusion
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Sep 05, 2022 |
392 | Beginning of a New Era
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In this episode: Unlocking Freedom, The Optimized Path, Skilling Up, The Perpetual Money-Making Machine, and a New Era of ChooseFI. It is truly the end of an era at ChooseFI. After six years, over 400 episodes, and all the laughs shared along the way, Jonathan is taking a step away from show to explore a new chapter in his life. On his way out, he and Brad hopped on the microphones as co-hosts one last time to discuss the lessons they have learned making this podcast, some key points of consideration for your FI journey, and the absolutely amazing community that has been built around this podcast. This audience truly embodies the word crowd in the word crowdsourced. Best of luck to Jonathan on all his new endeavors, and be sure to tune in next week as Brad carries the podcast into its new era! Timestamps - 0:57 - The End of an Era
- 5:00 - The Last 5 Years and The Evolution of FI
- 12:12 - Unlocking Freedom
- 15:57 - Math, Hope, and Time
- 19:47 - The Optimized Path
- 25:21 - The Perpetual Money Making Machine
- 34:16 - Skilling Up and Education
- 38:58 - The Value of Being Crowdsourced
- 46:36 - Reach Out To Us!
- 48:07 - Conclusion
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Aug 29, 2022 |
391 | The Student Loan Reset (Urgent Listen!) | The Student Loan Planner
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In this episode: student loan forgiveness, public service loan for forgiveness, and getting closer to loan forgiveness. How would you respond to finding out your looming student loan debts could be forgiven? Well for some of you that could be possible, but you need to act quickly! Travis Hornsby from The Student Loan Planner joins the show this week to discuss public service loans for forgiveness, and how a massive opportunity to tackle your student debt could be available to up to 25% of people with student loans, but only for a limited window of time! The deadline for applications for this waiver is currently October 31st, 2022 so listen along to see if this option can be applicable to you, and if so visit the link to book a consultation with The Student Loan Planner team ASAP! The Student Loan Planner Timestamps - 1:43 - Introduction
- 3:04 - The Public Service Loan for Forgiveness
- 4:51 - Public Service
- 6:05 - The Problem This Fixes
- 11:57 - Getting Closer to Forgiveness
- 16:21 - Why This is Urgent
- 21:13 - Deadline Information
- 22:54 - Slam Dunk Case Example
- 28:36 - Self Screening Test
- 30:20 - Conclusion
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Aug 22, 2022 |
390 | Taking Stock of Your Life | Jordan Grumet
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In this episode: marginal gains, prioritizing your present, purposeful living, impacting others, and goal setting. Whether you like it or not we all will eventually die someday, and when that time comes the last thing we want to do is to look back on our lives with regret. Oftentimes in life we let expectations, outside obligations, and future ambition rule over us in the present, without fully realizing we could be living our dream life in the present! Nobody understands this more than former hospice doctor Jordan Grumet (aka Doc G) who comes back to the show to discuss the importance of finding meaning in the way we approach our goals, and how becoming more intentional and present could lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful life! Jordan "Doc G" Grumet Timestamps - 1:27 - Introductions
- 2:30 - Sam's Story
- 6:29 - It's Not Bout The Goals, It's about The Processes
- 14:23 - Marginal Gains
- 17:33 - Prioritizing Yourself
- 23:24 - Your The Star of Your Own Story
- 27:20 - Making Ripples and Impacting Others
- 35:24 - What Would You Do if Money Wasn't an Issue?
- 41:36 - Money is a Tool and Measuring Friction
- 50:15 - Conclusion
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Aug 15, 2022 |
389 | The Language of Business
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In this episode: interpreting financial statements, utilizing financial statements, balance sheet statements, income statements, cash flow statements, and valuing a business for its purpose. Have you even wanted to learn the language of business? Not in a literal sense, by that we mean understanding the ways businesses communicate what their real value is to the general public and potential investors? Well if you have had this incredibly niche thought, you're definitely a member of the FI community, and you're also in luck! Brian Feroldi is back on the show to discuss financial statements and the information certain financial statements indicate, as well as act as your translator for the language of business! Understanding this language can be a massive help in your own decision making going forward! Brian Feroldi Timestamps - 1:26 - Introduction
- 2:44 - Financial Statements
- 5:35- Read and Interpret
- 8:58 - The Three Main Financial Statements
- 13:33 - Balance Sheet Statements
- 22:09 - Utilizing Financial Statements
- 24:06 - Income Statements
- 30:04 - Claim on Earnings
- 33:58 - Cash Flow Statements
- 44:13 - Valuing a Business for it's Purposes
- 47:22 - Not All Businesses are Equal
- 50:16 - Conclusion
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Aug 08, 2022 |
388 | The 18-Year-Old Who Actually Listened
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In this episode: college hacking, career hacking, the power of starting early, trade jobs, and salesforce careers. How many times in the past have you been listening to this podcast and thought, "I wish I knew about this when I was younger." Well today's guest Zach actually had the foresight to start using the lessons he learned from this podcast at the ripe age of 18, and the results may be envy inducing! It's worth noting that not starting your FI journey at the age of 18 doesn't discredit you from a happy and financially independent life. But it's also worth noting that the sooner you start, the sooner you'll be able to reap the rewards, so start today! Timestamps - 1:08 - Introduction and Zach's E-Mail
- 3:03 - What were you looking for when you found the FI community?
- 5:43 - Dual Enrollment
- 15:06 - Evaluating Your Education Options and Expenses
- 22:29 - Military Service and College Education
- 26:39 - First Job Out of College and Trade Jobs
- 35:05 - 20 Years Old, $65,000 Yearly Salary, No Debt, What Next?
- 37:04 - The Power of Starting Early
- 42:26 - Zach's Career Change
- 53:31 - Conclusion
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Aug 01, 2022 |
387 | How Real Estate Investors Make it Work in High Interest Environments | Coach Carson
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In this episode: real estate investing, the fundamentals of real estate investing, real estate investing variables, interest rates, and private money financing. With today's real estate market is it even possible to get some skin in the game as an investor? While thing's aren't exactly optimal for buyers right now, if you are creative and informed with your decision making, it is absolutely possible to get in the game! Listen along as Coach Carson joins the show to discuss how this is still possible and ways the small and mighty investors continue to succeed in the real estate market! Chad Carson Timestamps - 1:13 - Introduction
- 2:09 - Elephants In The Room
- 5:41 - What Is The Market Doing?
- 9:13 - Interest Rates
- 17:32 - Do You Even Go To A Traditional Bank Anymore?
- 24:28 - Unknown Variables
- 28:50 - Private Money Financing
- 38:15 - It Always Comes Down To Earnings
- 44:23 - Surviving 2008
- 51:08 - The Cost For Private Investors
- 59:38 - Conclusion
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Jul 25, 2022 |
386 | The $100K Glorified Sleepaway Camp | Millionaire Educator
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In this episode: College Hacking, College Credits for less, ACE Courses, CLEP Exams, and The Most Cost Efficient Bachelors Degree A college education may be the most daunting expense members of the FI community have on their horizon. As we all know by now, the cost of modern higher education has skyrocketed and has shown virtually no signs of decreasing or even leveling off! However Gerry Born, also know as the Millionaire Educator, may have found a way to reduce the overall cost of said education while still retaining the aspect of freedom we in FI community hold so dearly. Listen along to see if this alternative path to a college degree could be applicable towards you or your loved one's futures! Millionaire Educator Timestamps - 1:11 - Introduction
- 2:44 - The "College Experience"
- 6:55 - CLEP Tests
- 11:17 - Spending Credits
- 21:15 - The Cost Effective Option
- 25:35 - ACE Courses
- 28:48 - The Credit Stacking Experience
- 37:12 - Pairing This Methodology with the Classic College Experience
- 41:04 - The Most Optimized Bachelors Degree
- 47:32 - Using College to Learn Your Craft
- 52:53 - Conclusion
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Jul 18, 2022 |
385 | Time Is Your Ultimate Luxury
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In this episode: Time as a Luxury, The Power of F-U Money, The Cost of DIY, Planning, and Decision Making. Even though time is our most precious non-renewable resource, the society we live in tends to take that fact for granted. Is working more to earn more really the most efficient use of your time? Possibly, but effective planning and delegation of your resources can help you find a much better balance between the things you have to do to support your lifestyle, and the things you want to do throughout your life! Once time is spent you can't get it back, so plan accordingly so you can make the most of it! Timestamps - 0:56 - Introduction and Are Your Winning Life?
- 4:18 - Tax Abatement Feedback
- 11:30 - Credit Cards Purchases
- 19:34 - Crypto Exchanges
- 23:55 - Time is the Ultimate Resource
- 30:16 - Finding a Sweet Spot Between Frugality and Freedom
- 38:12 - The Power of Evaluating Your Options
- 46:55 - Planning Unlocks Freedom
- 53:29 - Conclusion
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Jul 11, 2022 |
384 | Functionality with Numbers
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In this episode: functionality with numbers, the rule of 74, decision making, free roles, and tilting the odds in your favor! Setting yourself up for success is one of the FI community's main ideals, but what is the best way to go about doing that? Well, to put it simply, math. While the mention of math may be enough to put some people off entirely, what if we told you basic math could be enough to prime yourself up for success? Simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division when applied right can have a huge impact on your personal finances! Listen along and see if there are any ways you could apply basic math into your own decision making going forward! Timestamps - 1:00 - Introduction and Functional Numbers
- 2:47 - Rule of 72
- 7:44 - Math is Rad!
- 11:27 - Math and Opportunity Costs
- 18:38 - Decision Making
- 26:03 - Free Roles
- 33:54 - Credit Card Costs
- 39:52 - Hunting for Win-Wins
- 44:39 - Conclusion
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Jul 04, 2022 |
383 | What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up? | The Fioneers
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Topics in this episode: lifestyle design, coast fi, slow fi, identity, career, and creating the life you want. Sometimes it can be hard to separate what you do for a living from who you are as a person. Also, financial situations and limited resources can make you feel stuck living a life that doesn't align with your interests and values. But fear not for this is a cycle that can be broken! Listen along as Lauren from "The Fioneers" joins the show and walks through steps you can take to potentially unlock some more freedom in your life! Jessica From The Fioneers Timestamps - 1:04 - Introductions
- 1:56 - Jessica Update
- 5:23 - What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
- 12:03 - Identity and Career
- 18:35 - Slow FI and Coast FI
- 27:12 - It's Not Set In Stone
- 32:44 - Fear and Creating The Life You Want
- 41:38 - From Passion to Career
- 45:05 - Conclusion
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Jun 27, 2022 |
382 | Name Your Fear, Control Your Risk
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In the week's episode, Brad and Jonathan examine the current state of the housing market and discuss different ways in which risk can be controlled. It seems like we are currently living in some of the most interesting financial times ever to have occurred. Crypto currencies are seemingly disappearing overnight, interest rates are shooting up, and the inflation rate continues to climb! While all of these examples can cause one to be fearful, preparation and attention to detail are two traits that allow those in the FI community to stay calm! Identify your fears, control situations where you are taking on risk, and continue crushing your journey down the path to FI! Timestamps - 0:58 - Introduction
- 2:01 - The Tail End
- 5:58 - The Most Interesting Financial Times
- 13:26 - Housing
- 18:22 - Conversation With A Friend
- 26:06 - Components of The Monthly Payment
- 34:40 - 40 Year Mortgage and Renting
- 45:20 - 10% Intrest Rates
- 53:05 - Crypto Sidecar
- 57:15 - Crypto Security
- 61:39 - Conclusion
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Jun 20, 2022 |
381 | Common Sense Spending Guidelines | Housing
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss different guidelines that can help ensure your mortgage won't infringe on your FI goals! Becoming an home-owner doesn't have to mean the collapse of your own financial stability! By planning ahead and working within your personal limitations, your journey to a happy, healthy, and simple life can continue unabated! Listen along to see if the common sense guidelines mentioned can be beneficial to your situation! Timestamps - 1:02 - Introductions
- 3:01 - Insufficient Funds
- 11:55 - Tackling Overdraws
- 19:21 - What Can You Really Afford?
