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ChooseFI

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How would your life change if you reached Financial Independence and got to the point where working is optional? What actions can you take today to make that not just possible but probable. Jonathan & Brad explore the tactics that the FI community uses to reclaim decades of their lives. They discuss reducing expenses, crushing debt, tax optimization, building passive income streams through online businesses and real estate and how to travel the world for free. Every episode is packed with actionable tips and no topic is too big or small as long as it speeds up the process of reaching financial independence.

Episodes

193 | The Market Always Goes Up

We all know the market always goes up, but it is still nice to get that reminder. Brad and Jonathan talk about the market's history and how time in the market is always better than timing the market. Links from the show: https://www.choosefi.com/ cit https://www.choosefi.com/ M1 Our Podcast: https://www.choosefi.com/episodes/ Financial Resilience Daily Show: https://www.choosefi.com/financial-r/ Blog: https://www.choosefi.com/all-articles/ About us: Everything we do, we do to help you slash your...

Apr 15, 202025 minEp. 193

192 | Freelancers and the Paycheck Protection Program with Travis Hornsby

Travis Hornsby from the Student Loan Planner joins the show to talk about the Paycheck Protection Program for small business and independent contractors. More resources: Our Podcast: https://www.choosefi.com/episodes/ Financial Resilience Daily Show: https://www.choosefi.com/financial-r/ Blog: https://www.choosefi.com/all-articles/ About us: Everything we do, we do to help you slash your expenses, crush debt, and build ways to earn a living remotely by starting online businesses. Then we help yo...

Apr 14, 202027 minEp. 192

191 | K-12 Financial Literacy Curriculum

Financial Educators Rob Phelan, Danielle Mendonsa, and Mandy Bert have created a financial literacy program for anyone and everyone. Today they join the show to talk about its inception and release.

Apr 13, 202032 minEp. 191

190 | The Sandwich Generation with Jean Chatzky

When it comes to talking about money and the future with both your parents and kids, tactfulness is everything. Jean Chatzky joins the show to help us navigate these strange waters.

Apr 10, 202025 minEp. 190

188 | Stay the Course | Rick Ferri Part 2

Rick Ferri joins Brad and Jonathan back on the show to teach us how to make a cake. During this process you may just learn a thing about asset allocation. Whatever you decide to do with today's knowledge just remember, stay the course. https://www.choosefi.com/start Learn More about Rick Ferri https://rickferri.com Follow on Twitter @rick_ferri https://www.bogleheads.org

Apr 08, 202028 minEp. 188

187 | Distance Education

Mandy shares how teachers are pivoting in this difficult time, and gives her advice for teachers and parents who are thrust into this new era of learning. Additional information is provided for accessing Accidental Homeschooler and K-12.

Apr 07, 202039 minEp. 187

185 | Adapting to the New Normal with Dominick Quartuccio

What is Normal? Normal is the baseline our minds establish for as a reference point for everything that comes into our lives. This baseline is not immutable however. Dominick joins us on the show today to talk about some of these ideas in these very "un-normal" times. https://www.choosefi.com/

Apr 03, 202041 minEp. 185

184 | Stimulus Package Breakdown: The Cares Act

Sean Mulaney weighs in on the 2020 Stimulus Package via voicemail, and gives some pro tips for your filing process. Jonathan and Brad share some of their insight on the Cares Act as well. https://www.choosefi.com/start

Apr 02, 202033 minEp. 184

183 | Is The FIRE Movement Over?

Jonathan and Brad Discuss the implications of the pandemic on the Financial Independence Movement. Jonathan and MK discuss Skill Stacking & Brad shares what his idea of the perfect education would look like

Apr 01, 202031 minEp. 183

182 | Escape from Wall Street | Rick Ferri Part 1

What does investing in Index funds look like in 2020? Rick Ferri from the Boglehead Podcast comes on the show to talk about his story, and how he left Wall St to invest in Index funds. https://www.choosefi.com/start Learn More about Rick Ferri: https://rickferri.com/ Follow on Twitter @rick_ferri https://www.bogleheads.org/

Mar 31, 202033 minEp. 182

181 | The Creative Penn | Joanna Penn

Joanna Penn shares her story of building multiple income streams and becoming a writer. She outlines how anyone with the passion to be creative can do the same. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/172

Mar 30, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 181

180 | The Art of the Pivot

Looking at this through the lens of opportunity we explore how businesses are pivoting in difficult times. https://www.choosefi.com/ start

