Choose FI Podcast

The Hidden Job Market | Ep 379

May 30, 2022

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan welcome back Bradley Rice and Anita from Talent Stacker to discuss the hidden job market and how you can break into it!

Earning Power: The Best Protection Against Inflation | Ep 378

May 23, 2022

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan dissect the idea of earning power being used as a weapon to combat inflation, and strategies you can implement to level up your income!

Glide Path to Retirement During Uncertainty | Ep 377

May 16, 2022

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss different ways to retain a sense of control along the path to retirement during times of uncertainty.

The Four Backstops to the Four Percent Rule | Sean Mullaney | Ep 376

May 9, 2022

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan welcome Sean Mullaney back onto the podcast to discuss the four backstops of the Four Percent Rule!

How To Calculate Your Savings Rate… And Why It’s Important | EP 375

May 2, 2022

Brad and Jonathan continue along their “Financial Independence A to Z” journey by examining savings rates and the many different ways it can be calculated!

Tools to Simplify Budgeting and Tracking Finances | EP 374

April 25, 2022

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss a variety of tools that can help you stay on-top of your budget. Whether you create your own tracking systems or don’t have any expense tracking systems in place yet, there likely is a tool mentioned in this episode that can help you get one step closer …

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Natural Remedies, Startup Economics, and Financial Literacy A to Z | EP 373

April 18, 2022

In this weeks episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss some natural remedies your may find useful in your life, the economics behind the modern startup scene, and most importantly the basics pillars of financial literacy!

Can I Get An Extension, Please? | EP 372

April 10, 2022

It’s officially tax season! In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss tax extensions and share some of their experiences paying taxes in the past. No matter what walk of life you are in, at the end of the day we all have to pay taxes. As members of the FI community, we should do …

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Why Does the Stock Market Go Up? | Brian Feroldi | EP 371

April 3, 2022

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by author and friend of the show Brian Feroldi. After spending two years writing the book, Why Does The Stock Market Go Up? Brian is returning to the show once again to share with you the valuable lessons he has along the way! Join the trio …

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Timeline Your Goals | Stacked With Joe Saul-Sehy | EP 370

March 28, 2022

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan sit down with Joe Saul-Sehy, co-author of the book “Stacked” and co-host of the “Stacking Benjamins” podcast. Together, the trio discuss how to properly set goals for yourself and ways you can continue to move that needle along! If you stick to your timeline and ask the right …

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The Unstoppable Force VS The Immovable Object: Clarity and Goal Setting Part 2 | EP 369

March 20, 2022

What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan continue their discussion from last week about clarity and goal setting, but this time they focus on ways to circumnavigate the seemingly immovable objects in our lives. Overcoming objections that prevent us from the futures we want can …

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Declutter, De-Noise, & De-stress: Clarity and Goal Setting Part 1 | EP 368

March 13, 2022

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan kick off part one of a two episode series focused on decluttering, de-noising, and de-stressing your life! What makes the FI lifestyle so special is its ability to block out social norms allowing for us to build our own healthy, happy, and free lives! By decluttering your life, …

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FI Number Adjustments | EP 367

March 7, 2022

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan unpack the problems that lie within modern retirement calculations and provide examples of how you can work around these flaws. As opposed to focusing on income, maybe it is better to learn how much our lives cost us. Expenses appear and disappear as life goes on, it is …

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Day 0 Self | EP 366

February 28, 2022

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss the importance behind moment you decide it is time to make a change in your life. While making the decision to alter your life for the better is often easy, actually consistently carrying out that goal can be tough to do. We all hit road blocks, we …

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What If You Didn’t Need to Escape? | EP 365

February 21, 2022

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan question the notion of needing to escape from your life. While we all get tired of the mundane nuances that life throws at us, we often escape these constrictions by frivolously spending money during the hours in which we own our time. Taking a break isn’t the worst …

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What’s All The Hoopla About? | EP 364

February 13, 2022

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan fixate on many different areas in life where improvements can be made and ways you could go about doing it! Whether it’s your own cybersecurity, managing anxiety, or physical health, it is important for us to take care of ourselves in order to fully enjoy the life we …

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First to a Million with Dan Sheeks | EP 363

February 6, 2022

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan sit down with Business and Marketing teacher, personal finance advocate, and author of “First to a Million: A Teenager’s Guide to Achieving Early Financial Independence” Dan Sheeks. Together, the trio discuss strategies that can help a teenager jump start their path to FI! Our culture tends to dictate …

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Blockchain, Smart Contracts, and NFT’s Part 2 | EP 362

January 30, 2022

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan continue their discussion from last week about digital asset investment! This time, they are taking a deeper look into decentralized finance and different ways that you can get involved in the digital asset realm if that is something you wish to do on your FI journey! Resources Mentioned …

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Blockchain, Smart Contracts, and NFT’s | EP 361

January 23, 2022

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan take a look at the blockchain and try to find where the actual value is within cryptocurrencies and digital asset investing. Join the guys as they define what certain digital assets are, discuss strategies for navigating the murky waters that is blockchain investing, and the importance behind not …

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A Primer for Success | EP 360

January 16, 2022

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss different ways in which you can position yourself to experience as many positive outcomes in your life as possible. Whether it’s building credit, saving, investing, education, understanding the true meaning behind the word “compounding,” or really any other aspect of your life, by knowing the rules and …

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SWOT Analysis for Financial Independence | EP 359

January 10, 2022

Now that you’ve done your beginning of the year audit, it’s time to look at your finances through the lens of a SWOT analysis! In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that may arise as you continue along your FI journey. By getting a strong grasp on the …

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Getting Started Audit | EP 358

January 2, 2022

Welcome to 2022! In this week’s episode, Jonathan and Brad discuss starting your year by doing an audit of your current financial situation to highlight areas in which you can improve! It is critical to know how much you’re taking home in income and what your expenses over the coming year will look like. That …

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2021 Year End Wins | Part 2 | EP 357

December 26, 2021

In our final episode of 2021, Brad and Jonathan pick up where they left off last week as they continue to listen to your end of year wins! It is truly amazing to hear about all the accomplishments our listeners met in 2021, and we hope you continue to ride that momentum into 2022! Thank …

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2021 Year End Wins | Part 1 | EP 356

December 19, 2021

Happy Holidays! However, the holidays are not the only reason we are festive around this time of the year. Join Brad and Jonathan as they celebrate your end of the year wins! This episode is dedicated to all the amazing steps our community members have made throughout 2021, and we hope you continue to make …

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Making Bold Moves with Dominick Quartuccio | EP 355

December 12, 2021

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan are joined by Dominick Quartuccio from “The Great Man Within” to discuss making bold moves while on the path to bettering yourself. Although it may be inconvenient, making one bold move can snowball into a life full of adventure, self-development, and unexpected happiness! Join the trio as they …

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