Why do so many in early retirement struggle with happiness? We know you’ve told yourself, “Once I hit FIRE, I’ll be living the dream! Every day will be like a vacation.” This is what Mindy was telling herself for years before becoming financially independent, and once she hit her goal, she realized life’s same problems still exist. If you’re FI already, this ... Show More
Jul 21
Yes, the Trump Account Belongs in your Financial Order of Operations. Here’s Where.
Trump Accounts are one of the newest tax-advantaged investment accounts for children, but where do they fit in your financial plan? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Jeremy Schneider of Personal Finance Club explains how Trump Accounts work, who should open one, ... Show More
36m 36s
Jul 17
The Money Guys Gave Us Advice… Here’s What We’re Changing
What did Mindy and Carl Jensen learn from The Money Guys after they reviewed their portfolio? In this recap episode, Mindy and Carl share their biggest takeaways on retirement planning, cash reserves, Roth conversions, tax strategy, and portfolio diversification. They discuss wha ... Show More
32m 22s
Jul 2017
The Happy Philosopher - Semiretirement and Finding Happiness
<p>On today's episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, Jeff from The Happy Philosopher joins me to discuss the unique challenges that doctors and other professionals face on the journey to early retirement.</p> <p>When you invest so much time, money, and energy into your ca ... Show More
36m 58s
Apr 2023
The Dark Truth of Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) | What They Don't Tell You
<p>We reached financial independence and have been retired for more than three years. And we talk a lot on our channel about how great FIRE is! But, there are some dark sides to FIRE also - things you don’t hear people discussing. So, to better prepare you on your FIRE journey, a ... Show More
8m 50s
Jun 2023
How to Achieve FIRE By Income (Are You on Track?)
Do you want to retire early? If so, do you know what it is going to take to get there? To know if FIRE is right for you, you need to be aware of common blind spots, pitfalls, and know how far your savings rate will get you at different levels of income.
Jump start your journey w ... Show More
45m 11s
Sep 2023
23. What is FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), & how do I calculate it?
<p>“Financial Independence, Retire Early”. It’s one of those terms that sounds too good to be true, like “guaranteed return on investment” or “zero calorie donuts”. Add the fact that it forms a soundbite-worthy acronym – “FIRE” – and you’d be forgiven for smelling a Ponzi scheme. ... Show More
19m 45s
Mar 2021
Why You’ll Never Stop Working for Money
We all define retirement differently. For most, it probably involves an island somewhere, a hammock, a good book, and a glass of wine sitting next to you as you relax for the first time in a long time. In this episode, paper asset experts discuss why for so many people across the ... Show More
45m 59s
Apr 2024
The Realities of Retiring Early
<p>The point of money is to make life easier. To give you security, comfort, and the ability to do the things that make you happy.</p><p>So if you’ve made enough to take care of that for life, you can just stop making more… right?</p><p>Retiring early is a dream for many, but wha ... Show More
39m 13s
May 2022
How to Stop Working While You're Still Young
FIRE is a big discussion topic in the personal finance world. It stands for “financial independence, retire early” and is a way of saving enough to stop working. But it can mean a lot of different things, and can be done a lot of different ways. This week, Delyanne Barros talks t ... Show More
25m 40s