- 26:36 - The Bracket Breakdown
- 31:13 - FI-ifying Your Budget
- 35:13 - The Payment Breakdown
- 45:53 - Working The Table
- 53:46 - Mortgage Factors
- 57:30 - Make The Best Decision For YOU
- 68:43 - Conclusion
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Jun 13, 2022 |
380 | Optionality: Making Choices with Finite Resources
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss different routes you can take in order to create options for yourself with limited resources. Everyone has a finite amount of financial resources at their disposal and everyone is always questioning what they should be doing with what they have. While nothing is guaranteed, thankfully there are steps you can take to protect your resources and make informed decisions. Listen along as the guys discuss creating options for yourself and hopefully the information can be helpful towards dealing with uncertainty! Timestamps - 0:56 - Introduction
- 1:59 - The Rule of 72
- 8:51 - Bitcoin Purchase and Computer Safety
- 16:57 - Crypto Crashes
- 21:42 - Intrinsic Value
- 28:04 - Guaranteed Returns
- 34:40 - Protecting Yourself
- 45:27 - Finding Options in Uncertainty
- 52:54 - Conclusion
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Jun 06, 2022 |
379 | The Hidden Job Market
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan welcome back Bradley Rice and Anita from Talent Stacker to discuss the hidden job market and how you can break into it! Many consider the best path to a successful career getting an education, claiming a certification or degree, and working your way up the corporate ladder. But what if there could be an alternative? Utilizing your current skills, developing some new skills, and successfully networking could be your key to unlocking the hidden job market and leveling up your career! Listen along to learn how Bradley and Anita took this path less traveled and see if it can be applicable to your life and career! Bradley Rice and Anita Timestamps - 1:29 - Introduction
- 4:06 - Unorthodox Choices, Radical Results
- 13:52 - No Degree Needed and Developing Skills
- 23:35 - Overcoming Traditional Objections
- 29:04 - Finding Communities
- 32:03 - Personal Branding
- 37:22 - The Hidden Job Market
- 43:30 - Volunteer Experience and Interviews
- 55:10 - Compounding The Positives
- 59:10 - The Salesforce For Everyone Podcast
- 66:15 - Conclusion
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May 30, 2022 |
378 | Earning Power: The Best Protection Against Inflation
59:15
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan dissect the idea of earning power being used as a weapon to combat inflation, and strategies you can implement to level up your income! One of the best ways to reduce the impact inflation has on your life is to out-earn the inflation rate. While that solution can easily fall under the umbrella phrase of, "easier said than done," there are actions you can take to make that process easier for yourself! Listen along as the guys discuss different strategies to approach raising your income and see if any of them can apply to you and your FI journey! Timestamps - 0:55 - Introductions and Season's Change
- 5:37 - Times is a Resource
- 9:10 - Start With Spending
- 14:07 - College Cynicism
- 21:53 - The Career Freedom of FI
- 25:04 - Income Combatting Inflation
- 28:10 - Performance Reviews and Standing Out
- 36:15 - The Art of Salary Negotiation
- 43:00 - Influence
- 45:03 - The Script
- 51:31 - How Can I Improve This?
- 53:42 - Opportunity and Conclusion
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May 23, 2022 |
377 | Glide Path to Retirement During Financial Uncertainty
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss different ways to retain a sense of control along the path to retirement during times of uncertainty. While low points in the economy tend to cause worry, focusing on steps that can be taken to continue forward progress is what helps set the FI community apart! Join the guys as they discuss information that could help you navigate the murky waters ahead and continue along with your FI journey! Timestamps - 1:02 - Disney and Travel Rewards
- 9:52 - Age of Uncertainty
- 17:41 - Controlling What You Can
- 20:35 - Returns and Inflation
- 26:09 - The Glide Path
- 27:49 - Series I Bonds
- 39:18 - Controlling Income and Expenses
- 48:10 - When The Market Turns...
- 52:47 - Conclusion
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May 16, 2022 |
376 | The Four Backstops to the Four Percent Rule | Sean Mullaney
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan welcome Sean Mullaney back onto the podcast to discuss the four backstops of the Four Percent Rule! While many in the FI community consider the Four Percent Rule to be a pillar for retirement planning, these relatively unknown backstops could save or enhance your retirement as you continue along the path less traveled! Listen along to see if any of these backstops could apply to you and your own future planning! As always, the discussion is general and educational in nature and does not constitute tax, investment, legal, or financial advice with respect to any particular individual or taxpayer. Please consult your own advisors regarding your own unique situation. Sean Mullaney and ChooseFI Publishing are currently under contract to publish a book authored by Sean Mullaney. Sean Mullaney Timestamps - 0:59 - Introductions
- 1:37 - The Four Percent Rule and Inflation
- 12:20 - Annual Expenses
- 14:19 - Decline in Energy and Expenses
- 22:14 - Social Security
- 30:53 - Downsizing and The Reverse Mortgage
- 38:53 - Later Years Backstops
- 43:21 - Mortality
- 48:48 - Conclusion
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May 09, 2022 |
375 | What is Savings Rate and How to Calculate It?
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan continue along their, "Financial Independence A to Z," journey by examining savings rate and the many different ways it can be calculated! One of the pillars that sets the FI community apart is the emphasis on saving money in order to unlock more in your life. So, by having the right tools needed to calculate your savings rate, you can begin to make adjustments and hopefully start the process of taking back your time! Timestamps - 0:59 - Introductions
- 4:30 - Ben's Question
- 7:41 - How Do You Calculate Your Savings Rate?
- 12:00 - Why Savings Rate Is Important
- 18:25 - Nuances In Saving
- 21:55 - Calculation Example
- 28:15 - Scenario Three
- 37:57 - Looking At The Nuances
- 46:56 - Conclusion
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May 02, 2022 |
374 | Tools to Simplify Budgeting and Tracking Finances
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss a variety of tools that can help you stay on-top of your budget. Whether you create your own tracking systems or don't have any expense tracking systems in place yet, there likely is a tool mentioned in this episode that can help you get one step closer to your financial goals! Remember, keeping your expenses organized can help you take drastic steps forward in your FI journey! Timestamps - 0:56 - Introductions
- 3:57 - Identity Statements and Failure
- 9:55 - The Post Tax Season Check-Up
- 13:33 - The Large Tax Return
- 17:34 - Simplifying Your Financial Life
- 22:34 - Loading Your Financial Tool-belt
- 26:25 - Tracking The Cost Of Your Life
- 34:53 - Tracking Softwares
- 42:17 - Envelope Systems
- 46:44 - Should You Use A Budgeting Template
- 51:56 - Conclusion
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Apr 25, 2022 |
373 | Natural Remedies, Startup Economics & Financial Literacy A to Z
55:24
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In this weeks episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss some natural remedies your may find useful in your life, the economics behind the modern startup scene, and most importantly the basics pillars of financial literacy! Join the guys as they share their philosophy towards tackling financial literacy and why it is such an important topic to study. By knowing the rules of the game, maybe you can start to widen that gap between income and expenses! Timestamps - 0:56 - Introductions
- 1:52 - Fulfilling Remedy Responsibilities
- 6:22 - WeWork and Startup Economics
- 12:47 - Increasing The Gap
- 17:11 - Picking a Career
- 20:20 - Financial Literacy A to Z
- 24:33 - Budgeting and Optimizing Expenses
- 32:42 - Automating Your Finances
- 36:06 - The Longterm Mindset
- 44:40 - Borrow and Protect
- 52:17 - Conclusion
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Apr 18, 2022 |
372 | Can I Get an Extension, Please?
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It's officially tax season! In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss tax extensions and share some of their experiences paying taxes in the past. No matter what walk of life you are in, at the end of the day we all have to pay taxes. As members of the FI community, we should do our best to stay calm and tackle the task! Timestamps - 1:10 - Introductions
- 1:55 - Daylight Savings
- 5:18 - Viral Nightmare Tax Scenario
- 11:36 - Putting Aside Taxes
- 20:39 - Extensions
- 26:32 - The Not Genius Move
- 31:17 - Larger Than Expected Tax Bills
- 34:30 - Small Business and Side Hustles
- 37:53 - Conclusion
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Apr 11, 2022 |
371 | Why Does the Stock Market Go Up? | Brian Feroldi
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by author and friend of the show Brian Feroldi. After spending two years writing the book, Why Does The Stock Market Go Up? Brian is returning to the show once again to share with you the valuable lessons he has along the way! Join the trio as they discuss why the stock market goes up, down, and everything in-between! Brian Feroldi Timestamps - 1:33 - Introductions
- 2:40 - Understanding The Market
- 7:07 - History Of The Dow Jones
- 13:19 - The NASDAQ
- 16:35 - Valuation
- 23:22 - The Future Is Inevitable
- 24:45 - Stock Splits
- 33:14 - What Are You Buying?
- 44:10 - Conclusion
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Apr 04, 2022 |
370 | Timeline Your Goals | Stacked with Joe Saul-Sehy
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan sit down with Joe Saul-Sehy, co-author of the book "Stacked" and co-host of the "Stacking Benjamins" podcast. Together, the trio discuss how to properly set goals for yourself and ways you can continue to move that needle along! If you stick to your timeline and ask the right questions, before you know it you could be on the right track! Joe Saul-Sely Timestamps - 0:51 - Introductions
- 5:20 - Goal Setting And The Timeline
- 10:41 - Bad Questions And False Rabbit Holes
- 15:25 - Talking Family Finance
- 20:24 - Budgeting And Tracking
- 28:25 - Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy
- 32:21 - Financial Advisors
- 45:30 - Assets Under Management
- 51:51 - About "Stacked" And Where You Can Find It!
- 54:02 - Conclusion
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Mar 28, 2022 |
369 | The Unstoppable Force Vs Immovable Object: Clarity and Goal Setting Part 2
47:30
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What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan continue their discussion from last week about clarity and goal setting, but this time they focus on ways to circumnavigate the seemingly immovable objects in our lives. Overcoming objections that prevent us from the futures we want can actually be surprisingly easy if you adopt the right mindset. Become the unstoppable force that shatters those barriers holding you back! Timestamps - 1:00 - Introductions
- 1:53 - Goals & The Aggregation of Marginal Gains
- 6:58 - Manifestation
- 14:55 - Clarity & What YOU Want
- 24:27 - Becoming The Unstoppable Force
- 30:10 - Controlling Monthly Expenses
- 35:12 - Car Payments
- 37:46 - Accounting For Your Mindset
- 42:43 - Conclusion
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Mar 21, 2022 |
368 | Declutter, De-noise & De-stress : Clarity and Goal Setting Part 1
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan kick off part one of a two episode series focussed on decluttering, de-noising, and de-stressing your life! What makes the FI lifestyle so special is it's ability to block out social norms allowing for us to build our own healthy, happy, and free lives! By decluttering your life, you can surround yourself with uplifting material that will help you continue your trek down the path less traveled. Timestamps - 1:00 - Spring is Coming!
- 3:36 - Long-Term Thinking
- 7: 19 - Decluttering
- 15:15 - Tackling Social Prisons
- 23:10 - The Oasis
- 29:22 - Junk Mail and Saying No
- 37:30 - The Red X
- 40:50 - Conclusion
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Mar 14, 2022 |
367 | FI Number Adjustments
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan unpack the problems that lie within modern retirement calculations and provide examples of how you can work around these flaws. As opposed to focusing on income, maybe it is better to learn how much our lives cost us. Expenses appear and disappear as life goes on, it is important to factor that in to your FI number! Timestamps - 1:01 - Introductions
- 2:00 - Listener Feedback, Permaculture, and Libraries
- 6:55 - Annual Expenses
- 14:08 - The Retirement Smile
- 16:53 - Addressing That FI Number
- 22:21 - The Pile of Cash
- 30:45 - Upcoming Events!
- 32:07 - Major Purchases For Those Entering The Workforce
- 41:40- Conclusion
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Mar 07, 2022 |
366 | Day 0 Self
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss the importance behind moment you decide it is time to make a change in your life. While making the decision to alter your life for the better is often easy, actually consistently carrying out that goal can be tough to do. We all hit road blocks, we all stray from our goals, but being able to correct your path is vital to actually changing for the better! Keep track of your progress and set yourself up to success! Timestamps - 0:00 - Introductions
- 1:09 - Favorite Two Days of the Year/Berkshire Hathaway
- 6:18 - Bumming On The Couch Story
- 12:36 - What Are You Pivoting Towards?
- 16:07 - Making The FI Choice
- 19:43 - Journaling Thoughts
- 24:54 - What Compels Change?
- 29:50 - Accountability
- 33:10 - Subconscious Guard Rails
- 38:10 - 1% Changes Add Up
- 40:45 - The Goal of Paying Off Credit Card Debt
- 43:10 - Conclusion
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Feb 28, 2022 |
365 | What If You Didn't Need to Escape?
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan question the notion of needing to escape from your life. While we all get tired of the mundane nuances that life throws at us, we often escape these constrictions by frivolously spending money during the hours in which we own our time. Taking a break isn't the worst thing on earth obviously, but reclaiming our time and spending it with who or what we love can help erase the feeling of needing to escape from the world! Take a look outside, it doesn't look too bad right? Timestamps - 1:26- 8:28 | Introductions and Super Bowl Commercial Discussion
- 8:28- 10:13 | Facebook Discussion
- 10:13- 11:47 | What If You Didn't Need To Escape?
- 11:47-14:26 | The Look Outside Test
- 14:26- 23:20 | How We Escape
- 23:20-32:05 | Compounding Healthy Hobbies
- 32:05-41:55 | A Life Without The Need For Escaping
- 41:55-43:43 | Conclusion
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Feb 21, 2022 |
364 | What's All the Hoopla About?
