Best Retirementinvesting Podcasts (2025)

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10 SMART Financial Goals To Build Family Wealth 50:40

3d ago50:40

50:40

It’s time to set some SMART financial goals! I'm walking through 10 SMART financial goals that will help you build family wealth this year. Second, we’re back with our Mortgage Free Family segment! This month we’re featuring JJ Buckner from Missouri. He’s going to share how he paid off his mortgage in his 30s and how it allowed him more family time…

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How to Find Purpose in Life | Jordan Grumet 35:07

11d ago35:07

35:07

Looking to find more purpose in life? Author Jordan Grumet is here to help us answer this important question. He discusses Big P Purpose and Little P Purpose and why it's important to know the difference. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals The Purpose Code (book): https://amzn.to/416q5TV (affiliate) GUEST BIO - Jordan Grumet: Jordan Grumet, MD,…

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Lump Sum Investing vs Dollar Cost Averaging: Which Is Better? 51:46

17d ago51:46

51:46

Craig from Wisconsin came into a lump sum of money recently and wants to know if he should lump sum invest it or use dollar cost averaging. We'll define lump sum investing vs. dollar cost averaging and decide which is better. Second, we’re back with our Net Worth Win segment. This month, we’re featuring Nicole Stanley from Massachusetts. Nicole and…

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Is That Gift For You Or Me? (Bread & Wine) 33:58

22d ago33:58

33:58

Buying gifts is a important part of everyday life. But have you ever really examined HOW you're giving gifts? In this Bread & Wine episode, Andy and Nicole discuss if they gifts they are giving are really intended for the person receiving them. MKM RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Leave a Review…

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Trump Tariff Policies - How Do Families Prepare? 45:20

24d ago45:20

45:20

President Trump has signaled that imposing new tariffs will be a cornerstone of his presidency. How will tariffs impact your family finances? Meghan Rabuse, the Family Finance Mom, joins the show again to help us answer this big question. Also, Larry Sprung from New York shares how he and his wife paid off their $1 million home and what they plan t…

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I Hit My Coast FIRE Number. Now What? 40:22

1M ago40:22

40:22

You've hit Coast FIRE! Congratulations but ... Now what? I'll share 7 lifestyle improvement ideas for you to consider. Second, we’re going to have a conversation with Nina Robinson from Michigan. She’s going to share how she achieved Coast FIRE with $600k invested in her and if this achievement changes her plans for the future. Last, we're sharing …

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Buy What You Love Without Going Broke | Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni 37:42

1M ago37:42

37:42

Ready to spend without the guilt? Frugal Friends Podcast hosts Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni share how to buy what you love without going broke. We discuss the concept of values-based spending and how it helps you live and spend freely. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Green Chef - Get up to $180 of free meals: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/…

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Am I On Track for Retirement? 56:41

2M ago56:41

56:41

We're tackling a question a lot of us have ... Am I on track for retirement? We'll dive into 3 different strategies we can use to answer this important question. Second, we’re back with our Net Worth Win segment. This month, we’re featuring Stefanie Gonzales, originally from Texas. Stefanie and her husband Joseph became a millionaire couple at the …

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Achieving Coast FIRE with $2 Million Invested | Tae Kim (BEST OF MKM) 30:55

2M ago30:55

30:55

Tae Kim achieved Coast FIRE after accumulating $2,000,000 in investments by age 42. In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2024, Tae shares how he and his wife built up their investments and what the future looks like now. EPISODE RESOURCES: Coast FIRE Calculator: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/calculators/coast-fire/ Financial Tortoise (YouTube): http…

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Will an 80/80 Marriage Work For My Relationship? (BEST OF MKM) 47:44

2M ago47:44

47:44

Is your marriage feeling uneven? Authors Nate and Kaley Klemp think an 80/80 marriage may work for you. They are the writers behind “The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship”. In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2021, Nate and Kaley review how radical generosity can create a happier relationship and what to do when your par…

