Best Earlyretirement Podcasts (2024)

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LIVE EVENT Q&A: Episode 500, Part 2, with ChooseFI’s Brad Barrett 59:47

9h ago59:47

59:47

Enjoy Part 2 of our two-part Episode 500 special, recorded live at a comedy club in Brooklyn. Host Paula Pant and special guest Brad Barrett from ChooseFI answer questions from the audience, live on stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Paula Pant | Cumulus Podcast Network

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519. Community Episode: Where to Invest When Markets Are Shaky w/ Shannah Game, Josh Bruce, Annette Maier 53:46

1d ago53:46

53:46

What do we do when markets are shaky? Do we change our retirement plan? In this community episode we discuss a recent article by Kerry Hannon about how should we adjust is this inflationary climate and interest rate uncertainty. We delve into asset allocation, rebalancing, and risk tolerance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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LIVE FROM BROOKLYN: Episode 500 with ChooseFI’s Brad Barrett 53:55

2d ago53:55

53:55

Enjoy Part 1 of our two-part Episode 500 special, recorded live at a comedy club in Brooklyn. Brad Barrett, host of the ChooseFI podcast, joins us on stage to talk about what financial independence ideas and practices have changed … and what ideas and practices have remained consistent, universal and time-tested throughout the years. For more infor…

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Episode 371: Following Your Passions & Navigating Airbnb Success by Building Unique Homes w/ Whitney Hansen 49:55

2d ago49:55

49:55

After paying off $30,000 of debt in 10 months, paying only $472 for her MBA, and buying her first home at 19, Whitney Hansen discovered her love for teaching others how to get better with their money. She travels frequently, teaches college students about personal finance as an Adjunct Professor, and tests side hustles for fun. Whitney’s most recen…

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518. Mindfulness, Envisioning, and Financial Independence w/ Adam Coelho 57:10

4d ago57:10

57:10

Adam Coelho is the host and creator of the Mindful FIRE Podcast. He is a google employee who teaches mindfulness to other employees as well as the public in general. In this episode we discuss meditating, envisioning, and how we overcome our negative money scripts from our past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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488 | The Courage to Take Action | EconoMe LIVE with Doc G 54:28

4d ago54:28

54:28

In this episode: courage from community, what to do next, overwhelm, finding community, and the evolution of FI. Live from the EconoMe Conference in Cincinati Ohio, Brad is joined by Jordan "Doc G" Grumet and a room full of passionate members of our community to discuss finding the courage to take action in your FI journey. While we understand mone…

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Vicki Robin: Financial Independence After 70 [GREATEST HITS WEEK] 44:29

7d ago44:29

44:29

We delve into the world of Financial Independence (FI) with a pioneer -- Vicki Robin, the co-author of Your Money or Your Life. In the 1970s, Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez, from vastly different backgrounds, came together over a shared vision: FI as a life philosophy, not just a savings strategy. Their book, "Your Money or Your Life," which sold mo…

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517. Is it Ever Too Late (Rewind)? w/ Bill Yount and Becky Heptig 56:51

8d ago56:51

56:51

Have you found yourself feeling behind the eight ball? Does it seem too late to get your financial lives in order? In This rewind episode, we talk to Bill Yount and Becky Heptig of Catching Up To FI and they discuss both their regrets and triumphs. If you feel like you are late to the game, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices.…

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A.J. Jacobs: Habits, Health, and Human Connection [GREATEST HITS WEEK] 34:33

8d ago34:33

34:33

Esquire Magazine editor-at-large and bestselling author A.J. Jacobs joins the show to discuss his experimental approach to life. Jacobs, whose TED Talks have been viewed more than 3 million times, shares best practices around motivation, habits, confidence, boosting happiness, and optimizing creativity. In this episode: -- Discover the benefits tha…

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Episode 370: Paying Off $102K of Student Loans & Buying a House in NYC on a Teacher’s Salary w/ Melissa Jean-Baptiste 50:10

