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Justin and Haley from The Price Of Avocado Toast join the show to talk about their millennial FI journey. They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path toward financial freedom. Are You Looking For An Easy Way To Budget? Use the free tools at Personal Capital. I use Personal Capital to track my expenses and my net worth for free. (Get a $20 Amazon Gift Card with this link when you add at least one investment account containing a balance of more than $1,000 within 30 days) We Also Discuss Lessons Learned From a $600K Inheritance Working Together To Reach Financial Independence The Problem With Dave Ramsey Living In a High-Cost Area Haley's Coaching Business Please Subscribe & Leave A Review More Resources The Price Of Avocado Toast Podcast BaristaFIRE FatFIRE My Story On POAT Podcast Find More Episodes At InspiretoFIRE.com/Podcast These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through the links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Disclaimer: This is not tax, investment, or financial advice. This is a podcast meant to entertain. None of what is said should be taken as financial advice. Please consult your own advisors regarding your own matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terri from the Financial Gym talks to us about how she uses tools like automation, reverse budgeting, and mindset shifts to motivate you to reach your FIRE goals. Are You Looking For An Easy Way To Budget? Use the free tools at Personal Capital. I use Personal Capital to track my expenses and my net worth for free. (Get a $20 Amazon Gift Card with this link when you add at least one investment account containing a balance of more than $1,000 within 30 days) We Also Discuss Her “First Retirement" How FU Money Took Her From a Crappy Job Making $13,000/Year To Having $100,000 Invested In 5 years. Lifestyle Inflation Getting Financially Ahead Living In a High Cost Of Living Area (NYC) Changing Careers From Teaching To Becoming a Financial Trainer With The Financial Gym Please Subscribe & Leave A Review More Resources F-You Money Coast FIRE How To Automate Your Finances Find More Episodes At InspiretoFIRE.com/Podcast These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through the links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica from The Fioneers joins the show to discuss SlowFI and the key to happiness on your path to financial independence. Wondering If You Are At Coast FI? Use the free tools at Personal Capital to find out! I use Personal Capital to track my expenses and my net worth for free. (Get a $20 Amazon Gift Card with this link when you add at least one investment account containing a balance of more than $1,000 within 30 days) We Also Discuss Jessica's Money Story & Struggles With Mental Health Slow FI Designing A Life You Don’t Want To Retire From Please Subscribe & Leave A Review More Resources F-You Money Coast FIRE SlowFI Find More Episodes At InspiretoFIRE.com/Podcast These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through the links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Disclaimer: This is not tax, investment, or financial advice. This is a podcast meant to entertain. None of what is said should be taken as financial advice. Please consult your own advisors regarding your own matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jannese Torres-Rodriguez (Yo Quiero Dinero) joins the show to discuss her money story, how she built a blog that now makes her over 100k a year in passive income, and cash flow FI. Wondering If You Are At Cash Flow FI? Use the free cash flow tool at Personal Capital to find out! I use Personal Capital to track my expenses and my net worth for free. (Get a $20 Amazon Gift Card with this link when you add at least one investment account containing a balance of more than $1,000 within 30 days) We Also Discuss Her Money Story Building A Blog That Makes Over 100k In Passive Income Today The Journey To Entrepreneurship Cash Flow FI Please Subscribe & Leave A Review More Resources Start Your Blog Bootcamp Yo Quiero Dinero Instagram FatFIRE Delish D'Lites Find More Episodes At InspiretoFIRE.com/Podcast These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through the links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Disclaimer: This is not tax, investment, or financial advice. This is a podcast meant to entertain. None of what is said should be taken as financial advice. Please consult your own advisors regarding your own matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin from Root Of Good joins the show to discuss his FIRE journey and how FIRE is achievable even with kids. For a limited time, you can try Audible Premium Plus for 30 days free! (Use this link for 1 free credit that you can use toward any premium selection titles you like—yours to keep!) Using this hack you can enjoy any new book for free. We Discuss His FIRE Journey How To Survive A Market Crash How To Reach Financial Independence With Kids Please Subscribe & Leave A Review More Resources Zero To Millionaire In 10 Years Roth Conversion Ladder Cost Of Kids How To Pay For College While Early Retired Dropping From 2 Cars To 1 Find More Episodes At InspiretoFIRE.com/Podcast These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through the links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Disclaimer: This is not tax, investment, or financial advice. This is a