Today's episode features Eric Barker, author of "Barking Up the Wrong Tree" and "Plays Well with Others" In Eric's first book, he scientifically stress-tests the maxims we’ve all been told about success to uncover the surprising answers we need to live a meaningful life. Now in the follow-up to this bestseller, he's doing it again but this time for relationships. That's right, he is again scientifically challenging the advice we’ve been given are whole lives about relationships. In doing so, Eric found a path that can lead us all to more fulfilling friendships, love, and community. There's a reason Eric has sold over a half-million books and has a staggering email list -- he breaks down such important topics in ways you never considered. Now sit back and take a listen for yourself. As always, If you enjoyed Eric's episode as much as we did,  please share! Links From the Episode Barking Up the Wrong Tree Plays Well with Others Eric's Blog Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab the Ultimate FI Spreadsheet Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFiShow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

Today's episode features Brennan Schlagbaum from Budgetdog. Brennan found himself married at 24 with a combined debt of $300k. He had a great career as a CPA but felt smothered by the weight of their debt. In just a few short years Brennan had paid off all that debt, paid off his house, and even had a kid along the way. This all happened before the age of 30! Now his passion is helping others tackle their financial stressors under the Budget Dog brand. If you enjoyed Brennan's episode as much as we did,  please share! Links From the Episode Budgetdog Website Budgetdog Instagram Budgetdog Twitter YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/peQEX0JwINw Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab the Ultimate FI Spreadsheet Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFiShow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

In this episode, Cody interviews Justin on how he has navigated corporate moves both internally and externally. We'll talk about how you can find those better opportunities from an inbound and outbound method. These can be within your current company or swapping companies altogether. A big piece of this is filtering and comparing opportunities. In many jobs, the compensation isn't just one simple number. You need to think about base pay, variable, equity, 401k, health insurance, etc, etc. No need to worry though, the guys break this all down in a very simple systematic way. There will also be tactical tips such as how to set up your LinkedIn so that you're not missing great opportunities. We hope this helps you land that new role or position to increase your happiness and your bank account! Links From the Episode How to let recruiters know you're open for hire.  Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab our FREE Budget Planner Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

Today's episode features Eric Rosenberg from Personal Profitability (again!). Eric is a prolific writer and speaker across all finance topics, but today our main focus is solely on cryptocurrency. We already covered the intro to crypto with Eric back in episode 163, so now it's time to go deeper! In this episode, we discuss mining, NFTs (art & utility), staking, Smart Contracts, DAOs, taxes & estate planning. Many don't realize how many areas cryptocurrency could impact and/or disrupt. We know listeners have tons of questions and Eric is bringing the answers. Whether you're a crypto believer and want to hear an expert's take on the future or you're unsure and need to understand what it's all about, we think this is the episode for you. Links From the Episode Eric.Money Personal Profitability Eric's Twitter YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/lclbVuL9m3Q Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab our FREE Budget Planner Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFiShow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

Today's episode features Brian Feroldi, author of Why Does the Stock Market Go Up? In this episode, we get a chance to dig into the basics of stocks and investing. Why do companies split their shares? What are shares really? What happens when a company buys back stock? And the most important question: Why does the stock market go up? Brian delivers all of this financial knowledge in a super consumable way. We think this episode is great for both seasoned investors and those just starting out. If you agree please share! Links From the Episode Brian's Book: Why Does the Stock Market Go Up? Brian on Twitter Brian's Investment Checklist YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/80CgX_vEbyU Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab the Ultimate FI Spreadsheet Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFiShow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

Today's episode features Logan Leckie, creator of Topia, The Financial Independence App. Logan saw a void in the app marketplace when it came to an all-encompassing app that could guide you through your entire journey to FI. The app also comes with a built-in community to encourage and guide you through the various stages of financial independence. Logan isn't just stopping with an app, he's also putting together a low-cost index fund that users can invest in straight from the app. You can budget, interact with the FI community, track your progress to financial independence and even invest all from this one app (and it's free). Are you looking for a more seamless and motivational way to reach financial independence, or know someone who might benefit from this episode? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please share! Links From the Episode Topia Website Topia App - iOS Topia App - Android YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/gOXlNnmillA Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab the Ultimate FI Spreadsheet Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFiShow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

Today's episode features Vincent Pugliese, author of The Wealth of Connection. But really when I think of Vincent, I think of a master networker and amazing storyteller. Vincent walks us through how he went from a guy with a camera standing outside of a stadium to taking some of the most iconic pictures of some of the biggest names in professional sports. The whole time Vincent was building a photography business, he was really seeing the success of his true passion -- making connections. Today, Vincent is helping others build their connections and facilitating masterminds. When should you reach out, how should you reach out, how do you take advantage of chance encounters... and a whole lot more. Are you wanting to answer some of those questions, build your own network, or know someone who might benefit from this episode? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please share! Links From the Episode Vincent's Website - Total Life Freedom  Vincent's Mastermind YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/amPfxR7oPYc Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab the Ultimate FI Spreadsheet Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFiShow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

Today's episode features Barbara Sloan, Author of Tipped. Tipped focuses on personal finance for anyone in the "tipped" industry. The tipped industry includes waitresses, bartenders, hairdressers, cosmetologists, dancers, etc. Barbara spent a lengthy career in the tipped industry. After she became passionate about personal finance, she realized there was a huge information gap for tipped workers like herself. How do you save for retirement? Deal with pay variability? Handle benefits? These are all questions that people getting paid primarily in tips have to figure out for themselves. Now Barbara is tackling those questions head-on with her brand and latest book. Ever wonder what unique challenges a tipped employee might face? Are you a tipped worker or know someone who might benefit from his episode? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please share! Links From the Episode Barbara's Site: Tipped Finance Tipped Finance Instagram YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/9fcgscSfvSo Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab our FREE Budget Planner Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFiShow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

In this episode, Justin & Cody take a look back on what all has changed in their lives since the show started back in October 2018. It's hard to believe that the show has been going for so long but there's no sign of slowing down. In 2018: Justin was still in the Air Force Cody was working a corporate finance gig Justin planned to work until age 43 Cody thought he'd keep climbing the ladder Obviously, Justin and Cody are no fortune-tellers... Fast-forward to today and Cody has built an insanely profitable online presence, Justin made the jump to corporate America and multiplied his income, and both have reached financial independence. You'll hear an exact breakdown of what's changed for The FI Show guys since 2018 including income, expenses, net worth, and money mindset. Hoping this serves as a piece of inspiration for those just getting started! Links From the Episode Mega Backdoor Roth & Solo 401K Explained Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab our FREE Budget Planner Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

Today's episode features Marcus Garrett, Author of D.E.B.T. Free or Die Trying. Marcus found himself under a mound of debt and living paycheck to paycheck for years. After hitting rock bottom, he embraced budgeting and rebuilt his credit score on the way to financial freedom. Now, Marcus is both building a personal brand and holding down a high-paying W-2 career. Curious about rebuilding your credit score or managing a successful career while building your entrepreneurial exit strategy? Well, then this is the episode for you. Links From the Episode D.E.B.T Free or Die Trying The Marcus Garrett Website Marcus' Twitter Marcus' LinkedIn YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/m5lhSy1ppFs Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab our FREE Budget Planner Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFiShow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)