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Jul 2022
17m 56s

Now is the Time to Focus on FI (Financia...

The Motley Fool
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Over the holiday weekend, we take a break from the cookouts and fireworks to focus on FI – Financial Independence – with Motley Fool contributor Brian Feroldi.   (0:53) Dylan Lewis and Brian Feroldi discuss: - The core principles of FI and the different styles it can take - Why a down market is a great time to check in on your financial independence and reti ... Show More
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