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Here’s a little story about a trio of janitors. Might have heard they worked at a well-known film school. They picked up a few things other than trash. They might hate your movie, or if drunk think it’s cool. Every now and then they get together for a lunch break. Trash talk some movie, or TV, or streaming. Rodney and Jason and Sean – they all clean halls. If you listen close you can hear kids screaming: Film School Janitors! 2024 Music "Aries Beats - Escape" is is under a Creative Commons ( ...
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Chris Mamula, a former physical therapist who achieved early retirement at 41, shares his journey from financial mistakes to becoming a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a prominent voice in the FIRE movement. Discover practical tips on budgeting, saving during peak earning years, and utilizing retirement calculators. Chris, Bill, and Jackie ch…
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Here is the second half of Bill and Jackie’s conversation with Mindy and Scott on the BiggerPockets Money Podcast. They dig into the practical steps on how to start your financial journey as a late-starter. Enjoy! 🔗 Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsors: Personal Finance Club (Use code CUTOFI to get…
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Tae Kim, also known as the Financial Tortoise online, is a former U.S. Army captain, MBA graduate, and finance director turned successful personal finance YouTuber. He shares his journey from being $105,000 in student debt to achieving financial security and discovering the Financial Independence movement. Tae chats with Bill and Jackie about his e…
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The Film School Janitors are back in school, and they're going to Nic Cage University!Their goal is to watch and review every film Nicolas Cage has ever made... and will ever make! This week's assignment: THE CROODS: A NEW AGEThe long-awaited podcast about the long-awaited sequel is finally here! How did Nic Cage et. al. fare this time around? If t…
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Bill and Jackie were invited to join Mindy and Scott on the BiggerPockets Money podcast to go through a step-by-step process of how to get started on the path to financial independence as a late-starter, a topic highly relevant to their audience. Take a listen to this week's part one and then tune in next week for part two! 🔗 Connect with us Buy CU…
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Meet Aaron Thomas, an attorney, founder of Prenups.com, and author of the book "The Prenup Prescription." In perfect time for wedding season, Aaron chats with Bill and Jackie about how a proper prenup can not only protect but improve your relationship. As a former divorce attorney who helped hundreds of clients secure favorable settlements, Aaron s…
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The Film School Janitors thought about reviewing a bunch of movies that share the same name as X-MEN characters. NIGHTCRAWLER is the first, and it's about an opportunist that films tragedies overnight to sell to the morning news. Will the Janitors do more movies sharing names with X-MEN? Only time will tell...…
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Today we're rerunning our episode with Jonathan Clements who is a dear personal friend and a friend of our community. He recently posted on his blog, HumbleDollar, about his final lap around the sun yesterday. Let’s send him our love. 🔗 Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsors: Personal Finance Club (U…
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Kyle Landis-Marinello is a practicing attorney specializing in environmental and energy law. Bill and Jackie dive deep with Kyle into topics such as socially responsible investing, student loan forgiveness, and his book, Personal Finance and Investing: How Anyone can Make More, Spend Less, and Invest Wisely. We also learn about Kyle’s unique financ…
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Meet the dynamic duo, Alan and Katie Donegan! The Donegans, known for their Rebel Finance School and Rebel Business School, share their insights on living an extraordinary life, both financially and personally. From defining what “extraordinary” means on an individual level to the importance of financial independence and entrepreneurship, Alan and …
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Donna Peterson is a retired supervisory special agent and joins Bill and Jackie to cover the essential topic of internet and financial security. Drawing from her extensive background in combating cybercrime with the FBI, Donna shares her expert advice on how to secure personal and financial information against common hacks, the importance of two-fa…
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Christine Benz is the Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning at Morningstar. Christine shares her extensive insights into retirement planning, emphasizing the flexibility and adaptability of the 4 percent guideline over the rigid 4 percent rule. She discusses the value of variable withdrawal strategies, the importance of personalizing…
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In part 2, Jeff York continues his discussion with Bill and Jackie about the financial importance of amicable divorces, the nitty gritty on his investments, and how he was able to "graduate" on his modest salary. The three also dive deep into Jeff's unique lifestyle, the necessity of personal health before and after retirement, and the rewarding na…
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The Film School Janitors are back in school, and they're going to Nic Cage University!Their goal is to watch and review every film Nicolas Cage has ever made... and will ever make! This week's assignment: BUTCHER'S CROSSINGThe Janitors are hunting buffalo! Or at least this movie tries to make you feel like what that was like! Do you know that weird…
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In this special pop up episode, Bill, Jackie, and special guest Amy Coroso engage in a thought-provoking discussion sparked by a controversial New York Times Magazine article about the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. The three chat about the article's portrayal of diverse financial independence approaches as well as the articl…
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Jeff York is a remarkable individual whose journey from custodian to millionaire offers a wealth of inspiration and practical advice. Jeff's story breaks down conventional barriers, showcasing the power of education, financial literacy, and personal responsibility. From his unique investment strategies and the importance of health to his experience…
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He’s here, Mr. Money Mustache! Also known as Pete Adeney, the financial independence OG shares his story with Bill and Jackie. From retiring at 30 and starting one of the most popular blogs in the community to the importance of choosing sustainability with your money. The three discuss some of Pete’s most impactful articles (listed below), highligh…
