Most people who retire early either hate their jobs or plan to pivot to something easier. At 51, associate professor Laura is walking away from a career defining genetic research — and wrestling with who she'll be when the lab coat comes off. Laura shares her experiences balancing the relentless pressure of grant-funded academia with raising two sons, detail ... Show More
Dec 2024
Worldschooling 101, Leveraging FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), and Family Travel Advice with Maxwell Lee
How can long-term travel and financial independence reshape your life—and open up new possibilities for your family or personal goals?
Maxwell Lee is a real estate investor, expat, and father who has built a lifestyle of financial independence and global adventure. In this episod ... Show More
1h 22m
Jan 2024
132. Identity-Based Personal Finance with Ellyce Fulmore
Have you ever wondered how trauma shapes your decision-making when it comes to money? In this episode of Financial Feminist, host Tori Dunlap is joined by Ellyce Fulmore, financial educator and author of "Keeping Finance Personal," where they discuss the realm of personal finance ... Show More
47m 19s
Aug 2024
Jackie Cummings Koski: Late Starters Can Still Find FIRE
<p>Our guest on the podcast today is Jackie Cummings Koski. She is a certified financial planner, and she is the author of a new book, <i>F.I.R.E. For Dummies</i>. FIRE stands for financial independence, retire early. Jackie is also the co-host of a podcast, <i>Catching Up to FI< ... Show More
52m 38s
Jun 2025
Breaking the Breadwinner Mold: How Role Reversal Can Supercharge Your Wealth with Tiffany Irving
In this candid conversation, wealth advisor Tiffany Irving shares her journey as the breadwinner in her family while her husband has been a stay-at-home dad for over 20 years. We explore the financial strategies, mindset shifts, and relationship dynamics that make this arrangemen ... Show More
45m 16s
Jun 2025
2616: Budget Your Way to Financial Freedom in 5 Steps by Andy Hill of Marriage, Kids and Money
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2616: Andy Hill shares how he and his wife transformed their financial lives by using a simple five-step budgeting method, ... Show More
11m 26s
Feb 2025
1788: It's (Almost) My Birthday! Reflections on Turning 45
Farnoosh reflects on turning 45—what’s changing in her mindset around money, career, and personal growth, and the biggest financial lessons she's carrying into this next phase of life. From the mailbag, Farnoosh tackles two important listener questions—one from a 60-year-old atto ... Show More
23m 45s