Choosefi | Financial Independence Podcast For The Stealth Wealth Community

090 | James and Steven pull back the curtain on veganism, talking about the health, lifestyle and financial benefits of veganism, alongside the practical details of how to actually make it work. ——————-   Thank you for being a part of the ChooseFI community! 

089R | An introduction to the Family Bank and what ChooseFI’s accountant-on-call thinks about it, as well as how to navigate rental car insurance, and what soft skills are crucial to a career in retail? ——————-   Thank you for being a part of the ChooseFI community! 

089 | Robert, from The College Investor, talks about his lucrative job as a Target store manager, building his blog into a highly profitable side hustle, his relationship with frugality, and the keys to success in a retail interview. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/089

088R | Cities that are the best for pursuing financial independence, how to hack your career, ideas for building a side hustle and how to assess the return on your college investment. For more information, including resources, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/088R   ——————-   Thank you for being a part of the ChooseFI community! 

088 | Millennial Boss and FIRE Drill podcaster, J talks about becoming a creator, career hacking, and salary negotiation, alongside of pursuing FI, side hustles, and a growing podcast. ——————- Thank you for being a part of the ChooseFI community! 

087R | How to teach children lessons that set them up for success, discussion about using duel-enrollment and university co-ops to optimize college, and a strategy for cash flow balance transferring. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/087R

087 | Don Wettrick, CEO and co-founder of StartEdUp Innovation program, and a current high school teach, talks about the cultivating innovation and creativity in the classroom, harnessing a learner’s internal motivation, and giving students opportunities to solve problems they’re passionate about.   Why and how did Don create an Innovation course at his school, and ultimately the StartEdUp Innovation program? What was challenging about getting his students involved during the early stages, when it was just extra time during his class? When do students lose their curiosity or learning? How much does a reward really motivate students? What would the process look like to develop and nurture internally motivated learners through elementary school? What’s the difference between creativity and imagination? How can a parent help their child be more innovative outside of school? What does Don recommend as a good consumption v. production ratio? How does changing consumption habits – how much, and what – impact the w

086R | A live-recorded conversation with Roger Whitney, the Retirement Answer Man, from Podcast Movement, questions for a potential accountant, and takeaways from Monday’s live case study with Allison Goddard.   Brad is departing for a month-long family vacation to the U.K. What is “global entry” and how/why did Brad get it before his trip? Jonathan had a chance to meet up with Allison., from Episode 86. If money was no longer an option, what would change for Brad and Jonathan? Brad and Jonathan are super impressed with Allison’s grit and tenacity, to change the trajectory of her life. Sometimes encouragement from someone else is the motivation we need. You don’t have to know where your life is going to go, you just have to get started. How can someone overcome “imposter syndrome”? Voicemail from Angela at Tread Lightly/Retire Early – if Allison’s house is a place that makes her happy and brings her joy, maybe there are other ways that she can adjust her spending to be more efficient. An article in the “Jour

086 | Allison Goddard, a dermatologist from Chattanooga, Tenn., chats with ChooseFI and Physician on FIRE to review her journey through medical school and receive advice to clarify the next steps in her path toward financial independence. ——————-   Thank you for being a part of the ChooseFI community! 

085R | Catch up with Alan and Tallis as they zero in on the key elements of a successful pitch, and the importance of uncomfortable silence, as well as a home improvement update from Jonathan and review of Monday’s episode with author M.K. Williams. What you'll hear in this episode: Jonathan reports a wallpaper challenge/ DIY fail in his kitchen. Recommendation: use drywall mud to fix blemishes in drywall after removing wall paper. What home-improvement projects are worth hiring out? MK, from Monday’s episode, noticed that through persistence she has not only produced more content, and that with each release, her previous work sells even better. Check out Episode 59 about persistence. How to build your personal brand and get start building your sidehustle and/or passion? Sidehustle Coaching episodes so far: Episode 30: Introduction to Alan Donegan Episode 56: Part 1 – meet Tallis and hear about her new business idea Episode 77: Part 2 – check in about Tallis’ progress and initial feedback Upd

085 | Science-fiction author M.K. Williams talks about her journey toward financial independence, the decisions she’s made along the way, and self-publishing her first three novels. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/085 ——————-   Thank you for being a part of the ChooseFI community! 

084R | The essential steps to a FI mindset, travel rewards updates from Brad, voicemails from the community, and highlights from Monday’s episode with Jillian with Montana Money Matters. ——————   Thank you for being a part of the ChooseFI community! 

084 | Jillian, from Montana Money Adventures, talks about simplifying her life while raising five children, valuing grit and resilience, taking risk, and the value of financial independence. What you'll hear in today's episode: What does Jillian mean by “big family minimalism”, and why did she consider it a survival tool? How did Jillian decide to adopt several children? What role do grit resilience play in her story, and how does that play out in her life? How does Jillian manage the chaos that she invited into her live? What is a “Quit List”? What is the process for deciding what things to quit? How does Jillian pursue minimalism with children? What does life minimalism look like to Jillian? How much involvement do Jillian’s children have in the decision-making process? What does the ideal day look like to Jillian’s family? How does good conversation become a part of Jillian’s life? What did Jillian’s combined income look like during their journey toward financial independence? What was Jillian’s “flash po

083R | A checklist to optimize your hobbies, a highlight on the San Diego local group, and messages from the ChooseFI community: All of this while we recap Monday's episode with Cody Berman. For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/083R

083 | 22-year-old recent college graduate and second generation FI, Cody Berman, talks about embracing frugality, saving and investing in his youth, optimizing a path through college, and getting his Disc Golf business off the ground. ——————-   Thank you for being a part of the ChooseFI community! 

082R | Discussion of Brad and Jonathan’s purchasing habits, messages from the ChooseFI community, benefits and drawbacks of roboadviors, and a summary of capital gains harvesting. Jonathan gives a review of some travel hacks on a recent trip to Chattanooga, TN. Capital One Venture Card allows users to redeem miles for nearly any travel cost. PSA: bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate if you’re traveling. Review of Monday’s episode with Dani and Laura, Jonathan and Brad’s wife. Jonathan is excited about the way Brad and Laura cut down on choices, purchases and decisions for themselves and their children. Brad aims to keep his life simple, particularly in regard to purchases. Enjoying the journey is crucial; obsessing over small purchases probably takes away from someone’s enjoyment of life. During your pursuit of FI, it’s important to remember your “why”. Laura shops for the future, by purchasing clothes, presents, etc., way before they’re necessary, often finding items for a fraction of the normal c

082 | Brad and Jonathan’s wives, Laura and Dani (respectively), talk about their introduction to FI, combining finances, budgeting with children, and maintaining balance. How did Dani and Laura approach saving before meeting Jonathan? How did Laura’s parents change careers to improve their financial status? How was growing up in Zimbabwe different from a typical American upbringing? What did saving money mean to Dani when she started working? How did Dani respond to Jonathan’s initial proposal to combine finances? When and how did Brad and Laura merge finances? What does a typical day in Dani and Laura’s lives look like? How does “busy” look different from when Dani and Laura were working full-time jobs? Are kids expensive? How do Laura and Dani budget with the extra and unexpected costs of children? What is a “Buy Nothing” group? How does Laura advance purchase things for her children? Do Brad and Laura give their children many choices? How do Brad and Laura create space in their lives to not be consumed by

081R | Strategies for decluttering and living with less (reflecting on Cait Flander's interview with us on Monday), life hacks from the community, and a winner for the free ticket to CampFI in Joshua Tree! The ChooseFI community is growing and gaining national attention. How This Couple Saved $1 Million in 11 Years and Became Financially Independent Before 40 Nine Money Podcasts You Should Be Listening To Local Groups are really effective in some parts of the ChooseFI community. Jonathan joined some members of the Richmond local group to purchase a mosquito fogger to share between them. What else could be a shared purchase? Cait Flanders, from Monday’s episode, talked about taking control of your life, and decluttering her whole life. How do you take control of your life? Could you live with less? Why doesn’t Brad use a budget, and how does he still manage his finances well? Why does Brad hope his daughter reads Harry Potter? Voicemail from Kristyn, from fortheloveoftidy.com and the Spark Joy podcast,

081 | Cait Flanders, author of “The Year of Less”, talks about building $30k of consumer debt, challenging herself to go two years without shopping, and learning how to be comfortable in her own skin without the distractions of consumerism. For more information, visit the show notes at http://ChooseFI.com/081

080R | Conversation about teaching your children to save and invest, healthcare options, and an argument in favor of home gardening and composting. Brad contemplates applying for “Survivor”. Review of Monday’s episode with Khai from AlabaMalaysia. How does Jonathan use the idea of “anchoring” in his own life: setting big goals so that even if he misses, good things still happen? Brad and Jonathan talk about how they would set little, achievable goals, to reach a larger, long-term goal. Jonathan talks about answering the question “What do you do?”, with comments from the Facebook group. How does Brad have bank account and investment accounts set up for his children? Is there a better way to have those accounts set up? Blain, from the Facebook group, wonders whether his son should start investing with a Vanguard account, or an M1 account? Contributions made to a Roth can be withdrawn penalty free. What are the best ways to support your children and help them save money, as 2nd generation FI? Voicemail from Jac