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Episodes
032R | The Checkpoints of FI
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
032R | In today's Friday Roundup we discuss Episode 32 with Joel from FI 180 on the 'Milestones of FI', plus a life hack voicemail from Noah and Fruga...
032 | The Milestones of FI
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
032 | In today's podcast we discuss the Milestones of FI with Joel from FI 180; this is a new look at the path to FI and the milestones along the way....
031R | FI Documentary?
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
031R | In today's Friday Roundup we discuss travel rewards, flipping holidays upside down, buying presents, the upcoming FI Documentary and much more....
031 | Travel Rewards What Comes After Chase | Teach Me How To Disney
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
031 | In today's podcast we discuss Part 2 of our Travel Rewards series including what to do after you've focused on Chase credit cards plus whether y...
030R | The Side Hustle "Unpacked"
07 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
030R | In today's podcast we have the biggest announcement in the history of ChooseFI thanks to Alan from PopUp Business School, so be sure to listen ...
030 | The Side Hustle | The Unspoken Lever of FI
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
030 | In Today's Podcast we cover: How Alan Donegan of PopUp Business School has turned starting businesses on its head similar to how FI has turned p...
029R | Valuist
30 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
029R | In today's Friday Roundup we discuss our key takeaways from Episode 29: The Reluctant Frugalist vs. the Aspiring Minimalist, plus feedback from...
029 | The Aspiring Minimalist vs the Reluctant Frugalist
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
029 | In today's podcast we go through a discussion of the mindset differences between a 'reluctant frugalist' like Jonathan and an aspiring minimalis...
028R | Lending money to Family
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
028R | In today's Friday Roundup we discuss tax-deferred accounts, the Roth IRA conversion ladder, frugal wins of the week, an 'expert answer' from th...
028 | Order of Operations | The Buckets | The Roth IRA
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
028 | In today's podcast we discuss the four different "buckets" available to savers plus an in-depth look at the Roth IRA and the 'Backdoor Roth.' In...
027R | Debunking the Value of the Mortgage Deduction
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
027R | In today's podcast we highlight our takeaways from Episode 27 with Jay from Slowly Sipping Coffee, plus we discuss the 'Mount Rushmore' of FI a...
027 | Slowly Sipping Coffee | FI vs Risk Tolerance
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
027 | Today we welcome Jay from Slowly Sipping Coffee to the podcast to talk about his reluctant path to FI, the amazing Mrs. SSC and a Fully Funded ...
026R | Case Study | Part 5 | Final
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
026R | In today's podcast we discuss our takeaways from Episode 26 with Physician on FIRE plus some exciting developments in the Financial Independenc...
026 | Physician on FIRE | FI for Medical Professionals | Financial Freedom vs Financial Independence
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
026 | Today we welcome the Physician on FIRE to the podcast to talk about his path to FI as well as tips and hacks for other high income and medical p...
025R | Case Study | Part 4
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
025R | In today's Friday Roundup we discuss Episode 25 with Keith from the Wealthy Accountant, Part 4 of the case study with Paul including a look at ...
025 | The Wealthy Accountant
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
025 | In today's podcast we have Keith from The Wealthy Accountant on the show to discuss tax optimization for individuals and small businesses with p...
024R | How to Hack Your ESPP
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
024R | In today's Friday Roundup we discuss Episode 24 with Joel and Alexis from FI180 as well as some expert voicemails from Chad Carson about real e...
024 | FI180 | Make a U-Turn and Choose FI
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
024 | Today we have Joel and Alexis from FI180.com on the podcast. They changed their financial lives dramatically, going from spending over $100,0...
023R | Case Study | Part 3 | Paul
19 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
023R | In today's Friday Roundup we discuss career hacking with ESI Money, Big ERN's analysis of Paul's case study, plus hear our answers to an intere...
023 | Career Hacking with ESI Money
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
023 | ESI from ESI Money is on the podcast today talking about Career Hacking and how you can set yourself up to earn millions more over a working car...
022R | Inhouse Expert
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
022R | In today's Friday Roundup we discuss the True Cost of Car Ownership, how to maximize your travel rewards points plus a big announcement on a ne...
022 | The True Cost of Car Ownership
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
022 | Do you know what your car is actually costing you each year? What about over an investing lifetime? In this episode of the ChooseFI Radio Podcas...
021R | Case Study | Paul | Part 2
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
021R | In today's episode of the Friday Roundup we review our discussion of the Pillars of Financial Independence, take questions and comments from th...
021 | The Pillars of FI
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
021 | In this episode of the Choose FI Radio Podcast we focus on the essential Pillars of Financial Independence including index investing, affordable...
020R | Introducing Our First CrowdSourced FI Plan & Case Study | Part 1
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
020R | In today's Friday Roundup we introduce our first crowd sourced case study from a listener and we have a challenge to you: Implement one life ...
020 | Entry Level Middle Class Lifestyle | Intro to Insurance
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
020 | The Entry Level Middle Class Lifestyle is a tool that you can use to supercharge your path to FI. Jonathan and Brad go through their expenses on...
019R | Index Investing | How to buy VTSAX
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
019R | In our Friday roundup Jonathan and Brad discuss the highlights and takeaways from the Monday episode with JL Collins. Then the podcast is opene...
