The ChooseFI Podcast
750+ episodes on financial independence, investing, tax strategies, and building the life you want. Hosted by Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa — new episodes every week.
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Ep. 602
1h 1m 39s
FI 201 Beyond FI Basics: Asset Allocation & Market Psychology Mastery
Ready to level up from FI 101? Jonathan, Brad, Allen, and Kristen explore advanced concepts including the difference between risk tolerance and capaci...
Ep. 601
1h 17m 29s
Travel Rewards 101 | Devon Gimbel from Point Me to First Class
Devin Gimbel, retired physician and host of Point Me to First Class podcast, books $250,000 in travel yearly using points. She earns 6 million points...
Ep. 600
1h 13m 51s
FI 101: Teaching Financial Independence to Your Community
The secret to thriving local FI groups? Start with the why, teach the simple math, and create space for community case studies. Kristen and Allen shar...
Ep. 596
1h 8m 14s
Mistakes Were Made
What do you get when three financially independent people share their biggest mistakes? Over a decade of stress, million...
Ep. 595
56m 34s
Value Matrix: Case Studies (2-4) Required Bloat
Not all high expenses are created equal. Brad and Jonathan break down required versus discretionary spending through thr...
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- Multiple scenarios
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- Personalized milestones
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