Best Choose Fi Media Podcasts (2024)

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Pressing The Button | Reviewing Amazon Prime's "Fallout" | Episode 2 58:07

14h ago58:07

58:07

Welcome back to the Big Red Button, that show your friend won't stop talking about! We're continuing our segment, "Pressing the Button," where we dissect the Amazon Prime TV show, Fallout, episode by episode. This week, we tackled Season 1 Episode 2! Episode two picks up right where we left off, weaving the intricate tales of our protagonists in th…

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

14m 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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S1E6 | Man's Worst Friend 48:31

6d ago48:31

48:31

If Billy Joel re-wrote "We Didn't Start The Fire" but featured The Stragglers, he'd conclude we most certainly did start the fire... Welcome back to Big Red Button, the HOTTEST Fallout podcast released this week! "The Big Red Button" is an actual play 2D20 game set in the post-apocalyptic world of the Fallout video game series. In this episode, the…

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Pressing The Button | Reviewing Amazon Prime's "Fallout" | Episode 1 44:52

8d ago44:52

44:52

Join us as we dissect the new Amazon Prime TV show, "Fallout," episode by episode. Unfiltered and unfettered, we're pressing the button on everything you thought you knew about adaptations. From unexpected plot twists to the intricate details that tie the virtual game world to its new TV counterpart, this series promises to reshape your viewing exp…

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

9d 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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486 | The Wealthy Educator | Chris Travers 40:34

11d 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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S1E5 | Loot Scootin Boogie 50:46

20d ago50:46

50:46

Crawl out through the Fallout in the best* Fallout Tabletop Roleplaying Podcast released in the past week, *as rated by our moms! Stay safe, stay alert, and keep that finger ready on the big red button! "The Big Red Button" is a narrative-driven podcast set in the post-apocalyptic world of the Fallout video game series. In this episode, the hosts c…

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

21d 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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The Tale's End - EP#4 - LIVING RADIO - Part I - The Ones Who Live - EPS 1 to 4 - Review and Analysis+Q&A#4! 1:43:24

19d ago1:43:24

1:43:24

Welcome back to The Tale's End! It's so nice to finally be back and talk about The Walking Dead - The Ones Who Live! A spinoff like no other! We had so much fun putting this first part together along with another Q&A Cabaret! We really hope you enjoy this new episode! Make sure and stick around till the very end as there are some special announceme…

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

25d 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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S1E4 | Invasion of the Body Snatchers 57:31

1M ago57:31

57:31

The Big Red Button is a Fallout Podcast is made possible by PBS Viewers like you, thanks! Chapters: (00:00:55) Previously On... (00:03:37) WE'LL DO IT LIVE (00:07:30) Headed South (00:08:12) Run In With The Brotherhood (00:09:23) Wish VS. Temu (maybe even SHEIN?) (00:09:51) Confronted (00:13:19) Interrogated Summary: In this episode, the Stragglers…

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Before The Button: Everything You Need To Know About Fallout! 1:02:22

1M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

So you want to understand Fallout, but don't know where to start? Then this is the episode for you! Maybe you've seen the trailers for the Amazon show. Maybe you've found us from our sister podcasts. Maybe you're a longtime fan of the franchise, but know nothing about TTRPG (don't worry, neither do we!) We're breaking down the world of Fallout for …

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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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482 | Update: Are Remote Tech Careers Still Relevant in 2024? | Bradley Rice 34:03

1M ago34:03

34:03

In this episode: salesforce, lifestyle design, testimonials and verification, the hidden job market, and talentstacking. Once again joined by friend of the show Bradley Rice, the owner and creator of TalentStacker, to update us on the value of SalesForce and career pivoting in 2024. While on the FI journey, you are actively creating the life you wa…

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481 | Mailbag: Long-Term Care, Aging Parents and their Finances | Danielle Miura 45:11

1M ago45:11

45:11

In this episode: caregiving and FI, retirement planning, reverse mortgages, long-term care, and long-term care insurance. This week we are joined by Danielle Miura to discuss how her experience as a caregiver has impacted her FI mindset, as well as answer listener questions pertaining to planning for your own long-term care while on the path to FI.…

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S1E1 | A Fist Full of Jerky 54:11

2M ago54:11

54:11

Welcome to The Big Red Button - A Fallout Role Playing Game Podcast! Inspired by our "Choose Your Own Adventure" series, Cody, Dallas, William, and Alex enter the Fallout franchise to explore the post apocalypse. Summary: In this episode, the hosts of the Big Red Button podcast introduce ourselves and our characters to the world as we embark on our…

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S1E2 | Seducing The Mayor 43:38

2M ago43:38

43:38

We're SMASHIN' that Big Red Button like a YouTube clout-chaser - welcome back to the hottest Fallout podcast of at least the past fourteen seconds! Summary: In this episode, the Stragglers continue onward, as they head to the outskirts of town to meet with "Crazy Carl." Carl is a bit of a loner, living in a shack, on the northeast edge of Dustridge…

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S1E3 | It's A Winnebago 46:09

2M ago46:09

46:09

Welcome back to BRB - one of the Fallout podcasts of all time (no, that wasn't a typo) Summary: In this episode, the Stragglers head north to investigate the raiders and discuss the dynamics of friendship within their group. Upon arriving at the town of Harrison, they are surprised to find a lack of raiders. They explore a cafe and discover books w…

