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Oct 2025
1h 26m

569 | Always Come Back to the Why

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Financial independence isn't about becoming the richest person in the graveyard — it's about designing a life worth living right now. Brad Barrett sits down with Katie and Alan Donegan from Rebel Finance School to explore the often-overlooked foundation of the FI journey: your "why." The discussion ranges from monthly finance meetings and intentional spendin ... Show More
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