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ChooseFI

691 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4.8K ratings

How would your life change if you reached Financial Independence and got to the point where working is optional? What actions can you take today to make that not just possible but probable. Jonathan & Brad explore the tactics that the FI community uses to reclaim decades of their lives. They discuss reducing expenses, crushing debt, tax optimization, building passive income streams through online businesses and real estate and how to travel the world for free. Every episode is packed with actionable tips and no topic is too big or small as long as it speeds up the process of reaching financial independence.

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Episodes

Introducing: Casual Wednesdays

April 22, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 20.4 MB

After 40 days of quarantine, we are beginning to adjust to this new normal. We're talking groceries, working remotely more permanently, creative socializing in quarantine, and finding your lost money.

196 | Have We Seen the Bottom? An Economic Outlook with Big ERN

April 20, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 29 MB

Big Ern joins the show to talk about possible scenarios for the recession we find ourselves in, and markers to look out for on the horizon for the recovery of our economy.  

Have We Seen the Bottom? An Economic Outlook with Big ERN

April 20, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MB

Big Ern joins the show to talk about possible scenarios for the recession we find ourselves in, and markers to look out for on the horizon for the recovery of our economy.  

195 | The Rebel Entrepreneur - What Can You Build?

April 17, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 33.8 MB

Brad and Jonathan talk with Alan Donegan about possible ways for how you can pivot during this time. Additionally, listen until the end for the special announcement from Alan and the ChooseFI Team.

The Rebel Entrepreneur - What Can You Build?

April 17, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 33.8 MB

Brad and Jonathan talk with Alan Donegan about possible ways for how you can pivot during this time. Additionally, listen until the end for the special announcement from Alan and the ChooseFI Team.

194 | The Role of Bonds in a Portfolio | With Frank

April 16, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 36 MB

Frank Vasquez joins the show to talk about portfolio diversification with bonds, and the important value that they can add. Other ChooseFI Media: Support our YouTube channel by subscribing at: https://www.youtube.com/choosefi?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to other episodes from our Financial Resilience Daily Show at: https://www.choosefi.com/financial-r/ Dig deeper into Financial Independence by reading our Blog at: https://www.choosefi.com/all-articles/   About us:  Everything we ...

The Role of Bonds in a Portfolio | With Frank

April 16, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 36 MB

Frank Vasquez joins the show to talk about portfolio diversification with bonds, and the important value that they can add. Other ChooseFI Media: Support our YouTube channel by subscribing at: https://www.youtube.com/choosefi?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to other episodes from our Financial Resilience Daily Show at: https://www.choosefi.com/financial-r/ Dig deeper into Financial Independence by reading our Blog at: https://www.choosefi.com/all-articles/   About us:  Everything we ...

The Role of Bonds in a Portfolio

April 16, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 36 MB

Frank Vasquez joins the show to talk about portfolio diversification with bonds, and the important value that they can add. Other ChooseFI Media: Support our YouTube channel by subscribing at: https://www.youtube.com/choosefi?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to other episodes from our Financial Resilience Daily Show at: https://www.choosefi.com/financial-r/ Dig deeper into Financial Independence by reading our Blog at: https://www.choosefi.com/all-articles/   About us:  Everything we ...

The Market Always Goes Up

April 15, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 34.4 MB

We all know the market always goes up, but it is still nice to get that reminder. Brad and Jonathan talk about the market's history and how time in the market is always better than timing the market. Links from the show: https://www.choosefi.com/cit https://www.choosefi.com/M1   Our Podcast: https://www.choosefi.com/episodes/ Financial Resilience Daily Show: https://www.choosefi.com/financial-r/ Blog: https://www.choosefi.com/all-articles/   About us:  Everything we do, w...

193 | The Market Always Goes Up

April 15, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 34.4 MB

We all know the market always goes up, but it is still nice to get that reminder. Brad and Jonathan talk about the market's history and how time in the market is always better than timing the market. Links from the show: https://www.choosefi.com/cit https://www.choosefi.com/M1   Our Podcast: https://www.choosefi.com/episodes/ Financial Resilience Daily Show: https://www.choosefi.com/financial-r/ Blog: https://www.choosefi.com/all-articles/   About us:  Everything we do, w...

