228 | Overcoming the Debilitating Fear of Public Speaking
Standing in front of 6,000 people wasn't always in Brad's comfort zone — but he got there, and the path he took might surprise you. Brad reflects on his evolution from someone paralyzed by speaking an...
3 Jul 202033min
227 | How to Evaluate Your Pension: Is It Worth Staying?
Pensions trap millions in jobs they hate — but how much is that golden handcuff actually worth? Brad and Jonathan reconnect with Grumpus Maximus, author of The Golden Albatross, to break down the real...
1 Jul 202041min
226 | Trip of a Lifestyle to All US National Parks
Most people making $70,000 combined think saving six figures in two years is impossible—Steven and Lauren proved otherwise while teaching full-time. On teacher salaries, this couple saved over $100,00...
29 Jun 20201h 14min
225 | The Power of The Staycation
You can vacation without leaving town — and it might change how you spend money forever. Jonathan and Brad explore the unexpected power of staycations during the pandemic, revealing how to uncover hid...
26 Jun 202048min
223 | Slow Traveling the World The FI Way With Nomad Numbers
Mr. and Mrs. Nomad slashed their travel budget to $40,000 annually while visiting countries most people only dream about — and their health insurance costs less than what many Americans pay. Brad and ...
21 Jun 20201h 1min
222 | Navigating Midlife Career Changes and Financial Independence
Most people think midlife awakening means torpedoing everything you've built. Brad and Jonathan flip that script: what if financial independence is the midlife correction — giving you breathing room t...
19 Jun 202040min
220 | 403(b) Investment Options for Teachers and Public Employees
Most people assume government-backed retirement plans are safe and well-regulated — but public school teachers often face some of the worst retirement account options in the country. Nancy Bacchetti, ...
14 Jun 20201h
219 | I'm laid off...now what?
Losing your job doesn't make you powerless — it might make you unstoppable. Brad and Jonathan tackle the raw emotions and real opportunities that come with unexpected job loss, especially during econo...
12 Jun 202045min
