170- How to Coast to FI: The Slow, Intentional, and Balanced Approach to Reaching Financial Independence w/ The Fioneers

Jessica and Corey are coasting their way to financial Independence (FI), and have found a way to create more time and freedom in their lives today. As a dual income household with no kids, they currently live in Boston, a high cost of living city. Also, known as the Fioneers, Jessica and Corey are showing people how to calculate their financial independence number and design a more balanced life before the traditional retirement age. 

In this episode, Jessica and I talk about the different paths to financial freedom, how to determine your FI number, entrepreneurship, and more.  

In this episode you will learn:

• What is Coast FI and how to start coasting now
• How much you need to retire early 
• Ways to encourage your partner to join you on your financial journey
• Hacks to fast track your way to happiness
• 4 things to consider when designing your own life
• What is a location independent entrepreneur, and more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

• Check out the book Jessica mentions in her interview, Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin.
• Calculate your Coast FI number with this calculator and guide today! Plus check out some of the Fioneer’s other blog posts:
• Why You Should Design Your Life Before Reaching FI - people can download the Coast FI calculator from this post 
• FI Milestones that Actually Motivate - the Coast FI calculator is in this post as well, and this post describes how to use it. 
• How I Went From Making $11,000 to Reaching Coast FI in 10 years 
• Why I Accepted a Part-Time Job on My Path to FI
• Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here.
• Check out the Journey To Launch Podcast index here which categorizes all of the Journey To Launch podcast episodes by subject. Now you can binge on your favorite topics or type of episode.
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Connect with Jessica & Corey:

• Website
• Facebook Group:
• Instagram:@TheFioneers
• Twitter: @TheFioneers

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