431 | The Evolution of FI | The Mad Fientist
Guest Brandon returns after becoming a father, and his transformation reveals something unexpected: achieving financial independence taught him less about cutting expenses and more about spending on w...
2 Huhti 20231h 3min
430 | Mindset, Financial Independence, and Real Estate | The FI Couple
Most couples don't calculate their total debt until they're planning a wedding. Allie and Josh faced over $100,000 in student loans while trying to figure out if they could even afford to get married....
27 Maalis 202353min
429 | FI Frugal Hobbies
Most people discover a sport after it becomes popular—but what if you found it years before the world caught on? Brad Barrett met Chris Terrell back in 2014 at a local Mr. Money Mustache meetup, makin...
19 Maalis 20231h 24min
428 | Fees, Frugality, and 401K Fears
Money anxiety peaks when you're doing everything "right" but still feel financially stuck. Brad Barrett and Ginger tackle this tension head-on, exploring why intentional living—not rigid rules—is the ...
13 Maalis 20231h 13min
427 | Drawdown Strategies: Karsten vs. Fritz
Most retirees stress about running out of money — but if you're reading this, you'll probably face the opposite problem: you won't spend enough. Karsten from Early Retirement Now and Fritz from The Re...
5 Maalis 20231h
426 | What to do with $2.5 Million & Real Estate Update | Scott Trench
Scott Trench just dropped a financial planning bomb that most people miss entirely: you're building your portfolio backwards. Instead of imagining how you'd invest $2.5 million in cash if someone hand...
27 Helmi 202354min
425 | Brad Barrett's Journey to Financial Independence
What if you could start over with everything you know now about money? Brad Barrett gets that rare chance to lay out his entire FI journey—the wins, the regrets, and the hard-won wisdom he wishes he'd...
20 Helmi 202359min
424 | The Power of FI | Deanna
Paying off $47,000 in debt sounds impressive until you learn the real story behind it. Deanna didn't just tackle her finances—she rebuilt her entire life from the ground up, transforming addiction and...
13 Helmi 202353min