Mar 27, 202025 minEp. 180

179| Accidental Homeschooler

Continuing on this daily podcast journey we talk about what happens when you life decides it is time to home school for a bit https://www.choosefi.com/Vincent https://www.choosefi.com/start https://www.choosefi.com/CIT

Mar 26, 202034 minEp. 179

178 |Important Tax Update

Continuing the daily episode series, Jonathan and Brad talk about some tax info from Sean Mulaney. https://www.choosefi.com/start

Mar 25, 202018 minEp. 178

177 | This is Not a Drill

In light of current events, We are temporarily switching to a daily show to support the community. Access Community, Resources and More https://www.choosefi.com/start https://www.choosefi.com/CIT

Mar 24, 202020 minEp. 177

176 | Flexible Spending Rules For Early Retirees

Michael Kitces joins the show to share his research on flexible spending rules as they apply to Financial Independence. His call for flexibility could impact your path to FI by several years. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/171

Mar 23, 20201 hr 25 minEp. 176

175 | Social Distancing with Style

Be Creative With Your Social Distancing Resources for Accidental Home Schoolers Opportunity for People with Student loans Crossfit at home: https://wodprep.com/free-workouts Find a new healthy routine, don’t mope Walk (with distancing), Driveway happy hour Student loans FEDERAL: No interest at this time PRIVATE: Refinance with Credible : https://www.choosefi.com/credible/ Michael Kitses interview on Monday - very timely Accidental Homeschooler - our resources are out, we will have more with Vinc...

Mar 20, 202023 minEp. 175

174 | Looking Out For Our Community

In light of current events, We are temporarily switching to a daily show to support the community. Is your Emergency Fund in place https://www.choosefi.com/CIT Our Favorite Taxable Investment Tool https://www.choosefi.com/M1 Access Community, Resources and More https://www.choosefi.com/start

Mar 19, 202017 minEp. 174

173 | Emergency Fund

In light of current events, We are temporarily switching to a daily show to support the community. Is your Emergency Fund in place? https://www.choosefi.com/CIT https://www.choosefi.com/start

Mar 18, 202016 minEp. 173

172 | Bear Market

Bear Market vs Recession and why you can't panic sell To get started on your path to Financial Independence go to https://www.choosefi.com/start

Mar 17, 202016 minEp. 172

171 | Financial Resilience

In light of current events, We are temporarily switching to a daily show to support the community

Mar 16, 202015 minEp. 171

170R | A Capital Gains Case Study for 2020

Learn more about the implications of capital gains and the mechanics of tax optimization for these gains. We use two case studies to help you realize the power of optimizing your capital gains strategy. For more information, visit the show notes at https://choosefi.com/170R

Mar 13, 202051 minEp. 170

170 | The Simple Startup

Rob Phelan, author of The Simple Startup joins the show to share more about this new resource that can help anyone learn how to build a business. Plus, he shares the path of creating a financial literacy course for all grade levels that brings in the concepts of Financial Independence. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/170

Mar 09, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 170

169R | Prepared, Not Scared

With a week of market scares, this episode revisits the importance of being prepared, not scared. Plus, you’ll hear about some exciting announcements from the ChooseFI community. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/169R

Mar 06, 202057 minEp. 169

169 | A Purple Life | Early Retiree Case Study

The anonymous blogger behind, A Purple Life, joins Brad and Jonathan to share her journey to financial independence. With the helpfulness of anonymity, she shares exact numbers including her income, salary negotiations, expenses, and more. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/169

Mar 02, 202050 minEp. 169

168R | Prioritize Your Priorities

With the principles outlined in Make Time, you have the potential to dramatically improve your life in a short period of time. Plus, hear an inspiring FI story and tips for teachers. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/168R

Feb 28, 202053 minEp. 168

168 | Make Time

John Zeratsky, author of Make Time, joins Brad and Jonathan to share actionable tips to build a framework that cuts through your perpetual state of busyness. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/168

Feb 24, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 168

167R | Should I Refinance My Mortgage?

Dropping mortgage rates prompt a conversation that explores the pros and cons of refinancing your mortgage at a lower rate. Plus, Steve Chen from NewRetirment joins the show to share the comprehensive retirement planning tools that his company has to offer. For more information, visit the show notes at https://choosefi.com/167R

Feb 21, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 167
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