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Ep. 618
50m 18s
You Learned How to Save. Now Learn How to Spend | Jesse Mecham
What happens when you've mastered saving but never learned to spend? Jesse Mecham explores the transition from accumulation to actually using money to...
Ep. 617
59m 59s
The Hidden Assumption in Every Retirement Calculator
Planning to age 95 could mean your FI number is 41% higher than needed. Discover how to estimate your actual longevity and adjust your financial plan...
Ep. 616
1h 8m 50s
How Should You Give Money to Your Kids? | 529s, UTMAs, Trump Accounts & More
Should you open a 529, Trump account, or UTMA for your kids? CFP Cody Garrett and CPA Sean Mullaney cut through the hype with practical wisdom on coll...
Ep. 612
54m 8s
What Actually Happened? | Paige's FI Journey, Nine Years Later
Starting with negative net worth at 47, Paige reached FI by 56 through frugal living, DIY skills, and trusting the math....
Ep. 611
1h 10m 31s
ChooseFI Classic: Financial Independence on an Ordinary Income (Paige & Sam)
Can you reach FI in an expensive city on ordinary income? Paige started her journey at 44 with negative net worth and st...