The Financial Independence, Retire Early movement (FIRE movement) is changing. More people are investing, making money, and working from anywhere in the world. Investing education and advice has become easier to access, and self-made millionaires have been created through simple frugality and smart spending. Compared to when the FIRE movement was born, now may be one of the best times in recent history to achieve financial independence. But there’s more than one path to choose from.

Happy Financial Independence Day! That’s right; we’re swapping hot dogs for home equity, fireworks for frugality, and a cold one for some cold hard cash because TODAY is a day to celebrate an accomplishment we all hope to achieve! In this special episode, Scott and Mindy fly solo, touching on the history of the FIRE movement, its most prominent figures, and lessons learned on the path to FI.

But that’s not all; tell your overspending Uncle to tune in as Scott and Mindy debate some of the most common complaints about the FIRE movement and prove that anyone, in almost any situation, can live life on their terms. So sit back, grab those chips you saved for tomorrow’s barbeque (no one will notice), and get your FIRE started!

In This Episode We Cover

The financial independence retire early movement (FIRE movement) explained

The MULTIPLE paths to early retirement you can take (and which is right for you)

FIRE rules you MUST follow that can help ANYONE reach financial freedom

What to do once you achieve FIRE and planning for it when you’re on the path

Debating the FIRE critics and why you DON’T need to give up everything as you build wealth

And So Much More!

Links from the Show

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Podcast Talent Search!

Check Out Mindy’s 2022 Live Spending Tracker and Budget

Bill Bengen (The Inventor of the 4% Rule)

From Homeless at 14 to Debt-Free Homeowner AFTER Prison Time with Jazmyn Gray

How to Change Your Financial Life with a Money “Reset” with Jill Schlesinge

Mr. Money Mustache on Life After FI: The Truth About Retiring Early in Your 30s

Mr. Money Mustache

Coast FI: The Calculated Way to Retire Early WITHOUT Giving Up What You Love with The Fioneers

Designing a Frugal But Luxurious FI Life by Age 32

Change Your Money Mindset, Change Your Life with Vicki Robin

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