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**EverydayFI**

Welcome to Everyday FI, where we explore the lives of everyday people pursuing financial independence.

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What should I do now that the enhanced ACA tax credit is going away? | Ep. 82 Dec 15, 2025

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Welcome to EverydayFI! I'm your host, Meghan Combs, and I'm here to say you don't need a million dollar book deal or famous blog to reach financial independence. By exploring the lives of everyday people pursuing FI I'll show you how to forge your own path to financial freedom, the everyday way.

Today on the show I wanted to deviate from my typical interview setup to talk about an urgent matter coming at the end of the year. If you're not aware, the ACA (ie the Affordable Care Act) enhanced tax credits are going away December 31st 2025, which will impact millions of Americans and raise costs of healthcare pretty much immediately.

I've brought on Sam Ferguson, a FIRE community member who knows quite a lot about the ACA and knows all the details on what's going on, and David Robinson, my go to aspiring-CFP friend who'll give us strategies on what to do when the enhanced tax credits disappear at the end of the year.

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This link will take you to the savings page on Healthcare.gov that can show you what you'd pay based on income and state, how to save on healthcare costs, and cost-sharing reductions

CFP on the Biggest Issue Affecting the FI Community - Meg's Money Musings | Ep 81 Dec 08, 2025

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Welcome to EverydayFI where we explore the lives of everyday people pursuing financial independence. I'm your host, Meghan Combs, and I'm here to say that you do not need a million dollar book deal or a famous blog to reach FI early. By talking with real humans, I'll show you how to forge your own path to financial freedom the everyday way.

Today I'm talking with a financial expert and CFP, Ryan Derousseau, who actually has a lot of clients on the path to FI. I know, you must be shocked! But FI people need financial help too, and as you'll hear Ryan has seen a common pattern amongst these folks that doesn't bode well for the FIRE movement… Tune in to hear more!

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Health, Wealth, and Happiness: Larry M. - Part 2 | Ep 80 Dec 01, 2025

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Welcome to EverydayFI, where we explore the lives of everyday people pursuing financial independence. I'm your host, Meghan Combs, and I'm here to say you that you don't need a million dollar book deal or famous blog to reach FI early. By talking with real humans I'll show you how to forge your own path to financial freedom, the everyday way.

Today is part two with Larry, and we start talking about the good stuff like his daily routines, the importance of good sleep, and the positive impact of quitting alcohol 18 months ago. Larry shares insights from his coaching practice, emphasizing the intersection of health, wealth, and happiness. We discuss the challenges of imposter syndrome, the shift from people-pleasing to genuinely helping others, and the importance of building personal standards rather than just setting goals. This episode is a fantastic dive into reframing life's challenges and ever changing nature.

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Larry's Uncontrollable Me website
larry@uncontrollable.me
ChooseFI
The Mad FIentist
The Donegans
Why We Sleep, by Matthew Walker
FI Minded Podcast
EverydayFI episodes with David Robinson
- Part 1
- Part 2
EverydayFI episode where David coaches "Jess" live
- Part 1
- Part 2
Afford Anything
Supercommunicators, by Charles Duhigg
Outlive, by Peter Attia
Dexa Fit App
Atomic Habits, by James Clear

"We have the power to choose how to interpret anything.": Larry M. - Part 1 | Ep 79 Nov 24, 2025

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Today is part one with Larry, who shares his fascinating journey towards FI, blending his career in technology with his passion for outdoor adventures. We delve into his upbringing in a frugal household, his career transition to product management, and his discovery of the FI community during the pandemic. Larry outlines his strategies, like funding a brokerage account to bridge retirement funds, and emphasizes the importance of directing time and attention where desired. This episode offers valuable insights into balancing a fulfilling life while on the path to financial independence.

Talking to your parents about their retirement (yike) - Mitch & Meg's Money Musings | Ep. 78 Nov 17, 2025

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Welcome to Everyday FI, where we explore the lives of everyday people pursuing financial independence. I'm your host Meghan Combs, and I'm here to say that you do not need a million dollar book deal or a famous blog to reach FI early by talking with real humans, I'll show you how to forge your own path to financial freedom the everyday way.

I'm back with my buddy and co-host Mitch, with another Mitch and Meg's Money Musings episode, and today we're going to talk about how to talk to your parents about their retirement. Gulp… Tune in!

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Why a Million Isn't the Magic Number - Jillian Johnsrud, Part 2 | Ep. 77 Nov 10, 2025

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Today is part two with Jillian Johnsrud, whose new book "Retire Often" gives you a step by step guide to take several mini-retirements over your lifetime. But today, we actually aren't talking much about her book. Jillian and I get personal and talk about how she arrived at financial independence, well before her blog, book, and coaching businesses had taken off.

Episode Links:

Retire Often Website
Retire Often Book (purchase here)
Free Opt-In Worksheets:
- Planning
- Negotiating
Retire Often Workbook
Group Coaching
Jillian's Socials:
- Instagram
- Twitter
- LinkedIn
- YouTube

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Breaking Barriers in Mental Health and Money - JillIan Johnsrud, Part 1 | Ep. 76 Nov 03, 2025

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Today is part one with Jillian Johnsrud, whose new book "Retire Often" gives you a step by step guide to take several mini-retirements over your lifetime. But today, we actually aren't talking much about her book. Jillian and I get personal and talk about how she arrived at financial independence, well before her blog, book, and coaching businesses had taken off.

Episode Links:

Retire Often Website
Retire Often Book (purchase here)
Free Opt-In Worksheets:
- Planning
- Negotiating
Retire Often Workbook
Group Coaching
Jillian's Socials:
- Instagram
- Twitter
- LinkedIn
- YouTube

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Live Coaching with David Robinson - Part 2 | Ep 75 Oct 27, 2025

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Today is the second half of Jess's live coaching session where David will reveal whether or not she can actually quit her toxic corporate job!

Episode links:

Die With Zero, by Bill Perkins
Healthcare.gov
Kaiser ACA calculator
- How Much More Would People Pay In Premiums If The ACA's Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire?
Simple Path to Wealth, by J.L. Collins
Mark's Money Mind Show
David's email: david.robinson022814@gmail.com

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Live Coaching with David Robinson - Part 1 | Ep 74 Oct 20, 2025

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Today I actually have a really huge treat for you all. Normally I'd be recording a Meg's Money Musings episode, but instead I'm hosting a live coaching session with David Robinson and Jess. David will be looking over Jess's portfolio live on the show and will talk to her about retirement readiness. Jess is new to the FIRE movement and finds terminology and principles extremely daunting. Other than living frugally, what more could she be doing? How does the 4% rule work? How can she use calculators correctly if she wants to understand scenarios like Coast FI? Could compounding returns enable her to take a passion job in a couple years?

This episode is broken into two parts because our conversation went for almost 2 hours, so tune in for the exciting answer to whether Jess can pull the plug and quit her job!

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"I have enough to do anything, but not nothing" - Lauren Part 2 | Ep 73 Oct 13, 2025

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We're back with part two of Lauren's inspiring FI story! In this episode, Lauren and I chat about the pivotal FIRE community figures who ignited her passion for financial independence. Despite initial skepticism, Lauren eventually saw the value in using FIRE's specific strategies to pay off her burdensome student loan debt and to help her reach her goals. She and I then talk about how she likes to focus on spending with intention for a balanced life and how she's able to explore new career paths in positive psychology, financial coaching, and marine science now that she's reached FI. Tune in to hear the rest of Lauren's FI journey.

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