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52. Darren & Jolene - Part 2: "We don't want to leave life un-lived." Apr 28, 2025

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Today we're back with part 2 of Darren and Jolene's story. Hopefully everyone having fun over in Spain has met them and been lucky enough to enjoy their company! In today's episode we get to explore Darren and Jolene's post-FI life, specifically their semi-nomadic lifestyle and all the different types of adventures they go on. Many of these include hiking incredible trails like the Camino in Spain.

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Dare to Draw Down - Darren and Jolene's blog
Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Cicerone travel books
Camino Ways
Macs Adventures
Rick Steves
Die With Zero, by Bill Perkins
The Retirement and IRA Show, Jim Saulnier
The Retirement Answer Man, Roger Whitney
Vancouver Carpenter on YouTube
CampFI

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51. Darren & Jolene - Part 1: Accidentally FI Apr 21, 2025

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. This episode is part 1 with my new friends Darren and Jolene, and today we talk a lot about how they used an alternative method to accomplish FIRE in their mid-late 40s, their upbringing and how that shaped the way they look at money today, plus the idea of spending time vs. spending money. Darren and Jolene recount their stories of leaving corporate jobs after long careers and becoming semi-nomadic, traveling half the year and maintaining a home base in Kansas. They elaborate on the challenges and benefits of early retirement, adjusting to their new lives, and the significance of exploring the 'second half of life' beyond traditional work.

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Dare to Draw Down - Darren and Jolene's blog
Personal Capital (now Empower)
Boldin net worth tracking
FBLA
Physician on FIRE
HerMoney "The Next 50" episode

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50. Mitch & Meg's Money Musings: Hold onto your butts! The market crash this week. Apr 14, 2025

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Welcome to the EverydayFI podcast, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people on the path to financial independence. Welcome to another edition of Mitch & Meg's Money Musings. Today Mitch and I talk about the latest market dip, which has a lot of people freaked out, understandably so. We discuss our initial feelings about the drastic dip, what some of the public's reactions were, and our plans to keep our cool and even see this in a positive light. Tune in to hear our thoughts and hopefully we can help ease your mind.

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49. Julie R. - Part 2: "I'm a quitter and I'm proud of it." Apr 07, 2025

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Today's episode is part two with my friend Julie. We chat about her journey to financial independence. Post layoff, Julie became passionate about managing her finances and soon delved into the FIRE community, finding inspiration in books like 'A Simple Path to Wealth' and 'Die With Zero'. She shares her experiences of becoming 'barista FIRE', where she balances minimal part-time work planning group travel excursions with her investment income to sustain a flexible lifestyle. Julie also explores the struggle against hustle culture and the importance of drawing boundaries to maintain mental well-being. We recorded this back in November so some of the content about her group travel may be different than her website, so make sure to check it out in the show notes.

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48. Julie R. - Part 1: "Do not underestimate the power of radical change." Mar 31, 2025

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. In today's episode I get to chat with Julie, who shares her journey from a conventional lifestyle to a full time nomadic one. We talk about her dissatisfaction with day-to-day life that prompted her to sell all her possessions and travel the world with only a $500K net worth. We also touch on the strategies she took to take this leap, such as refinancing her mortgage and side hustling. Julie emphasizes the importance of intentional living and making financial decisions that align with your values. We also discuss the societal norms around money, her family's financial background, and how she learned to prioritize spending on meaningful experiences rather than material possessions. Tune in to hear part one of our conversation.

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47. Meghan's Money Musings: Life Finds a Way - My IVF Journey Mar 24, 2025

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This episode includes discussions about infertility, IVF, periods, and other reproductive health topics. Listener discretion is advised. Please take care of yourself and feel free to skip or pause if needed.

Thanks for listening to the EverydayFI podcast, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people on the path to financial independence. In today's Meghan's Money Musings episode I'll be talking about when life happens. I spent the past 9 years building up an HSA account. I took to heart the adage "begin with the end in mind" and planned to use this money as part of the bridge between early retirement and traditional retirement (along with a Roth Ladder of course). However, life happened and I had to use that money. This is my story and a reminder to be okay if the end you had in mind changes.

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46. David R: Mr. Quit Your Job Mar 17, 2025

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Last week I spoke with David and our discussion centered on his mental health struggles in the military. I'm so grateful to him for opening up and sharing his experiences in the hope that it can help someone else. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or struggling with their mental health, please know that support is available. You can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988, or visit their website at www.988lifeline.org.

This week we're back with David and talking about his FI journey and how he got the name "Mr. Quit Your Job" while attending all the different FI events.

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45. David R: Silent Struggle - Mental Health Challenges in Military Service Mar 10, 2025

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Today I'm chatting with my friend David Before the episode, I want to let you know that Our conversation touches on sensitive topics, including discussions about suicide and mental health struggles. I understand that these subjects can be challenging, so if this is something that might be difficult for you, please feel free to take a break from the show and return when you're ready.

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or struggling with their mental health, please know that support is available. You can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988, or visit their website at www.988lifeline.org, which I will include in the show notes.

Take care of yourself, and please listen at your own pace.

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44. Mitch & Meg's Money Musings: Combining Finances Mar 03, 2025

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Thanks for listening to the EverydayFI podcast, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people on the path to financial independence. Welcome to another edition of Mitch & Meg's Money Musings. Today Mitch and I talk about couple's combining expenses. Whether you're getting married or just moving in together, it's smart to start these discussions as early as possible. Mitch and I share what we did and some things to watch out for.

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43. Bill Y. - Part 2: "Get to know your future self." Feb 24, 2025

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the podcast that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. We're back with part 2 of Bill's story we embarked on last week. In today's episode we get into Bill's money origin story, which leads us to talking about financial literacy in general — the good, the bad, and what we can do at home about it. We also dive into Bill's journey to finding the FI community and his "why of FI" as someone who is a late comer to the movement. Towards the end of the episode Bill shares his current challenges and wins in life, plus we wax poetic about the parallels between health and personal finances.

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