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Don't Retire, Settle Instead

Don't Retire, Settle Instead

How to find your unique work that can bring satisfaction and income before and during the traditional retirement years.Topics discussed in this episo…

From $52,000 in Debt to Early Retirement (RWD 99 w/ Deacon Hayes)

From $52,000 in Debt to Early Retirement (RWD 99 w/ Deacon Hayes)

How about a kick in the pants financially? Deacon Hayes got one...and today, you're going to get one too, especially if you want to be motivated to p…

WCI #130: How to Retire Early as a Doctor with the Physician on Fire

WCI #130: How to Retire Early as a Doctor with the Physician on Fire

Have you ever dreamed of retiring from medicine in your 40s? In this episode we interview a doctor who actually did retire recently at the age of 43.…

353: Turning $5k into $5k/Month and Retiring at 40 with Tim Rhode

353: Turning $5k into $5k/Month and Retiring at 40 with Tim Rhode

“Trading up” to successfully retire financially free at 40! On today’s show, Brandon and David interview retired real estate broker Tim Rhode, who ex…

Avoiding the Looming Retirement Crisis (with Chad Parks)

Avoiding the Looming Retirement Crisis (with Chad Parks)

There's a storm coming toward retirements all over the United States (and elsewhere). Pensions are broken, Social Security is headed toward big cuts,…

10.16.19 Cell phone plan deals; 401k early withdrawal changes; Financial advice for different generations

10.16.19 Cell phone plan deals; 401k early withdrawal changes; Financial advice for different gener…

Of the 4 major cell carriers, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile & Sprint - all the growth over the past 4 years has gone to T-Mobile, steadily taking marke…

94: 18 Options for Healthcare in Early Retirement with Lynn Frair

94: 18 Options for Healthcare in Early Retirement with Lynn Frair

The absolute MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED question I get about Early Retirement is “What do I do about healthcare?” Without going into too much detail, we’r…

WCI #127: Understanding the Mega Backdoor Roth IRA

WCI #127: Understanding the Mega Backdoor Roth IRA

The Mega Backdoor Roth IRA allows you to contribute an additional amount into an Roth IRA due to the fact that some employer 401k plans allow after-t…

Ask Paula: How Should I Invest $4,000 Per Month for Early Retirement?

Ask Paula: How Should I Invest $4,000 Per Month for Early Retirement?

#219: Stella is working toward FIRE and wants to know: how can she create passive income in her retirement years? Is a portfolio with stocks and bond…

10.4.19 Cheaper 401k plans for small businesses; Clark Stinks

10.4.19 Cheaper 401k plans for small businesses; Clark Stinks

Roughly half of us have no access to a retirement plan through work. Most small employers don’t know how to make this happen. If they go to an insura…

How To Retire Early With Kids: A Nearly Impossible Task

How To Retire Early With Kids: A Nearly Impossible Task

Everybody can retire when their investment income is enough to cover their basic living expenses. But when it comes to retiring early (before 60), th…

How Much Can I Spend in Retirement? - with Dr. Wade Pfau

How Much Can I Spend in Retirement? - with Dr. Wade Pfau

#216: It’s September! If you’ve been listening to the show for the past few months, then you know that I’m on what I’ve dubbed my September Sabbatica…

How the Public Sector Pension Crisis Will Impact You

How the Public Sector Pension Crisis Will Impact You

Why most state and municipal pension plans are underfunded and why that could lead to higher taxes and reduced government services. Why participants …

607 - Should You Stop Saving for Retirement to Get Out of Debt?

607 - Should You Stop Saving for Retirement to Get Out of Debt?

Knowing whether to pay off debt or save for retirement is a common dilemma. Money Girl answers a listener question and provides a five-step guide to …

89: Retire Before Mom & Dad, with Rob Berger

89: Retire Before Mom & Dad, with Rob Berger

Rob Berger grew up literally with Rich Dad, Poor Mom. While his mother almost lost her house after his parents divorced, his father was filthy rich, …

A New Adventure For Financial Samurai: Less Retirement, More Entrepreneurship

A New Adventure For Financial Samurai: Less Retirement, More Entrepreneurship

After reaching my goal of publishing 3X a week for 10 years, I've decided to focus a little bit more on entrepreneurship. The formula of 90% fun / 10…

Is Roth Really A Solid Financial Strategy?

Is Roth Really A Solid Financial Strategy?

After watching Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, we realized the financial world has its own ferocious apex predator. Roth assets sit on the top of the…

Tax Havens and Retirement Savings

Tax Havens and Retirement Savings

Quint and Daniel answer another listener's question, this time concerning tax havens for small business owners.

Is It Harder To Retire Early With Children? (Plus an intro to Mercari)

Is It Harder To Retire Early With Children? (Plus an intro to Mercari)

We see people without children retiring early all the time. Is that because children are the speed bumps on the road to the financial heaven? We'll a…

604 401(k) vs. IRA - Should You Pick One or Have Both Retirement Accounts?

604 401(k) vs. IRA - Should You Pick One or Have Both Retirement Accounts?

Not sure if you should use a 401(k) or an IRA? Money Girl tells you how to prioritize retirement accounts and what pitfalls to avoid when you contrib…