podcast meant to entertain. None of what is said should be taken as financial advice. Please consult your own advisors regarding your own matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deb and Chris from Go Bucket Yourself join the show to discuss how they reached FIRE using rental real estate and how they are finding purpose post FI. For a limited time, you can try Audible Premium Plus for 30 days free! (Use this link for 1 free credit that you can use toward any premium selection titles you like—yours to keep!) Using this hack you can enjoy Deb's new book "The Other Side Of Perfect" or thousands of other titles for free. We Also Discuss How They Reached FIRE Using Rental Real Estate Finding Purpose Post FI Please Subscribe & Leave A Review More Resources Go Bucket Yourself Barista FIRE Lifestyle Deb's New Book: The Other Side Of Perfect Find More Episodes At InspiretoFIRE.com/Podcast These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through the links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Disclaimer: This is not tax, investment, or financial advice. This is a podcast meant to entertain. None of what is said should be taken as financial advice. Please consult your own advisors regarding your own matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerry from the Millionaire Educator joins the show to discuss how he reached financial independence with a teacher's salary and magic money. We discuss the powerful 457b plan and the 7 pillars of FI. Reaching FI requires tracking your expenses and net worth. I use Personal Capital to do this for free! (Get a $20 Amazon Gift Card with this link when you add at least one investment account containing a balance of more than $1,000 within 30 days) We Discuss: The Power Of Using A 457 Account To Control Your Tax Rate The 7 Pillars Of Financial Independence How To Earn 2 Years Of College Credits In A Month Please Subscribe & Leave A Review More Resources Hacking College 7 Reasons To Love Your 457 Plan 457b Plan: Pros and Cons How To Max Out Your 401k/403b and 457 Millionaire Educator's Free Money Post Find More Episodes At InspiretoFIRE.com/Podcast These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through the links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Disclaimer: This is not tax, investment, or financial advice. This is a podcast meant to entertain. None of what is said should be taken as financial advice. Please consult your own advisors regarding your own matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tanja Hester joins the show to talk about her new book Wallet Activism. Wallet Activism challenges you to rethink your financial power so can feel confident spending, earning, and saving money in ways that align with your values. For a limited time, you can try Audible Premium Plus for 30 days free! (Use this link for 1 free credit that you can use toward any premium selection titles you like—yours to keep!) Using this hack you can enjoy Wallet Activism and thousands of other titles for free. We Also Discuss The Power Of FU Money How To Align Your Spending With Your Values The Importance Of Choosing The Right Bank Investing In ESG Socially Responsible Funds Please Subscribe & Leave A Review More Resources Our Next Life Minority Owned Banks IndieBound BookShop Libro.fm Find More Episodes At InspiretoFIRE.com/Podcast These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through the links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Disclaimer: This is not tax, investment, or financial advice. This is a podcast meant to entertain. None of what is said should be taken as financial advice. Please consult your own advisors regarding your own matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millennial Money Woman joins the show today to share her awesome money tips for millennials including investing strategies, buy vs rent decisions, and other money myths. Start Investing Today With M1 Finance: ($50 Bonus Offer) M1 Finance is giving you $50 for opening an investment account and funding it with $100. That's a 50% Return On Investment Instantly!!! Just Sign Up With This Link: GET $50 M1 Finance Referral Step By Step Guide We Also Discuss - Why Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) Is Helps You Build Wealth - How to Decide Between Buying or Renting a Home - Millennial Money Myths Please Subscribe & Leave A Review More Resources - Investing In Index Funds - VTSAX vs VFIAX - QQQ vs VOO - VTSAX vs VTI - SWTSX vs VTSAX - FSKAX vs FXAIX - VOO vs VOOG - VTI vs VOO Find More Episodes At InspiretoFIRE.com/Podcast These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Disclaimer: This is not tax, investment, or financial advice. This is a podcast meant to entertain. None of what is said should be taken as financial advice. Please consult your own advisors regarding your own matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig The FI Guy joins the show today to share his amazing house hacking journey and how that has led him to become financially independent in less than 5 years! He's also got a great book on the topic, it's called The House Hacking Strategy. Start Investing Today With M1 Finance: ($50 Bonus Offer) M1 Finance is giving you $50 for opening an investment account and funding it with $100. That's a 50% Return On Investment Instantly!!! Just Sign Up With This Link: GET $50 We Also Discuss - What Is House Hacking? - Why House Hacking Is The Fastest Path To FI - How You