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Why Coast FIRE is Great For Parents (from The Personal Finance Podcast) (BEST OF MKM) 34:03

2M ago34:03

34:03

Coast FIRE raises the question: What happens when I don't need to invest as much for retirement? In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, I share my interview with Andrew Giancola on The Personal Finance Podcast. We discuss Coast FIRE and how it has allowed us to work less and live more. EPISODE RESOURCES: Recommended Resources Make My Ki…

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George Kamel & Jade Warshaw Share How They Paid Off Over $500k of Debt (BEST OF MKM) 43:50

2M ago43:50

43:50

This week we’re featuring two interviews we did this year - one with Jade Warshaw from Ramsey Solutions and other with George Kamel also from Ramsey Solutions. If you’re not familiar with Ramsey Solutions, this is a company owned by Dave Ramsey, the personal finance guru that many people know. Jade and George are personalities on Dave’s team and th…

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50% to 10%: Why We're Happier Saving Less on our FIRE Journey (BEST OF MKM) 19:04

3M ago19:04

19:04

When you've been saving around 50% of your income for a decade on your FIRE journey, it's hard to save less. Our family hit some incredible financial milestones over the last 10 years including becoming debt-free, mortgage-free, achieving Coast FIRE, and accumulating a million-dollar net worth. And now we're ready to enjoy more of our money today. …

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Financial Independence With Kids (from the Catching Up to FI Podcast) 1:07:23

3M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Are you interested in financial independence with kids? In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, I share my interview on the Catching Up To FI Podcast with Bill Yount and Jackie Cummings-Koski. We discuss the steps we took as a family to find our version of financial independence with kids. EPISODE RESOURCES: Recommended Resources Make My…

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How A Health Savings Account Fits Into Your Family Financial Plan 41:59

3M ago41:59

41:59

A Health Savings Account can be a smart way to save and invest for your future health and wealth. I'm sharing how a HSA fits into our family financial plan. Second, we’re back with our Mortgage Free Family segment! This month we’re featuring Andrew Dewar from Canada. He’s going to share how he paid off his mortgage in his 30s and how it allowed him…

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Election Results Are In - Should I Change My Investment Strategy? 39:53

3M ago39:53

39:53

The election is over! There is a lot of talk about how the results will impact the stock market. Should you change your investment strategy now that Trump has won the presidency again? Second, we’re back with our Be The Change segment. This month, we’re featuring Help Us Adopt, a national non-profit financial grant program that awards grants up to …

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Dispelling The Millionaire Myth About Homeownership | John Hope Bryant 43:03

4M ago43:03

43:03

Have you heard that real millionaires don't own homes? John Hope Bryant is on a mission to fight this myth holding back everyday Americans from building generational wealth. Author and Financial Educator John Hope Bryant shares why this myth exists and the truth about the wealth-building power of long-term real estate ownership. RESOURCES: Sponsors…

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25 Smart Ways to Save on Daycare 32:38

4M ago32:38

32:38

Daycare costs more than rent in 16 of the nation’s 100 largest cities according to US Today. With this being such a difficult reality for many parents, I'm sharing 25 smart ways to save on daycare. Also, Rachel Lawrence from Monarch Money shares how to budget as a couple and how Monarch Money can support the process. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners…

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Investing Hacks That Save Thousands on Taxes 45:42

4M ago45:42

45:42

Paying taxes is a reality of life. Let's just not overpay them! In this episode, I share how we're investing with tax efficiency in mind. Second, we’re back with our Coast FIRE Family segment. This month, we're featuring Marko Zlatic from The Whiteboard Finance YouTube Channel. Marko and his wife recently achieved Coast FIRE in their 30s! He's goin…

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Millionaire Index Fund Investing Portfolios | Paul Merriman 47:52

4M ago47:52

47:52

We all know investing in the stock market is a smart idea. When it comes to what to invest in, that's where the questions start to come up. Author and Financial Educator Paul Merriman shares how we can use index funds to become millionaires. He shares a variety of index fund portfolios including the 2-Fund Portfolio and 4-Fund Portfolio. RESOURCES:…

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How to Create a Money Date with Your Spouse 39:10

5M ago39:10

39:10

The Money Date is the glue that holds your marriage and money life together! I share 10 steps to get your Money Date started today. Second, we’re back with our Net Worth Win segment. This month, we’re featuring Joshua Weekley from Arizona. Joshua and his wife Carly increased their net worth to $950,000 by at 35 years old! Listen up to hear how they…

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Recasting vs. Refinancing: Which Mortgage Option is Better? 53:34

5M ago53:34

53:34

There are benefits to both recasting and refinancing a mortgage. Like all things in personal finance, the best option depends on your personal situation. To help you get a better handle on recasting vs. refinancing, listen up! Second, we’re back with our Mortgage Free Family segment. This month, we're featuring Ken and Mary Okoroafor from The Humbl…

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Federal Reserve Cut Interest Rates: Why Should I Care? 48:30

5M ago48:30

48:30

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years. What does this big decision mean for families? Meghan Rabuse, the Family Finance Mom, joins the show again to help us answer this big question. Also, Steven and Lauren Keys from Florida share how they built a millionaire net worth in their early 30s! RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partne…

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How to Invest Like a Stoic | Darius Foroux 38:24

5M ago38:24

38:24

Stoicism is all about living in the present. Not worrying about what may come or what you don't have. Author Darius Foroux is on a mission to show us how to invest, the stoic way. In today's episode, he shares the stoic philosophy and how we can use it to build more wealth, peace and happiness in our lives. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GU…

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Best Jobs for Teens Looking for Extra Money 46:43

6M ago46:43

46:43

My daughter will be a teenager soon! To help her (and your teens too) find their next gig, we put together our list of the top 10 best jobs for teens. Second, we’re back with our Fintech Spotlight segment. This month, we’re featuring our sponsor Crew, a banking solution for the whole family! Founder Gentry Davies is here to discuss the concept of f…

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This Teacher Made $1,000,000 in the Stock Market by 40 | Brian Weitzel (BEST OF MKM) 41:25

6M ago41:25

41:25

Think teachers can't become millionaires? It's more than possible! In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2020, High School Teacher Brian Weitzel discusses how he managed to invest $1,000,000 in the stock market by 40 years old. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Brian Weitzel (website) MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionair…

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John Delony: Managing Financial Trauma and the Importance of Connections (BEST OF MKM) 33:07

6M ago33:07

33:07

Many of us have been impacted by financial trauma. If we allow them, our past experiences can control our future. In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2022, John Delony, Author, Ramsey Personality and Mental Health Expert, shares how to manage financial trauma and the importance of REAL connections in our lives. RESOURCES: Spon…

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18 Summers and How to Make the Most of Them | Jim Sheils (BEST OF MKM) 27:47

6M ago27:47

27:47

As parents, we only have 18 summers with our kids. After that, they are off to live their adult lives. These 18 summers are precious. In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2019, Jim Sheils, Author and Family Experience Expert, shares tips for parents to take advantage of this limited time. We discuss the importance of one-on-one…

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Your Stuff is Taking Your Time | Tracy McCubbin (BEST OF MKM) 34:59

6M ago34:59

34:59

It's time to take back our time! And Tracy McCubbin is sharing why your stuff might be the biggest time thief of all. In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2023, Author and Organizing Expert Tracy McCubbin shares the steps we can take to get more quality time back in our lives. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO - …

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How I Won $500k In College Scholarships | Kristina Ellis (BEST OF MKM) 24:55

7M ago24:55

24:55

Want to help your teen graduate student debt free? College scholarships can make this a reality for countless families In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2021, Kristina Ellis, Author and former Ramsey Personality, shares how she earned $500,000 in college scholarships. Use her example and resources to help your family avoid t…

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10 Coast FIRE Jobs That Can Pay $40/hr or More 32:51