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan fixate on many different areas in life where improvements can be made and ways you could go about doing it! Whether it's your own cybersecurity, managing anxiety, or physical health, it is important for us to take care of ourselves in order to fully enjoy the life we are setting out to live. There are easy ways to make changes that could snowball into a brighter future for you! Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI:
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Feb 14, 2022 |
363 | First to a Million
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Jonathan and Brad talk with Dan Sheeks about exactly what a 17-year-old should know when getting started on their financial journey. A detailed synthesis of this information can be found in Dan's book First to a Million. https://www.sheeksfreaks.com
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Feb 07, 2022 |
362 | Blockchain, Smart Contracts, and NFT's | Part 2
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan continue their discussion from last week about digital asset investment! This time, they are taking a deeper look into decentralized finance and different ways that you can get involved in the digital asset realm if that is something you wish to do on your FI journey! Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Jan 31, 2022 |
361 | Blockchain, Smart Contracts, and NFT's | Part 1
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan take a look at the blockchain and try to find where the actual value is within cryptocurrencies and digital asset investing. Join the guys as they define what certain digital assets are, discuss strategies for navigating the murky waters that is blockchain investing, and the importance behind not getting caught up in speculation! Remember to keep a long term mindset while working towards FI! Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI:
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Jan 24, 2022 |
360 | A Primer for Success
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss different ways in which you can position yourself to experience as many positive outcomes in your life as possible. Whether it's building credit, saving, investing, education, understanding the true meaning behind the word "compounding," or really any other aspect of your life, by knowing the rules and planning accordingly you can experience success in a manner that feels automatic at times. Carefully consider the ROI that comes with the decisions you make! Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Jan 17, 2022 |
359 | SWOT Analysis for Financial Independence
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Now that you've done your beginning of the year audit, it's time to look at your finances through the lens of a SWOT analysis! In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that may arise as you continue along your FI journey. By getting a strong grasp on the current state of your finances, hopefully you can begin to work towards turning your weaknesses into strengths, and your threats into opportunities! Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Jan 10, 2022 |
358 | Getting Started Audit
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Welcome to 2022! In this week’s episode, Jonathan and Brad discuss starting your year by doing an audit of your current financial situation to highlight areas in which you can improve! It is critical to know how much you’re taking home in income and what your expenses over the coming year will look like. That way you can start molding your journey to FI over the course of 2022! Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Jan 03, 2022 |
357 | 2021 Year End Wins | Part 2
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In our final episode of 2021, Brad and Jonathan pick up where they left off last week as they continue to listen to your end of year wins! It is truly amazing to hear about all the accomplishments our listeners met in 2021, and we hope you continue to ride that momentum into 2022! Thank you for an amazing year, and we hope the future is full of many more wins within our amazing community! Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Dec 27, 2021 |
356 | 2021 Year End Wins | Part 1
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Happy Holidays! However, the holidays are not the only reason we are festive around this time of the year. Join Brad and Jonathan as they celebrate your end of the year wins! This episode is dedicated to all the amazing steps our community members have made throughout 2021, and we hope you continue to make strides on your FI journey as we move into 2022! Congratulations to everybody who has made progress this year and stick around for part two coming out next Monday! Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Dec 20, 2021 |
355 | Making Bold Moves
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by Dominick Quartuccio from "The Great Man Within" to discuss making bold moves while on the path to bettering yourself. Although it may be inconvenient, making one bold move can snowball into a life full of adventure, self-development, and unexpected happiness! Join the trio as they discuss what can dictate a bold move, signs that you may be ready to level up an area of your life, generating ideas for bold moves, and so much more! Dominick Quartuccio Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Dec 13, 2021 |
354 | Navigating the Possible Vs Probable of Personal Finance
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In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss planning your short and longterm FI goals in a manner that is realistic to your current situation. By taking an approach that favors longterm success as opposed to rapid growth, you can position yourself in a manner that will allow for luck to strike as you continue your FI journey! Be sure to plan for the probable and possible outcomes in your life! Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Dec 06, 2021 |
353 | Families Fly Free
49:11
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by Lyn Mettler from "Families Fly Free" to discuss optimizing your travel rewards when traveling with family! Join the trio as they discuss different ways to utilize travel rewards programs so you can be one step closer to finally taking the vacations of your dreams! Lyn Mettler Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Nov 29, 2021 |
352 | The DIY Financial Plan
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by Measure Twice Money's founder Cody Garrett! Together, they discuss important details about DIY financial planning, such as identifying where you do and don't need help with your financial planning, exercising the rational and reasonable approach when financial planning, and ways you can properly prioritize your spending! Also, the trio shares important information you should know before selecting a financial planner. Cody Garrett Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation Measure Twice Money's Data Gathering Checklist  If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Nov 22, 2021 |
351 | Year End Tax Planning 2021
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by Sean Mullaney to get a jump start on 2021's tax planning season. Together, they discuss managing Backdoor Roth IRAs before the 12/31 deadline, changes to the relevant tax regulations, amended returns, solo 401k's for contractors and entrepreneurs, and so much more! Listen along to see if any of the information shared can be applicable to your own tax planning this season! Sean Mullaney Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here! As always, the discussion is general and educational in nature and does not constitute tax, investment, legal, or financial advice with respect to any particular individual or taxpayer. Please consult your own advisors regarding your own unique situation. Sean Mullaney and ChooseFI Publishing are currently under contract to publish a book authored by Sean Mullaney.
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Nov 15, 2021 |
350 | Runaway Winners and the Balanced Portfolio
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With volatile assets like Tesla stock, Ethereum, and Bitcoin, how do you keep a level head while investing? In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by friend of the show Brian Feroldi to discuss managing your runaway winner investments and balancing your portfolio! Listen along as Brian shares his strategies for evaluating stocks, creating guidelines for yourself as an investor, and mentally preparing yourself for the highs and lows of investing! Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI: Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Nov 08, 2021 |
349 | Paper Returns Vs. Real Returns
47:51
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this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss the importance of knowing the difference between paper returns and real returns. If an asset has a certain value in the market, it does not mean that said value will exist once an attempt to liquidate the asset is made! Later in the episode, they dip into the mailbag and answer listener questions about episode 332 and tax planning! Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Nov 01, 2021 |
348 | The Rules of the Game
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss the rules that financially dictate how we all play the game of life. Together, they point out that knowing the rules can allow you to experience the beneficial side of tax planning, maximizing your benefits, and utilizing your travel rewards! The rules may seem complicated on the surface, but once you understand them, you can start absolutely crushing your path to FI! Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Oct 25, 2021 |
347 | How Did You Calculate That Return?
49:13
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In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss how critical it is to fully understand what the statistics and numeric values describing your investment returns actually represent. They do so by describing what compound annual growth rate is, explaining the logic behind the 4 percent rule, and by referencing helpful insights gained in previous episodes of ChooseFI! Later in the show, the guys are joined by Rob Phelan from “The Simple Startup” to discuss second generation FI, the benefits of teaching children and teenagers about entrepreneurship, and Rob’s new children’s book M is for Money! Rob Phelan Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Oct 18, 2021 |
346 | How Do I Figure Out the Taxes on This?
56:21
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan examine the concept of assets and where they fit in your general tax strategy. Together, they discuss the different factors that effect how and when you pay your taxes, compare the differences between Roth IRA's and 401k's, and explore potentially beneficial ways in which after-tax investments and 401k's overlap! Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Oct 11, 2021 |
345 | The Art of the Career Pivot
50:02
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan talk about the benefits behind creating the space needed in life for you to challenge yourself. While it may be tempting to relax in place with your new-found free time, you should be using it as an opportunity for growth! Who knows, you could even find yourself in a career you never thought you'd be in, making more than you ever thought you could earn! Listen along as the guys tell you the steps needed to execute a masterful career pivot! Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Oct 04, 2021 |
344 | Risk Avoidance and Deworsification
43:35
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss how risk avoidance can weigh down your returns in the form of opportunity costs. While your savings may be safe, you could be missing out on opportunities for your money to work on your behalf! Join the guys as they discuss the rule of 72, inflation, and diversifying as opposed to "deworsifying!" Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Sep 27, 2021 |
343 | Firing the Haters
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined for the "many-ith" time by Jillian Johnsrud to discuss her new book, "Fire The Haters." Together, they dissect some of the themes from Jillian's book, which leads to discussions about overcoming imposter syndrome, taking action, acknowledging valid feedback, and identifying the difference between procrastination and preparation! Jillian Johnsrud Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Sep 20, 2021 |
342 | Don't Let Good Be the Enemy of Great
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When things are good, is it the right move to settle in place? In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss the nature of good, and how things being good is often the biggest obstacle standing in the way of things being great. After all, there is no opportunity for growth if you linger in a state of complacency! Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Sep 13, 2021 |
341 | Worthwhile Splurges
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss the benefits of slightly diverting from the FI mindset and spending more on meaningful purchases. While splurging can be a slippery slope, calculated splurging can yield large returns in terms of enjoyment, opportunity, and time! Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Sep 06, 2021 |
340 | Diamonds in the Rough
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan reopen the mailbag which prompts a discussion examining the true monetary value behind collectable items, and why finding that diamond in the rough could inherently be more valuable than actual diamonds! We also hear about some fantastic wins the community has experienced, plus some insight on how to operate a high-earning lemonade stand with your kids! Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Aug 30, 2021 |
339 | Close the Loop
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan dive into the mailbag and respond to listener emails! Throughout the episode, you'll hear about some of the wins those in our community have experienced, ranging from having the power to take back and optimize personal time, to 2nd graders discussing the FI movement with their teacher! Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Aug 23, 2021 |
338 | 10 Ways to Increase Your Income
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While slashing your expenses can certainly accelerate your path to financial independence, what if it also begins to slash at your own happiness and wellbeing? In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by Alan Donegan from the Rebel Entrepreneur podcast, who attempts to solve this dilemma by discussing 10 ways in which you can increase your income. This way, you can still enjoy the smaller luxuries in your life while maintaining a strong roadmap to financial independence! Alan Donegan Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Aug 16, 2021 |
337 | Ordinary Sherpa
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Does settling down and starting a family really mean that your days of adventuring are over? In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by Heidi Dusek from the Ordinary Sherpa Podcast, who firmly believes that having a family doesn't mean that your ability to adventure disappears! Heidi shares with the guys strategies that you can implement with your family to ensure you continue to exercise your "adventure muscle!" Heidi Dusek Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Aug 09, 2021 |
336 | $1K 100 Ways
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by author, podcaster, and entrepreneur Nick Loper from Side Hustle Nation. In their conversation, Nick emphasizes that thinking creatively when looking to start an entrepreneurial journey can lead to a surprisingly successful endeavor. Nick also cited examples he has came across after starting his "1k, 100 ways" project, and how the right idea for a side-hustle could evolve into a full time business! Nick Loper Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Aug 02, 2021 |
335 | In a World Where You Can Do Anything, Why Do We Always Do the Same Thing?
52:03
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan get introspective and examine the choices that everybody has laid out for them in their lifetimes. Together, they ponder why so many choose only the cookie-cutter options in life, and how taking the path less traveled can lead to happiness you never even knew was possible. Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Jul 26, 2021 |
334 | Experiments in FI: Inflation, Gardening, and Revocable Living Trusts
56:22
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In this week's two-part episode, Brad and Jonathan provide personal examples and insight on relatively safe ways to experiment with your FI investment plan! Later in the show, Sean Mullaney joins the guys to discuss revocable living trusts and how they can fit in with the, "hard to think about," side of future tax planning! Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Jul 19, 2021 |
333 | Unlocking Your First Mini-Retirement
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by Jillian Johnsrud, the host of the Everyday Courage podcast and fellow FI guru. Jillian shares with the guys the concept behind a mini-retirement, or in other words taking an extended period of time off outside of the so called "golden years." Together, the trio discussed the benefits of mini-retirements, strategies for optimizing your time while mini-retired, and how to properly prepare for a mini-retirement! Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Jul 12, 2021 |
332 | Transform Your Tax Return Into a Springboard for Financial Planning
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In this week's episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by none other than the "FI Tax Guy" himself, Sean Mullaney. Together, they highlight reasons why your tax return may not be such a great thing, and the different ways you can leverage your tax planning to your own advantage! Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Jul 05, 2021 |
331 | What Does Inflation Mean for Investors?
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Big ERN (a.k.a. Karsten) from "Early Retirement Now" makes his return to the podcast in this week's episode! With Brad and Jonathan, Big ERN gives us the lowdown on what inflation is, the role inflation plays in the world economy, and the effect inflation can have on a variety of investments! Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Jun 28, 2021 |
330 | Is there a Housing Market Bubble?
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In this episode, Brad and Jonathan sit down with Paula Pant, author of the ebook Escape and creator of the blog and podcast Afford Anything. As a group, the trio discuss the current landscape of the housing market, whats different between it now and 14 years ago, some tips and ticks for buyers, and whether or not the current housing market is in a bubble! Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Jun 21, 2021 |
329 | The Investing Horserace
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In this episode, Brad and Jonathan take a look at popular portfolios in the financial independence community and lay down a structure of comparison for them in a fashion similar to that of a horse race! Join us during the longitudinal study to find out which of these various investment strategies is the right fit for you! Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Jun 14, 2021 |
328 | Watch the Business Not the Stock
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In this episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss investment strategies with Brian Feroldi, a seasoned veteran of the stock market and author for The Motley Fool. Brian shares with Brad and Jonathan some insight into the current landscape of the market, why some stocks perform the way they do, and why it is important to take a look at the business behind the stock and not just the value of that company's shares. Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Jun 07, 2021 |
327 | Where Does Entrepreneurship Fit on Your Path to FI?
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In this episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by Alan Donegan, an entrepreneurial guru and host of the "Rebel Entrepreneur" podcast. Together, the trio discuss their own entrepreneurial journeys, tips and strategies for up and coming entrepreneurs, and where entrepreneurship could fit within your FI journey! Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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Jun 04, 2021 |
326 | Learn to Market Yourself and Your Skills in 2021 and Beyond
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In this episode, Brad and Jonathan take a look at the ways in which people aren't properly marketing themselves. By running through a thought experiment, Brad and Jonathan uncover skills, abilities, and valuable traits that may be absent from your resume. They also discuss imposter syndrome and how it can lead to selling yourself short. Resource from the episode:
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May 31, 2021 |
325 | Credibility and Boundaries for Winning at Life
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In this episode, Brad and Jonathan reexamine the stages and checkpoints of Financial Independence. In our community, many people are just trying to figure out where they are on this path to FI. While every individual’s journey will be unique, when you can gamify the process, the journey can be more rewarding and enjoyable. Resources Mentioned In Today's Conversation Want to start your own Journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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May 28, 2021 |
324 | The Stages and Checkpoints of FI
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In this episode, Brad and Jonathan reexamine the stages and checkpoints of Financial Independence. In our community, a lot of people are just trying to figure out where they are on this path to FI, and while every individual's journey is going to be unique, when you can gamify the process, the journey can be more rewarding and enjoyable. Want to start your own Journey to Financial Independence? Sign up for the free 5-Day FI Challenge here!
