
#154 | 6 weeks into early retirement: Untethered and finding margin with Maggie and Greg
In this week’s episode, Mike does a 6-week check-in on early retirement with Maggie and Greg. Maggie and Greg. are enjoying early retirement; they are being even more active, sleeping better, and fee...
19 Jun 202246min

#153 | Listener Q&A: Savings, 529s, retirement planning, conversion ladders, rentals, and more!
In this episode, we answer a bunch of recent listener questions. We answer questions on partying off your mortgage versus saving more into a 529 for college, if now is the right time to put money int...
13 Jun 202236min

#152 | Travel hacking thru the summer and 1M point goal update
In this week’s episode, we give a refresher on travel hacking and share an update on our 1 million point goal this year. The power of travel hacking comes from the sign-up bonuses, not from normal sp...
6 Jun 202236min

#151 | How to make paying off debt fun
In this episode, we discuss simple and fun strategies for paying off debt. We often hear about good vs. bad debt, but don’t be fooled by companies trying to sell you loans. Almost all debt is bad, and...
30 Mai 202227min

#150 | The stock market is down! What to do!?
In this week’s episode, we discuss the recent volatility and decline in the stock market. It’s been a wild ride in 2022! With a dramatic pullback from recent stock market highs, it can be stressful to...
23 Mai 202231min

#149 | Maggie and Greg’s last week of work and first week of retirement
In this week’s episode, Mike interviews Greg and Maggie about their last week of work and the first week of retirement. Greg and Maggie share how they initially gave their notice at work, then dig in...
16 Mai 202258min

#148 | 8 ways to tackle your financial fears
In this episode, we discuss the concept of fear related to money and early retirement specifically. Based on a talk Maggie gave at campFI Southeast 2022, we dig into a discussion on fear and courage....
9 Mai 202234min

#147 | How to save on your cell phone bill
In this episode, we share ideas for how everyone can save money on their cell phone bill. Most people can get unlimited cell phone cover in the United States for under $30 a month, so if you’re payin...
2 Mai 202235min





















