The Financial Independence Show
Episodes
He Read 576+ Finance Books… Here’s His Best Advice | Andrew Giancola
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Giancola, host of the award-winning The Personal Finance Podcast, joins us today to talk all things (you guessed it)… personal finance....
The Hidden Cost of the Life You Envy
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the concept of “Comprehensive Coveting” and why you can’t cherry-pick the best parts of someone else&#...
Travel Hacking Like a Pro | Aaron Hurd
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Hurd joins us today to share a more rational, math-based approach to the world of credit card rewards. Aaron is a long-time expert in the space...
Own Your Time (10 Steps to Family Financial Freedom) | Andy Hill
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Hill joins us today to give you the step-by-step playbook to own your time. This is Andy’s second appearance on the show, and this time it ...
How to Crush Your 2026 Goals
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new year, and that means new goals! Cody and Justin share their top tips and tricks to help you set yourself up for success in 2026. The ...
$8,000/Month Digital Nomad Family + Business Marketing 101 | Eric Dingler
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Dingler and his family of 6 travel the world full-time for just $8,000 per month. He runs multiple businesses, “worldschools” his kid...
Justin’s 2-Year Retirement Anniversary: Reflections, Updates, and Looking Forward
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wow, how time flies! Justin has officially been retired for two full years. Today, we’ll dig into how year 2 was different, get life and financi...
Unlearning Frugality | The Mad Fientist
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Ganch, aka The Mad Fientist, joins us to share how he’s trying to break some of the frugal habits that allowed him to retire at the age ...
We Live Better Than Kings Did (Thanksgiving Special Episode)
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cody & Justin are here to flood your ears with thanks! Your very own Financial Independence Show co-hosts are here with a special Thanksgiving epi...
From $111,000 in Debt to Freedom through Budgeting | Allison Baggerly
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Baggerly from Inspired Budget joins us to share her journey from $111,000 in debt to creating a life of freedom through budgeting. Topics cove...
Building a $700,000+ Glamping Business | Garrett Brown
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Garrett Brown, author of The Glamping Investor, joins us to talk all about building a glamping business. He shares his own journey from $0 to $700,000...
The Magic of Compounding | Sathish Gajula
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sathish Gajula from the Compounding Project joins us to talk about compounding your health, wealth, and mindset. He shares some mindblowing stats, alo...
Building a $32.5 Million Treehouse Empire | Seth & Tori Bolt
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seth and Tori Bolt from Bolt Farm Treehouse join us to share their story of a wedding gift that turned into a $32.5 million business. It’s been ...
How to Retire Often | Jillian Johnsrud
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jillian Johnsrud, a friend and multiple-time guest on The FI Show, joins us to discuss her latest book, Retire Often. Specifically, we cover: ...
How He Spent Only $9,400 On a 6-Month Trip (Justin’s 2025 Recap)
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin is back! Your very own Financial Independence Show co-host is here to give you all the financial details from his six-month journey around t...
Buying Houses with No Money Down from Thousands of Miles Away | Tony J Robinson
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tony J Robinson, co-host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Rookie podcast and one half of The Real Estate Robinsons, joins us to talk real estate strat...
How to Travel the World on $75 a Day | Nomadic Matt
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever searched for something travel-related, you've probably stumbled onto Nomadic Matt's website at one point or another. He started trav...
The Simple Path to Wealth (Does it Still Work?) | JL Collins
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who said building wealth had to be complicated? In this episode, we're joined by JL Collins, author of The Simple Path to Wealth (recently revised)...
$1,500 per Month to Travel in Southeast Asia (Justin’s 3-Month Recap)
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we bring you our second episode covering Justin's six-month journey across Asia and Europe. Luckily, Justin loves documenting the numbers, s...
How to Get Rich Doing Boring Things | Nick Huber
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneurship doesn't have to be sexy. In today's episode, Nick Huber, author of The Sweaty Startup, talks about how to get rich doing boring th...
Inner Entrepreneur (Start, Build, Buy, Scale, and Sell Your Business) | Grant Sabatier
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Sabatier, the bestselling author of Financial Freedom, returns to the show for the third time to talk all about entrepreneurship. Inside t...
$2,052 for 5 Weeks in Southeast Asia (Justin’s 1-Month Recap)
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we bring you our first episode since Justin hit the road on his six-month journey across Asia and Europe. Luckily, Justin loves documenting t...
Helping 1,000,000 People Invest in Real Estate | Dustin Heiner
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dustin Heiner returns to the show after a long 5 years to share what he's been up to since his last appearance (a lot!). We discuss His recent...
