ChooseFI
ChooseFI
How would your life change if you reached Financial Independence and got to the point where working is optional? What actions can you take today to make that not just possible but probable. Jonathan & Brad explore the tactics that the FI community uses to reclaim decades of their lives. They discuss reducing expenses, crushing debt, tax optimization, building passive income streams through online businesses and real estate and how to travel the world for free. Every episode is packed with actionable tips and no topic is too big or small as long as it speeds up the process of reaching financial independence.
Episodes
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Oct 11, 2019 • 1h 5min
148R | FI101 | Expense Ratios and House Hacking
Craig Curelop, author of The House Hacking Strategy: How to Use Your Home to Achieve Financial Freedom, shares his house hacking strategies. We also discuss Expense Ratios and the new book, ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/148R
Oct 7, 2019 • 47min
148 | Struggle | The Psychology of Poverty with Andréa Motenko
Andréa has committed her life to social studies and taking FI information to people experiencing poverty. She grew up in a similar situation. At age seven, Andréa saw her first violent murder. Throughout her childhood, being raised by a single mother, she struggled with food insecurity and housing insecurity. However, she was also a student in the elite private school system, which led to an Ivy League education. After coming such a long way, she has a unique perspective on the relationship between poverty and reaching FI. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/148
Oct 4, 2019 • 56min
147R Contributions, Corrections and Criticisms
Compounding vs total return, envelopes vs simplifying your finances, and the potential value you could get from working with a "assets under management" financial advisor. Also, Tori Dunlap reached her goal to save her first $100k by age 25 on the day her interview aired! For more information, visit the show notes at https://choosefi.com/147r
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Sep 30, 2019 • 59min
147 | Negotiate Your Salary With Tori Dunlap
Tori Dunlap about starting a business as a kid and tips for negotiating your salary. She is on a mission to help women earn their first $100k. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/147
Sep 27, 2019 • 59min
146R | Fork in the Road
This week's Friday Roundup includes a discussion with Chuck Jaffe about why he can't be part of the FIRE movement because he has no plans to retire. Also, a recap of Shannyn's story from Monday and ChooseFI Book Launch Parties. For more information, visit the show notes at https://choosefi.com/146R
Sep 25, 2019 • 13min
Bonus Episode - Guided Meditation for Stock Market Volatility With JL Collins
JL Collins, author of "The Simple Path to Wealth," lends his soothing voice to guide listeners through a calming meditation aimed at alleviating anxiety over stock market drops. He emphasizes the normalcy of market fluctuations and encourages embracing these moments as opportunities rather than reasons to panic. Listeners learn to focus on their financial goals and maintain a steady investment strategy, all while finding peace amidst volatility. It's a unique blend of mindfulness and investment wisdom for enduring market cycles.
Sep 23, 2019 • 58min
146 | Embrace The Suck With Shannyn Allan
Shannyn Allan joins us to discuss "embracing the suck"--when life just doesn't go as planned. Listen to Shannyn's stories about graduate school, calling off a wedding, and wire fraud during the purchase of her first home. ...and how she found FI at the right time in her life. Listen to the whole story at https://ChooseFI.com/146
Sep 20, 2019 • 1h 5min
145R | Stuck
A discussion of what to do with a windfall, a review of turnkey real estate investing, and a meditation for stock market investors when the market is falling. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/145R
Sep 16, 2019 • 43min
145 | Turnkey Real Estate Investing and How to Build a Team With Paula Pant
Paula Pant of Afford Anything returns to dive deeper into real estate investing. In this second conversation, Paula covers turnkey, deal syndication, and building a team. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/145
Sep 13, 2019 • 54min
144R | Guard Rails and Dumpster Fires
A recap from Jonathan and Brad's visit to FinCon, FI Military, YNAB, and "what if my finances are like a dumpster fire?". For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/144r
