Two Sides of FI cover image

Two Sides of FI

Discussing FIRE with our Spouses: 2 x Two Sides of FI (Part 2)

Aug 23, 2021
31:34
Snipd AI
Laura and Lorri, spouses of the hosts, delve into sharing financial responsibilities, finding friend networks, talking to children about FIRE, and envisioning post-FI life aspirations. Topics include navigating retirement concerns, forming new connections, planning unique ideas with teenagers, children's reactions to early retirement, and finding personal fulfillment through collaboration and intrinsic motivation.
Read more

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Discussing FIRE with your partner involves more than finances, including personal goals and family dynamics.
  • Transitioning to a new community post-retirement presents social challenges, requiring adaptation to making new friends in a smaller town setting.

Deep dives

Financial Responsibilities and Budgeting Discussion

Eric and Jason share how they divide financial responsibilities in their household, with Jason handling bills and investments. They discuss their budgeting approach and annual net worth meetings to plan major purchases like landscaping.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode