We review Monday’s episode featuring Todd Tresidder discussing the different ways to reach FI through different asset classes, goals for 2018 and how to invest in yourself to create a happier life.
What we cover:
- Recap of Monday’s episode with Todd: our most commented podcast
- How Todd makes us rethink FI and the way his mind works
- Why things are not as simple as the FI community make it out to be
- What other assets there are apart from index funds
- The 2 ways of getting into the entrepreneur game
- How FI is not a lottery ticket, the work to be put in.
- Why starting a business does not mean reaching FI
- How to choose which asset class is your path to FI
- How Brad’s bad experience in real estate makes him nervous about starting again
- 2018 goals: taking the next step with real estate
- The importance of not being dogmatic and broadening horizons
- Feedback from Trent on real estate, stocks and bonds
- How real estate can be a good plan for retirement
- Big Ern’s thoughts on Monday’s episode
- Active asset allocation: can it work for FI?
- Why investing in yourself will always make you win
- Christian’s voicemail on his 2018 goals
- The 80/20 analysis: why reaching level 2 understanding doesn’t have to be necessary
- How we’re now learning more about FI with our audience, not just teaching
- A voicemail from Jason about his big change: FIPE (Financial Independence Partial Retirement)
- iTunes review and book giveaway
Links from the show:
- Monday’s episode: FIRE State of the Union
- Coach Carson’s episode: House Hacking Guide
- Mr Money Mustache
- Millennial Money Man
- Coach Carson’s new investing course: Real Estate Start School
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- Big Ern’s website: Early Retirement Now
- Subscribe on iTunes
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