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The Elementary Film School Janitors Crew is back! And this time their reviewing another version of AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER - the live-action version on Netflix!How does it compare to the original animated show? How does it compare to the live-action movie? Do they pronounce everyone's names correctly? Listen to find out!…
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It took a while, but the Film School Janitors finally watched BLUE BEETLE, which is the only DCEU film that's supposed to maybe be a part of the new DCU? (Well, PEACEMAKER and maybe the second SUICIDE SQUAD? Who knows for sure... it's weird.)While we wait and see what happens to the hero of Palmera CIty, you can check out the Janitors' review!…
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In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, Tim Ranzetta, co-founder of NextGen Personal Finance, chats with Bill and Jackie on the transformative power of teaching personal finance to students. Discussing stats, stories, and strategies, this episode covers everything from the ripple effects of financial literacy to state-level advocacy for require…
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The Film School Janitors got sick of cleaning up after students at the university, and took a break to head to the Florida Keys.They found a fun bar called the ROAD HOUSE, and they were asked to use their janitorial skills to clean up the riffraff in the place. They said to call Jake Gyllenhaal instead. That's the movie, and this is their review!…
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Although you’ve probably heard of this powerful pair, Mindy and Carl Jensen hop onto our show to share their personal journeys to financial independence and beyond. The Jensens discuss their experiences with podcasting, real estate investing, individual stock investments, and the lifestyle adjustments they've made after achieving financial independ…
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It's been awhile since the Film School Janitors were MIXING BLEACH AND AMMONIA, but they've gone and done it again!This time, they make toxic fumes by mixing two ROBERT DOWNEY JR (not?) classics: TUFF TURF and HUGO POOL. One is from very near the beginning of his film career and one is from near where it almost could have ended. Take a listen to fi…
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The Film School Janitors were afforded a rare opportunity... they interviewed a filmmaker!After watching HANKY PANKY, the Janitors had a chat with writer, co-director and star, NICK ROTH. They had a lot to say about the film where the hero is a talking, sentient napkin. You read that right!HANKY PANKY follows a group of friends (who might not all b…
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In Part 2 of Bill and Jackie’s conversation with JL Collins, the three explore his latest book “Pathfinders” and unravel the powerful narratives that underscore the ethos of financial independence. The trio discuss various topics such as the significance of starting early in investments, the pivotal moments which define one’s financial path, and th…
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The Film School Janitors are back in school, and they're going to Nic Cage University!Their goal is to watch and review every film Nicolas Cage has ever made... and will ever make! This week's assignment: DREAM SCENARIOWhen Nic Cage discovers almost the entire world is dreaming about him (in the film as well as the real world of course), he makes a…
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Welcome back, JL Collins! Affectionately known as the Godfather of FI, Collins returns to discuss his latest book, "Pathfinders: Extraordinary Stories of People Like You on the Quest for Financial Independence" which explores real-life stories of individuals from diverse backgrounds navigating the journey toward financial freedom. Bill and official…
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A few years back, a couple famous filmmakers named Quentin and Robert tried to emulate the old double-feature B-movies from back in the day. To say that people did not get it is an understatement. In between these two B-feeling-movies there were previews for fake movies, two of which were actually made, and now a third one exists: THANKSGIVINGThe F…
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Mark Ross is a retired executive and a rewired encorepreneur. Mark shares his journey from a traditional career into retirement and how he shaped a fulfilling post-retirement life through diversifying his interests, categorizing his work into things he does for a fee, for free, and just for himself. Through his personal story, he highlights the imp…
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The Film School Janitors are back in school, and they're going to Nic Cage University!Their goal is to watch and review every film Nicolas Cage has ever made... and will ever make! This week's assignment: THE RUNNERI know, I know... it sounds like one of his direct-to-video action-y revenge pics, but this one is about a politician running for offic…
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Doug Nordman and Carol Pittner are a financially-savvy father-daughter duo who take us on their money journey as a family. From learning about money management through unique family practices like the “Bank of Carol,” to achieving financial independence, Doug and Carol share the milestones, strategies, and setbacks of their financial journeys. They…
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If everyone has been wondering, "Hey, what do the Film School Janitors think about seasons one through three of the (moderate) (HBO) Max hit series, TRUE DETECTIVE?" then you might have to keep wondering...The only one the Janitors are (currently) reviewing is TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY. As well as getting (way) back into using parentheses...…
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Paula Pant is the creator and host of the Afford Anything podcast. She is also a writer, speaker, and media commentator on financial independence, real estate investing, money management, and financial literacy. Today Paula joins us to dive deep into the world of scams, particularly focusing on the elderly. We explore why scams are so convincing, a…
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The Film School Janitors are back in school, and they're going to Nic Cage University!Their goal is to watch and review every film Nicolas Cage has ever made... and will ever make! This week's assignment: THE COTTON CLUBFrancis Ford Coppola directed this film about a nightclub during segregation and prohibition in the 1930's. It stars Richard Gere …
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So chances are good if you didn't listen to the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: REVELATION reviews, then the Film School Janitors aren't going to make much sense talking about MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: REVOLUTION.It's He-Man, folks. A new cartoon about a toy hero. This is the "third" season review...By Film School Janitors
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