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May 24, 2021 |
323 | Pump and Dump
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May 21, 2021 |
322 | Financially Bulletproof in a Pandemic
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Dennison, a member of the FI community and recent Salesforce success story, joined the guys today for a special interview. He expressed to us that being adaptable and willing to change your world viewpoints on the fly (especially in the face of the COVID pandemic) has allowed him to achieve great financial and personal success. Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation
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May 17, 2021 |
321 | Discovering the Power of FU Money
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What You’ll Get Out Of Today’s Show - Picking back up with our ChooseFI Households of FI family, Zach and Marilyn to hear about all of the incredible progress they’ve made since their last episode.
- Like most people, the last year has turned Zach and Marilyn’s life upside down, only their’s has been positive. Following their conversation with Paula Pant in Episode 247, they were felt encouraged to move forward with a real estate investment when the numbers made sense rather than waiting for a property that met all the specific criteria.
- Within two months of their conversation with Paula, they purchased the home they are currently living in. Since then, they have put money in renovations and just rented out the basement apartment.
- Although the original plan was to do a live-in flip, they are now house hacking after taking out a mortgage with a 2% interest rate thanks to their excellent credit, making their new mortgage the same as the mortgage on their previous home that was half the size. Plus, the basement apartment rent is covering the entire mortgage and then some.
- Zach finished school in 2020 and began working in his field earning a good raise. Rather than let the raise inflate their lifestyle, Zach put the entire raise into his 457 plan.
- Between saving more than $1,000 a month on a mortgage and putting $1,000 a month into a 457, Zach and Marilyn have created more than $24,000 of space in their financial lives.
- Although five years ago, they never would have dreamed of being in their current position, they attribute frugality and long-term planning for their success.
- Being on the path to FI feels so good that it’s something Zach talks to people in his everyday life about. He thinks if you adopt the long-term mindset and stick it out during the first five or six years, seeing the end from the beginning becomes less overwhelming.
- Marilyn says that not having debt hanging over their heads has improved their quality of life a hundredfold. While it did take them six or seven years to get there, it wouldn’t have happened at all if they hadn’t taken that first step.
- In looking toward the future, they have created FU money, which they’ve already reaped the rewards of. When Marilyn’s employer told her to come back to work 100% after successfully working from home during the last year, she decided to quit rather than put her kids back into daycare.
- Jonathan appreciates the power of no and says sometimes when you can say no to your employer, it puts you in a position of power where they might be willing to negotiate.
- Zach and Marilyn’s have no mortgage payment, drive paid-off cars, and have an abundance mindset that allows them to live off around $30,000 and want for nothing. In fact, Marilyn uses a hack from Brad and uses an Old Navy credit card for their spending, and earns points to buy clothes for his kids.
- In comparison, most other American families spend $30,000 on just shelter and car payments.
- When leaving previous jobs, Marilyn always felt a bit of panic, wondering how they would make things work, but with living expenses taken care of, they were in a different place. She felt none of that panic.
- Zach grew up without a lot of money and a scarcity mindset. When interacting with people who were well off, he often felt if that person was wealthy that he couldn’t be. The path to FI has been a mind shift to understanding that everybody can win and to a level of empathy.
- What’s next for Zach and Marilyn? Since they are saving more money than ever before, they are interested in optimizing what they do with it. They have considered more rental properties, but prices are high and inventory is low. Index fund investing is another option.
- Prices are high in their area and they looked into renting out their current home, but it doesn’t meet the 1% rule. They would need to geo-arbitrage a second rental.
- If they were to purchase another property, the downpayment would likely come from an old 401k of Marilyn’s. Zach has looked at rolling it into a self-directed IRA for real estate.
- Since Marilyn left that employer her 401k is with, it should have triggered the option to roll it over to an IRA without creating a taxable event as long as she follows her plan’s rules.
- They also have an interest in diversification, but with the real estate market so high, they want to have cash on hand to make a move if it dips. And if the stock market does something crazy, Zach and Marilyn want to be prepared for it.
- They want to invest, just with a shorter time horizon, so they need to invest somewhere with less risk.
- Jonathan says they need to invest like a 55 or 60-year-old. They can achieve that with investments that provide either income stability or a negative correlation.
- They would love to be able to pay for their next property with cash, but they don’t know when the next deal that makes sense will pop up. It could be anytime in the next five years and ideally, they would like to have at least $75,000 saved up for it.
- Although Zach and Marilyn want to do what’s the most optimal with their money, Brad says it really should be what they are comfortable with. Investing in real estate isn’t for everyone and may provide comparable returns to the stock market. They should keep communicating and figuring out what works for them at the moment as it’s impossible to predict where they will be in five years.
- Jonathan thinks it won’t take long to reach financial independence. With annual expenses of just $30,000, they will need $875,000 to hit FI. With $80,000 in investments and adding $1,500 to it each month, they will have $229,000 in 5 years. In ten years, they will have $451,000, and in 15 years, it will reach $783,000 if nothing else changes.
- Future raises, additional rental properties, or Marilyn returning to work can only speed their path to FI. Both Brad and Jonathan believe they can achieve FI in 10-12 years.
Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI:
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May 14, 2021 |
320 | How Many Days a Month Do You Experience Stress Related to Work?
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May 10, 2021 |
319 | Make Your Kid a Millionaire
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May 07, 2021 |
318 | 100 Ways to Get 1% Better
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May 03, 2021 |
317 | All the Hacks | Chris Hutchins
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- Life gets busy when you have a new baby, so Chris Hutchins is on a quest to learn all the hacks, optimize his life, and share what he’s learned with you in his new podcast, All the Hacks.
- The goal of the podcast is to help listeners upgrade their lives by living more exciting, fulfilling lives without spending a lot more money and optimizing it all along the way.
- Life hacks tend to fall into one of three camps. It clicks with and becomes second nature, you find a way to automate it so you don’t even have to think about it, or it’s too much work and you never do it again.
- If you can find where optimization and excitement intersect, it’s a huge win for you and your family.
- When Chris thinks about life hacks, he thinks about different aspects of his life and what the important parts are, such as family, work, finances, shopping, travel, and self. Categories may also be broken down into multiple subcategories.
- Jonathan says the idea of life hacks and living his life in a slightly more optimized way is what led him to financial independence which he says is the ultimate life hack as it helps us reclaim our most precious non-renewable resource, our time.
- Coming out of a year of lockdown, it seems like everyone is planning to travel somewhere. Chris recommends using Google Flights to get quick insight into flight prices with flexibility on airports and dates.
- For hotel planning, Chris says it’s often a choice between a better price or a better experience. Trip Advisor recently launched Trip Advisor Plus, a paid membership service that allows them to offer hotel rates around 7-8% off because the rates are not available to the general public. However, booking directly with the hotel will likely get you a better experience.
- In addition to booking directly, reaching out to someone on the sales team or the general manager will often get you an upgrade or some sort of amenity. You may be able to find the names of individuals by seeing who is responding to reviews on Trip Advisor. Having status with the hotel can help as well.
- A family life hack Jonathan and his wife began doing is creating a shared family photo library and build a slideshow of their favorites from the year.
- Brad believes another life hack is just being a good person and making personal connections because it makes others want to go to bat for you. A lot of customer service reps have the discretion to do things for you that they wouldn’t if you get angry with them.
- Website account hacks are becoming more commonplace and passwords are frequently stolen so using the same password for everything can be trouble. Check to see if your account has been part of a data breach at Haveibeenpwned.
- A password manager makes it easier to use unique passwords for all your accounts. Increasing security with two-factor authentication helps make your accounts even more secure.
- Chris has a fireproof box in his home where he keeps important documents and the one password he uses with his password manager 1Password.
- In the event of death or incapacitation, a legacy binder has all the information loved ones need to manage your affairs.
- As mentioned on the show previously, Brad uses ToDoist to track all his tasks. Chris says that you can’t use any software system like ToDoist for an hour and see the magic. Commit to it.
- When it comes to renting cars, Chris rents with Avis using a Costco discount. He says to make sure if you’re a member of something, you find out if they have deals for you. Autoslash and Turo are additional ways to possibly save money on rental cars.
- Chase and American Express credit cards have offers to save many when using their cards.
- Listener Jessica asked about life hacks for type A career women and mothers on the path to FI. Chris thinks there is power in being incredibly passionate about a company you want to work for. He also says you can negotiate your salary all of the time especially if you present data that you are being underpaid.
- Before having their baby. Chris was able to find almost half of the items on their baby register in the second-hand marketplace, which allowed them to have everything they wanted and not skimp out on their savings rate. Similarly, Brad’s wife Laura is able to plan ahead for the future and buy seasonal clothing for their daughters at tremendous discounts.
- Another life hack, meal planning, is something that Chris and his wife just purchased for introducing their baby to solid foods. He says there is a bare minimum of what your time is worth. While they could have done it for free, buying the meal plan freed up a lot of their time making the cost worth it.
- Jonathan says for baby clothes, his wife was able to make out like a bandit using local buy nothing groups. Plus, she has been able to arrange a neighbor exchange to keep kids in clothing as they grow. And within their home, they rotate toys to keep them interesting.
- Another resource Jonathan has for Jessica is Dour and Carol’s book, Raising Your Money-Savvy Family, while Chris recommends moms’ groups, who share information and recommendations with each other
- Chris says meal planning is his biggest hack when it comes to cooking. He uses Paprika to save recipes, meal plan, and grocery shop.
- Steven Boyer from CampFI recommends if you cook something often, keep all of the items you use physically together. Brad used a little hack like that to remove the pain points he was experiencing make his morning smoothie prep go more smoothly.
- Holly says if you have a separate freezer, you can buy meat in bulk when they are on sale and then have them whenever you need them.
- Although Jonathan and his wife tried once a month meal prep, they have moved to cooking two to three meals a week and eating leftovers. Chris says he intentionally scales his meal sin Paprika up so that they have leftovers.
- Brad likes to reduce the paradox of choice by eating the exact same meal every day for breakfast and needs a system for lunch.
- To reduce her paradox of choice and frustration, Leslie created a capsule wardrobe for her closet by pretending she was packing for a three-week trip.
- Chris has been culling his wardrobe by separating the clothing he has worn and washed from what stays in his drawers. The things that have remained in the drawers he can get rid of.
- Karen’s daughter hates the idea of college and has an entrepreneurial mindset. Chris says there are so many opportunities to learn these days but the hardest thing is to tangibly identify something you can do.
- Get experience. Starting something doesn’t mean it has to be your full-time job. You can explore the entrepreneurial side while doing something else. Learning new skills is valuable. Try a bunch and see what lights you up.
- You don’t need to go to college anymore to earn an above-median income which is something he discusses in the Talent Stacker podcast. Jonathan and Bradley Rice built a job placement program around Salesforce which might be something Karen’s daughter would be interested in.
- Chris says automation is magical and one of the things that drew him to work at Wealthfront was financial automation where he works on automation that directs your money where you want it to go automatically.
Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI:
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Apr 30, 2021 |
316 | Is Your Pension Healthy? | Grumpus Maximus
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Apr 26, 2021 |
315 | Is This the Golden Age of Investing?
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- In last week’s Facebook Live episode with Frank Vasquez, he pointed out that we are in the Golden Age of Investing. In this episode, we explore what that means and if we appreciate how good we have it.
- In an ideal world, we would all like to maximize investment returns while reducing volatility. Holding uncorrelated assets helps to prevent catastrophe.
- But what is the goal of investing? Although it’s a broad question, Brad believes the ultimate goal is to accumulate wealth. Investing itself is a very broad term, but it is essentially when the money you have saved is working to produce additional income for you.
- Financial independence is getting to the point when you have saved and invested enough to get to the point where working can become optional.
- In the last 20-30 years, investing has become fundamentally easier. Even Brad’s first investing experience 20 years ago under the old system was a negative one, where he and his lack of knowledge were taken advantage of by an unscrupulous advisor. Back then, you needed an expert to help you invest money and paid dearly for it in the form of fees.
- When many of us think about saving money today, it is through a savings account or certificate of deposit where the bank holds your money and pays you an agreed-upon interested rate in exchange for being able to loan out your money at a higher interest rate. Based on current interest rates, it would take a very long time to make a meaningful return on money invested in this way.
- A more aggressive form of investing would be owning shares of a company’s stock and the value increases as the company become more profitable.
- Bonds are where a company, the government, or other entity raises capital by selling debt. You buy the debt and are paid back with interest.
- Mutual funds are yet another investment that first came about in the 1920s, but mutual funds really rose to fame in 1975 thanks to Jack Bogle when he created the Vanguard First Investment Trust. It was game-changing for modern-day investing.
- With mutual funds, you own a little piece of many different companies with one investment. In the case of an S&P 500 index fund, you would own a little bit of the top 500 largest companies, although it is cap-weighted, meaning you own disproportionally more of the largest companies and less of the smaller.
- The index funds approximate the market and so you don’t need to pick individual stocks to invest in, which is good since we tend to do so poorly at stock picking both on the information and behavioral side.
- Owning a single stock is a risky position. If something goes wrong, the investment can become worthless and your money is gone. You can mitigate that risk by diversifying your investment across multiple companies.
- Jack Bogle changed the game in 1975 when he decided you didn’t need to pay for experts to put together and manage mutual funds comprised of hundreds or thousands of companies. Computers could use an algorithm to manage a fund designed to track a particular index. He predicted you could get a better return from owning all the winners and all the losers and keeping the fees rock-bottom low than with an expert team picking stocks.
- Although the entire investing industry laughed at Jack Bogle, after 25+ years of data, the results show Bogle was right. The process dominates over one of actively picking stocks, especially with a timeline of several decades.
- Today, in the index fund space, there has been a continual race to the bottom when it comes to lowering index fund fees and the expense ratio today has been cut by a factor of 10 or more.
- Something ChooseFI has discussed over and over again is how much of an impact fees can have on your investments. An extra 1% fee can lower your net worth by as much as 30-50%.
- It’s because index funds with expense ratios of 0.04% or lower that say this is the Golden Age of Investing. It’s no longer necessary to pay 0.75-1.5% expense ratios or 5% front-load fees.
- In addition, changes to the tax code have made it possible to control our tax rate. In 1974IRAs became available, followed by 401Ks in 1978, Roth IRAs in 1997, HSAs in 2003, and 457bs in 2010.
- These investment vehicles allow us to control our tax rate and save for financial independence. With the exception of Roth IRAs, all of the other accounts are pre-tax, so that every dollar going in reduces your taxable income.
- Some couples may even be able to reduce their taxable investments by $78,000 if they have access to both 401Ks and 457bs and max out their investments, possibly reducing their taxes to 0%.
- Investing on your own today could not be easier. It can be done on your own, online, in about 15-20 minutes. Even better, you can automate your investing and send over an extra you have when you have it.
- The barriers to entry are also lower than ever before. You don’t need to have your money sitting on the sitting lines until you have accumulated enough to invest. You can start with $10 or $20 and invest in Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) if you don’t have enough to meet the minimum investment for a mutual fund or even buy fractional shares.
- Brad has his finances on autopilot even if it is suboptimal. He suspects many of these new companies are moving toward a system where everything is connected, will be able to optimize everything, allowing customers to keep anything extra invested.
- Jonathan believes making investing seamless is magical. Using dollar-cost averaging as an example, it guarantees a mathematically favorable average price for your investment.
- Brad thinks the most obvious benefit is behavioral. You don’t need to think about when to buy or what the market is going to do. Our brains screw us up with investing more than anything.
- There are a few other forms of investments, outside of stocks and bonds. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are basically mutual funds for different types of real estate, or ETFs made up of stocks in different types of commodities. Investing in a business, crypto, collectibles, NFTs, art, or single commodities are all other options.
- Speculation and investing can be conflated terms, but they are different. Speculation is not based on the fundamentals of a company or asset.
- Last Fall, Jonathan bought $200 worth of DOGE and just sold it for $5,000. While the gain is real, his purchase was entirely speculative.
- He remains skeptical of cryptos in general but sees where there may be value in cases where a problem is being solved, such as XRP and Swift.
- With any investment, you don’t want to be the one left holding the bag. Know what your risk tolerance is, what your timeline is, and what your goals are.
- With buy and hold investing in large swaths of the market, you don’t have to worry about whether or not you have the winners or the losers. The market is self-cleansing.
- As long as you keep living below your means and investing the difference between income and expenses, you’re going to be successful.
Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI:
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Apr 23, 2021 |
314 | Is My Company's Stock Overpriced? | P.E. Ratio Explained
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Apr 19, 2021 |
313 | Are You as Diversified as You Think You Are?
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Apr 16, 2021 |
312 | First-Time Home Buyer | Bigger Pockets
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Apr 12, 2021 |
311 | How to Travel for Free | Stereo Live Q&A
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Apr 09, 2021 |
310 | Get Good with Money | Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista
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- “When you are financially whole in the way I’ll teach you to be, you won’t have to live in fear. You’ll have a plan for each area of your finances so that they are constantly working on your behalf“. — Tiffany Aliche
- America’s favorite budget expert, Tiffany Aliche joins us to discuss her new book, Get Good With Money.
- Financial fear can come from financial trauma and drama. When you know that the money you are making isn’t quite enough for the things that you absolutely need, or you can foresee a future when your finances will not be okay, most of us carry that fear secretly and with a sense of shame.
- Tiffany wants her community of more than 500,000 Dreamcatchers to release that shame, focus on solutions, and create plans that actually work.
- According to Tiffany, wealth is more than just money in the bank. It’s really a mindset, which is the building block of personal finance.
- People often chase an end goal without a foundation to ensure they will still be okay if something were to happen.
- Tiffany’s teachings are foundational. The goal is to give you the foundation that you need to go on greatness, such as investing at a high level, buying the home you want, or starting a business.
- For many of us, fear comes from a lack of knowledge and it takes an external, traumatizing incident to awaken us. Tiffany wants to reach people before they get to that point by normalizing financial education early on.
- Tiffany’s approach is three-pronged: knowledge, access, and community. She delivers knowledge through her blog, The Budgetnista, and podcast, Brown Ambition. For access, she showcases other financial educators, like the ChooseFI Foundation, to those who want a financial education for the children and community. And finally, she built Dreamcatchers for the third prong, community, so that people know they are not alone.
- The 10 components that constitute financial wholeness are budgeting, savings, debt, credit, and learning how to earn for the first tier. In the second tier, she includes investing for retirement and wealth, insurance, net worth, your professional money team, and estate planning.
- This foundation of financial wholeness is what you build the rest of your goals, hopes, and dreams on.
- While writing her book, Tiffany decided to Google, Jake the Thief, a man from her past who had caused her financial trauma. She discovered that he had escalated his thieving behavior from poor 20-something-year-old women to defrauding the United States Government and he is currently sitting in federal prison.
- Jake’s story is a cautionary tale. Sometimes the wrong thing or risky behavior works for a short period of time. But it’s important to learn how to manage your money from the ground up versus from the top down because you can lose it all if you don’t know how you really built what you built.
- Tiffany ended up with credit card and student loan debt and a mortgage she could no longer pay for, In total, it was around $300,000 in debt.
- That experience taught her that her father was right, slow and steady wins the race. She now takes her time and is very methodical with her decisions. Even it means taking a loss, she’ll take a short-term loss if it means a long-term win.
- Once she built her foundation, she was able to build wealth much more quickly. She wants others to have the opportunity to build the life that they want.
- After reading her book and matching one of her workshops, Jonathan says he likes how good Tiffany is at organizational structure and categorizing things.
- With budgeting, Tiffany assigns control categories to expenses. First, she lists all of the expenses and then assigns them to categories.
- The first category is B, or bills, like a mortage. Some of those bills are usage bills that fluctuate depending on usage, such as water or electricity. She puts a U in front of those Bs.
- Everything else is a C, meaning cash or choice expenses, because these are expenses you have choices over, like haircuts or gas for the car.
- Categorizing in this way can help determine if you have a spending-too-much issue, or a not-earning-enough issue, when there isn’t enough at the end of the month. If most of your money is going to Cs, you are spending too much because of your choices. If most is going to Bs and UBs, you aren’t making enough to take care of your financial responsibilities.
- When things are temporarily tight, you know you can look at your Cs and make some cuts there first. If it’s not enough, move to the second level, UBs. If that’s still not enough, move up to the Bs.
- Tiffany’s father taught her in an age-appropriate way about the financial consequences of her actions and says it’s a lesson we could learn as adults.
- A budget isn’t deprivation, Tiffany says it’s your “say yes plan”. Budgets are like your mom. She wants to say yes, but there is an “if” button. You can do the things you want, but only if you’ve lined yourself up in a way that makes it sustainable and safe.
- If you can master your budget and look at it differently, it is there to accommodate your goals, hopes, and dreams. But it might require you to give something up.
- Jonathan thinks Tiffany’s book speaks well to those who are broke. When writing it at the height of the pandemic when people were losing jobs and scared, she didn’t want to leave behind those starting in negative territory.
- She wanted to give them permission to focus just on their sleep, health, and safety. It’s okay to focus on expenses related to health and safety and tell everyone else that you don’t have it right now. You will get to them when you get to a safer place financially.
- 30% Whole is the chapter Jonathan thinks is worth the book’s price all on its own and you really need to know these tips if you are in debt, such as dealing with debt collectors or mortgage lenders during foreclosure. You can insist on a debt verification letter to verify that they have the right to inquire about it.
- Debt freedom is a goal, but it’s not the goal. You can be debt-free and still broke. Financial freedom is an incomplete picture. There may still be holes in areas like insurance and estate planning.
- The FIRE movement is great, but Tiffany believes there is a holistic view that is missing. Not matter how high or low your income, financial wholeness is available and accessible to everyone.
Tiffany Aliche Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI:
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Apr 05, 2021 |
309 | College Hacking : The Comprehensive Guide | Stereo Live Q&A
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Apr 02, 2021 |
308 | 102 Business Ideas for Kids |Simple Startup with Arianna and Sheila
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Mar 29, 2021 |
307 | How to Factor My Mortgage Into My FI Number| Live Stereo Q&A
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- After four weeks of hosting the live weekly show via Stereo, Brad and Jonathan continue to refine the format and come up with ideas for improving the experience.
- Jonathan needs some specialized dental work performed and the dentist he found is out-of-network. Insurance isn’t going to cover much in this situation, but thankfully, it doesn’t put him in financial straits.
- As they reminisce about being children of the 80s, Brad and Jonathan come to the conclusion that time moves on and the rulebook changes. If you are stuck in a world that doesn’t exist, you aren’t going to be successful. Be aware that things change and be open-minded.
- Google is coming out with its own certificate programs in project management, data analytics, and user experience design through Coursera what will cost most around $250. Google is partnering with 130 other companies to partner with them to hire the graduates of these programs.
- In past decades, a college degree may have mattered, but in 2020, employers are looking for what can you do or what have you done, not necessarily the degree.
- Listener Colin called in to say that he started a side hustle last year teaching people computer programming and asked about how to go about finding new clients. Jonathan says that as a business owner, Colin has a product he has created and needs to figure out how to deliver that product, ensure a great experience, find new customers, and finally scale and grow the business.
- For Colin’s business, is there an awareness problem or is there a problem converting awareness into sales? Brad says something that has worked for him is making connections within his niche and be authentic. Jonathan suggests establishing yourself as a subject matter expert using LinkedIn and Quora and a blog or podcast to begin attracting people interested in the subject.
- Another thing Colin should do is demonstrate his course has value, get testimonials, and constantly test and iterate.
- Marjorie called in because she knows how much Jonathan loves the Paprika app, but recommends a similar app called Whisk. It can download recipes from the internet, but you can also take pictures of recipes to upload to the app. Plus, it organizes recipes really well, has a weekly meal planner, and can create a shopping list.
- The next caller said she loved the coaching call that Jonathan did with Corrine and would love to hear more of those kinds of episodes. Jonathan worked with Households of FI member, Corrine to map out her FI number. Jonathan recommends watching the video for that episode because he shared a lot of screenshots while working with Corrine.
- Similar to the recipe app Whisk, Brad said that he could have saved money on his recent CT scan using MDSave. Instead of being charged $2,093 for his scan, a provider found through MDSave would have cost him just $289. He was eventually able to negotiate the bill down to around $1,300, but that is still much higher than he needed to pay.
- The next caller from LA is a side hustle addict. He has been self-employed his whole life and realizes that his nest egg is very small. He wants to know where he should focus his investments for retirement.
- The caller has a choice between a SEP IRA, a Simple IRA, and a solo 401K. There may be some advantages to using one over the other depending on the size of the business. Brad has set up a SEP IRA and thinks that a solo 401K would have allowed him to defer more money by contributing as the employee and employer. A SEP IRA only allows for employer contributions.
- If he still meets the income thresholds, the option for a Roth IRA may also be available. There is little downside to contributing to a Roth IRS since contributions can be withdrawn tax and penalty-free.
- The next caller shared what they would do if looking for a career move. For their technology and financial services company, they would focus on people and find out everything they could about them so that they could engage in relevant small talk. This advice follows nicely with the points Chris Hutchins made in episode 121R.
- A weak point for a lot of is how can you build a system around building authentic relationships over time? This was something discussed with Jordan Harbinger in episode 233.
- The next caller wants to know how to account for a mortgage that you expect to pay off during retirement when calculating your FI number. Jonathan plans to pay his mortgage off before beginning to drawdown his investments, however, he calculates his FI number based on what his life costs with a mortgage. It gives him a bit of a fudge factor.
- Your FI number is calculated by taking your annual expenses and multiplying it by 25. If you plan on paying your mortgage off before retiring, remove the payment from your annual expenses. While principal and interest can be eliminated, taxes and insurance will not be and should be included in your annual expenses. A multi-phased approach will need to be employed to calculate your FI number if planning on paying off the mortgage during retirement.
- Listener Phil called and left a voicemail asking about tax tips for those with side hustle income and how to balance work-life, side work, and life in general.
- Jonathan thinks turning a hobby into a business is a great way to explore something within the confines of a business entity. Brad’s tax tip is good record keeping and keeping things separate from your personal accounts.
- Jonathan also likes the thought of putting advertising expenses on a business card that earns travel rewards, like the Chase Ink Business Preferred, since advertising is a legitimate deductible business expense.
- A work-life balance can be tough. Jonathan says the biggest misconception is that you’re always going to be balanced all of the time but there will be sprints and tilts. It’s how it averages out over time.
- Experiment and test a bunch of different things, but don’t put a massive amount of time into something with no ROI or thought to the balance and other areas of our life.
- If you aren’t going to be in balance and there are other people relying on you, have a conversation about it. Communication will always buy you more room.
- Map out the cadence to your life and realize where you have control of your time. You might have a boss that needs to sign off on it, but if you work for yourself, you don’t need to ask for permission to make time.
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Mar 26, 2021 |
306 | Myths and Misconceptions |Diania Merriam
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Mar 22, 2021 |
305 | Finding Your Locus of Control | Stereo Live Q&A
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- It’s the third edition of ChooseFI’s live and interactive show via Stereo. You can submit a question, feedback, or comment, and find out how to join us for the live event by visiting ChooseFI.com/live.
- Brad and Jonathan are getting high on life. Not only have Brad’s daughters started back at in-person school, but he and Laura were also able to attend a Crossfit class together. Meanwhile, Jonathan is successfully combating fatigue by getting the right amount of sleep, cutting out caffeine, and maintaining high hydration levels with juices.
- In an ongoing effort to get 1% better, Brad recently reviewed his credit card bills. He found a $50 recurring charge for his daughter’s saxophone rental and decided to buy it for $500 rather than continue incurring the rental fee. He suggests doing this twice a year and asking if those recurring charges are continuing to serve you.
- Jonathan recently canceled his Netflix subscription and wonders if there is a way to the effort of it and streamline our finances.
- In a hypothetical example of a $2,000 car loan with a 2-3% interest rate, Jonathan asks if Brad would just pay the balance off versus keeping a monthly payment. At that low of an interest rate, Brad would not, but because of the intersection between math and psychology, there are others so debt adverse that they would pay it off.
- For higher interest debt or 8-12% or more, Brad believes that is more of a hair-on-fire scenario in which paying the debt off as quickly as possible would be best.
- Regardless of which side of the scenario you fall on, there is nuance and stigma. Rather than allow others to tell you what you can and can’t do, it’s important to know yourself and why you make the choice you do.
- Understanding the why behind the car payment is a better thought exercise. If it’s because it gives you the cash flow to finance even more stuff, it can grow to become a difficult position is dig yourself out of. Financing allows you to trade your most precious non-renewable resource, time, for more stuff.
- With every dollar you are saving, are you using it to invest, or are you buying more stuff? If you are continuing to buy more stuff, then you are still in the trap and aren’t looking at money as a tool.
- Because Jonathan is a spender, he wants to keep things simple and doesn’t like having structural payments. In the hypothetical scenario, he would feel the need to pay off even a low-interest rate car loan.
- The first listener voicemail wants to know how much in retirement is enough to adequately cover long-term care. His original goal was $10 million at age 65. According to the 4% rule, that would give the listener $400,000 a year to live off of, which is a big number.
- It comes down to what does your life cost? Traditional retirement calculators all start from the point of “what do you earn today”, rather than “what does your life cost”. Your income is irrelevant. In retirement, you need to cover what your life will cost.
- Health care insurance is based on actuarial tables put into place to ensure the provider doesn’t, in aggregate, lose money on you. The same is true for long-term care insurance. It’s priced so that providers don’t lose money on you. What is the effort to reach a $10 million balance to cover the cost of long-term care costing you in terms of time and health now? You can focus on putting systems into place now that give you the best chance to reclaim decades of quality life.
- Rob Phelan, fromThe Simple StartUp, called in with a question about being open to new technologies and investments.
- Brad isn’t a first-mover on anything. However, he has a diverse set of interests and prides himself on knowing when the tipping point is to jump in earlier than the average person. He’s done some reading on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and believes they could be transformative 10-20 years from now.
- Jonathan’s process is curation and synthesis. When he reads, he skims everything and sees the point when something new becomes real. He’ll do a deep five if it fits into one of the buckets he’s interested in. He’s been doing that deep dive into crypto and blockchain, but not NFTs.
- While neither Brad nor Jonathan can get behind spending $2.5 million for Jack Dorsey’s first Tweet, they do agree digital ownership is interesting because of all the unique ways the concept could be implemented.
- Next up is a seven-year-old who says they want to learn about investing. It starts with saving. What Brad tells his own kids is that life gets so much easier if you can save money. If you spend every cent you earn, it takes away a lot of choices in life and gives them fewer options. The higher you can make your savings rate, the more freedom you’ll have.
- As for investing, think long-term, like many decades of investing. With a long investing horizon, the best chance at being really wealthy is with low-cost broad-based index funds or ETFs.
- When Jonathan’s kids are older, he thinks he will try and attach a real company to the discussion and carve out a portion to invest in it. It would be one they know and has products they get excited about to help make the feeling of ownership real.
- Natalie called in to say that she just opened an M1 Finance account for her traditional IRA contributions as well as a savings account so she can earn 1% on it. However, she’s never done a portfolio rebalance.
- Rebalancing can be scary and easy to avoid. It comes back to having a plan and an investor policy statement and not letting your brain get in the way. M1 can do this automatically and there may be some tax consequences if it is done in a taxable account.
- Rebalance in your portfolio totality, not within individual accounts. If you don’t have a plan, go and figure out what your goals are and have the plan match them. Rebalancing can also be done by making weighted contributions.
- James, who is in Jonathan’s podcasting course, asks about speeding up his path to FI by purchasing multi-family real estate by withdrawing from a 401K and obtaining a HELOC.
- While there are likely both success and horror stories of others who have gone that route, Jonathan would look for ways to avoid 401K withdrawals or taking a line of credit against your home.
- Brad would only go into his 401K as a last resort. 401K withdrawals are subject to a 10% penalty and would be taxed as ordinary income.
- Rather than a 401K withdrawal, Jonathan says that if the deal is good enough, the money will come. Bringing on additional investors may be an alternative. Network, be creative, and try to cap the downside.
Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI:
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Mar 19, 2021 |
304 | Mapping Out Your FI Number
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- Jonathan checks back in with Corinne from the Households of FI series to look at her numbers, goals, and map out a FI plan.
- Financial independence is not about having the most money. In the pursuit of FI, the math is simple, but the math will change depending on your goals. It’s important to start with understanding what you want your ideal day to look like.
- Following Corinne’s last coaching session with Jillian, she learned how to build good habits and strategies to get closer to the goals she wants.
- One of the strategies she’s using is her phone to set reminders for the goals she wants to achieve. The reminders hold her accountable without her having to remember everything.
- Jonathan pointed out one of the great pieces of advice from the episode with Jillian was her advice to explore the goals you find yourself resisting giving even two minutes to. What is it in your subconscious that is sabotaging your goals?
- Corinne is on track to become a partner at her firm but that comes with a lot of expectations. In an exercise with Jillian, she was asked to write down what her ideal day would look like. to start, she’s been writing down which activities are energizing and which are draining. It has helped her to manufacture her day to be the kind of day that makes her want to get up and go to work in the morning.
- She discovering that she doesn’t have to work as many hours as everyone one else. She can balance it out, earning a little less money while being happier.
- We can make time to make each week more memorable and enjoyable when we spend less time on meanless activities.
- When you take what earn and subtract what you spend, what you are left with is the gap. When you live paycheck to paycheck, there is no gap.
- Corinne earns $120,000 a year as an accountant. She was in a five-year program where she got her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree that gave her enough requirements to take the CPA exam. Due to a scholarship, she graduated without any student loan debt.
- A similar recent graduate starting out now would make around $50,000 a year. She was able to double her salary and excel by narrowing her focus and becoming an expert in that space.
- In her industry, there are clearly defined roles with specific salary ranges. Increasing income requires the desire to progress and take on more responsibility. Becoming a partner wasn’t always on her radar, but she liked the idea of having ownership in the business.
- Corinne hasn’t researched the details of the retirement payout for partners at her firm, but there is some form of payout in retirement. Since she is on the trajectory to becoming partner, being able to project the retirement payout will help to calculate her FI number.
- One of Jonathan’s favorite income tax calculators is at Smartasset.com because it will incorporate state and local taxes. Using Corinne’s salary, he calculates her federal tax plus FICA and Social Security is $29,227. Since she maxes out her 401K, it reduces her tax to $23,000 and saves her more than $6,000 in income tax. The income she brings home is then $77,445, or around $6,500 per month.
- Now looking at Corinne’s expenses, her mortgage is approximately $1,000 and she spends $500-550 a month on food. She does not have a car payment but between gas and other expenses, it’s around $100 a month. Utilities run $400 per month. Additional budget categories include dining out and shopping for $500, charitable giving at $200, housekeeping is $100, and her HOA bill is $150. Though travel is on hold at the moment, she’s like to budget $250 a month for vacations. And finally, an additional $200 was included to cover odds and ends.
- Corinne’s total monthly cost-of-living is $3,375. To find out her gap, Jonathan takes her net monthly pay of $6,500 and subtracts her monthly expenses of $3,375 to calculate a gap of $3,125 each month.
- Jonathan suggests putting the gap to work for her as quickly as possible and sending it to her investment strategy. Before doing this exercise, Corinne had no idea what her gap was and grabbed a random number to move to savings.
- To start working on a plan for financial independence, Jonathan uses net worth and age. Corrine’s 401K balance is about $150K and her taxable account has another $100K making her invested net worth $250,000. She is 32 years old.
- Using ChooseFI’s simple Retirement Projection calculator, Jonathan plugged in Corinne’s numbers. Her FI number is $1,012,500.
- Next, Jonathan uses ChooseFI’s Future Value of Investments calculator to project how many years it will take Corinne to reach her FI number through both the growth of her current invested balance and her monthly contributions. Using an 8% rate of return, in 10 years Corinne will have $1.4 million far exceeding her FI number. Sometime between 7 and 8 years is when she will reach financial independence.
- The exercise is energizing for Corinne who previously thought she would need to eat rice and beans to reach financial independence in 10 years. She was nervous to see the numbers but now finds it motivating. Her next step will be to ensure she’s taking that extra money every month and putting it to work for her.
- Once you’ve got what you earn, what you spend, identify the gap, and decide what you’re going to do with the gap, you’ve got your FI plan in place.
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Mar 15, 2021 |
303 | Structuring Your Emergency Fund | Stereo Live Q&A
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- In the second episode in the series of taking the show live online via the Stereo app, listeners ask questions and interact during a replay of this live podcast from Tuesday evening.
- Experimenting with this new show format, Brad and Jonathan are adding to their talents stack and themselves getting better through the often mentioned concept of the aggregation of marginal gains.
- Unfortunately, just because you make progress in an area, it doesn’t always mean you hold on to those gains. While your finances can be put on autopilot, physical and mental health are areas prone to backsliding. Take a little time for self-care.
- While reaching financial independence isn’t as simple as packing your lunch every day, it can be symbolic of the transformation to a mindset to take care of all the small things. It’s that effort, in the aggregate, that gives you the space to increase your savings rate, optimize investments, and earn market gains.
- Brad has been trying to apply the concept to his health, which has also required that he overcome several limiting beliefs. All of the changes he’s been making are small, like stretching, doing pushups, or yoga in the evening while watching TV with his family. And after hearing about how important vitamin D is to metabolic health, he tested his levels and found out they were dangerously low.
- In his attempt to live a more examined life, Brad has noticed certain foods lead to inflammation, and that his energy level fluctuates with the seasons.
- Likewise, Jonathan has been examining his use of caffeine and trying to decide if he is better off with it or without it. He would prefer to have a natural, steady energy state. He’s noticed that by decreasing processed sugars, he has more energy and wakes up fresher.
- Brad has been using a 10-minute nidra yoga YouTube video as a guided sleep meditation and says it’s like getting a two-hour nap.
- Listener Jackie left a voicemail asking about taking a little risk by putting emergency funds into the bond market. Jonathan says there’s no one answer, but he thinks we need to look at what we’re protecting ourselves against and the opportunity cost that comes with having a lot of money on hand to handle emergencies.
- Most of us will benefit from having $1,000 in the bank to start, and then moving to one or two months of expenses in cash. As your net worth grows, Jonathan would prefer to have the money in a fully-funded emergency fund grow.
- Since recording episode 066 with Big ERN, Brad has been trying to come up with a true financial emergency scenario. He’s been unable to think of a scenario when he might need cash in a hurry that couldn’t be covered immediately with a credit card. In a true emergency, he has invested assets he could sell and transfer to his checking account to then pay the credit card bill.
- When you keep an emergency fund in a savings account, the opportunity costs are the potential gains that could have been made by having those funds invested.
- Jonathan keeps a couple of months of cash flow. In addition to retirement investments, he also has a taxable brokerage account with M1 Finance. His investment pies in M1 have been allocated for different timelines. For his shorter timeline fund, he thinks about it more like a retiree would and wants it stable. Therefore, he keeps it in a fund that is negatively correlated to the stock market, such as bonds and precious metals.
- For emergencies, one of the benefits of M1 Borrow is access to a low-interest margin loan against your invested non-retirement assets.
- The second listener voicemail asks about the ability to convert and access 401K investments after a five-year waiting period for someone who retires early. Brad believes the listener has a Roth 401K, in which contributions are made with after-tax dollars and may be withdrawn tax-free. The five-year waiting requirement applies to Roth IRA Conversion where traditional 401K contributions are converted to a Roth IRA and it is a taxable event. When rolling over money from a Roth 401K to a Roth IRA, it is not taxable and there’s no wait to access contributions. At 59 and a half, all of the money may be accessed penalty-free.
- A listener in the Netherlands wanted to know if Brad and Jonathan would consider having a guest from another country on the podcast. Since the FI movement is worldwide, ChooseFI has listeners from all over. Exploring non-American guests is definitely something to be examined for general FI topics, as it would be difficult to speak about other countries’ tax codes. The ChooseFI local groups in international locations would be a great option and resource.
- Listener Gavin asks about how best to decide post-FI plans. Jonathan stresses that FI is a number and not an action. It does not mean you have to leave your job. FI gives you options, time, and resources and allows you to explore what you want to do with those. Having some space financially allows you to make choices from a position of power. You can make small-scale tests before wholesale life choices. The money is the easy part. Figuring out what lights you up is the difficult part.
- Listener Natalie has connected with the idea of maximizing her savings but is sitting a significant amount of cash while she decides between renting and buying. She wants to know how easy it is to put money in the market if she might need it in three to five years. Of the big traditional brokerages, Jonathan thinks Fidelity is the easiest to learn from a user interface perspective.
- Of the software-based institutions, he likes M1. Brad says from purely a conceptual-level, it’s easy to get money in and out of the market as they aren’t subject to the same rules retirement accounts are. However, it’s good to note that the stock markets have business hours and may be closed when you want to make a transaction and that some companies like M1 limit when transactions can take place.
- In live feedback of the 401K discussion, a listener pointed out that there is a phantom five-year clock on in-plan Roth conversions.
- Marjorie left a voicemail that she is trying to get her family back in Puerto Rico on board and is looking for Spanish language FI resources. Jonathan has been helping Lorena start a Spanish language personal finance podcast, De Peso a Peso.
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Mar 12, 2021 |
302| Navigating a Multigenerational Household | The Financial Tortoise
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- We are checking back in with Vivan from our Households of FI series who has been paired with mentor, Tae from Financial Tortoise, to go over strategies, best practices, and considerations for multiple generations living under one roof.
- In many Asian cultures, adult children are responsible for taking care of and being financially responsible for aging parents while also raising their own children, often referred to as the Sandwich Generation.
- Whether or not being financially responsible for parents is part of your culture, caring for or assisting them to make decisions as they age may be in your future.
- Tae writes from the perspective of the Sandwich Generation on his blog, Financial Tortoise. Living with him and his wife are his two kids and both of his parents. During the last 10 years in this living arrangement, he’s paid off $105,000 in student loans and is pursuing financial independence.
- Vivian has been fighting breast cancer while dealing with a separation and child custody battle. She also has her mom living with her, who is helping out with her child, but she finds that there are generational differences leading to misunderstandings. She has questions about what kind of disability or long-term care insurance she would be getting for them.
- At 61, Vivian’s mom doesn’t yet qualify for Medicare and hasn’t applied for Social Security, but she does have a small pension from working for the Los Angeles School District. Tae thinks there may be healthcare gap insurance available if her mom qualifies.
- Her mom retired from work last year. If she applies for Social Security early at 62, she’ll earn 20-30% less. If she waits until age 700, she’ll earn 20-30% more. As long as she has paid into Social Security for at least 10 years, she is eligible. If she hasn’t been receiving paper summary statements, she can check online and see what her estimated benefits will be.
- Tae’s parents moved in with him right when they began collecting Social Security. They didn’t understand retirement accounts, but they did have real estate and rolled over equity into the down payment for a new home they could all live in and Tae took over the mortgage.
- Since Vivian’s mom lives with her, she shouldn’t have major expenses and her pension and Social Security should be enough to live one, but she would like to travel so Tae suggests looking into travel hacking.
- As for healthcare, Vivian’s mom retired because of health issues and is no longer able to work. She currently pays for private insurance, but at 61, there isn’t an ideal solution until age 65 when she becomes eligible for Medicare. She will need to enroll 3 months before she turns 65. Basic Medicare is covered, but if she wants things like hospital visits covered, she will pay a premium that is taken directly from Social Security if she is collecting it.
- Tae does not have long-term care insurance for his parents because it is hard to find affordable long-term care insurance now, but skilled nursing and assisted living may be alternatives. The best thing you can do is to take care of yourself. He thinks people in the FI community have the advantage of having more time to spend figuring out a care solution when the time comes.
- Vivian asked if Tae his FI plan included healthcare spending for his parents. He does not, but he does plan for them to age in place, which means maintaining the larger home.
- Living through the Vietnam war has created conflicts in some areas, like hoarding food and water. Her mother helps out with cooking, child care, and food costs, but Vivian pays for everything else.
- One of the reasons why Tae decided to try co-habiting with his parents was for help with childcare. It helped them fully commit to their careers. While there can be a huge cultural chasm when living with your parents as adults, Tae has learned empathy and takes time to try and understand where they are coming from.
- Rather than try to control what his parents are doing with their money, Tae tries to ensure his own expenses are as strong as possible. If something were to happen with his parents, if his own finances are strong, he’ll be able to figure out how to deal with it.
- Vivian is trying to save 50% of her income as a pharmacist and her parents think she is being stingy, which runs counter to many Asian cultures where you wear your wealth.
- She was excited when she found ChooseFI because she previously believed you needed to have your own business to become financially independent. She’s now following the advice in The Simple Path to Wealth.
- Saving for college is another question Vivian has. Tae’s children are 4 and 6 but he’s started 529 accounts for them since there is some flexibility with them. However, he believes the future of work could look different. He thinks about how he can help his children become productive adults rather than blindly save for college.
- Tae thinks it’s good to start thinking about estate planning with her parents. He and his wife just did their own, setting up a trust and power of attorney which motivated his parents to do the same.
- There is a cost for everything and there are both positives and negatives when putting families together under one roof. You have to be aware of it going in.
- The major takeaways from Tae and Vivian’s conversation are the need for managing the gap before Medicare kicks in, navigating Social Security, and feed estate planning.
Tae Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI:
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Mar 08, 2021 |
301| Money and Relationships | Part 2
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- What are you getting hung up on with relationships and money? We continue the conversation in Part 2 of the Relationships and Money series with Jillian Johnsrud.
- Although March is finally here and the sunshine is motivating Jonathan to push away the processed carbs in favor of broccoli and hummus, Richmond’s recent ice storms had Brad using his stash of travel rewards for the first time in over a year.
- Travel rewards come in handy at home too. After losing power from the storm, Brad called up a local Hyatt to see if they had power and was able to use 5,000 with Hyatt to book a room, and quickly move his family out of a cold home for the night. If he had been short on Hyatt points, he could have quickly transferred Chase Ultimate Rewards points over to cover the rate.
- Even if you aren’t ready to travel now, plan ahead and start stockpiling travel rewards points now so you have them once you do want to travel again. Take the travel course at ChooseFI.com/travel to learn how.
- The next roundup episodes will feature Alan Donegan and focus on building a business in 2021. Submit a voicemail with the questions and concerns you would like to have addressed at ChooseFI.com/voicemail.
- Have a question on a different topic? Submit your voicemail and join the live radio shows held on Stereo, Tuesdays at 7:30 pm Eastern.
- In Episode 300 with Jillian, she discussed how your past money story motivates you and creates fear as it pertains to money and relationships. Part 2 of the series examines being financially independent while still dependent.
- Listener Asia is engaged and works full-time while her partner is still going to school and works part-time. They each have vastly different money stories and have started combining finances. Her partner is still receiving some financial support from her parents. While her partner wants to begin become more independent, Asia wonders if it would be smarter to continue as things are.
- Jonathan sees three issues with Asia and her partner’s situation: attachment, boundaries, and economics. For Jillian, one of the elements was what habits and practices Asia’s fiance can take to feel like a financial grown-up and equal partner in the relationship. She also considered what it might mean for the fiance to receive from her parents, as well as what it might mean to the fiance’s parent to give.
- Jonathan sees nothing wrong with accepting help so long as there are no boundary or communication issues or strings attached. Brad thinks it sounds like a positive situation but is also concerned about ulterior motives.
- After graduating college, Brad lived at home with his parents while saving 90% of his income which gave him a huge jumpstart on his path to FI.
- Jonathan noted that there could potentially be some tax-filing issues that could be related to the child tax credit and paying for dependent healthcare that could be important to figure out.
- Jillian says society’s rules don’t matter, you can write your own rules of what it means to be a financial grown-up without there being a contradiction. Help can be a sweet thing family can do, but even she had issues with family members trying to control her with financial assistance while she went to school.
- There are other things you can do to feel like a financial grown-up, like tracking expenses or coming up with a debt repayment plan. You can be a financial grown-up, take advantage of opportunities without taking advantage of relatives as long as your goals are aligned and they want to see you succeed.
- Brad wants to be able to help his kids out when they are older. He respects parents who charge their children rent and teach them to be financially responsible, but he hopes to instill those lessons throughout childhood.
- Listener Precious will be getting married soon. So far they have been sending money back and forth to each other, but she wants to be more efficient and is wondering what the best way to begin combining finances is.
- While Jillian wants to believe all love will last forever, she advises against opening up a credit card together in the first few years of marriage due to the bills being divided up in a painful divorce process. However, opening up a joint checking account is a good baby step since at worst only the money in the account can be spent without going into debt. How much each person contributes and what bills get paid from it opens up the lines of communication.
- When you are young and your finances are simple, combining all of your finances makes a lot of sense. In contrast, Jillian’s financial life is much more complicated and if she had to remarry, she isn’t sure she would combine her finances with anyone else.
- Credit card and car debt can be kept separate, but it’s usually better to have both names on a home loan since real estate is an asset being grown together. But also so that it doesn’t become a painful process to untether if necessary in the future.
- In a new marriage, Jonathan says he wouldn’t feel comfortable being a co-signer on a credit card since he would be legally responsible but have no insight into what was going on until it crashes into a wall. On the other hand, adding an authorized user gives you more control and insight into how the card is being used and it can be revoked.
- Brad and Jonathan have their own bobblehead figure! It was given to them by All-Star Money for being creators of content who inspire readers to improve their financial situations and helped develop an engaged personal finance community.
Jillian Johnsrud Resources Mentioned In Today’s Conversation If You Want To Support ChooseFI:
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Mar 05, 2021 |
300 | Relationships and Money | Jillian Johnsrud
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- Money is one of the top three things people struggle to communicate with, falling right below sex and above our reasons and motivations for work.
- In her coaching practice, Jillian finds clients will be very open in one-on-one sessions, but when working with couples, it becomes much more uncomfortable.
- Jillian believes this discomfort is because discussions of things like sex and money happened behind closed doors and weren’t modeled for us growing up.
- In response to a call put out for questions in Brad’s FI Weekly newsletter, listeners submitted their questions for Jillian about relationships and money.
- The first comes from Jonesy who had a question about keeping the lines of communication open about money with a significant other when they are at different stages. He is working and beginning to build his portfolio and savings, while his significant other is still in school and struggling to make ends meet.
- Jillian suggests first trying to find common ground to discuss money. You can start with telling your own money stories, like how your parents spent money or what you wish they had spent money on. It’s important to feel seen and heard. Sharing childhood stories are opportunities to start having conversations to begin learning about each other financially.
- Help make the conversation not feel like a trap by being genuinely curious about your partner’s life and experience. You can approach discussions about money much in the same way couples talk about the parenting they witnessed and experienced.
- Pick one or two questions to open up the conversation and put your partner in a relaxed state. Ensure they feel seen and heard before transitioning into conversations on budgets or debt payoff.
- Taking the small step of sharing money stories can help the couple come away with positive feelings, feel closer, and know just a little bit more about each other.
- Jillian and her husband did not communicate about money well during the first few years of their marriage. They had very different money stories and didn’t know how to explain why they were reacting or felt the way they were.
- Breaking the big scary stuff down into bite-sized non-intimidating questions is something Jillian guides users through in her latest workbook, part of which asks us to examine our parents’ patterns, whether or not we have copied or rebelled against them, if what was inherited is serving you well, and do you want to take it forward.
- Because Jonesy and his partner aren’t married, Jillian says it’s okay to skip the specifics in the middle, like savings rates and budgets, and discuss the outcome, like a common goal to work toward together.
- If you work on learning to talk about money, understanding each other financially, and can work toward a common goal, by the time you are on the same page, the middle stuff will be easier.
- Listener Sam wants to know if it can work when one half of a couple is excited about being on the FI path but the other half says FI is not for them. Sam has been on her journey for three years and has a 50% savings rate and plans to retire early, but recently married and her husband’s savings rate is far from the same and he plans on working until 60. They currently keep their finances separate.
- Jillian thinks Sam and her husband could benefit from having conversations about work, its role, and how it ties to identity. It’s feasible for one person to retire while the other works, but it can create a rift unless they understand each other’s stories and mindsets.
- Brad wonders how Sam and her husband keeping their finances separate could work logically in the long-term. Jillian thinks on the surface it cold work so long as they work on everything below the surface and sure each is truly comfortable with the situation.