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480 | Update: Healthiest Year Ever | Dean Turner 33:17

1M ago33:17

33:17

In this episode: optimized exercise, recovering, machine use, increasing your healthspan, and long-term thinking. This week we are joined by Brad’s friend and personal trainer, Dean Turner, to discuss the changing landscape of strength training, and how principles such as consistency and adherence coupled with rest and recovery can also be applied …

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479 | Are You on Track to FI? | FI Roundtable 59:07

2M ago59:07

59:07

In this episode: FI in your 20s, the boring middle, compounding, fat FI, compounding, checkpoints, and building a life. This week we are joined by Doug and Carl from the Mile High FI podcast to talk about their respective FI journeys and answer a listener question about pursuing FI in your 20s; as well share some tips for enjoying the experience an…

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478 | 2024 Investing Update | Brian Feroldi 52:44

2M ago52:44

52:44

In this episode: buy and hold, macroeconomics, interest rates, bond investing, when to sell, mindset, and thinking differently. This week we are joined once again by friend of the show Brian Feroldi to discuss the stock market and investing as we head into 2024. As most of you know by now, keeping your head down and staying the course is a pretty t…

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Special Preview: Brotherhood of Steel Vs. The Stragglers 11:04

2M ago11:04

11:04

Basketball isn't the only Madness coming this March! Mark your calendars - The Big Red Button's first three episodes premier March 8th! Born from our popular “Choose Your Own Adventure” series on "A Doctor And A Lawyer Podcast", welcome to The Big Red Button Podcast - a captivating 2D20 roleplaying game audio drama set in the iconic Fallout video g…

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477 | The Hot Seat: Community Edition 1:17:11

2M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

In this episode: the wonderful ChooseFI community shares advice by taking the hot seat through listener voicemails. Ginger joins the podcast this week for a special “Hot Seat” episode to listen to some voicemails set in from our listeners, in which our community answered questions that we typically ask our guests when they take the Hot Seat! From d…

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476 | Love, Loss, and Money: The Shocking Financial Aftermath of a FI Spouse’s Death | Amy 1:07:44

2M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

In this episode: what follows tragedy, the importance of wills and beneficiaries, intestate succession, and probate. This week we are joined by Amy to discuss her personal account and experience with estate planning in the event of an unexpected passing, and what this can look like when plans aren’t in place. While death can be an uncomfortable top…

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475 | How to Access Your Retirement Accounts Before 59.5 | Sean Mullaney 58:24

3M ago58:24

58:24

In this episode: taxable accounts, the 72(T), inherited retirement accounts, 457B's, roth conversion ladders, and the rule of 55. This week we are joined by the “FI Tax Guy” Sean Mullaney to walk through examples and discuss some strategies you could use when accessing your retirement funds early. No matter where you are on your FI journey, there c…

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Press The Big Red Button! 2:04

3M ago2:04

2:04

The Wasteland is Calling... Born from our popular “Choose Your Own Adventure” series on the "Doctor And A Lawyer Podcast", welcome to The Big Red Button Podcast! Immerse yourself in a captivating 2D20 roleplaying-game-meets-audio-drama set in the iconic Fallout video game universe! Jake, Gotfree, and Houston are an unlikely band of scrappers, tryin…

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474 | Social Security Deep Dive | Denis Shapiro 1:03:44

3M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

In this episode: social security, disability, calculating social security, claiming social security, and due diligence. This week we are joined by listener and owner of Financial Security Advocates Dennis Shapiro, to talk thru some of the insights and misconceptions surrounding Social Security Benefits, and what factors and resources you should con…

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473 | Are We There Yet? 'Retire Early' Case Study 50:15

3M ago50:15

50:15

In this episode: calculating when you retire, tracking expenses, health insurance, the importance of planning, and health spanning. This week we are rejoined by Teresa as well as Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto to walk us through a case study of how to approach retirement while on your FI journey. It’s a common question to ask when you ca…

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472 | The Cure for the Boring Middle | Fioneers 54:22

3M ago54:22

54:22

In this episode: the boring middle, lifestyle design, flow states, moving towards purpose, experiments, and experiences. This week we are rejoined by friend of the podcast Jessica from The Fioneers to the discuss the point of your FI journey known as the “Boring Middle,” and how through actionable steps and lifestyle design you can turn what feels …

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471 | Mailbag: Inflation and FI, ACA Subsidies, Roth vs. Trad and More | Cody Garrett 45:40

4M ago45:40

45:40

In this episode: inflation, coast FI, early retirement planning, future tax liability, IRA's and 401k's, and diversification. This week we are rejoined by founder of Measure Twice Money Cody Garrett for another installment of the Mail Bag, where we will be talking through questions from our listeners covering topics ranging from inflation and its i…

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470 | The Spectrum of Financial Independence | Chris Hutchins 1:10:53

4M ago1:10:53

1:10:53

In this episode: FI versus FIRE, coast FI, lean FI, tools for FI, the skill of spending, dying with zero, and prioritizing health. This week we are joined by our friend and host of the “All the Hacks” podcast, Chris Hutchins to discuss the “spectrum” of FI, and all that falls in between. From the evolution of FI over the years, to the changes we’ve…

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