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043R | Mega Backdoor Roth | Should I Ever Consider Using the Roth?

043R | Mega Backdoor Roth | Should I Ever Consider Using the Roth?

043R | In this podcast we discuss our takeaways from Episode 43 with Fritz from the Retirement Manifesto plus an in-depth discussion of the Roth IRA …

The Pros and (Mostly) Cons of Early Retirement (plus Kathryn Minshew from TheMuse.com)

The Pros and (Mostly) Cons of Early Retirement (plus Kathryn Minshew from TheMuse.com)

Are there more pros or cons to retiring early? A new Investopedia piece says there are definitely more cons than pros. Does our roundtable team agree…

043 | Drawdown Strategy | The Retirement Manifesto

043 | Drawdown Strategy | The Retirement Manifesto

043 | In this podcast we have a far-ranging conversation with Fritz from the Retirement Manifesto about retirement drawdown strategies, his 'buckets'…

Ask Paula - The Early Retirement Episode

Ask Paula - The Early Retirement Episode

#94: Early retirement? Yes please. This week, I answer questions from the audience community around early retirement planning, health savings and deb…

Michael Kitces – The 4% Rule and Financial Planning for Early Retirement

Michael Kitces – The 4% Rule and Financial Planning for Early Retirement

One of the internet’s most-respected retirement researchers and financial planners, Michael Kitces, joins me for an episode of the Financial Independ…

242: How to Live an Incredible Life Now & Achieve Early Retirement with Josh Randall

242: How to Live an Incredible Life Now & Achieve Early Retirement with Josh Randall

Money doesn’t buy happiness – but it can give you the freedom to live a truly extraordinary life, something our guest today can really speak to! We s…

Don’t Let These Obstacles Ruin Your Retirement

Don’t Let These Obstacles Ruin Your Retirement

Knowing what obstacles may try to come between you and your retirement can help ensure you are able to avoid and overcome them.

What You Need to Know About Using Retirement Funds Early

What You Need to Know About Using Retirement Funds Early

If you ever wondered what would happen if you dipped into your retirement savings before turning fifty-nine and half years old, this episode is for …

035 | Sequence of Return Risk | Early Retirement Now

035 | Sequence of Return Risk | Early Retirement Now

035 | In today's conversation with Big Ern from Early Retirement Now we discuss safe withdrawal rates, sequence of returns risk and much more. In Tod…

How Do I Invest My 401k? (Your Letters)

How Do I Invest My 401k? (Your Letters)

401k plans, Roth IRAs, Coverdell IRAs, separately managed accounts, and more. What do they have in common? YOU asked about all of these and more on t…

507 MG How to Open an IRA—Understand Eligibility, Rollovers, and Early Retirement

507 MG How to Open an IRA—Understand Eligibility, Rollovers, and Early Retirement

Retirement accounts can be the best way to secure your future--but the rules can be confusing. Laura answers four IRA questions about who's eligible,…

The Happy Philosopher - Semiretirement and Finding Happiness

The Happy Philosopher - Semiretirement and Finding Happiness

On today’s episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, Jeff from The Happy Philosopher joins me to discuss the unique challenges that doctors and …

Vacation Special: A Conversation With Roger Whitney, The Retirement Answerman

Vacation Special: A Conversation With Roger Whitney, The Retirement Answerman

A conversation with Roger Whitney about retirement investing, asset allocation, active versus passive management, luck versus skill, behavioral finan…

Financial Independence? Early Retirement? Game on!

Financial Independence? Early Retirement? Game on!

Excited about an aggressive retirement? Even if you're only mildly interested in the topic of financial independence, today's guest is going to light…

502 MG Retirement Q&A: How to Choose Accounts, Manage Risk, and Cut Fees

502 MG Retirement Q&A: How to Choose Accounts, Manage Risk, and Cut Fees

Do you have concerns or unanswered questions about investing for retirement that have kept you from getting started? It's time to get more clarity so…

028 | Order of Operations | The Buckets | The Roth IRA

028 | Order of Operations | The Buckets | The Roth IRA

028 | In today's podcast we discuss the four different "buckets" available to savers plus an in-depth look at the Roth IRA and the 'Backdoor Roth.' I…

What You Need To Know About Retirement Calculators

What You Need To Know About Retirement Calculators

#161 How retirement planning and retirement spending calculators work and what are some of their flaws. Why figuring out how much money you will have…

Mr. Money Mustache – Early Retirement Made Easy (Rebroadcast)

Mr. Money Mustache – Early Retirement Made Easy (Rebroadcast)

To celebrate the 5-year anniversary of launching the Financial Independence Podcast, I've republished the very first interview I recorded back in 201…

229: Early Retirement Through Short-Term Rental Properties with Zeona McIntyre

229: Early Retirement Through Short-Term Rental Properties with Zeona McIntyre

Not everyone wants to work a “real job”—but luckily, real estate investing can offer financial freedom for those willing to put in the work. Today’s …

WCI #15: What to do if you have No 401K as a New Attending

WCI #15: What to do if you have No 401K as a New Attending

What to do if you have No 401K as a New Attending. When starting a job as an Attending, often there is a time period where you cannot contribute to t…