- Listener Titan wants to know how to make the monthly chart tracking their progress toward FI more fun and exciting for his significant other. Unfortunately, Jillian thinks Titan’s partner will never be excited about it. In any relationship, it seems like there’s one who likes worksheets and graphs and one who prefers to talk about things. She suggests not focusing on the numbers on the graph and instead make it about the amazing life they are creating or whatever is exciting for them.
- Jonathan can sympathize with Titan’s situation but says what were are looking for is trust that you are building an awesome life together and moving forward in the same direction.
- Jillian’s course, One Hour Millionaire, is a 21-day program with the premise that it should only take you one hour a month to set your trajectory to a million-dollar net worth.
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Mar 01, 2021 |
299 | What's Stopping You from Reaching FI?
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Feb 26, 2021 |
298 | Habits For Wealth Building | Rich and Regular
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- We are checking back in with our Households of FI family, Martin and Ayesha, who have been paired with mentors, Julien and Kiersten of Rich and Regular.
- Kiersten and Julien live in Atlanta and started working toward FIRE before they married five to six years ago and have paid off $200,o00 in debt, including their mortgage. They now share their journey on their blog rich & REGULAR.
- Ayesha and Martin live in Chicago and found ChooseFI in January 2020 and jumped in with both feet. Martin is a natural saver and had been a positive financial influence on Ayesha before finding FI so they had done a decent job managing their money.
- Martin was researching dividend investing after it was recommended by Ayesha's uncle who retired at 55. Ayesha felt like her aunt and uncle had the most fabulous retirement life she'd ever seen. Thanks to his example over the last 25 years, their goal is to get to where he is.
- Julien had a similar retirement role model in his life. A close family friend was a Registered Nurse who retried early and showed him that there is a lot of life left after 40.
- Since finding FI, and partly thanks to Covid, Martin and Ayesha's savings rate has increased. It has made them aware of all the frivolous, non-essential ways they spent money before.
- Ayesha hates budgets and doesn't want to track every penny of her spending. She was out of work for four months during Covid and they found that they didn't miss her income and it showed them that they could save a good amount of money without feeling constrained or deprived.
- Having a quantifiable goal and a clear target has helped provide clarity in what they are trying to accomplish.
- Martin enjoys trying to optimize their spending and counting the dollars they save. When they decided to get a new television, he used Offer Up to do his research and purchased a flat-screen plasma HDTV for $40.
- Julien used to track every single expense and look for new savings opportunities each quarter. But now, optimizing their spending has become such a deeply ingrained habit that he no longer feels the need to look at their budget. He says it becomes like muscle memory once you sort out your own system.
- Ayesha feels like when you can simplify your life and have good habits, your life can smoothly and asked what Julien and Kiersten's top habits are.
- Kiersten says doing laundry regularly keeps them from having a ton of extra clothes. She and their son have a capsule wardrobe with 20-30 pieces of matching items. She also keeps the kitchen sink clear of dishes to cut down on kitchen accessories.
- Julien says they have just the right amount of things they need and notes that there is stress associated with the quantity and clutter in our lives.
- Having too many things adds to decision anxiety and analysis paralysis. Instead, whether it is life or a financial strategy, find a handful of things you can nail every single time and ignore everything else.
- Julien also says that he has never made an investment in himself that hasn't paid off handsomely, no matter if it is exercise equipment, a book, or a course. Don't allow frugality to prevent you from paying to learn new learning opportunities. New skills can improve your ability to earn more income or make you more marketable.
- Kiersten likes to save receipts. if the item she purchased sits for several days, she didn't need it and will return it. She also purges the house of items regularly.
- As far as community goes, Ayesha and Martin are doing okay. In addition to family, they have a group of friends who meet to share ideas on investing and becoming financially free. However, they aren't as familiar with the concept of FI so Ayesha feels like they don't have a like-minded community
- Julien notes that, especially for black people, the pursuit of financial independence can be a very lonely experience. Telling people about FI doesn't work. You have to show them, like when you get to the point where you can take a two-week vacation or a month off from work.
- Kiersten and Julien suggest focusing on influencing the next generation. They use their freedom to step up and help out and pick up the slack with their friends' children.
- When it comes to building community, stay open-minded. It takes time to find your best friends and others whose values closely align with yours, but you don't need to divorce yourself from your social circle.
- Like their budget, Julien doesn't check his investment portfolio very often because they won't be touching that money for 10-20 years. His attention is better spent on building the business and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They make decisions on where to invest income every quarter.
- You can see the crash coming on other people's lives despite the advice you may have given. Still, Julien says to leave the gate open and don't be judgemental. You may not have been the right messenger for that message.
- Before starting rich and REGULAR, Julien was working for a company he loved but was underpaid. When his company paid an influencer $10,000 for posting a photo on Instagram, it motivated him to start earning income in other ways.
- Since they already had rental real estate, he was confident he could earn more outside of work. He was eventual led into the world of digital entrepreneurship.
- When Kiersten was finally comfortable enough to leave her job, they were not yet at FI, but a year's worth of runway that enabled her to quit and devote that time to building the blog.
- The FI community often talks about what number is needed to hit FI, but that number is arbitrary. A single dip in the stock market can impact the number. Julien and Kiersten ask if you were counting on drawing down that money, what would you do for money now?
- Most people only earn income one way, through earned income. They don't know enjoy the quality of that income over any other.
- Kiersten and Julien attend FI meetups in Atlanta and other places and encourage Martin and Ayesha to do the same when they are able.
- Julien had challenges at the beginning of his journey. He grew up poor and was judgemental about his beliefs on spending. He found virtue in saving and said hurtful things to Kiersten because he felt she was spoiled. He's since learned leading with shame creates barriers.
- Whether a natural saver or a natural spender, everybody is spending. Spending today can be rewarding and motivating.
- Kiersten was also judgemental in a different way. She thought she knew how her life was going to be and was closed-minded. She struggled with seeing a different version of herself. She had to be open and let go of her ideas of what certain aspects of her life would look like.
- If they came into a windfall of money and weren't allowed to invest in themselves or their business, they would invest the money in low-cost index funds and then let it grow and forget about it.
- Discipline equals freedom. When you set up a framework for life by setting up non-negotiable things, it allows you the freedom to spend time doing the things you'd rather be doing.
- Brad agreed with Julien's sentiment about investing in yourself and that the spirit of frugality can get in the way of that. Watch out for it.
- The local groups are the heartbeat of the FI community. They aren't made up of podcasters and bloggers. They are regular people who are getting together and trying to live better lives.
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Feb 22, 2021 |
297 | From Pandemic Layoff to $100k+ | A Salesforce Success Story |Anita Smith and Bradley Rice
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What You'll Get Out Of Today's Show - If you are willing to look outside your comfort zone, grab good information, and take action on it, you can change your life in a matter of weeks or months.
- One of the hardest-hit industries during the pandemic has been hospitality. Working in that industry, Anita was looking down a long dark tunnel before stumbling upon the FI community.
- When Anita found ChooseFI in August, she jumped right in, taking action and interacting with Brad through the FI Weekly and submitting her frugal wins of the week.
- By listening to the podcast, Anita heard about Jonathan starting up the Talent Stacker podcast and the program he put together with Bradley Rice on Salesforce career development. Anita gave it a shot and her results blew Jonathan and Bradley's mind.
- The results Anita has had are not an outlier. It's what others are also seeing every single week.
- Back in the spring of 2019, Bradley was on the show to talk about Salesforce and living a life by design. After Bradley discussed earning $200K a year working 15-20 hours a week, the listening audience really responded.
- Based on that interest, a Salesforce group was started for the community and people began landing Salesforce jobs. In just two years, the group grew to 5,000 members learning from each other.
- A year ago, Anita was working as a revenue manager for a hotel connected to a convention center. At that time, the pandemic was accelerating and group after group began canceling their events. As a result, she was furloughed in March.
- Understanding that hospitality wasn't going to recover anytime soon, Anita decided to be proactive, began learning, and figuring out what her next move would be.
- In addition to taking classes online, Anita researched Fortune's top places to work. The first time she heard of Salesforce was from that list but was turned off at the thought of sales. After a little research, she discovered sales isn't what they do.
- She signed up for Trailhead, Salesforces's online learning account, and did it for one day before concluding it was awesome. But she wondered it was real and if was as easy as it seemed.
- After receiving more bad news from her employer, Anita was motivated to learn more. She found ChooseFI and binge listened to over a hundred episodes when she heard about Talent Stacker, Salesforce (again), and the free 5-Day Challenge.
- She ended up in the paid program and because she had been laid off, she used her time to learn everything she could like it was her full-time job.
- One month after starting the program, she took the first admin certification program and passed. After that, she used all of the tips from the program and landed a good-paying job in January.
- Prior to the pandemic, Anita was in a financially stable place. She had no debt other than a car payment, although after being laid off she was forced to move in with her boyfriend.
- She says in her previous hospitality job, she was on a path to get o the kind of pay she is earning now, it just would have taken a lot longer.
- Bradley says what Anita has done is possible because cloud-based technology is less-impacted by things like the pandemic because they are skilled positions, are able to be done remotely, and without a lot of change management.
- There aren't enough skilled Salesforce professionals to fill all the available positions. To help fill the gaps, Salesforce developed Trailhead, a free online training app, which removed some of the barriers to entry.
- Being able to study inline for a few months and then land a $60-80K per year job sounded too good to be true. This is one of those occasions when something that sounds too good to be true really is true.
- If you don't have basic computer skills, a Salesforce career may not be for you. However, if you like the thought of helping companies generate new leads and support new customers, it might be a good fit.
- There's so much information on Salesforce that it can seem overwhelming. Anita explains that she is reorganizing the business to help companies become more efficient.
- A Salesforce professional helps a company use the software to find more customers, sell to those customers, retain the customers, and secure the customer's data.
- The majority of individuals can come away from training earning $60-80K a year. Anita surpassed that when her first offer was six figures and she doubled her previous salary.
- Bradley says the career trajectory quickly increases from there. Even someone who isn't leaning in will likely reach six figures after three years and top out around $130K with $20-30K bonuses.
- The more entrepreneurial-minded can strike out and become independent consultants and earn even more. Bradley makes $200K a year working just 20 hours a week.
- Based on his return on investment, Jonathan wouldn't go to college if this program was available to him. He spent eight years in school and came away with $168K in debt, rather than six months of training for a couple of thousand dollars. His net worth would be two to three times higher if he had.
- That doesn't imply ChooseFI is anti-college. Rather, the takeaway is to think differently, look at the world for how it is, and see opportunities. The traditional path may not be for you.
- Taking a hybrid approach can be a benefit. Go ahead and go to college, but spend a summer in a Salesforce career development program. It helps you understand what Salesforce is, gets you halfway through a program, and helps you to decide if it's right for you.
- You can do this for free. Fraining is available on Trailhead. What the free Salesforce 5-Day Challenge does is show you how to get started in Trailhead and show you a clear path, and help you decide if Salesforce is for you in just 30 minutes a day.
- Anita chose to go through the paid portion of the course because of the clear path it offered.
- Announcing the introduction of a new live interactive component to the show! In an experiment over the next ten weeks, we'll be testing it every Tuesday night at 7:30 Eastern, starting February 23rd.
- Using an app called Stereo, we'll go live with voicemails and questions every Tuesday. Access the event at ChooseFI.com/live.
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Feb 19, 2021 |
296 | Transition Planning from a Military Career on the Path to FI |Doug Nordman
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- We are circling back to check in with our Households of FI families. First up are Matt and Megan, our international, dual military couple.
- Having a military pension is like having multiple lottery tickets. You have both healthcare and an inflation-fighting pension, but how many of these lottery tickets do you need to really crush this game?
- Naval service is Doug Nordman's family business. In addition to his own 20 years of service in the Navy, his wife almost had 20 years of active duty service in the Navy before finishing her career in the Reserves. And then their daughter joined the Navy on an ROTC scholarship and married a Naval Officer.
- While dual-military couples are a small demographic that hasn't been extensively studied, Doug says even if they earn just one pension, they will likely have more money than they need for the rest of their lives just because of the pension and healthcare.
- Matt says the US military pension system is much more simple than for the UK's Royal Navy. He and Megan are working toward FI with their investments alone and consider the pensions to be an additional comfort.
- Matt has served for 11 years so far and the Royal Navy's systems provide a pension based on each year of service. Megan has been in the US Navy for 15 years after doing her first 10 years enlisted. She needs to fulfill 22 years before being eligible for retirement as a Naval Officer.
- Doug says when you're in the military with the opportunity to earn an active duty or Reserve pension, you have four lottery tickets and you only need to have one of them to pay off because you solve the healthcare problem and have an inflation-fighting life annuity with just one.
- If serving in the military is still challenging and fulfilling, stay in as long as you want, but when the fun stops, don't be afraid to leave.
- Don't fall for the military inferiority complex. Coming from the military you already have human capital. Employers can train you on the basic skills for a job, but they can't train a new employee on those soft skills earned in a military career.
- Co-locating as an international dual military couple has its challenges. Matt may soon be getting a medical discharge from the Royal Navy which will help solve that issue for him and Megan.
- Matt notes the US military provides spouses with opportunities for increasing human capital, like free courses or paying for college. Doug thinks obtaining certifications and licenses is going the help Matt find a job in the US more than an advanced degree because he's already proven that he can do things.
- Networking will be key. After having conversations with others about how he can fit in, what he can help them wit
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