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Risk Based Guardrails for Drawdown | Ep 566
Brad welcomes Aubrey Williams, a financial advisor and member of the ChooseFI community. They discuss innovative strategies for financial independenc…
Tax Planning To and Through Early Retirement | Cody Garrett & Sean Mullaney | Ep 565
Brad Barrett hosts Cody Garrett and Sean Mullaney, co-authors of Tax Planning To and Through Early Retirement, exploring essential tax strategies for…
Financial Independence Basics with Jackie Cummings Koski | Ep 564
Jackie Cummings Koski returns to discuss the fundamental principles of financial independence (FI) and early retirement. The conversation emphasizes …
Safe Withdrawal Rates, Drawdown Strategies, RMDs and 50 Year FI Timelines
ChooseFI unveils a new feature on the website that allows listeners to have their financial independence questions answered by experts. Featuring in-…
Navigating Financial Conflicts in Relationships | Ep 562
Brad and Ginger discuss the importance of asset flexibility, community building, and health savings accounts (HSAs). The conversation emphasizes maxi…
Mini-Retirements: Test Driving Financial Independence | Ep 561
Brad Barrett welcomes Jillian Johnsrud, author of Retire Often, as they delve into the transformative concept of mini retirements. Jillian shares her…
Living Off the 4% Rule | Marla Taner | Ep 560
Marla Taner shares her journey of living off the 4% rule since her retirement in 2013. She discusses the financial strategies that have supported her…
Zero-Based Everything: FI, Travel, and the Art of Starting Fresh | Katie & Alan Donegan | Ep 559
Join Brad, Katie, and Alan in a candid conversation about financial independence, travel rewards, and lifestyle choices. They discuss the importance …
Designing an Intentional Life | Tim Ferriss | Ep 558
Tim Ferriss focusing on financial independence, the importance of mentorship, and the role of playful experimentation in living a fulfilling li…
It's Big, But Is It Beautiful? Let's Talk About It... | Ep 557
Key changes in tax law related to the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill significantly impact the financial independence (FI) community. Notably, th…
Mailbag: Bond Funds, Roth Conversions, Advanced FI Strategies, Solo 401k and Backdoor Roth
Brad and Rachael Camp tackle listener-submitted questions focusing on bonds, retirement strategies, pensions, and optimizing Roth IRA conversions. Ra…
Are You Over-Optimizing? | Jesse Cramer | Ep 555
Effective financial planning resembles both a puzzle and a spider web, where each decision impacts interconnected aspects of one's financial life. Br…
From Poverty to Semi-Retired | Kristen Knapp | Ep 554
Kristen Knapp shares her journey from a childhood marked by poverty to achieving financial independence and transitioning to part-time work as a tele…
Unraveling Your Relationship with Money | Shannah Game | Ep 552
Brad chats with certified financial planner Shannah Game, who shares insights from her book Unraveling Your Relationship with Money. They discuss the…
551 | Roundup: Buy vs. Rent, Mortgage Amortization, Minimalism and More
Lets dive into the emotional and practical considerations of paying off a mortgage early, explore the benefits and drawbacks, personal experiences, a…
Roundup: Buy vs. Rent, Mortgage Amortization, Minimalism and More | Ep 551
Lets dive into the emotional and practical considerations of paying off a mortgage early, explore the benefits and drawbacks, personal experiences, a…
Getting Personal with Personal Finance: Meghan & Ginger | Ep 550
Ginger interviews Meghan Combs, who shares her journey to financial independence after recently getting married. They discuss budgeting strategies, t…
Deep Dive: Taxable Brokerage Accounts | Ep 549
Episode Summary: Taxable brokerage accounts are often overlooked but are essential for building wealth and achieving early retirement. Brad Barrett a…
FI Service Corps | Ryan Brennan | Ep 548
In this episode of ChooseFI, Ryan Brennan, founder of the FI Service Corps, dives into his journey within the financial independence (FI) community a…