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The Power of the Reset Button
Episode 40
Most people think you need decades of saving before taking a year off work—Noah and Becky did it in five. This episode explores how they and others a…
8 years, 7 months ago
Take A Gap Year | Money Metagame
Episode 40
A couple in their twenties grew their savings rate from 6% to 58% in just a few years — then decided to quit their jobs and travel for a year.
Noah a…
8 years, 7 months ago
Cruise Control
Episode 39
A single millennial could retire at 30 by making a handful of smart money moves in their 20s — that's the math Brad and Jonathan break down in this w…
8 years, 7 months ago
Millennial Path To FI | Fiery Millennial
Episode 39
Gwen graduated college with $10,000 saved—not borrowed, saved—while her peers were drowning in five-figure debt. She did this without wealthy parents…
8 years, 8 months ago
Firewalker
Episode 38
The hosts of a podcast with millions of downloads just admitted they were "stressed out" recording an episode about finding your purpose in financial…
8 years, 8 months ago
038 | The Why of FI: Why Pursue Financial Independence?
Episode 38
Most people spend decades chasing a bigger house, a nicer car, and a promotion that demands even more hours — only to realize too late they've been r…
8 years, 8 months ago
The Friday Roundup
Episode 37
Brad's wife Laura pulled off 16 nights of free lodging across a 17-day family vacation—no hostels, no camping, just strategic coordination and a stac…
8 years, 8 months ago
Playing With FIRE | Documentary | Scott Rieckens
Episode 37
Scott Rickins didn't stumble into financial independence because he was broke—he found it while earning six figures, living in a California beach tow…
8 years, 8 months ago
The Friday Roundup
Episode 36
One listener slashed their grocery bill in the first month — then asked, "What took me so long?" Brad and Jonathan round up listener wins, struggles,…
8 years, 8 months ago
Community, Chautauqua, And AMA With JL Collins
Episode 36
Most people pursuing financial independence feel isolated—like they're the only ones saying "no" to lifestyle inflation. J.L. Collins and the ChooseF…
8 years, 8 months ago