192 | Freelancers and the Paycheck Protection Program with Travis Hornsby

April 14, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MB

Travis Hornsby from the Student Loan Planner joins the show to talk about the Paycheck Protection Program for small business and independent contractors.     More resources:   Our Podcast: https://www.choosefi.com/episodes/ Financial Resilience Daily Show: https://www.choosefi.com/financial-r/ Blog: https://www.choosefi.com/all-articles/   About us:  Everything we do, we do to help you slash your expenses, crush debt, and build ways to earn a living remotely by starting o...

Freelancers and the Paycheck Protection Program with Travis Hornsby

April 14, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MB

Travis Hornsby from the Student Loan Planner joins the show to talk about the Paycheck Protection Program for small business and independent contractors.     More resources:   Our Podcast: https://www.choosefi.com/episodes/ Financial Resilience Daily Show: https://www.choosefi.com/financial-r/ Blog: https://www.choosefi.com/all-articles/   About us:  Everything we do, we do to help you slash your expenses, crush debt, and build ways to earn a living remotely by starting o...

K-12 Financial Literacy Curriculum

April 13, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 44 MB

Financial Educators Rob Phelan, Danielle Mendonsa, and Mandy Bert have created a financial literacy program for anyone and everyone. Today they join the show to talk about its inception and release.

191 | K-12 Financial Literacy Curriculum

April 13, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 44 MB

Financial Educators Rob Phelan, Danielle Mendonsa, and Mandy Bert have created a financial literacy program for anyone and everyone. Today they join the show to talk about its inception and release.

The Sandwich Generation with Jean Chatzky

April 10, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MB

When it comes to talking about money and the future with both your parents and kids, tactfulness is everything. Jean Chatzky joins the show to help us navigate these strange waters.

190 | The Sandwich Generation with Jean Chatzky

April 10, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MB

When it comes to talking about money and the future with both your parents and kids, tactfulness is everything. Jean Chatzky joins the show to help us navigate these strange waters.

189 | Jonathan's Investor Policy Statement

April 09, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 30.6 MB

Jonathan outlines his investor policy statement, and his process for how he thought it out.

Jonathan's Investor Policy Statement

April 09, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 30.6 MB

Jonathan outlines his investor policy statement, and his process for how he thought it out.

Stay the Course | Rick Ferri Part 2

April 08, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 38.8 MB

Rick Ferri joins Brad and Jonathan back on the show to teach us how to make a cake. During this process you may just learn a thing about asset allocation. Whatever you decide to do with today's knowledge just remember, stay the course.  https://www.choosefi.com/start Learn More about Rick Ferri https://rickferri.com Follow on Twitter @rick_ferri https://www.bogleheads.org

188 | Stay the Course | Rick Ferri Part 2

April 08, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 38.8 MB

Rick Ferri joins Brad and Jonathan back on the show to teach us how to make a cake. During this process you may just learn a thing about asset allocation. Whatever you decide to do with today's knowledge just remember, stay the course.  https://www.choosefi.com/start Learn More about Rick Ferri https://rickferri.com Follow on Twitter @rick_ferri https://www.bogleheads.org

Stay the Course | Rick Ferri Part 2

April 08, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 38.8 MB

Rick Ferri joins Brad and Jonathan back on the show to teach us how to make a cake. During this process you may just learn a thing about asset allocation. Whatever you decide to do with today's knowledge just remember, stay the course.  https://www.choosefi.com/start Learn More about Rick Ferri https://rickferri.com Follow on Twitter @rick_ferri https://www.bogleheads.org

Distance Education

April 07, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 31.8 MB

Mandy shares how teachers are pivoting in this difficult time, and gives her advice for teachers and parents who are thrust into this new era of learning. Additional information is provided for accessing Accidental Homeschooler and K-12.   

187 | Distance Education

April 07, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 31.8 MB

Mandy shares how teachers are pivoting in this difficult time, and gives her advice for teachers and parents who are thrust into this new era of learning. Additional information is provided for accessing Accidental Homeschooler and K-12.   

Multiple Generations Under One Roof With Financial Tortoise

April 06, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutes - 40.6 MB

Tae, from the Financial Tortoise, shares his money story from the perspective of the sandwich generation. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/173

173 | Multiple Generations Under One Roof With Financial Tortoise

April 06, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutes - 40.6 MB

Tae, from the Financial Tortoise, shares his money story from the perspective of the sandwich generation. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/173

186 | Multiple Generations Under One Roof With Financial Tortoise

April 06, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutes - 40.6 MB

Tae, from the Financial Tortoise, shares his money story from the perspective of the sandwich generation. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/186

Adapting to the New Normal with Dominick Quartuccio

April 03, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 33.3 MB

What is Normal? Normal is the baseline our minds establish for as a reference point for everything that comes into our lives. This baseline is not immutable however. Dominick joins us on the show today to talk about some of these ideas in these very "un-normal" times. https://www.choosefi.com/  

185 | Adapting to the New Normal with Dominick Quartuccio

April 03, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 33.3 MB

What is Normal? Normal is the baseline our minds establish for as a reference point for everything that comes into our lives. This baseline is not immutable however. Dominick joins us on the show today to talk about some of these ideas in these very "un-normal" times. https://www.choosefi.com/  

184 | Stimulus Package Breakdown: The Cares Act

April 02, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 45.6 MB

Sean Mulaney weighs in on the 2020 Stimulus Package via voicemail, and gives some pro tips for your filing process. Jonathan and Brad share some of their insight on the Cares Act as well. https://www.choosefi.com/start

Stimulus Package Breakdown: The Cares Act

April 02, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 45.6 MB

Sean Mulaney weighs in on the 2020 Stimulus Package via voicemail, and gives some pro tips for your filing process. Jonathan and Brad share some of their insight on the Cares Act as well. https://www.choosefi.com/start

Is The FIRE Movement Over?

April 01, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.5 MB

Jonathan and Brad Discuss the implications of the pandemic on the Financial Independence Movement. Jonathan and MK discuss Skill Stacking & Brad shares what his idea of the perfect education would look like

183 | Is The FIRE Movement Over?

April 01, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.5 MB

Jonathan and Brad Discuss the implications of the pandemic on the Financial Independence Movement. Jonathan and MK discuss Skill Stacking & Brad shares what his idea of the perfect education would look like

182 | Escape from Wall Street | Rick Ferri Part 1

March 31, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

What does investing in Index funds look like in 2020? Rick Ferri from the Boglehead Podcast comes on the show to talk about his story, and how he left Wall St to invest in Index funds. https://www.choosefi.com/start Learn More about Rick Ferri: https://rickferri.com/ Follow on Twitter @rick_ferri https://www.bogleheads.org/

Escape from Wall Street | Rick Ferri Part 1

March 31, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

What does investing in Index funds look like in 2020? Rick Ferri from the Boglehead Podcast comes on the show to talk about his story, and how he left Wall St to invest in Index funds. https://www.choosefi.com/start Learn More about Rick Ferri: https://rickferri.com/ Follow on Twitter @rick_ferri https://www.bogleheads.org/

The Creative Penn | Joanna Penn

March 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

Joanna Penn shares her story of building multiple income streams and becoming a writer. She outlines how anyone with the passion to be creative can do the same. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/172

172 | The Creative Penn | Joanna Penn

March 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

Joanna Penn shares her story of building multiple income streams and becoming a writer. She outlines how anyone with the passion to be creative can do the same. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/172

181 | The Creative Penn | Joanna Penn

March 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

Joanna Penn shares her story of building multiple income streams and becoming a writer. She outlines how anyone with the passion to be creative can do the same. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/172

The Art of the Pivot

March 27, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Looking at this through the lens of opportunity we explore how businesses are pivoting in difficult times.   https://www.choosefi.com/start

180 | The Art of the Pivot

March 27, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.7 MB

Looking at this through the lens of opportunity we explore how businesses are pivoting in difficult times.   https://www.choosefi.com/start

Accidental Homeschooler

March 26, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MB

Continuing on this daily podcast journey we talk about what happens when you life decides it is time to home school for a bit https://www.choosefi.com/Vincent https://www.choosefi.com/start https://www.choosefi.com/CIT

179| Accidental Homeschooler

March 26, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MB

Continuing on this daily podcast journey we talk about what happens when you life decides it is time to home school for a bit https://www.choosefi.com/Vincent https://www.choosefi.com/start https://www.choosefi.com/CIT

Important Tax Update

March 25, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MB

Continuing the daily episode series, Jonathan and Brad talk about some tax info from Sean Mulaney. https://www.choosefi.com/start

178 |Important Tax Update

March 25, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MB

Continuing the daily episode series, Jonathan and Brad talk about some tax info from Sean Mulaney. https://www.choosefi.com/start

This is Not a Drill

March 24, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MB

In light of current events, We are temporarily switching to a daily show to support the community. Access Community, Resources and More https://www.choosefi.com/start https://www.choosefi.com/CIT  

177 | This is Not a Drill

March 24, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MB

In light of current events, We are temporarily switching to a daily show to support the community. Access Community, Resources and More https://www.choosefi.com/start https://www.choosefi.com/CIT  

Flexible Spending Rules For Early Retirees

March 23, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Michael Kitces joins the show to share his research on flexible spending rules as they apply to Financial Independence. His call for flexibility could impact your path to FI by several years. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/171

171 | Flexible Spending Rules For Early Retirees

March 23, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Michael Kitces joins the show to share his research on flexible spending rules as they apply to Financial Independence. His call for flexibility could impact your path to FI by several years. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/171

176 | Flexible Spending Rules For Early Retirees

March 23, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Michael Kitces joins the show to share his research on flexible spending rules as they apply to Financial Independence. His call for flexibility could impact your path to FI by several years. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/171

175 | Social Distancing with Style

March 20, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MB

Be Creative With Your Social Distancing Resources for Accidental Home Schoolers Opportunity for People with Student loans Crossfit at home: https://wodprep.com/free-workouts Find a new healthy routine, don’t mope Walk (with distancing),  Driveway happy hour Student loans FEDERAL: No interest at this time PRIVATE: Refinance with Credible : https://www.choosefi.com/credible/ Michael Kitses interview on Monday - very timely Accidental Homeschooler - our resources are out, we will ...

Social Distancing with Style

March 20, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MB

Be Creative With Your Social Distancing Resources for Accidental Home Schoolers Opportunity for People with Student loans Crossfit at home: https://wodprep.com/free-workouts Find a new healthy routine, don’t mope Walk (with distancing),  Driveway happy hour Student loans FEDERAL: No interest at this time PRIVATE: Refinance with Credible : https://www.choosefi.com/credible/ Michael Kitses interview on Monday - very timely Accidental Homeschooler - our resources are out, we will ...

Guests

Paula Pant
3 Episodes
Andréa Motenko
1 Episode
Andy Hill
1 Episode
Cait Flanders
1 Episode
David Hauser
1 Episode
David Sawyer
1 Episode
Edmund Tee
1 Episode
Jaime Masters
1 Episode
Jamila Souffrant
1 Episode
Jean Chatzky
1 Episode
Joe Saul-Sehy
1 Episode
Jordan Harbinger
1 Episode
Kyle Mast
1 Episode
Lisa Duke
1 Episode
Nick Loper
1 Episode
Rich Carey
1 Episode
Rob Berger
1 Episode
Rocky Lalvani
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Roger Whitney
1 Episode
Scott Rieckens
1 Episode
Shannyn Allan
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Tori Dunlap
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Travis Hornsby
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Tyson Koska
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Vicki Robin
1 Episode
Wendy Mays
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Zeona McIntyre
1 Episode

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