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42. Bill Y. - Part 1: "Discipline is hard to maintain in the heat of battle." Feb 17, 2025

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the podcast that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Today on the show I'm chatting with Bill, whose voice you may recognize. This is another FI friend who I talked to for a long time so you're getting two parts again! In part one we talk about balancing being an ER doctor with podcasting, plus the fallacy that doctors are rich and should show it in their lifestyle. Bill also shares how he accomplished graduating from med school with zero student loan debt. Other topics we touch on are gender equity, worthiness, and financial trauma.

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41. Meghan's Money Musings: Turning 38... Is this where I thought I'd be? Feb 10, 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. In today's Meghan's Money Musings episode I'll be talking about turning 38! A big theme is wondering how my younger self would have felt about where I am today. Is it what she expected? Or have things drastically changed? Tune in!

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40. Allen V. - Part 2: "FI saved us." Feb 03, 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 two of Alan's story. In today's episode we discuss why Alan was drawn to the FIRE movement, why finding FI after 40 is different than when you're younger, and the reality of post-FI life. Tune in to hear the second half of Allen's story!

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39. Allen V. - Part 1: The joys and struggles of the sandwich generation Jan 27, 2025

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the podcast that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. This is part one with my guest Allen, and in today's episode we discuss his journey to financial independence. Allen talks about transitioning from a tech career to early retirement at age 50, heavily influenced by observing his parents' financial struggles. Our conversation also delves into raising teenagers and Allen's thoughtful approach to allowing his children to work and navigate their own financial decisions. We also talk about the challenges and strategies of being in the sandwich generation, balancing the care of aging parents while supporting teenage children. Allen emphasizes the power of learning and adapting to overcome obstacles, like learning to downsize in retirement. This first episode with Allen provides a rich narrative on adapting to financial independence later in life while managing familial responsibilities and planning an unconventional, yet fulfilling future.

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38. Mitch & Meg's Money Musings: Imposter Syndrome Jan 20, 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 that familiar and notorious feeling: imposter syndrome. We talk about it with regards to work and careers, but we also explore how other areas of our lives — including the financial independence movement and having kids — could result in the feeling of being an "imposter."

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37. Stacy B: "Experience is the best teacher." Jan 13, 2025

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the podcast that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Today on the show I'm chatting with Stacy, a former special education administrator, about her journey to financial independence. Stacy shares her experiences of leaving her job to spend more time with her 18-month-old son and pursue personal interests, such as financial coaching. We discuss Stacy's recent travels to France, her early money memories, and her decision to achieve Coast FI. Stacy also emphasizes the importance of community and flexibility in the FI journey, and offers insights on the benefits of a 457 plan for educators. Tune in to hear us reflect on the value of designing a life that aligns with one's values and goals.

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36. Meghan's Money Musings - New Year's Resolutions Jan 06, 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. In today's Meghan's Money Musings episode I'll be talking about the New Year's resolutions I've had in the past, the ones that worked, the ones that didn't, and the ones I have for 2025 and my plan to keep them.

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35. Doug N. - Part 2: "Money nerds unite!" Dec 30, 2024

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the podcast that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Today on the show I'm chatting with Doug — again! This is part two of our conversation and we get into the meat of things.

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34. Doug N. - Part 1: Living in Hawaii, the military, and housing prices Dec 23, 2024

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the podcast that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Today on the show I'm chatting with Doug, whose voice many of you may recognize. He wrote a book with his daughter on raising FI-minded children and has been on several podcasts talking about it, but today we get to hear his story.

We recorded for so long that you get two episodes with Doug! In the first he gushes over living in Hawaii, gives us military newbies the low down on how to join (and dishes on the honesty of recruiters), and dives into his money origin story. We also digress a bit into talking about the housing market #sorrynotsorry.

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33. Mitch & Meg's Money Musings: Career Transitions Dec 16, 2024

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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. Today I'm welcoming my buddy Mitch, who will be joining me on the Meghan's Money Musings episodes — these will be dubbed "Mitch & Meg's Money Musings - cute, right? Gotta love alliteration!

On today's episode Mitch and Meg chat about career transitions. How did we know it was the right time to make a change? What was the catalyst? Why did we choose the new career path we did?

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