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Out of all the episodes of the Financial Independence Podcast, this is the one I wish I heard when I was on my journey to financial independence. Bill Perkins, author of Die with Zero, joins Chris Hut...
To celebrate the release of JL Collins' new book, Pathfinders, I collected all the best advice from his Financial Independence Podcast interviews! Jim has been on the show three times: First, back in ...
Health is similar to finances in that there are many overly-complex things people say youneed to do, but there are just a few simple things that actually matter. What is the "spend less than you earn,...
On today’s episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, I welcome back Chad Carson from CoachCarson.com! Chad just released a new book,The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor, and I wanted t...
On today’s episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, I welcome back Ramit Sethi from I Will Teach You to Be Rich! I needed someone to come on the show to provide some tough love and Ramit w...
Over the last few years, I interviewed members of my family to find out two things: How I became the Mad Fientist (i.e. where did I get my extreme ideas about money) What advice they'd give to parents...
Life has completely changed. And because of this major change, I'm even more grateful for the freedom, flexibility, and time that financial independence and early retirement provide. In this short epi...
On today’s episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, I speak to Patrick Aime from Aime to Invest! Patrick’s journey to FI is an incredible one. He… Moved from his home in Rwand...
I'm excited to share with you the first Podcast Takeover episode of the Financial Independence Podcast! Carl and Doug from the Mile High FI podcast take over the Financial Independence Podcast to talk...
I have some big news… I am now a British citizen! In honor of finally getting my UK passport, and therefore completing this long journey to citizenship, I am releasing my UK FIRE episode. Barne...
Last year, I published an interview with one of my favorite financial writers, Morgan Housel. You may remember that the interview was recorded as part of a Bogleheads meeting and the interview was act...
If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know that I’ve released an annual update every year since I quit my job. It’s now been five years since I stopped working so this is m...
On today’s episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, I finally got to interview the person who introduced me to the concept of financial independence and early retirement in the first place...
Last year, I conducted an experiment in Ultralearning that I hoped would help me achieve a lifelong dream of mine of writing and releasing an album. I’m happy to say it was far more successful t...
It’s been four years since I left my full-time job and what a crazy year it’s been! To celebrate this anniversary and to recap the things I’ve learned during this last year of post-F...
Bear markets are a normal part of investing but is this time different? As the coronavirus COVID-19 spreads around the world, governments are struggling to limit the economic impact of the disease. In...
On today’s episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, I’m very excited to introduce author Cal Newport! I’ve been a huge fan of Cal’s writing for many years so it was a tre...
On today’s episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, I’m joined by the president of biggerpockets.comand cohost of the BiggerPockets Money Show, Scott Trench! Scott breaks down the jo...
My good friend Marla Taner joined me on the Financial Independence Podcast to go deep into some early-retirement topics that aren’t often discussed. Marla and I met in 2014 at Camp Mustacheand w...
Today on the Financial Independence Podcast, I welcome back Liz Thames (a.k.a. Mrs. Frugalwoods)! Liz was last on the show over two years agoand a lot has changed. Since then, she’s made her dre...
On today’s episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, I interview my little brother while drinking wine next to a canal in Venice! Brian, who is three years younger than me, isn’t acti...
On today’s episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, I interview a serial entrepreneur who has achieved financial independence three different ways! You’d think that selling a company...
On today’s episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, Jeff from The Happy Philosopher joins me to discuss the unique challenges that doctors and other professionals face on the journey to ea...
I can’t believe it… One of the founders of the financial independence movement, Vicki Robin, joined me for an episode of the Financial Independence Podcast! Vicki and her partner Joe Domi...
Have you ever held on to something just because you’ve “put too much into it to let it go”? Many of us fall into the sunk cost fallacy trap—the quiet force that keeps us tied t...
If you want to use money to make you happier, stop thinking about what you can buy with it. Instead, think about how you can use it to remove the things in your life that make you unhappy. Full Articl...
Cody Berman and Justin Taylor, hosts of the FI Show, have both achieved financial independence but they've taken drastically different paths to get there. Listen to this Podcast Takeover episode to he...
Welcome to another podcast-takeover episode of the Financial Independence podcast! This time, Mathias from the Financial Independence Europe podcast takes over the show to talk to Luke Freeman (from G...
Exactly 10 years ago, I released the first episode of the Financial Independence Podcast! To celebrate this big birthday, I’ve collected all the best advice from my interviews with my very first...
One of my favorite financial writers, Morgan Housel, is on the Financial Independence Podcasttoday! I’m not the one conducting the interview this time though (all is explained in the episode). M...
On today’s episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, I’m excited to introduce Scott Young! I first heard about Scott when he decided to complete MIT's entire computer science curricul...
Six months into President Trump’s second term, and 401(k) savers are getting ready to have more ways to diversify their retirement savings accounts....
For Gen Z, staying at one company for 30 years sounds more like a warning than a goal. This generation wants control, creativity, and income that fits their lifestyle. In this gallery, we’ll hig...
Some cities are still expanding quickly, even as construction slows in other markets. While nationwide building activity has dipped, these metros continue to add thousands of new housing units. This g...
Retiring early isn’t just about saving more, it’s about planning for the retirement expenses most people forget. Many think they’ve nailed the numbers, but it’s the overlooked ...
Earning a strong income doesn’t always require a full-time job or a degree. Across the country, people are using creative strategies to bring in serious money. Often $10,000 or more per month. ?...
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Alternatives can play an important role in a portfolio by offering different exposures and goals, but investors should carefully consider their complexity, costs, taxes and liquidity. Here's an alts p...
If you're a business owner looking to sell and retire, it can take years to complete the process. Use this five-year timeline to prepare and stay on track....
Retirement is meant to be a time of relaxation and living life on your terms. But for many retirees, this dream is under threat from a growing epidemic — cyber scams....
Don't let health insurance costs force you back into the game. Start planning now to ensure your early retirement is forever....
Humana, the second-largest provider of Medicare Advantage Plans, has pledged to streamline the often frustrating Prior Authorization process....
A 529 plan isn’t complicated. Funding it is easy, and so is watching it grow. But using it without tripping ... Read more...
There's a penalty for failing to take required minimum distributions from retirement accounts. Fortunately, it's been reduced, and there's a way to further reduce it....
My bosses have known I’m retiring for over a year. They’ve known the exact date (Aug 1) for at least six months. I told them they should probably have someone hired by June 1 for training ...
Newly retired here. I'm having a hard time finding good volunteer opportunities. I started by considering where I would love to volunteer and decided on the culture sector. In my city (Toronto), a lot...
In this episode of Boldin Your Money, Steve Chen chats with Scott Garrett, a retired software engineer and active member of the Boldin community. Scott talks about how he went from selling forklift pa...
Discussing and answering reader questions about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, how it will affect current and future student loans, and whether it's still worth it to go to medical school. The post I...
Life doesn’t always go as planned. Unfortunately, this is something we see often when it comes to retirement. Something unexpected (or simply unplanned for) happens, and it derails your retireme...