Episodes

Could hiring a financial advisor help you reach financial independence and retire early? This isn’t a popular move in the FIRE community, but it gave today’s guest peace of mind, preserved her wealth, and helped her save on t...

Are we headed right for a recession , or are stocks on sale ? We don’t own a crystal ball, but Ricky Mulvey from The Motley Fool is capitalizing on the recent stock market swing by loading up on some of his favorite equities....

Is the 4% rule dead? Most FIRE-chasers are using this retirement rule completely wrong , and it could cost them their financial freedom. With stock prices falling and many Americans fearing another recession , now is the time...

Think you’ve blown your chances of achieving FIRE ? You haven’t! Just ask Nik Johnson , who spent years growing his nest egg , only to have it completely wiped out with one bad financial decision . Despite losing everything, ...

You’ve worked so hard to finally achieve FIRE (financial independence, retire early); the last thing you want is your wealth to dwindle or disappear entirely. Unknown to most FIRE-chasers, four financial “horsemen” (of the pe...

Is your FI number TOO high? Whether you are ultra-conservative with your finances or want a lavish retirement lifestyle, setting a high bar could make your financial independence journey much harder…but not impossible. Today,...

The “ death march to FI ” isn’t for everyone. If you’re tired of climbing the corporate ladder or lacking a sense of purpose at your W2 job , it’s not too late to escape the rat race and design the life you want , just like t...

How do the top 1% of Americans invest their money , and how do your investments compare? We’re breaking down the data, showing what the wealthiest Americans are invested in and how to copy their 1% portfolio so you can invest...

If there’s an issue that keeps aspiring early retirees up at night, it’s the dreaded middle-class trap . At just 28 years old , this financially savvy couple is already looking for ways to avoid this issue. Whether you’re jus...

The wealthy are using one unique retirement account to build their fortunes tax-free. You may have never heard of it, but knowing about it can change the course of your retirement planning, allowing you to invest in much more...

How has Scott achieved so much financial success already in his early 30s? He’s got a secret weapon nobody else has: Virginia Trench ! That’s right, the woman behind half of the puns you hear on this podcast is coming on the ...

Teachers aren’t known for their high salaries , so how did this one reach early retirement and FIRE at just 45 years old ? Through “aggressive” saving and smart cost-of-living choices, Amy Minkley was able to quit her demandi...

Is something stopping your FIRE ? Today’s guest wants to retire early at 35 , but with a shaky budget , extra expenses , and a problematic rental property , her path to early retirement isn’t clear. In today’s episode, we’ll ...

2024 may be long gone, but it’s NOT too late to lower your taxes for the previous year. If you have real estate or retirement accounts , you already hold the key to minimizing your taxable income and owing less to Uncle Sam. ...

Is a 100% index fund portfolio no longer the FIRE formula? The market has changed, and maybe your portfolio allocation needs to change with it. With index funds at all-time-high prices and price-to-earnings ratios at an eye-w...

Travel hacking allows you to fly and travel for free , often in luxury, without spending tens of thousands of dollars on flights or hotels. So, how do you do it without managing thirty different credit cards in your wallet? B...

Does the four-percent rule actually work? On paper, yes. So why don’t more people put it to the test? Today’s guest retired at forty-seven years old and is living proof that the math really does check out. Stay tuned to find ...

Do we focus too much on just one type of wealth ? What if the key to a happy life isn’t retiring early , ascending the corporate ladder , or having more money than you know what to do with? Serial entrepreneur Sahil Bloom spe...

How can you use your retirement accounts to reach FIRE faster ? We’ve talked a lot about the “ middle-class trap ” —having too much of your net worth trapped in your retirement accounts and home equity—and we may have the sec...

Buying a house , maxing out your 401(k) , and leveraging real estate can help you achieve financial independence . But suppose your goal is to retire early . Could relying too heavily on these principles actually delay early ...

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 befo...

Are you building wealth but feel like you can never enjoy it? Do you struggle with money, fearing you carry the same poor financial habits as your parents ? Whether you’ve got a lot of money or a little, many of us face the s...

Is it a good time to invest in real estate ? Yes, and we have proof that real estate may be underpriced , even as we hover around the most expensive average home prices in history. How can real estate be undervalued when pric...

From over $300,000 in debt to a millionaire in just eight years ?! No matter where you’re at, it’s never too late to get on the path to financial freedom . This entrepreneur is proof that a little discipline, frugality , and ...