ChooseFI

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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Browse all ChooseFI podcast episodes on investing, tax strategies, real estate, and financial independence.

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  • Everything in Basic, plus:
  • Social Security & pensions
  • Debt payoff modeling
  • Multiple scenarios
  • Progress tracking
  • Personalized milestones

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If you are new to ChooseFI, our essential listening guide curates the episodes that will have the biggest impact on your financial journey.

Ready to take action? Explore the financial independence hub for a complete roadmap, learn how travel rewards can stretch your dollars further, or see our top recommended cards to start earning points on spending you already do.

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What's Your FI Number?

Our free FI calculator shows you in 60 seconds. Create a free account to save your results and build a personalized roadmap.

Basic Calculator

  • FI Number (25x rule)
  • Timeline projection
  • Growth chart

FI Planning Tool

  • Everything in Basic, plus:
  • Social Security & pensions
  • Debt payoff modeling
  • Multiple scenarios
  • Progress tracking
  • Personalized milestones

Free forever — no credit card required

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