Catching Up to FI

Fritz Gilbert is the author of the popular blog The Retirement Manifesto with over 13,000 subscribers.  He takes us on his journey to retirement in his fifties and discusses the hard (monetary) and soft (non-monetary) sides of retirement.  He emphasizes the importance of both and that the numbers are the easy part making up only really 20% of the journey to time freedom.  We discuss the "what are you going to do with your freedom" when you get there and when you should start that transition.  This is a long one, but you are gonna want to hear it all. 🔗 Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsors: Personal Finance Club (Use code CUTOFI to get $30 OFF any course or PFC investing course only!) Measure Twice Money ($100 OFF "Create Your Own Financial Plan" Comprehensive Video Course) Nectarine: Advice-Only Financial Advisors Resources mentioned on the show: (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) The Retirement Manifesto Keys to a Successful Retirement: Staying Happy, Active, and Productive in Your Retired Years by Fritz Gilbert John Bogle Vanguard How To Do A Backdoor Roth IRA, White Coat Investor Are Safe Withdrawal Rates Ridiculous Wade Pfau Retirement Researcher Capital One 360 Our Retirement Investment Drawdown Strategy, The Retirement Manifesto Blog Is The Bucket Strategy a Cheap Gimmick, The Retirement Manifesto Blog Mike Piper Retirement Heaven or Hell: 9 Principles For Designing Your Ideal Post-Career LIfestyle by Michael Drak Freedom for Fido It's Never Too Late To Save For Retirement, The Retirement Manifesto Blog Freedom For Fido Facebook Page Disclaimer: We are not lawyers, financial advisors, accountants or tax experts. Please consult your own professional advisors before making any important decisions. Our content is for entertainment and education purposes only.

Amy Coroso is a passionate advocate for women's financial literacy and retirement equality.  She is a divorced single mother of two boys with a middle income who woke up in her mid-forties to face her own financial illiteracy and poor planning.  She is now on track to reach financial freedom at 59.  She is also a brand new author and financial coach.  She has turned her financial weaknesses into the superpower of helping others build their financial muscles.  This is her first podcast guest appearance ever!  🔗 Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsors: Personal Finance Club (Use code CUTOFI to get $30 OFF any course or PFC investing course only!) Measure Twice Money ($100 OFF "Create Your Own Financial Plan" Comprehensive Video Course) Nectarine: Advice-Only Financial Advisors Resources mentioned on the show: Planning Your Retirement Life: Secure Your Future NOW: A Woman's 8-Step Guide To Financial Freedom, Even If You Have No Money, No Time, and Don't Know Where to Start CBS News Article, The Shocking Reality for US Moms, Half Have No Retirement Savings Spousal IRA Financial Feminist The Budgetnista YNAB Dave Ramsey Tardus Wealth Strategies Income Snowball AJC Publications National Financial Education Council Happy Money Books Amy's email: amy@ajcpublications.com Disclaimer: We are not lawyers, financial advisors, accountants or tax experts. Please consult your own professional advisors before making any important decisions. Our content is for entertainment and education purposes only.

Vincent Pugliese was a self-proclaimed thief, taker, and failure in his formative years.  He later evolved into an award-winning professional photographer.  In his most recent life, he is an author, motivational speaker, professional coach, a time freedom fighter, an eternal optimist, and a giver. He is a contrarian philosopher and does not believe in FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) or Retirement.  This show is not about money, at least directly.  Bill & Becky talk with Vincent about freelancing to freedom and a wealth of connections.  Let us take you on a mindset journey into your best life now.  Why wait? 🔗 Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsors: Personal Finance Club (Use code CUTOFI to get $30 OFF any course or PFC investing course only!) Measure Twice Money ($100 OFF "Create Your Own Financial Plan" Comprehensive Video Course) Nectarine: Advice-Only Financial Advisors Resources mentioned on the show: The Go Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann Seth Godin Total Life Freedom website The Wealth of Connection by Vincent Pugliese free audio book Total Life Freedom School Total Life Freedom Mastermind and Community Disclaimer: We are not lawyers, financial advisors, accountants or tax experts. Please consult your own professional advisors before making any important decisions. Our content is for entertainment and education purposes only.

