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Sep 2023
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449: Coast FI in 4 Years: Cutting Expens...

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People spend much of their lives grinding to Coast FI, but the truth is that you’re only ever one big financial swing from achieving your FI goals much faster. Despite starting out with very little, today’s guest was able to break the cycle and reach her Coast FI goal in just four years. In this episode, she shares the blueprint for her “overnight” success! ... Show More
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