Financial Independence Podcast

Joshua Dorkin, founder and CEO of BiggerPockets.com, joins me on the Financial Independence Podcast to talk real estate and entrepreneurship! Highlights: The story of how BiggerPockets got started The advantages of “scratching your own itch” Why you should study other verticals and other successful businesses The incredible power of “fake it ’til you make it” The right way to build an online empire How long it actually takes to become successful Achieving financial independence through real-estate investing To read the full article, visit http://www.madfientist.com/bigger-pockets-interview/

Justin from RootofGood.com joins me on the Financial Independence Podcast to talk about how he and his wife saved over a million dollars in under a decade! Highlights: The tax benefits and true costs of children How to have a positive net worth after graduating from college What is interest rate arbitrage How to amass a million dollars in ten years without six-figure salaries Why you should quit your job before you’re actually ready to retire How to easily get $4,500 in free travel To read the full article, visit http://www.madfientist.com/root-of-good-interview/

JL Collins joins me on the Financial Independence Podcast to talk about stocks, bonds, real estate, and his brand new book - The Simple Path to Wealth! Highlights: Origin of The Simple Path to Wealth What’s changed about his investment philosophy over the last four years Three simple steps to financial independence Difference between good debt and bad debt Why buying a house is an indulgence The only two funds you need and why you don’t need to invest in an international fund When should you invest in bonds and why the decision has nothing to do with your age The bad investing habits Jim and I still can’t shake The important lesson Jim learned from working with the top stock analysts in the industry To read the full article, visit http://www.madfientist.com/jl-collins-interview/

Mike and Lauren join me on the Financial Independence Podcast to discuss medical tourism, full-time RV living, and the importance of questioning everything! Highlights: The ins and outs of medical tourism Reasons to give birth in another country Benefits of having multiple passports How to obtain dual citizenship Total cost of having a child in Costa Rica The actual income numbers of their popular YouTube channel How to prepare for living permanently in an RV To read the full article, visit http://www.madfientist.com/mike-and-lauren-interview/

Nick Loper from Side Hustle Nation discusses the importance of side hustles and how they can make your path to FI shorter and more enjoyable! Highlights: Why you need to diversify your income How Nick got his start selling shoes online The importance of investing in yourself and your business Why a low barrier to entry means you should just give it a shot Focus on the three Cs – Creation, Connection, and Contribution Why fientists can take more risks and be more speculative How to start a side hustle Why you should tap into existing marketplaces To read the full article, visit http://www.madfientist.com/side-hustle-nation-interview/

The guys from Travel Miles 101 stop by the Financial Independence Podcast to talk about investing, early retirement, and the benefits of travel hacking! Highlights: Using FI savings to become an entrepreneur Dealing with extreme lifestyle inflation Why P2P lending is like investing in extra-junky junk bonds How travel hacking increases your options and decreases the stress of travel Why travel hacking is the perfect hobby for fientists To read the full article, visit http://www.madfientist.com/travel-miles-101-interview/

J. Money from Budgets are Sexy joins me on the Financial Independence Podcast to talk about the benefits of challenging everything in your life! Highlights: The importance of tracking your net worth How not to buy a house The importance of side hustles Why J. Money is the Miley Cyrus of personal finance How to live like Benjamin Franklin and why you should try it The ways personal finance has changed over the years Why you should challenge everything in your life To read the full article, visit http://www.madfientist.com/budgets-are-sexy-interview/

The Frugalwoods joined me to talk about how frugality can help you reach your financial goals sooner and also increase your happiness in the process! Highlights: How to maintain a high savings rate while living in an expensive city Tips for avoiding frugality-induced isolation The importance of large goals Keys to making frugality fun When to give up a good thing How to get a free graduate degree The multiple fringe benefits of frugality How to have children without delaying your early retirement To read the full article, visit http://www.madfientist.com/frugalwoods-interview/

Todd Tresidder joined me on the Financial Independence Podcast to talk about active investing and lessons learned during 15+ years of early retirement! Highlights: Building wealth with paper assets, real estate, and entrepreneurship Protecting your money during turbulent times Pursuing good goals vs. bad goals Finding happiness both before and after achieving financial independence To read the full article, visit http://www.madfientist.com/financial-mentor-interview/

The 1500s from 1500days.com joined me for my first in-person podcast interview to talk about real estate, the economy, and entering early retirement! Highlights: Most tax-efficient strategy for building wealth with real estate Pay off mortgage early or invest? What is a 1031 exchange? Transition to early retirement with part-time work Alternatives to early retirement Will the economic future be as rosy as the past? Is the 4% rule safe? How to prepare your portfolio for less economic growth To read the full article, visit http://www.madfientist.com/1500-days-interview/