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FI After College: Best Money Money Moves After Graduation

November 12, 2022

Pursuing FI is well and good if you have an established job that pays you well. But what about those fresh out of college? I know when I graduated, I barely had enough in the bank to put a down-payment on an apartment, let alone start pursuing Financial Independence. What should a person do with …

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What Is House Hacking?

July 05, 2022

House hacking. You’ve heard about it, and people in the ChooseFI community gush over how awesome it is. So, what the heck is house hacking and how can you do it? House hacking is a term used by both real estate investors and the Choose FI community pretty regularly. Traditionally, house hacking refers to buying …

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How To Find Cheap Produce (Plus 2 Recipes!)

May 26, 2022

Since summer is just around the corner, here are some tips on how to get the best produce for the lowest price. Local farmer’s markets, subscription services, or just slightly imperfect produce are a few ways to save money on fresh fruits and vegetables and eat well. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) CSA is a way …

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Best Online Savings Banks of 2024

May 23, 2022

In the Financial Independence community, we often discuss having an emergency fund and some extra money to cover the unexpected. Equally important as having an emergency fund is putting it in the right place. An online savings bank just might be the perfect place for your fund. The best online savings banks give you easy …

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How To Reach FI On An Average Salary

May 20, 2022

Have you ever felt like you can’t relate to a lot of the prominent voices or people in the personal finance community? As a young church pastor, I have to admit that I often felt this way. When I heard people who were making six figures talk about all the money they were putting into …

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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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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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Navigating the Possible Vs. Probable of Personal Finance | EP 354

December 05, 2021

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss planning your short and longterm FI goals in a manner that is realistic to your current situation. By taking an approach that favors longterm success as opposed to rapid growth, you can position yourself in a manner that will allow for luck to strike as you continue …

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Close the Loop | EP 339

August 22, 2021

In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan dive into the mailbag and respond to listener emails! Throughout the episode, you’ll hear about some of the wins those in our community have experienced, ranging from having the power to take back and optimize personal time, to 2nd graders discussing the FI movement with their teacher! Resources …

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