Rumba and JOMO are "characters" in the story of Olivia who is the heroine of Sarah Catherine Gutierrez's book: But First, Save 10: The One Simple Money Move That Will Change Your Life.  Olivia is an 18-30-year-old woman at the beginning of her financial journey, but her path is applicable to all of us late starters of any age.  SC is a friend, a certified financial planner, and sucked at math.  She is also a game changer in the financial industrial complex.  In this episode, we dive into her story, dreams, and goals.  Along the way, we talk about Cash Flow Planning, The Tax Efficient Waterfall, Women and Money, and Save, Save, Save.  You will not want to miss this episode. 🔗 Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsors: Personal Finance Club (Use code CUTOFI to get $30 OFF any course or PFC investing course only!) Measure Twice Money ($100 OFF "Create Your Own Financial Plan" Comprehensive Video Course) Nectarine: Advice-Only Financial Advisors Resources mentioned on the show: Aptus Financial Ladysplaining Money But First, Save 10 Signed copy of Sarah Catherines' Book, But First Save 10: The One Simple Money Move That Will Change Your Life Disclaimer: We are not lawyers, financial advisors, accountants or tax experts. Please consult your own professional advisors before making any important decisions. Our content is for entertainment and education purposes only.

Bill & Becky chit-chat about what is going on in their lives this week. This week we had birthdays, funerals, and car trauma.  Life throws us curve balls.  It surprises us with joy, sorrow, and challenges.  Time is fragile and not guaranteed.  As humans and late starters, we are incredibly resilient, adaptive, and resourceful.  We are here not just to survive, but to thrive together. 🔗 Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsors: Personal Finance Club (Use code CUTOFI to get $30 OFF any course or PFC investing course only!) Measure Twice Money ($100 OFF "Create Your Own Financial Plan" Comprehensive Video Course) Nectarine: Advice-Only Financial Advisors Disclaimer: We are not lawyers, financial advisors, accountants or tax experts. Please consult your own professional advisors before making any important decisions. Our content is for entertainment and education purposes only.

Naseema McElroy is a force of nature and an inspiration in the financial literacy space, especially for late starters.  She comes from very humble beginnings, raised by a low-income single dad. She is a strong black woman, a single mom of 2.5 kids, a labor and delivery nurse, and a "financially intentional" wiz!  Her debt paydown story is incredible, yet still applicable to anyone with debt to pay off.  Her personal story of resilience and perseverance is equally incredible.  🔗 Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsors: Personal Finance Club (Use code CUTOFI to get $30 OFF any course or PFC investing course only!) Measure Twice Money ($100 OFF "Create Your Own Financial Plan" Comprehensive Video Course) Nectarine: Advice-Only Financial Advisors Resources mentioned on the show: Financially Intentional Smart Money: The Step-by-Step Personal Finance Plan to Crush Debt Investing for Kids eBook Disclaimer: We are not lawyers, financial advisors, accountants or tax experts. Please consult your own professional advisors before making any important decisions. Our content is for entertainment and education purposes only.

Sean Mullaney is the FI Tax Guy.  Like budgets, the B word, taxes, or the T word can be intimidating and generate stress and avoidance.  Sean makes tax planning and retirement accounts fun and engaging.  We must all play the tax game by the rules and work to pay the least tax allowable under the law.  Taxes are one of our biggest costs in life and always remember that what you don't spend, you get to keep. Sean is a financial planner and writes The FI Tax Guy blog focused on the intersection of tax and financial independence.  In 2022 he authored the book Solo 401(k): The Solopreneur's Retirement Account. 🔗 Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsors: Personal Finance Club (Use code CUTOFI to get $30 OFF any course or PFC investing course only!) Measure Twice Money ($100 OFF "Create Your Own Financial Plan" Comprehensive Video Course) Nectarine: Advice-Only Financial Advisors Resources mentioned on the show: Mullaney Financial & Tax The FI Tax Guy The Advantages of Living on Taxable Assets First in Early Retirement Sean's TikTok Advice Blog Post which includes Tax Rate Arbitrage Early Retirement and Social Security HSAs and Previously Unreimbursed Qualified Medical Expenses Disclaimer: The discussion is intended to be for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual.  Becky, Bill and the Catching Up to FI podcast do not endorse Sean Mullaney, Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc., and their services.

Mark Trautman is a community member, he was a caddy, a valet, and a mutual fund manager for 25 years and retired early at 50. He lives off his portfolio and in Crested Butte, CO. Mark lost his lovely wife to cancer two years ago. He is a financial whiz and takes us on his personal and money journey dropping knowledge bombs the entire show. From Tigger backpacks to Coca-Cola compounding to 529s you'll hear much about Mark's Money Mind!  Don't miss this one. 🔗 Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsors: Personal Finance Club (Use code CUTOFI to get $30 OFF any course or PFC investing course only!) Measure Twice Money ($100 OFF "Create Your Own Financial Plan" Comprehensive Video Course) Nectarine: Advice-Only Financial Advisors Resources mentioned on the show: Mr. Money Mustache's "The Shockingly Simple Math to Early Retirement" After the Death of Your Spouse: Next Financial Steps for Surviving Spouses by Mike Piper Die With Zero: Getting All You Can From Your Money and Your Life by Bill Perkins ICE Binder Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free LIfe by Jordan Grumet Mark's Money Mind Ramit Sethi Brad Kontz Money Scripts Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management by Joe Saul-Sehy and Emily Guy Birken The Wealthy Barber: Everyone's Common Sense Guide to Becoming Financially Independent by David Chilton The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy by Thomas J. Stanley Disclaimer: We are not lawyers, financial advisors, accountants or tax experts. Please consult your own professional advisors before making any important decisions. Our content is for entertainment and education purposes only.

Jennifer Allen, a Catching Up to FI Facebook community member, joins us for her first podcast!  We talk about her journey to FI in her early 50s from a health scare wake-up call at 40.  We touch on topics like spousal buy-in, geo-arbitrage, FI healthcare prior to Medicare, tax and income optimization in retirement, and IRMAA, among many others.   🔗 Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsors: Personal Finance Club (Use code CUTOFI to get $30 OFF any course or PFC investing course only!) Measure Twice Money ($100 OFF "Create Your Own Financial Plan" Comprehensive Video Course) Nectarine: Advice-Only Financial Advisors Resources mentioned on the show: Mr. Money Mustache - The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement The Mad Fientist ChooseFI Frugalwoods Empower (formerly Personal Capital) Disclaimer: We are not lawyers, financial advisors, accountants or tax experts. Please consult your own professional advisors before making any important decisions. Our content is for entertainment and education purposes only.

Bill and Becky take off the gloves and go to war.  To budget or not to budget...that is the question.  Bill is a "nerd light" tracker.  Becky is an all-in spreadsheet nerd budgeter.  This is a smackdown on what type of budget is best, styles, pros, cons, and apps.  Listen to the end and find out how Bill budgeted for skydiving and Becky for race car driving. 🔗 Connect with us!  Buy CUtFI a coffee  Record a message for CUtFI 🔗 Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsors: Personal Finance Club (Use code CUTOFI to get $30 OFF any course or PFC investing course only!) Measure Twice Money ($100 OFF "Create Your Own Financial Plan" Comprehensive Video Course) Nectarine: Advice-Only Financial Advisors Resources mentioned on the show: YNAB Mint Every Dollar Empower (formerly Personal Capital) Quicken Disclaimer: We are not lawyers, financial advisors, accountants or tax experts. Please consult your own professional advisors before making any important decisions. Our content is for entertainment and education purposes only.