Most people think saving $100 a month barely makes a dent in their retirement plans. Jackie Cummings Koski, certified financial planner and author of F.I.R.E. for Dummies, shows how that same $100 can slash your FI target by $30,000—a leverage most investors completely overlook. Jackie returns after five years to break down the fundamental principles of fina ... Show More
Sep 28
619 | The Student Loan Rulebook Was Rewritten | Travis Hornsby
The federal government just split student loan borrowers into two groups: those who borrowed before July 2026 keep access to income-driven repayment and forgiveness strategies, while everyone after gets strict caps, fewer options, and tax bills on forgiven debt. If you're on the ... Show More
1 h
Sep 21
618 | You Learned How to Save. Now Learn How to Spend | Jesse Mecham
Every dollar you save is just money you're planning to spend later—so why does no one talk about the skill of spending well? Jesse Mecham, founder of YNAB, couldn't justify buying a fifty-cent donut despite being objectively "good at money," and that moment of extreme frugality s ... Show More
50m 46s
Jul 2024
Catching up to FI w/ Jackie Cummings Koski #848
Nobody likes to be late to a party – the good snacks and drinks are gone, you’ve missed out on some inside jokes, and other friends may have already dipped out! It’s a bummer to feel like you’re out of the loop, because once you finally do learn about something important, like in ... Show More
59m 55s
Sep 2024
The Simple Path to Wealth and FU Money with JL Collins
#194: Build wealth and achieve financial freedom with three simple, actionable steps. Personal finance expert JL Collins discusses the concept of "FU" money, the importance of living on less than you earn, the power of low-cost index fund investing, and other effective strategies ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2025
RBI Replay: What You’ve Done to Create Financial Freedom Vol. 3
Independence Week in the United States is the perfect time to explore financial freedom. This week’s podcast highlights nine key points leading to financial independence, featuring insights from Greek Philosophers, Rule Breaker listeners, and David himself. Rediscover Ask For a R ... Show More
48m 36s
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