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22. Carl & Carla: "Enjoy the journey." Oct 07, 2024

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Dive into the heartwarming journey of Carl and Carla on EverydayFI's latest podcast episode. Discover a candid conversation on how to talk about money with your family and partner, how Carla's parents' divorce and 2008 financial disaster influenced her philosophies as an adult, and how Carl hiked the PCT within the first two months of their marriage. You'll learn a lot about their journey, like how Carla bought a house while only making $8.50/hour, what they think about moving in with a partner, and how to contend with the numerous options life holds for all of us. Tune it to hear Carl and Carla's incredible story of love, partnership, and financial independence.

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21. Yao T: "There are no losses, only lessons." Sep 30, 2024

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Thank you for listening to another episode of EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Today on the show I your host, Meghan Combs, chats with Yao, a remarkably adaptive young man who is finding his way to financial freedom through real estate investing. We explore Yao's money origin story (which includes ultimate couponing, a side hustle he picked up in his adult life), his first discovery of FI and real estate investing, and why he thinks being a homeowner is actually more flexible than renting. Tune in to hear more!

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20. Keith N: "You don't have to do it perfect the first time. You just have to get started." Sep 23, 2024

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Welcome to another episode of EverydayFI where I, your host Meghan Combs, get to explore the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Today on the show I'm chatting with Keith, a former skydiver for 22 years who retired through his real estate investments and now spends most of his time traveling to see all his FI friends. If you've ever been to a CampFI you may recognize his voice from the numerous talks he's given there. Tune in for Keith's story!

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19. Casey J (CJ): Fear is powerful, but so are you Sep 16, 2024

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Let me just say two words: Battle Bots. This episode with CJ is chock full of fun, tips and tricks, actionable steps to start a side hustle, deep discussions on having kids, and the ever present "one more year syndrome" that our community (and anyone wanting to retire) tends to slip into. Tune in for a fascinating dive into CJ's financial independence journey.

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18. Abhishek S: "Adversity is an opportunity" Sep 09, 2024

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Today's episode follows the journey of Abhishek, an immigrant from India who fell in love with the United States and all the opportunity it provides for him, including financial independence. This episode is all about designing your extraordinary life around health, volunteering, meditation, and deciding deeply about what truly serves you. We also go into depth about how to become a stock picker, if that's your jam (as long as the bulk of your portfolio is in broad based index funds of course). Tune in to hear Abhishek's incredible story and what advice he gives to everyone about health and mindfulness.

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17. Amanda M: "I no longer do hard things" Sep 02, 2024

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Thanks for coming back to the EverydayFI podcast! Today on the show host Meghan will be chatting with Amanda about her financial independence journey. We talk about everything from burnout in the workplace (and how Amanda became a burnout coach from her experiences), to making crucial decisions about a long distance relationship. Tune in to hear this incredible conversation.

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16. Carolyn L: Joyfully Frugal Aug 26, 2024

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Tune in to hear my conversation with Carolyn, a college professor who sees her divorce as a silver lining because it led her to the financial independence movement. In this episode we talk about how to become a professor, the challenges of divorce on your finances, sexism in the workplace, and Carolyn's travel plans.

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15. Mitch B: The Ultimate Houdini Aug 19, 2024

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Today on the show I get to interview my buddy Mitch, host of the MyFICapsule podcast. We talk about the happy middle between quitting your job for good and downgrading to a less stressful role that still brings in the cash. We also dive into his plans for a summer sabbatical roadtrip with his family, where he sports his ChooseFI t-shirt to make new FI friends. Plus why he wanted to start his own podcast. Tune in to hear about how the FI life can be lived in all different ways.

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14. Sean & Katie: What's enough? Aug 12, 2024

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Join me in this enlightening episode as I explore the unique journey of Sean and Katie, a married couple with a shared goal of achieving financial independence. Despite their love for their respective jobs, Sean and Katie are committed to creating a life of options for themselves and their daughter.

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Financial advisors will try to sell you anything by connecting with you on a personal level: don't fall for it!
Privilege is a huge factor in financial success.
Values-based spending is the key to a rich life.
Everything new you buy is a little piece of the Earth and should not only spark joy, but sustain it.
Travel vs. focusing on a homestead and how to balance these two passions as a couple.
Dive into their retirement strategies including real estate, investing, and the coveted 457 account.
Why Priuses are the superior vehicle.
Using FI as a way to make the world a better place.

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13. Christina G. - Part 2: The FEIE Tax Exclusion (and more) Aug 05, 2024

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Welcome to the EverydayFI podcast! I'm your host Meghan and in this second episode with Christina we talk about how to take advantage of the FEIE tax exclusion and not be an illegal immigrant in a foreign country. Tune in!

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