Deep in the forest, a secret financial independence summer camp is being held. Multiple times a year, all across the country, millionaires, financial freedom achievers, and those still on or just starting their FIRE journey meet up for a weekend like no other. Those who have achieved FIRE in their 30s, 40s, and 50s give advice, tips, and tactics to those who want to leave their jobs behind and see what a life of financial freedom feels like. It’s such a can’t-miss event that Mindy and Scott are regulars there too!Of course, we’re talking about CampFI, where you can roast marshmallows, talk about Roths, scheme with other investors on the best way to make millions, or simply meet the financial independence heroes you’ve only seen online. Throughout the year, these camps are held in every corner of the country, and today, you’ll get to hear exactly what happens around the campFIre.For that, we brought on CampFI founder Stephen Baughier to tell us more about this exclusive financial independence experience and his own journey to FI. After a tough wake-up call in his mid-30s, Stephen made it his goal to reach financial freedom, but not on the fast-paced schedule most FIRE chasers think of. Hear how Stephen was able to downsize his life, cut his spending, and have ultimate time freedom without having to work his tail off!In This Episode We CoverThe one thing that made Stephen reevaluate his financial decisions in lifeDownsizing, cutting spending, and how to reach financial freedom fasterAdvice from millionaires and those who’ve already achieved FIRECampFI costs, activities, events, and why you MUST attend Why you can (and SHOULD) slow down your path to FIRE Scott’s accidental run-in with a fireside cult-like chanting circleAnd So Much More!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets Money Facebook GroupNetwork with Other Investors on The Path to FIRE Through the BiggerPockets ForumsFinance Review Guest OnboardingJoin BiggerPockets for FREEMindy on BiggerPocketsListen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One PlaceApply to Be a Guest on The Money ShowPodcast Talent Search!Money MomentPast Episodes Mentioned in Today’s Show:Doug NordmanMr. Money MustacheCampFI WebsiteClick here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-474 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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