Can Get Started Please Subscribe & Leave A Review More Resources - The FI Team - FatFIRE - Calculate Your FIRE Number - Lean FIRE Find More Episodes At InspiretoFIRE.com/Podcast These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Disclaimer: This is not tax, investment, or financial advice. This is a podcast meant to entertain. None of what is said should be taken as financial advice. Please consult your own advisors regarding your own matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delyanne The Money Coach joins the show today to share her story and to share her tips for becoming a successful investor. We also discuss her amazing FI plan of moving to Portugal. Sign Up For Her Slay The Market Class Start Investing Today With M1 Finance: ($50 Bonus Offer) M1 Finance is giving you $50 for opening an investment account and funding it with $100. That's a 50% Return On Investment Instantly!!! Just Sign Up With This Link: GET $50 M1 Finance Referral Step By Step Guide We Also Discuss - The Best Way To Invest In The Stock Market - Investing Vs Paying Off Debt Please Subscribe & Leave A Review More Resources - Delyanne's Website - VOO vs SPY - QQQ vs VOO - SPAXX vs FZFXX - VOO vs VIIX - VOO vs VOOG - VOO vs VFIAX - VT vs VTI Find More Episodes At InspiretoFIRE.com/Podcast These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Disclaimer: This is not tax, investment, or financial advice. This is a podcast meant to entertain. None of what is said should be taken as financial advice. Please consult your own advisors regarding your own matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Mullaney is known as the FI Tax Guy and he joins the show today to talk about why we should all be using the Roth IRA on our path to financial independence. Start Investing Today With M1 Finance: ($50 Bonus Offer) M1 Finance is giving you $50 for opening an investment account and funding it with $100. That's a 50% Return On Investment Instantly!!! Just Sign Up With This Link: GET $50 M1 Finance Referral Step By Step Guide We Also Discuss - Major Advantages Of A Roth IRA - Create An Artificially Low Income To Avoid Taxes Please Subscribe & Leave A Review More Resources - Sean's Website - FI Tax Guy Blog - An Ode To The ROTH IRA - Roth Conversion Ladder - Popular ETFs Find More Episodes At InspiretoFIRE.com/Podcast These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Disclaimer: This is not tax, investment, or financial advice. This is a podcast meant to entertain. None of what is said should be taken as financial advice. Please consult your own advisors regarding your own matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mrs. Miller from @mrsmilleronfire joins the show to discuss generational wealth and why it's not all about the money.  We also introduce the term "Wealth Guilt" and share the negative feelings that can come from more money and how to handle it. Start Investing Today With M1 Finance: ($50 Bonus Offer) M1 Finance is giving you $50 for opening an investment account and funding it with $100. That's a 50% Return On Investment Instantly!!! Just Sign Up With This Link: GET $50 M1 Finance Referral Step By Step Guide We Also Discuss - Generational Wealth - Wealth Guilt - Planning To Care For Aging Parents While Pursuing FI Please Subscribe & Leave A Review More Resources - Wealth Guilt - How I Overcame it - How To Build Wealth (A Beginners Guide) - VOO vs VOOG - Rich vs Wealthy Find More Episodes At InspiretoFIRE.com/Podcast These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike & Maggie from Friends On FIRE joins the show to discuss the pros and cons of the corporate career path. We also discuss different strategies to fight lifestyle inflation & Maggie's passion for minimalism. Start Investing Today With M1 Finance: ($50 Bonus Offer) M1 Finance is giving you $50 for opening an investment account and funding it with $100. That's a 50% Return On Investment Instantly!!! Just Sign Up With This Link: GET $50 M1 Finance Referral Step By Step Guide I Highly Recommend Reading Mike's Book - Your New Relationship With Money By Michael O'Leary Learn More About Minimalism On Maggie's Blog - Mostly Minimal Life We Also Discuss - How To Benefit From Corporate America In Pursuit Of FI - Fighting Lifestyle Creep - Minimalism Please Subscribe & Leave A Review Other Resources - Dirty Money On Netflix - Friends On FIRE Podcast - Forced Scarcity - Getting Off The Hedonic Treadmill - How To FI - How Much Is 6 Figures In Money? Find More Episodes At InspiretoFIRE.com/Podcast These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you).  Thank you for supporting my work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I'm breaking down all the madness with GameStop Stock, The RobinHood Boycott, what it all means for you! Start Investing Today With M1 Finance: ($50 Bonus Offer) M1 Finance is giving you $50 for opening an investment account and funding it with $100. That's a 50% Return On Investment Instantly!!! Just Sign Up With This Link: GET $50 Resources: - The Simple Path To Wealth - Boglehead Guide To Investing  - Investing vs Speculating - Investor Chamath Palihapitiya: The GameStop story is pushback against the Wall Street establishment - ARKK vs QQQ - QQQ vs SPY - VTI vs SPY - VTSAX vs SPY - MGK vs VUG - FZROX vs FXAIX Find More Episodes At InspiretoFIRE.com/Podcast These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Mamula author of the book Choose FI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence joins the show to discuss his FI journey & why he says FI is not an all-or-nothing proposition. The ChooseFI Book is the official blueprint to FI and a must-read! Start Investing Today With M1 Finance: ($50 Bonus Offer) M1 Finance is giving you $50 for opening an investment account and funding it with $100. That's a 50% Return On Investment Instantly!!! Just Sign Up With This Link: GET $50 We Also Discuss - Writing The ChooseFI Book - Being A Valuist - Creating The Lifestyle That Makes You Happy Please Subscribe & Leave A Review Resources - Can I Retire Yet Blog - Eat The Financial Elephant Blog - Choose FI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence - Learn About Coast FIRE - Learn About Lean FIRE - $50,000 A Year Salary - Access Retirement Funds Early - How To FI Find More Episodes At InspiretoFIRE.com/Podcast These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steph from Prescriptions and Paychecks joins the show as our 1st guest to discuss her inspirational debt paydown story. Learn how she & her husband have paid off over $220K in student loan debt and what advice she has for those struggling with debt. Start Investing Today With M1 Finance: ($50 Bonus Offer) M1 Finance is giving you $50 for opening an investment account and funding it with $100. That's a 50% Return On Investment Instantly!!! Just Sign Up With This Link: GET $50 M1 Finance Referral Step By Step Guide My Recommendation: (Steph & I Both Refinanced Our Student Loans To Super Low Rates! Earnest Is Offering A $200 Sign Up Bonus When You Refi Using The Link Below) - Earnest ($200 Bonus) We also discuss topics like CoastFI, BaristaFI, and Fat FIRE. Lastly, we get into tips for investing successfully and why she recently decided to refinance her mortgage.   Enter The Giveaway: If you would like to help me please subscribe and leave a review anywhere you listen to podcasts. Send a screenshot of your review to Questions@inspiretofire.com and you will be entered into the giveaway! Prizes include Personal Finance Books, Gift Cards, and Cash Money! Resources: - Nerdwallet Mortgage Refi Calculator - M1 Finance (Buy Fractional Shares) - CoastFIRE  - BaristaFIRE  - FatFIRE  More Resources At InspiretoFIRE.com These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy Zuniga from Zero Based Budget joins the show to discuss how she paid off $215K in debt! We also discuss considering your student loan debt to income ratio. Lastly, we talk about approaching FI in a balanced way. Start Investing Today With M1 Finance: ($50 Bonus Offer) M1 Finance is giving you $50 for opening an investment account and funding it with $100. That's a 50% Return On Investment Instantly!!! Just Sign Up With This Link: GET $50 We Discuss - Her Debt Payoff Strategy - Debt to Income Ratio Rule of Thumb - Approaching FI In A Balanced Way Please Subscribe & Leave A Review Resources - Earnest (Offers The Lowest Student Loan Refi Rates) - Zero Based Budget Coaching - The Financial Diet - Investing In Low Cost Funds These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tripp Lanier from The New Man Podcast joins the show to discuss escaping the rat race. We start with his personal growth story and what he has found to help us all live a more fulfilled life. Start Investing Today With M1 Finance: ($50 Bonus Offer) M1 Finance is giving you $50 for opening an investment account and funding it with $100. That's a 50% Return On Investment Instantly!!! Just Sign Up With This Link: GET $50 I Highly Recommend You Read His Book! It Also Makes For A Great Gift. - This Book Will Make You Dangerous We also discuss if the concept of Financial Independence/Retire Early (FIRE) is just another "rat race". We Discuss - His Personal Growth Story - Escaping The Rat Race - 4 Pillars Of Happiness Subscribe & Leave A Review If you would like to help the show you can subscribe and leave a review anywhere you listen to podcasts. Resources - Learn More About Tripp - Tripp's New Man Podcast - Escaping The Rat Race Guide - Getting Off The Hedonic Treadmill - F You Money - 4 Types Of Wealth - Rich vs Wealthy Learn More At Inspire To FIRE These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucinda Cross from Activate Your Vision joins the show to discuss her inspirational story and what she is doing today to empower women, youth, and people of color. Start Investing Today With M1 Finance: ($50 Bonus Offer) M1 Finance is giving you $50 for opening an investment account and funding it with $100. That's a 50% Return On Investment Instantly!!! Just Sign Up With This Link: GET $50 Lucinda's Best Selling Book Has A Ton Of Actionable Tips & Strategies For A More Abundant Life - Lucinda's Book: The Big Ask She also shares the power of the vision board and tips for entrepreneurship. We Discuss - Her Inspirational Money Story - Empowering Women/Youth/People Of Color - Entrepreneurship Subscribe & Leave A Review If you would like to help the show you can subscribe and leave a review anywhere you listen to podcasts. Resources - Lucinda Cross Personal Page - Finding A Business Mentor - Class Divide: HBO Documentary About Avenues In NYC - Creating A WE Nation Ted Talk Lucinda Cross - VWO vs IEMG - VYM vs VOO - MGK vs QQQ - SCHD vs VOO - SCHD vs SPHD - ARKK vs VGT You Can Find The Full Show Notes Here These notes may contain affiliate links, which means I receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting my work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices