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Dec 2025

Curtain Call: All Stars Return to Talk Financial Independence, Fear, and Growth

Well, here we are—for the last time, for now. A couple weeks ago, I wrote an end-of-year letter that functioned like a little “status update” on how I’m feeling moving into 2026. In this episode, I invite back five of my favorite guests for their own check-ins. We talk about: Wha ... Show More

1h 52m

Dec 2025

Why We Judge Women’s Spending, What We Hide, & What We’re Afraid to Admit

Today’s guest won’t surprise you if you read the introduction to Rich Girl Nation, which recollected the 2018 event that made me think personal finance might not be solely for people with brown bananas and pocket protectors. Lindsey Stanberry, founding editor of Refinery29’s Mone ... Show More

56m 3s

Dec 2025

She Retired at 32. Then Came Guilt—and a Moral Crossroads.

Rebecca Herbst reached financial independence at age 32 during the tenuous early days of the pandemic, and volunteered shortly thereafter to be furloughed from her job in commercial real estate—and so began her (extremely) early retirement. But spending her days exactly as she wa ... Show More

1h 9m

Oct 2021

MI115: Young Investors Getting Started w/ Kelly Lannan

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 22:26- Why Kelly thinks there has been a huge increase in the number of retail investors, and if technology or other factors have played a role in it. 27:53 - How the last year and a half of the pandemic have made an impact on the way young adults t ... Show More

57m 23s

Dec 2016

Fiery Millennials and Millennial Boss – A Millennial's Guide to FI

On today's episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, Gwen from Fiery Millennials and Julie from Millennial Boss join me to talk about millennial finances and what young people should do to reach financial independence as quickly as possible! Highlights: <ul> <l ... Show More

45m 16s

Feb 2025

Ep. 127 Everything You Need To Know To Sort Out Your Finances & Make The Most Of Your Money

After our New Year compilation episode about improving your life went crazy, I asked what other theme led episodes you’d like, and SO many of you said finances, money moola. So the aim for this episode, is everything you need to know about money, and I took this as a wide definit ... Show More

32m 40s

Jul 2021

Friday Flight - Crazy Rich Millennials, Rising Rents, & A Shady Way to Pay for College #387

It's time for a Friday Flight! These episodes are all about the week’s financial news and the impact on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we distill it down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you t ... Show More

29m 6s

Mar 2023

Friday Flight - Student Loan Silly Season, Revenge Spending, & Entrepreneurship Everywhere All at Once #642

Time for a Friday Flight- our sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil it down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead wi ... Show More

32m 6s

Apr 2023

Gen Z’s Money Habits: Unleash Your Inner Financial Ninja

In this week’s Talking Wealth Podcast, Dale highlights that while Gen Z’s debt is due to poor money habits, they can turn this around and go from debt to wealth. Dale discusses how tap and go payment systems have had a significant impact on the way Gen Z’s think about money, whic ... Show More

47m 26s

Oct 2022

341: Money with Katie’s Middle-Class Myths and The Great Roth vs. 401K Debate

Katie Gatti Tassin from Money with Katie had her “financial awakening” earlier than most. She saw the middle-class wealth trap of working, spending, and repeating for what it really was. This cash-gobbling cycle is one that many Americans fall into, but once you see the light, it ... Show More

1h 1m

Sep 2023

MI Rewind: Young Investors Getting Started w/ Kelly Lannan

Robert Leonard chats with Kelly Lannan about the four ways that young investors are learning about finances, what Fidelity is and what the company does, and much more! Kelly Lannan is the Vice President of the Young Investors at Fidelity Investments. Kelly discusses different top ... Show More

58 m

Apr 2021

REI64: $100K+ in Debt to Financial Freedom Journey w/ The FI Couple

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: What is house hacking? If house hacking is the best way to get started in real estate investing. How they were able to use house hacking to clear out almost $60,000 in their student loan debt. How they were able to get aligned as a couple in a finan ... Show More

54m 33s

Mar 2023

Financial Planning 101 (By Age) 2023 Edition

Throughout every decade, there are different areas of your financial life that come in and out of focus. In this episode, we'll discuss what you need to focus on by age, pitfalls to watch out for, and how to know you're doing it right. Watch more exclusive content only on YouTub ... Show More

47m 1s

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