10d ago50:10

50:10

Melissa Jean-Baptiste, financial educator and author of "So This Is Why I'm Broke” is a first-generation Haitian American and former NYC high school teacher. Melissa joins us this week to recount her journey of paying off $102,000 in student loans and buying her first home, all on a teacher's salary. As the founder of Millennial In Debt, she create…

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Michael Kitces: Investing in Stocks vs. Skills [GREATEST HITS WEEK] 1:06:41

9d ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Stocks or skills? How should you invest? Should you pour money into unlocking your income potential? Or should you pour money into the market? Forget the motivational posters -- unlimited potential is real. But unlocking it takes investment. The question is: Do you invest in yourself or the market? Stocks, bonds, real estate offer clear returns. Bu…

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JL Collins: How to Beat Wall Street with a Boring Portfolio [GREATEST HITS WEEK] 29:31

10d ago29:31

29:31

JL Collins, the author of "The Simple Path to Wealth," achieved financial independence in 1989 with a surprisingly simple strategy: saving half his income and investing in index funds. In this episode, JL breaks down his ultra-simple investing approach. He argues that keeping things uncomplicated leads to better results in the long run. "The less y…

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516. Are Safe Withdrawal Rates Ridiculous (Rewind) W/Joe Saul Sehy and Christine Benz 59:06

11d ago59:06

59:06

Are Safe Withdrawal debates ridiculous? More importantly, is there a way to be less rigid and actually withdraw more? In this rewind episode we chat with Christine Benz of Morningstar and Joe Saul-Sehy of the Stacking Benjamins podcast about alternatives to the four percent rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Jean Chatzky: The 50% Off Fallacy & Other Ways You're Sabotaging Your Savings [GREATEST HITS WEEK] 29:52

11d ago29:52

29:52

Today’s guest is Jean Chatzky, financial editor for the TODAY Show, host of the HerMoney podcast and a frequent guest on TV shows like Oprah, Regis & Kelly, and The View. We discuss six money rules to guide your spending, including: #1: The more time you spend looking, the less happy you’ll be with what you find. #2: Your retirement trumps their tu…

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487 | Military FI: Optimizing Your Financial Plan before Military Retirement | Daniel Kopp, CFP 59:24

11d ago59:24

59:24

In this episode: survivor benefit plans, VA benefits, VSO's disability benefits, tax planning, healthcare, and blended retirement systems. This week we are joined by Daniel Kopp, founder of Wise Stewardship Financial Planning, to outline ways you can best prepare for military retirement. Together we cover pensions, navigating the Survivor Benefit P…

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Q&A: We Save $5,000 Per Month. Where Should We Invest It? 1:04:04

14d ago1:04:04

1:04:04

At 2:13, we hear from Eugene. Eugene and his wife are retiring with a $10 million net worth and a guaranteed income that exceeds their annual budget. Do they still need things like life insurance and a financial advisor? The next question, at 30:24, comes from an anonymous caller. Her HOA costs have doubled since she bought her condo. She’s wonderi…

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515. What This Happily Married Guy Learned From Mr. Prenup w/ Aaron Thomas 53:22

15d ago53:22

53:22

Aaron Thomas is a divorce attorney who started the website prenups.com. He found that after helping countless celebrities and superstars end their marriages that he was ready to help others save theirs. Through the judicious use of prenups and postnups, Aaron helps couples protect their financial futures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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Harvard Business Professor Explains Investing in NFTs 1:05:57

16d ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Financial literacy includes understanding NFTs, DeFi, and cryptocurrency. But it's hard to separate education from hype. Harvard Business School's Scott Duke Kominers, a professor in Harvard's Entrepreneurial Management Unit, and a Faculty Affiliate of the Harvard Department of Economics and the Harvard Center of Mathematical Sciences and Applicati…

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Episode 369: Setting Financial Boundaries with Family & Maintaining Healthy Relationships w/ Gigi Gonzalez 48:39

