This isn't your average FIRE (Financially Independent/Retire Early) show. If you want to know exactly what it takes to be financially independent and retire early, this is your deep dive. We do the math on how much you need to save or already have saved at your age in order to retire early successfully. We always shoot straight with you, sharing both the enc ... Show More
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The $75K Lesson That Changed Their Financial Future | Making a Millionaire
Jonah (28) and Caroline (28) understand the power of their dollars, but a series of financial missteps keeps slowing their progress. From 401(k) loans to sports cars, they walk us through the money decisions they now regret. We dig into the money psychology behind those choices, ... Show More
59m 8s
Mar 13
The Financial Plan that Could Change Your Life
You might know the FOO (Financial Order of Operations ), but what does it look like in action? We walk through FOO-Following Freddie and his journey through each of the nine steps to building wealth. We know, though, that wealth-building isn't that easy. We then add some wrenches ... Show More
39m 1s
Mar 2017
445-Should we Keep Paying off Our House with Gazelle Intensity or Switch to Saving 15% for Retirement?
Today, we cover this question: Joshua, My husband and I love your show and would LOVE IT if you could help us answer a question from your point-of-view. Facts: We're completely debt-free except for our house. We make around $130,000 per year. We're currently investing 10% for ret ... Show More
29m 48s
Oct 2021
244: Finance Friday: Why a $1M Retirement Goal Isn’t Far Fetched For Late Starters
Retirement planning can be complicated when you have so many options to choose from. Do you stick with the Roth IRA, the 401k, the Roth 401k, your employee pension plan, or solely invest in stocks and real estate? With all these different types of accounts and their numerous bene ... Show More
58m 56s
May 2023
415: Finance Friday: How to Achieve Your “Dream Life” Decades Before Retirement
Retirement is always some far-off goal. When you’re older and much more wealthy, you can live the golden years of your life without a care in the world. The problem? None of us know how much time we have left, how healthy we’ll be as we age, and whether or not these years are the ... Show More
48m 7s