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Jun 2017
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Mr. Money Mustache – Early Retirement Ma...

The Mad Fientist
About this episode

To celebrate the 5-year anniversary of launching the Financial Independence Podcast, I've republished the very first interview I recorded back in 2012 with Mr. Money Mustache.

In addition to the original interview, this episode also contains an updated introduction that tells the story behind the interview!

Highlights:

  • How Mr. Money Mustache and his wife retired in their early 30s
  • Why he decided to start writing about financial independence
  • The benefits of raising children after you've already retired
  • What MMM likes most about early retirement
  • Why you need to ride a bike
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