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How would your life change if you reached Financial Independence and got to the point where working is optional? What actions can you take today to make that not just possible but probable. Jonathan & Brad explore the tactics that the FI community uses to reclaim decades of their lives. They discuss...
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The FiiRE Framework With Paula Pant | Ep 568
Paula Pant introduces her innovative FI-I-R-E framework, which encompasses Financial Psychology, Increasing Your Income, Investing, Real Estate, and E...

Are We Taking the Wrong Risks? With Chris Hutchins | Ep 567
Brad interviews Chris Hutchins, host of the podcast All The Hacks. They dive deep into challenging the traditional mindset of financial independence (...

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 independence...

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 t...

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-d...

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 maxim...

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 o...

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 life. Dis...

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, the...

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. Rac...

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. Bra...

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 telev...

Deep Dive: Putting the Middle-Class Trap to Bed | Ep 553
Cody Garrett, (CFP), joins Brad to discuss the pervasive myth of the middle-class trap in the financial independence (FI) community. Through four case...

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...

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, an...

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, th...

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 Bar...

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 an...

The Simple Path Revisited in 2025 With JL Collins | Ep 547
In this episode, JL Collins discusses the transformative principles of financial independence outlined in his renowned book, The Simple Path to Wealth...

Sleep Masterclass | Dr. Bobby Dubois | Ep 546
Dr. Bobby DuBois returns to discuss the essential role of sleep in achieving financial independence and enhancing overall health. He addresses the wor...

Tax Efficient Strategies for Early Retirement | Mailbag Episode | 545 | With Rachael Camp
In this mailbag episode, Brad and Rachael dive deep into strategies for efficiently withdrawing money from taxable brokerage and retirement accounts....

Roundup With Ginger | Zero-Based Thinking: How to Rethink Your Life Choices
Join the conversation with the ChooseFI community on the brand NEW ChooseFI Members Site and participate in discussions about budgeting, travel reward...

Is the Middle-Class Trap Something to Worry About? | Ep 543
In this episode of ChooseFI, Brad Barrett is joined by Mindy from BiggerPockets Money and Chris from Can I Retire Yet? to explore the concept of the "...

Mastering Tax Strategies: How to Optimize Your Path to Financial Independence | Ep 542
In this episode of ChooseFI, hosts Brad and Sean Mulaney dive deep into tax strategies crucial for financial independence, focusing on tax basketing,...

Getting Personal with Personal Finance: Vicki Robin & Ginger | Ep 541
Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of ChooseFI, host Ginger talks with Vicki Robin, renowned author of Your Money or Your Life. The...

Breaking the Mold: How Lexi Redefined Her Financial Goals with ChooseFI | Episode 540
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Episode Summary: Lexi, a first-grade teacher from Las Vegas, shares her journey into personal finance, revealing...

Rebelutionaries: Stages of FI | Katie & Alan Donegan | Episode 539
Brad, Katie, and Alan Donegan discuss the groundbreaking financial independence-themed music album "Money Revolution." Through four key songs, they na...

Coast FI Masterclass | The Fioneers | Episode 538
Brad dives into a CoastFI MasterClass with Jess, and Corey from The Fioneers
—where saving for retirement becomes optional. ??
Jess and Co...

Navigating the Path to FI: Bill Powell's Blue Collar Journey from Debt to Empowerment
Community member Bill Powell shares his inspiring journey from a blue-collar background riddled with credit card debt to achieving financial independe...

Getting Personal With Personal Finance | Ron & Ginger | Ep 536
Ron Babcock shares his multifaceted journey towards financial independence, combining his experiences as a TV editor, stand-up comedian, and family ma...

The Top 10 Ten Investing Mistakes We All Make | Cody Garrett | Ep 535
Brad and Cody Garrett from Measure Twice Money dive into the ten most common mistakes that even savvy investors make. They cover essential topics from...

Inherited Account Deep Dive, Barista FI and Saving When Starting a Business | Rachael Camp | Ep 534
This episode discusses financial independence strategies, including Barista FI and Coast FI, along with insights into inherited accounts post-Secure A...

Getting Personal with Personal Finance: Brad & Ginger | Ep 533
Ginger interviews Brad as they delve into the personal side of financial independence, focusing on the real struggles and triumphs behind the scenes o...

Wouldn't It Be Cool If ?? | Open the Aperture With Jonathan And Brad | Ep 532
Episode Summary:
2025 marks the start of an exciting new era for ChooseFI! In this episode, hosts Jonathan and Brad dive into the journey to fi...

2025 State of the Stock Market | Brian Feroldi | Ep 531
Explore the latest insights on the stock market performance and investment strategies with friend of the show and frequent guest Brian Feroldi. This e...

The FI Case for Electric Vehicles | With Chris Terrell | Ep 530
Chris Terrell shares his personal journey with electric vehicles (EVs) and discusses the financial implications of owning one. Highlighting key incent...

Getting Personal With Personal Finance | Laura And Ginger | Ep 529
Laura's shares how she transitioned from a high-stress academic career to retirement. Discover the challenges of job identity, financial planning disc...