You have $750,000 saved and desperately want to quit your soul-crushing job — but can you actually withdraw from that money right now? Brad Barrett and financial planner Rachael Camp tackle this listener question alongside Coast FI calculations, the Secure Act's 10-year inheritance bomb for non-spouse beneficiaries, and whether entrepreneurial spending count ... Show More
Jun 29
605 | Retire in Less Than 10 Years
At 21, Cody Berman appeared on ChooseFI as a college student discovering financial independence. Three years later, he retired at 26. Now 30 with a $5 million net worth, he's back to reveal exactly how he compressed a decades-long journey into a three-year sprint—and why the same ... Show More
1h 7m
Aug 2024
Q&A: The Unintended Consequences of Early Retirement
#529: Anonymous, 60, recently lost her job and is worried about retirement. She owns a paid-off triplex, living in one unit and renting the others for $30,000 a year. She used her 401(k) funds to buy the triplex and now has $50,000 in retirement savings and $150,000 in cash. She ... Show More
1h 13m
Oct 2025
234: Retirement Confidence in Focus: How Savers Navigate Volatility and Change
<p>Retirement confidence is under pressure. While younger generations are entering the workforce with optimism, the latest Read on Retirement report reveals troubling gaps between savers, plan sponsors, and retirees. Only 38% of employers believe their employees are on ... Show More
19m 46s
Oct 2024
EYL #312: Build Generational Wealth: Million-Dollar Tax Deductions, Investing for Kids, & Life Insurance Hacks
<p><span>In this episode of Earn Your Leisure, we sit down with Carter Cofield and George Acheampong Jr. from Melanin Money to explore crucial financial topics and wealth-building strategies that directly impact the Black community. They share insights into why financial literacy ... Show More
1h 10m
Aug 2025
Smarter Strategies for Retirement, Wealth Building, and Taxes with Michael Kitces
#243: Discover smarter strategies to grow your wealth and create financial flexibility. We dive into when it makes sense to invest beyond retirement accounts, how to access savings early through Roth conversions and 72(t) distributions, ways to reduce taxes with HSAs, tax-advanta ... Show More
59m 15s
Sep 2024
How To Clear Your Money Blocks and Biases So You Can Unlock Crazy Wealth and Build A Family Legacy | Jonathan Blau
<p dir="ltr">In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, Matthew is joined by Jonathan Blau, a seasoned financial expert and founder of Fusion Family Wealth. Together, they delve into the psychology of money, effective wealth management strategies, and the common pitfalls that b ... Show More
44m 20s