7M ago32:51

32:51

We're sharing 10 Coast FIRE jobs that can pay $40 per hour or more! I hope these ideas help your family to work part-time and live full-time. Second, we’re back with our Work From Anywhere segment featuring professional flippers Rob & Melissa Stephenson. They are sharing how they make $5,000 profit from reselling used items on eBay working just 10 …

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Is Age 30 Too Late To Start Saving For Retirement? 45:33

7M ago45:33

45:33

When I bought my first house, I made a lot of blunders. I'm sharing 5 of those first-time homebuyer mistakes with you today so you can hopefully avoid them! Second, we’re back with our Mortgage Free Family segment. This month, we're featuring Tae Kim from the Financial Tortoise YouTube Channel. Tae and his wife hit Coast FIRE with $2 Million invest…

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Why Coast FIRE is Irrational | Sam Dogen (Financial Samurai) 35:11

7M ago35:11

35:11

I love the concept of Coast FIRE. It allows you to free up more money to enjoy life now instead of retirement. But … just because I think Coast FIRE is great, doesn’t mean everyone does. To help us get another perspective on this Coast FIRE concept and what could go wrong with it, I’ve invited Sam Dogen back on the show today. GUEST BIO - Sam Dogen…

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60/40 Generational Wealth Plan 49:03

8M ago49:03

49:03

In my quest to make my kid a millionaire, I developed the 60/40 generational wealth plan! I'm sharing the details with you so you can help your child build wealth and happiness. Second, we’re back with our Net Worth Win segment. This month, we’re featuring Justin & Haley Brown-Woods from The Price of Avocado Toast! Justin and Haley blew through a $…

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Rich & Regular Version of Financial Independence | Kiersten & Julien Saunders (BEST OF MKM) 33:28

8M ago33:28

33:28

How about a 15-year career instead of a 40-year career? Authors Kiersten and Julien Saunders are showing us how to make this a reality. In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2022, Kiersten and Julien Saunders, from Rich & Regular fame, share how they financially prepared to cash out of the corporate world. RESOURCES: Sponsors + …

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Harmonizing Work Aspirations with Family Ambitions 48:38

8M ago48:38

48:38

Being a caring parent and a career-driven individual can be difficult. How do we continue to be successful in our growing careers AND raise our children with the love they deserve over their most impressionable years? Big questions like this are always better with really smart friends so I thought I’d answer this one with Certified Financial Planne…

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First Time Homebuyer Mistakes: 5 Big Blunders That Cost Me Thousands 46:21

8M ago46:21

46:21

When I bought my first house, I made a lot of blunders. I'm sharing 5 of those first-time homebuyer mistakes with you today so you can hopefully avoid them! Second, we’re back with our Mortgage Free Family segment. This month, we're featuring Mike Lee from Michigan who paid off his $600k house with his wife Kris! He shares the details of his mortga…

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Navigating the Money Minefield in Relationships | Scott Rick 30:24

9M ago30:24

30:24

In marriage, money conversations happen a lot. But that doesn't mean those conversations are easy! To help us explore how money can challenge relationships and what to do about it, we've invited Author Scott Rick to the show today. GUEST BIO - Scott Rick: Scott is a marketing professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. He hol…

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10 Steps to Family Wealth and Happiness 1:01:47

9M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Want family financial independence? Here's our newly updated 10 Steps to Family Wealth and Happiness! These steps have been updated based on the interviews and learnings we’ve had over the 8 years of doing this podcast. Second, we’re back with our Debt-Free Family segment. This month, we’re featuring Brad Nelson from Wisconsin! Brad paid off $45,00…

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Parents, It's Okay to Do Nothing | Celeste Headlee (BEST OF MKM) 32:48

9M ago32:48

32:48

Feeling overworked and overstressed? As a parent, I have experienced this way too much for my liking. According to our guest Celeste Headlee, it may be time for us all to do nothing! In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2022, Celeste Headlee, internationally recognized journalist and radio host, professional speaker and author,…

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5 Millionaire Milestones Reached By Automating Our Finances 46:20