17d ago48:39

48:39

Back on the podcast this week is Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez, financial educator, influencer, founder of The First Gen Mentor, and author of Cultura & Cash. Gigi discusses how to set financial boundaries with family as a first generation immigrant using her Quiero y Puedo framework which stands for "I want, I can'' in Spanish, by first asking yourself…

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514. Learn Anything with Micro Skills w/ Resa Lewiss and Adaira Landry 56:52

18d ago56:52

56:52

Physicians Resa Lewiss and Adaira Landry have written a book that teaches us how to learn just about anything. Their book, Micro Skills, tackles some of the most salient work and life skills and breaks them down into manageable morsels. Listen as we dissect how to achieve your goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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486 | The Wealthy Educator | Chris Travers 40:34

19d ago40:34

40:34

In this episode: public service accounts, side hustles, making FI possible, frugality, giving yourself freedom, and side hustles. This week we are joined by Chris Travers, a New York City public school teacher and FI community member, to discuss his journey from being a natural saver to becoming a savvy investor, talk advantages and disadvantages o…

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Tribute to Dr. Daniel Kahneman, Who Won a Nobel in Economics Even Though He Never Took an Econ Class 36:49

21d ago36:49

36:49

Princeton Professor Daniel Kahneman never took an economics class. But he won the 2002 Nobel Prize in economics, thanks to his advancements in understanding the psychology of money. In today’s episode, we pay homage to the late Dr. Kahneman, who passed away on March 27 at age 90. We also discuss the jobs report, inflation data, the booming stock ma…

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513. The Utter Magic of Handwritten Letters w/ Amy Daughters 56:48

22d ago56:48

56:48

We talk to author and letter writer Amy Daughters. She wrote over six hundred handwritten letters to all her facebook friends and something magic happened. She developed deeper, more connected, and lasting relationships with people who had previously been strangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 368: Save Money, Reduce Food Waste & Eat Healthier w/ Carleigh Bodrug 45:39

24d ago45:39

45:39

Carleigh Bodrug is the CEO and Founder of PlantYou, a New York Times Bestselling cookbook author and self-taught plant-based chef. Carleigh founded PlantYou in 2016 after the World Health Organization announced that red and processed meat were now considered Group 1 and Group 2 Carcinogens which was especially shocking as Carleigh grew up on a “mea…

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The Pay Cut Price of Freedom 1:05:23

23d ago1:05:23

1:05:23

How much of a pay cut would you take for a lighter workload? Today we hear from Paul, 35, who’s grappling with that question. Paul’s boss offered him the chance to cut his hours and salary by 25 percent. He’d love to work fewer hours. He has a decent net worth, plenty of savings, and no debt. Should he grab the opportunity? Or stick with his long-t…

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512. Kevin Anderson on the Secrets and Stories of Ghostwriting 51:06

25d ago51:06

51:06

Kevin Anderson is the creator of KAA associates which is one of the leaders in the ghostwriting world. Many of his titles have become New York Times bestsellers. In this episode we delve into the secrets and stories behind the ghostwriting industry. Not only will you learn about this specific niche, but also about the book publishing industry in ge…

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485 | Mailbag: Spending Down to Zero, High Fee 401k, Mini Retirements | Rachael Camp 57:03

26d ago57:03

57:03

In this episode: spending down to zero, the ratcheting rule, the guardrails approach, high fee 401k's, and mini-retirements. This week we are diving back into the listener mailbag with Rachael Camp to address the pressing questions our community has! Whether it's curiosity towards the concept of dying with zero, determining whether it is a good tim…

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Dr. Cal Newport: Achieve More by Doing Less 1:19:33

29d ago1:19:33

1:19:33

#495: Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911. She's famous for her work in radioactivity. Lin-Manual Miranda is a songwriter, producer and director who won the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 2016, as well as several Tony awards. What do they have in common? They lived a century apart. They innovated …