019 | JL Collins | The Stock Series | Part 1
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
019 | In Today's Podcast JL collins from JLcollinsnh.com joins Jonathan & Brad on the podcast to bring the Stock Series to life. The Power of Index In...
018R | Capital Gains Harvesting | Never Pay Taxes Again | Part 2
14 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
018R | In Today's Podcast we cover how to harvest long term capital gains tax free. Friday Roundup 7 Review of Monday's episode with Jeremy from Go Cu...
018 | Go Curry Cracker | Capital Gains, Losses and The Roth Conversion Ladder
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
018 | In Today's Podcast we cover: Our guest: Jeremey from Go Curry Cracker Jeremy and Winnie are living the geo-arbitrage life: currently in Taipei, ...
017R | The Roth IRA Conversion Ladder | A Case Study
07 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
017R | In Today's Podcast we cover: Friday Roundup # 6 This is our 23rd episode and providing a home for the FIRE community Thank you for our 50th rev...
017 | Mad Fientist an Origin Story
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
017 | In Today's Podcast we cover: Today's guest: Brandon from MadFientist.com and the origin story of the Mad Fientist How did the Mad Fientist websi...
016R | Friends of the Library
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
016R | In Today's Podcast we cover: Friday Roundup #5 Recap of house hacking episode with Chad Carson from CoachCarson.com Real estate investing is on...
016 | House Hacking With Coach Carson
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
016 | In Today's Podcast we cover: Real estate investing and house hacking with Chad "Coach" Carson. On the path to financial independence, how much o...
015R |The 'Joneses' Are Bankrupt
24 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping up with the Joneses' will cost you 1. Allocation when Investing in a Bubble? Kyith points out that allocation matters as the Early Retiree app...
015 | Root of Good | 2nd Generation FIRE and College
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
015 | In Today's Podcast we cover: Our guest: Justin from Root of Good Justin had access to 401k and the 457 retirement plans 457 plan is an extremely...
014R | What's the Right Way to Calculate Net Worth?
17 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Control your Tax Rate by understanding how our marginal brackets work and eliminating consumer debt and taking advantage of tax deferred accounts Get ...
014 | The Phases of FI with 1500 days
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
014 | The Phases of FI with 1500 days (Mr 1500) Our Guest: Carl from 1500 Days The Phases of Financial Independence Close-knit community at Fincon and...
013R | Control Your Tax Rate
10 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Control your Tax Rate by understanding how our marginal brackets work and eliminating consumer debt and taking advantage of tax deferred accounts Get...
013 | The Unfair (FI) Advantage of Teachers | 457b
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
013 | Our guest: Millionaire Educator shows us how to invest your money. He shows how teachers, firefighters, police officers and public employees can...
012R | Introducing the Friday Roundup
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Friday Roundup acts as a way to connect the FI community bringing in your feedback questions, and corrections. https://www.choosefi.com/Start Text...
012 | Living Frugal Frugalwoods | Save 75% Of Your Take Home Pay
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
012 | Living Frugal is a Powerful FI Tool Liz from Frugalwoods coaches us through the ultimate guide to frugal living The benefits of minimalism and ...
011 | Welcome To The Hot seat
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
011 | In Today's Podcast we cover: Future guests and how our interviews will be different than other podcasts Introduction to the "hot seat" What's y...
010 | Skinny Waist, Fat Wallet (How to Lose 30 lbs in 3 months)
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
010 | In Today's Podcast we cover: Fitness and nutrition from a financial independence mindset Jonathan's quest to lose 30 pounds in the 3 months lead...
009 | Travel Rewards: How To Travel The World For Free (The Easy Way)
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
009 | In Today's Podcast we cover: Why Jonathan started with travel rewards: Wife's family in Zimbabwe: $6,000 in flights every two years https://www....
008 | Avoid Bank Fees at All Cost
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
008 | In Today's Podcast we cover: Don't piss off the accountant: Bank Fees Americans spent $32 Billion in overdraft fees in 2016 Bank accounts and cr...
007 | America's Food Obsession | How to Crush Your Grocery Bill
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
007 | In Today's Podcast we cover: America's food obsession: We're fat and broke How Brad's family saves money on food Being smart with ingredients. H...
006 | The Power of Partnerships | ChooseFI Origin Story
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
006 | In Today's Podcast we cover: The Power of Partnerships How Brad and Jonathan met Our decision to partner up on Choose FI The importance of takin...
005 | Why Everyone Needs Dave Ramsey and Why You Should Ignore Him
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
005 | In Today's Podcast we cover: Dave Ramsey and Jonathan's history following him Dave's unyielding stance on debt: don't do it Review and evaluate ...
004 | Get Off The Hamster Wheel | Jonathan Backstory
27 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
004 | In Today's Podcast we cover: Interviewing Jonathan to hear his story August 2013 Jonathan graduated from Pharmacy School with $168,000 student l...
003 | Let's Talk About Fees | Why Investment Fees Are Evil and How to Avoid Them
23 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do understand how expensive your investments are?Jonathan and Brad explore how Expense Ratios and Assets Under Management Fees Erode your Returns and ...
002 | Why Failure Matters | Brad Backstory
20 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brad shares how he iterated out of failure to a online business success and how you can too! The skills learned, even from 'failures': ability to crea...
001 | Get Started on Your Path to Financial Independence
18 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could get to the point where working is optional not just in your golden years but in your best years and have fun doing it. Welcome to th...