This chapter showcases the accomplishment of hitting a financial milestone of $150,000 net worth at 25 years old, emphasizing the significance of steering clear of lifestyle inflation. The dialogue follows the speaker's path to financial growth, from securing employment and health insurance to handling debt and property ownership, along with insights on monitoring financial advancement through tools like Personal Capital and spreadsheets guided by a knowledgeable Discord member.
In today's episode we are joined by a guest, who we met in a FIRE Discord server, and wanted to share her story. Our conversation is a great example of the diverse reasons why people choose to seek financial independence. As you’ll discover, family health issues set then 23-year old Catherine on her FI path, largely as a means to ensure her financial security should she encounter issues of her own as she ages. Listen to our conversation to hear just how much progress she's made in only two years.
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