Playing With FIRE | Documentary | Scott Rieckens
Scott Rickins didn't stumble into financial independence because he was broke—he found it while earning six figures, living in a California beach town, and working with brands like Facebook and Micros...
20 Aug 20171h 4min
The Friday Roundup
One listener slashed their grocery bill in the first month — then asked, "What took me so long?" Brad and Jonathan round up listener wins, struggles, and creative hacks from the ChooseFI community, pr...
18 Aug 201756min
Community, Chautauqua, And AMA With JL Collins
Most people pursuing financial independence feel isolated—like they're the only ones saying "no" to lifestyle inflation. J.L. Collins and the ChooseFI hosts tackle that loneliness head-on, revealing h...
14 Aug 201752min
The 4% Rule | Friday Roundup
Most early retirees obsess over how much they need to retire—but the real danger isn't your portfolio size, it's when the market tanks. Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa break down sequence of return...
10 Aug 20171h
035 | Sequence of Return Risk: What Every Early Retiree Must Know
The 4% rule might fail you—but not for the reason you think. Average market returns matter far less than when those returns happen, especially in your first decade of retirement. Brad and Jonathan sit...
6 Aug 20171h 12min
What's Your Risk Tolerance | The Friday Roundup
Most investors panic when the market drops 20%. Brad and Jonathan argue you should celebrate. This episode tackles the counterintuitive truth that market crashes can supercharge your path to financial...
4 Aug 20171h 12min
034 | Stock Market Investing: The Simple Path to Wealth Part 2
The stock market's most painful truth? You're guaranteed to watch your portfolio crater — the only question is whether you'll panic or profit from it. Jonathan Mendonsa and Brad Barrett sit down with ...
31 Jul 20171h 1min
The Friday Roundup
Most people never question whether their current spending habits actually make them happy. But what if you rated every expense on a scale of 1-10 for joy delivered—then ruthlessly cut anything below a...
28 Jul 20171h 14min