2025 Goals and Updates (+ a Major Podcast Announcement)
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we bring you our goals for 2025 along with some upcoming changes to the podcast. Every year, we like to map out some of our goals and what we...
12 Money Lessons (Christmas Special)
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we bring you a Christmas special of sorts. The 12 money lessons as a play on the 12 days of Christmas. These are some of the most foundati...
Finding Purpose and Meaning | Doc G
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Grumet aka Doc G brings his brilliant insights to help listeners find answers to one of the hardest questions we battle with, what is our purpo...
Financial Freedom in 3 Years (Cody’s FI Journey Explained)
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Someone recently asked me: "How did you reach FI?" I didn't have a great answer for them that didn't take 30+ minutes to explain. So, I recorded...
1 Year Since Retirement
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin retired 1 year ago today! What did he do? How does he feel? Did the numbers work out as expected? Luckily for you, he's dropped all the a...
Election Aftermath, Controlling Your Controllables, and Giving Thanks
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cody and Justin discuss what they're thankful for and the importance of focusing on what you can control. We recorded this episode...
Healthcare on the FI Journey | Lynn & Jackie (Replay)
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's open enrollment season, meaning making healthcare choices for the upcoming year. So for today’s episode, we're featuring FI healthcare exper...
This Side Hustle Will Blow Your Mind
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cody joins Amy Porterfield on the Online Marketing Made Easy podcast to talk all about digital products. He covers topics such as: The best pl...
Tennis Olympian Turned Real Estate Pro | Sunitha Rao (Replay)
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our friend Sunitha Rao came from humble beginnings. Her parents spent most of their lives in one of the poorest regions in India. Despite all od...
$5,000,000 Net Worth & 2,000,000 Downloads
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2,000,000 downloads! And it's all thanks to listeners, viewers, and readers like yourself. In today's episode, we reflect on everything that has...
Freedom, Resilience, Everest | Jane Kanizay
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Kanizay went from financial freedom to divorce to financial freedom again while achieving amazing physical feats along the way. Jane is an adven...
$46 Per Day to Travel The World
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cody and Justin discuss how Justin will travel the world for 6 months at a shockingly low price. In total, the trip will cover 161...
Buy What You Love Without Going Broke | Jen Smith
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the questions we get asked most often is for guidance on what someone should and should not spend money on. The answer is always... it depen...
From Becoming Paralyzed to Hiking Across 6 Continents | Caitlin James
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You never know how close you are to a great story. I (Justin) learned that on my recent trip to Africa on my way to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro. Boardi...
Financial Independence Through Digital Products (+ E-Printables Course Sneak Peek)
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cody shares his digital product journey on the How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy podcast with Lizzie Smiley. He covers topics such as: How to fin...
The Future of Live Events (+ FinCon Sneak Peek) | Philip Taylor
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you love the personal finance space, chances are you've heard of FinCon. Today, we bring you Philip Taylor who created and grew FinCon into the ...
Finding Your Side Hustle | Nick Loper (Replay)
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Long-time listeners may remember Nick's episode from Episode 56 way back in 2019. We felt like this classic episode and fundamental topic needed to...
Reaching New Heights (Kilimanjaro Recap)
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cody and Justin discuss Justin's recent summit of Kilimanjaro. You'll learn all the details, pricing, and considerations if you're...
Making Over $75,000 per Month with These Passive Income Streams
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cody shares how he's able to earn over $75,000 per month in passive income on the Forget About Money Podcast. His big four are: Digital Produc...
He Saved Over 90% Of His Income By Doing This | Michael Alberse
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would you be willing to do to hit financial independence early? Michael Alberse lived differently for 2+ years to save over 90% of his income ...
Index Funds vs. Stock Picking
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cody and Justin discuss one of the most heated investing arguments. Should you hand-select the "best" companies, or invest in the ...
Preparing for a Bear Market
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cody and Justin talk about something we thankfully haven't had to deal with for the majority of the last 10 years. We’re talking...
Over $100,000,000 in Real Estate Sold | Brooke Coughlin
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Long-time listeners may remember Brooke from her feature in Episode 134 way back in 2021. Brooke had already begun to build some impressive busines...
From Low-Income to Retired at 33 | BiggerPockets Money
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What kind of wild advantages do you need to retire at 33 comfortably? How extreme must the deprivation be to do this without a miracle? What if ...
Finances & Fitness (How to Win on Easy Mode)
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cody & Justin have worked hard on their finances and fitness over the past few years. Through these pursuits, they've noticed many similarities in ...
Financial Freedom in Your 20s | BiggerPockets Money
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it really possible to reach financial freedom in your 20s? Cody shares his full journey (including all of the numbers) and how he reached financ...
The $1 Per Use Rule & A Close Encounter
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while since Cody & Justin were able to catch up on life's events, so you'll hear all about it on today's episode. You'll hear about Cod...
Cody’s Income Streams and How He Used Them to Reach FI | Growth House
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cody breaks down his various income streams on the Growth House Podcast and how he used them to reach FI at age 25. If you enjoyed this, please sha...
Taking the Leap and 10xing His Income | Ramon Casaus
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From an early age, Ramon knew that he wasn't cut out for corporate America. So, in his early 20s, with only $1,000 to his name, he took a chance an...
Tax-Free Wealth and Strategies Used By The Rich | Tom Wheelwright
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How much money you make is certainly an important factor for early retirement. However, it's not the most important factor. The amount you keep ...
How We Spend Our Money
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cody & Justin both "retired" pretty early and are known to be frugal, but what do they surprisingly splurge on? That's exactly what you'll hear in ...
$50K/mo in Passive Income with POD, FBA, and More | Ryan Hogue
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's better than just making money? Making money while you sleep. Ryan Hogue joins us today to give us a major deep dive into several passive ...
Your Guide to Stock-Based Compensation | Brian Feroldi
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
W-2 jobs don't often get a ton of love in the financial independence space. However, we'd argue it's the most likely path for the largest percentag...
From a Cubicle to Financial Freedom at 28 | Jesse Ray
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast has been around for more than 5 years. That means it's actually old enough to follow our entire journey to financial independence. J...
Geohacking – How to Make Money With Your House While Traveling
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn't want to vacation more? Too bad it's so expensive... But what if it was cheaper than living your normal day-to-day life? Introduci...
Insurance – Breaking Down the Basics | Sa El (Replay)
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Cody and Justin are joined by the insurance guru from Simply Insurance, Sa El. Sa El got started after a tragedy in the famil...
Relationships and Financial Independence
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A financially independent life sounds pretty amazing, but do you want to spend it alone? Most people want time to spend with their loved ones, and ...
Saving Money Without Sacrificing Life | Joel & Matt (Replay)
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our favorite part of the financial independence community is just that, the community. And no one embodies the principle of community better than M...
Real Estate in 2024 | Scott Trench
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Trench and the folks at BiggerPockets have made real estate investing much more approachable for a massive amount of people. They've truly bu...
How He Bought 62 Units with $0 of His Own Money | Mason Miranda
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to networking, Mason Miranda is world-class. Within his first year of investing in real estate, he was able to purchase 62 units... w...
Your Worst Case Scenario | Joel from FI 180 (Replay)
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately, sometimes it takes a potentially life-altering event to step back and reevaluate your life. For our guest Joel, it was a potentially...
Knowing THIS is The Key To FI
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is that one thing you know would make you happy? The problem with that answer, is that often what we know turns out not to be true. We ofte...
Tax Strategies for Financial Freedom | Wealthy Accountant (Replay)
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When your goal is financial freedom, your tax strategies may look a bit different than the average Joe or Jane. In this episode with Keith from the...
Frugal Adventures, Getting Creative, and FI Without Sacrifice | Sean & Alex
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you really pursue financial independence at a young age and still live an exciting life? Frivolous hobbies have to take a back seat right? S...
Our Biggest Money Mistakes
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're money experts and would never fall for a financial trap right? Not exactly... Over the course of our lives, we've made some pretty bad mon...
How Justin Hit FI at 30 | Fit Rich Life
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a re-air of the Fit Rich Life Podcast episode which explores Justin Taylor's journey of utilizing creativity and determination to accu...
Traveling the World Full-Time | Jess Wang
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it cost to travel the world full-time? $250,000? $100,000? $50,000? Jess Wang has been traveling ever since she quit her job in 2019 a...
From Unhappy Lawyer to 8-Figure CEO | Rachel Rodgers
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a very successful lawyer and pulling in almost 7-figures sounds like the ultimate dream for many. But for Rachel Rodgers, that was just th...
Bad Personal Finance Takes (Part 2)
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who needs a financial advisor when you have TikTok right? Be careful where you get your financial advice from. The internet is full of confident...
How He Made $100,000 in 48 Hours | Brian Luebben
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we talked about starting a business in 60 minutes or less. No website, no logo, no business plan, just a solution to a problem and a way ...
How to Start a Business in 60 Minutes or Less
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's a path to financial independence or an outlet post-retirement, starting your own business could be a great goal. But that's got to be ...
The Traditional Path to FI | Bob Haines
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Retiring early sounds like an incredible goal. But to get there, you'll need either amazing luck, your own business, or to hit it big on a risky in...
