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32. Kathy C: "I want to spend the rest of the time in my hourglass helping people." Dec 09, 2024

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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'll be chatting with Kathy, who came to FI much later than most people in our community. In this episode you'll hear Kathy's harrowing story about being adopted by a middle class family with alcoholic parents and how that affected her money philosophies as an adult. Kathy also shares her biggest desire, which is to help blind and deaf people, and you'll get to hear her take on what couples must do before they get married. Tune in above!

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31. Meghan's Money Musings: Student Loans Dec 02, 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. In today's Meghan's Money Musings episode I'll be sharing a journey many of us millennials had to endure: student loans. Let's dive in!

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30. Monica S: "There's power in a story." Nov 25, 2024

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. In this episode I get to chat with my friend Monica, who I didn't realize I'd carpooled with to CampFI in 2022 until the very end of the episode (you all will get to hear that revelation and the laughter that ensued).

Monica talks about her experience growing up in a traditional Italian, immigrant household and balancing the culture of American expectation with her Italian roots. She also divulges her time as an unemployed, single parent, which led her to writing a book to help other single, struggling parents, and starting a money coaching business. Tune in to hear her amazing story and how you can reach out to her for help with your own finances.

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Episode webpage
EverydayFI Episode 24 with Lan: The New Wave of FI
Ramit Sethi's I Will Teach You to be Rich website
Budgets Are Sexy by J. Money
FinCon
Pathfinders by JL Collins
ChooseFI
Grab Your Slice - this is where you can find Monica's coaching business and book
grabyourslice@gmail.com - Monica's email
CampFI

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29. Meghan's Money Musings: Buying a home Nov 18, 2024

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Welcome to the first iteration of Meghan's Money Musings on the EverydayFI podcast. Today I'll be talking about my adventures in home buying and homeownership. The good, the bad, and the worst. Tune in to hear my mistakes and the lessons I learned.

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28. Hayley B: What would dead people do with their investments? Nothing. Nov 11, 2024

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. In this episode I had the amazing pleasure of chatting with my newfound friend Hayley, an economist and former Peace Corps volunteer. We talk about a LOT in this show, including:

Hayley's journey of being a foster parent
How her parents bought their southern California home in the 70s for $28,000 and it's now worth over $1M
Her decision to join the Peace Corps and the parallels between this and how many are called to the FI movement
Her boring portfolio strategy and how perfect should never be the enemy of good
My rant on capitalism (lol)
How as an economist Hayley thinks about the disconnect between the economy being "good" but people feeling strapped for cash
And her own idea about a finance podcast for teens and young adults

Tune in for this incredibly rich episode.

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27. BONUS: The Fire Inside Her Nov 07, 2024

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Listen in for a bonus episode where host Meghan is interviewed on the Fire Inside Her podcast with Diane Schroeder!

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Tune in to Episode 81 of The Fire Inside Her as host Diane Schroeder and guest Meghan Combs tackle the nuances of the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement. Meghan opens up about leaving her New York City job in art history for coding, navigating situational depression, and ultimately tripling her income. They discuss the importance of aligning expenses with personal values and how small financial decisions can lead to big changes. Meghan's insights on balancing productivity with self-care and her love for travel bring a relatable touch to this financial journey. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed or considering a career shift, this episode offers both emotional support and practical steps to achieve financial freedom.

Meghan Combs, at 37, has navigated an intriguing journey to financial independence. At about 25, while residing in New York City, she pursued a master's degree in art history and museum studies. Eager to establish herself in the bustling metropolis, Meghan aspired to work in one of the prestigious museums. However, the fiercely competitive field posed significant challenges due to the high number of graduates and limited job opportunities. Despite the hurdles, her experiences have shaped a compelling narrative of perseverance and ambition.

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The Fire Inside Her podcast

26. 6 Month Anniversary Episode Nov 04, 2024

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I can't believe it's already been 6 months since I started the EverydayFI podcast! Time flies way too fast these days. Tune in to this week's episode to hear all about my thoughts so far about the show, how things started and how they're going, some behind the scenes material, what's coming next, AND a request from you, the audience.

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25. "J" (Anonymous): The FI life after divorce Oct 28, 2024

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Welcome to another episode of EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of people in the financial independence community. Today on the show I'll be speaking with an anonymous guest, who will be known as "J", and the big topic of our conversation is divorce. We dive deep into J's money story and the parallels in how he rescued his mom financially and then his wife. We also talk about how a mismatched life vision between partners can upend even the most loving relationships. You'll also find out what money conversations J thinks people should have when they start dating to avoid heartache in the future. We both agree that talking about hard things with your partner is the only way to foster a thriving relationship; otherwise it's unfair to you and them to kick difficult topics under the rug. There's a reason people say one of the best money decisions you can make is marrying the right person, so it's safe to say the opposite is also true.

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24. Lan N: The new wave of FI Oct 21, 2024

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Hey there and welcome to another episode of EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives of everyday people in the financial independence community. I'm your host Meghan Combs, and today I'm chatting with Lan, a newish follower of FI. In this episode we dive into Lan's money story including her journey from teaching to tech and her experience growing up poor. We also dive into the concepts of having immigrant parents and how hard it is to escape the cycle of poverty. And we talk about Lan's love of travel and learning other languages. Lan's story is one you don't want to miss, so tune in to hear more and make sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss other incredible conversations like this one.

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23. Devon S: The Most Impressive Man of FI Oct 14, 2024

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This was one of my favorite episodes to record to date because Devon is one of the most impressive people I've ever met. In his own words:

"[Devon is] a 22-year-old college student on the journey toward financial independence (FI). [He] discovered the liberating power of FI at 21 and saved $25,000 in [his] first year chasing FI. [He's] passionate about spreading the ethos of financial independence, increasing financial literacy, sharing [his] experiences, and inspiring others to chase their "Freedom by the Day" while enjoying their individual journeys."

In this episode we chat about how his parents instilled in him a sense of independence and autonomy, his experience in the military and educating others about financial independence, his goal of reaching $150k saved by the time he graduates, and so much much. Tune in to hear his story.

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Episode webpage
ChooseFI episode with Go Curry Cracker (episode 18)
ChooseFI episode with The Mad Fientist (episode 17)
FIRE Commune (i.e. EAGLE Cohousing)
Devon's "Freedom By The Day" blog and his email: freedombytheday@gmail.com
75 Hard and Devon's "50 Days Hard-ish" blog post
Noom weight loss program
Devon's episode on the ChooseFI podcast: "Visualizing Your Domino Effect"

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