9M ago46:20

46:20

Building wealth is easier with automation! Here are 5 millionaire milestones we've crushed as a family by automating our finances. Second, we’re back with our Coast FIRE Family segment. This month, we're featuring Kathyrn Hanna from Arizona who hit Coast FIRE with $380k invested by 40 years old. She shares the details of her Coast FIRE journey and …

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US National Debt: How Deficit Spending Affects Our Future | Mark Higgins 24:29

9M ago24:29

24:29

The US National Debt now sits at around $35 Trillion. Higher debt means higher interest payments. Isn’t it important for our government to only spend what they have coming in just like the rest of us? To help us learn more about the state of our national debt and what continued deficit spending means for our future, I’ve invited Author Mark Higgins…

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Is $2 Million Enough to Retire? 45:04

10M ago45:04

45:04

Wondering if $2 Million is enough to retire? We dive into this question in detail! Second, we’re back with our Net Worth Win segment! We’re featuring Brennan Schlagbaum (aka BudgetDog) who is sharing how he and his wife grew their net worth to multimillionaire status in just 10 years. Last but not least, my daughter Zoey is back for another Money Q…

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Become a Millionaire Starting From $0 | Brian Preston 36:53

10M ago36:53

36:53

The millionaire path can be simple, but due to many factors, it doesn’t always prove to be easy for many people. So how can we find a roadmap with simple steps that will help us become millionaires in the future? To help us on our straightforward Millionaire Mission, we're interviewing Brian Preston, a financial leader who is all about making wealt…

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How to Reduce Expenses at Home (8 tips to save big!) 39:12

10M ago39:12

39:12

We're reviewing 8 tips for reducing expenses at home. With inflation taking a bite out of our budgets lately, it’s time to BITE back! Second, we’re back with our Work From Anywhere segment featuring Miranda Marquit, a professional freelance writer from Idaho. She’s going to share how she grew her income to over $10,000 per month working part-time a…

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Buying a House in Cash - Pros and Cons 47:32

10M ago47:32

47:32

Does it make sense to buy a house in cash versus getting a mortgage? Perhaps you’re interested in downsizing from a larger house to a smaller one and you have the equity built up. Let's review the pros and cons! Second, we’re back with our Mortgage Free Family segment! This month we’re featuring Maya Corbic from Toronto. With housing prices skyrock…

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Enjoying the Financial Independence Journey | Jamila Souffrant 32:24

11M ago32:24

32:24

The traditional financial independence path can be a tough one to follow. How can we pursue a life of financial independence and not feel like we’re depriving ourselves too much today? To help us discover our own enjoyable and unique path to financial independence, I’ve invited one of my original like-minded FIRE friends, Jamila Souffrant, back to …

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Generational Wealth and Happiness (from the Financial Feminist Podcast w/ Tori Dunlap) 57:12

11M ago57:12

57:12

Want generational wealth and happiness for your kids? In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, I share an interview I had on the Financial Feminist Podcast with Tori Dunlap. We discuss the steps I'm taking to Make My Kid a Millionaire and how other parents can follow those steps too. EPISODE RESOURCES: Recommended Resources Make My Kid a …

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Die With Zero: When YOLO Battles FIRE (BEST OF MKM + Bread & Wine) 37:57

11M ago37:57

37:57

Should we live for today or plan for tomorrow? In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, Nicole and Andy Hill discuss how they are finding this balance after reading the book "Die With Zero". If you're struggling with happiness in your daily life after doing the right thing for so long, this is the episode for you. You'll hear why this boo…

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7 Life-Changing Benefits of Coast FIRE 39:32

11M ago39:32

39:32

Coast FIRE has changed my life and the lives of many families I've spoken with on this podcast. Here are 7 life-changing benefits that can be realized by achieving this financial independence milestone. Second, we’re back with our Coast FIRE Family segment! We’re featuring Cassie and Cory Jenks from Arizona who achieved Coast FIRE in their 30s. We'…

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