2023 Recap – Money Hacks, Health Goals, and Lots of Travel
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another year down! The guys break down what they accomplished in 2023 and where they stand going into 2024. They're entering 2024 with a combine...
How Cody Reached FI at 25 | Action Academy
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an interview with Cody from October 2022 on the Action Academy Podcast where he explains how he reached FI at 25 and built a 7-figure ...
The Easiest Side Hustle (If You’ve Got Space For It) | Joseph Woodbury
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hopefully, you're not tired of making money with little to no effort. Today, Joseph Woodbury, Founder of Neighbor, is here to give us another way t...
How to Start a Business With No Money | Alan Donegan
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's likely you've come up with a brilliant-sounding business idea but didn't go after it. Or maybe you wanted to be your own boss but were overwhe...
Justin’s Biggest Announcement Yet
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today has been a long time coming... When we started this podcast Justin's, net worth was less than $300k. His goal was to retire in 2034. Fa...
Tax Strategies for High Earners | Ryan Bakke
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves seeing their hard-earned money dwindle away to the tax man right? Obviously not! The most powerful techniques generally come to b...
Stats That Will Shock You (Thanksgiving Edition)
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Thanksgiving and we've got so much to be thankful for. We kick off the episode with some shocking stats that show just how privileged we all a...
Multimillionaire in 4 Years with This Strategy | Jaren Sustar
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people feel like a lack of capital and insider information for good deals is keeping them from starting their real estate journey. But what if...
Financial Freedom Through Blackjack (Replay) | Colin Jones
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're re-airing a fan favorite from 2019. Colin Jones was a substitute math teacher and a friend had given him a book on card counting. O...
He Bought a House for $5,000
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Real estate prices are out of control... right? In today's episode, you'll hear how Justin bought a house for just $5,000. No, that's not a typo...
Frugal vs. Cheap (Replay) | Jen Smith
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're re-airing a popular episode from 2019 on frugal vs. cheap with Jen Smith, co-host of the Frugal Friends Podcast. In the beginning, Jen...
Growing the Gap (Replay) | Paula Pant
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're re-airing one of our most popular episodes from early 2019. Paula Pant is always conducting great interviews herself but today she’s...
Co-Living, Martial Arts, and Early Entrepreneurship | Sam Wegert
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you imagine owning a full-fledged brick-and-mortar business at age 15? That's exactly the position Sam Wegert found himself in. Sam was home...
How This Mailman Retired at 27 (Replay) | Jimmy Ridenhour
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Cody and Justin bring you back to one of our favorite episodes ever! This is the story of Jimmy Ridenhour who, unlike most of...
The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor | Chad Carson
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The goal for real estate is to generate as much cash flow as possible and/or own as many doors as possible right? What if you realized the real goa...
ETFs vs. Index Funds, Expense Ratios, and Investing Terms
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes personal finance can just sound like a bunch of jargon. Today's episode gives you all the foundational definitions you need to navigate y...
Working 6 Months & Making 7 Figures | Jon Farber
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you really retire at 27? That's what Jon Farber is here to talk us through today. He was able to achieve financial freedom at 27 and leav...
Private Lending (How She Raised $5M+ from Social Media) | Soli Cayetano
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to make it big in real estate you need some sort of advantage, right? A big social media following, experience, connections... somethin...
How They Retired at 27 & 28 (Replay) | James and Emily Lowery
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Retiring early is certainly not a race, but the guests we have today are one of the fastest we've ever seen to do it. James and Emily retired in le...
Mindset, Manifestation, and Your Why of FI | Adam Coelho
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can learn the mechanics and math needed to reach financial independence in a couple of weeks. The math is intimidating to so many people but it...
Bad Personal Finance Takes (Part 1)
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The internet is a dangerous place. It's full of amazing resources yet also some really bad advice. This is especially true in the realm of perso...
Choosing FI | Brad Barrett
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We like to think we put out some of the best financial independence content for you as a podcast listener. But it's hard to argue that Brad Barre...
10 Money Tips for 2023 (Replay)
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're hopping in the time machine and re-airing one of our most popular episodes. In this episode, we share our opinion on some of the biggest mone...
Millionaire in 9 Months through Wholesaling Real Estate | Mike DeHaan
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buying a home and then flipping it or renting it isn't the only way to be a real estate investor. What if you could just find incredible deals on h...
Digitization, Banking, and the World Economy | Emmanuel Daniel
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We typically focus a lot on the micro (saving, earning, and investing), but today, we're talking all about the macro. Emmanuel Daniel is a Singapor...