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511. Community Episode: Are Recessions Good For You? w/ Joe Saul-Sehy, Christina Gawlik, and Joseph Skillen 54:41

29d ago54:41

54:41

On this community episode we are joined by Joe Saul-Sehy, Christina Gawlik, and Joseph Skillen. We discuss Aki Ito's recent article "The Upside of Recessions". Could recessions actually be good for us? Listen why this counterintuitive viewpoint actually makes some sense and why recessions help us live longer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Episode 367: Strategies for Financial Security During Income Insecurity & Going Back To The Basics 30:59

1M ago30:59

30:59

In this week’s solo episode, I'm sharing how I am currently in a relaxed phase with my finances and business, focusing on having a balanced life and not stressing to maximize income for now. I give you tips for feeling financially secure during slower income periods and will guide you on how to reach this relaxed phase as well. In this episode you’…

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510. 16 Ways to make Progress in Life w/ Tiffany Grant 49:16

1M ago49:16

49:16

We speak with Tiffany Grant from Money Talk With Tiff about a recent podcast episode of hers about 16 ways to make progress in life. We know that knowing is often just a prelude to doing. How do we create the habits that help us accomplish what we want to in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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484 | A Family Journey From Debt to Early Retirement in a Decade | Joel and Emily Allen 1:07:13

1M ago1:07:13

1:07:13

In this episode: wants vs needs, side hustles, tax planning, college hacking, travel rewards, mindset, and living your values. This week we are joined by Joel and Emily Allen, a married couple with children based out of Iowa who truly embody what the FI movement is all about! Not only have they seized control of their life and finances, but have al…

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130: How She Paid Off $111,000 of Debt with Allison Baggerly 32:42

1M ago32:42

32:42

Allison Baggerly shares how she and her husband paid off $111,000 of debt in four and a half years on two teachers' salaries. She also shares actionable tips so that you can pay off your debt in a timeline that works for you and your family.By Deacon Hayes, Allison Baggerly

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509. Live From The Econome Conference...How To Take Action w/ Brad Barrett 1:17:11

1M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

This is a live podcast, a joint collaboration between E&I and ChooseFI, where we discuss how to have the courage to take action when we know what we want. Brad Barrett and I interview two conference attendees about what is holding them back. Plus a bonus question and answer segment at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…

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My Husband Makes Double My Income, But Saves Nothing! Should I Be Worried? 49:42

1M ago49:42

49:42

#494: Tatyana is about to pay off her house at age 39! What’s next? Her husband, who earns twice as much (and whom she met after she bought the home), has no savings. They want a boat. Should she focus there? Matthew recently ended a relationship that resulted in a real estate buyout with an 8.1 percent interest rate. With rates expected to decline…

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Episode 366: How To Bounce Back from Financial Setbacks and Adversity w/ Lynnette Khalfani Cox 42:45

1M ago42:45

42:45

In this episode, we chat with personal finance expert and author, Lynnette Khalfani Cox, who discusses how to overcome financial setbacks and adversity. She outlines 10 common challenges people face that negatively impact them financially & emotionally, which she calls the "dreaded Ds". Lynnette provides us with some key strategies for bouncing bac…

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508. Conquering False Money Beliefs w/ Shannah Game and Joe Saul-Sehy 49:51

1M ago49:51

49:51

This is a joint episode with Shannah Game and Joe Saul-Sehy originally recorded for the Everyone's Talkin' Money Podcast. We talk about the most common false money beliefs and how we can overcome them. What long held ideas about money do you hold that don't serve you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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483 | Effective Giving for the FI Community | Rebecca Herbst & Jack Lewars 1:10:50

1M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

In this episode: building a giving framework, the giving pledge, compound impact, donor advised funds, and different ways to give. Is it better to give to charity in a lump sum versus incrementally? What are the tax implications of donating? What are the benefits of using donor advised funds? This week we answer these questions and more with the he…

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