ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

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Jonathan & Brad explore the world of Financial Independence. They discuss reducing expenses, crushing debt, building passive income streams through online businesses and real estate. How to pay off debt, Crush your grocery bill and travel the world for free. No topic is too big or small as long as it speeds up the process of reaching financial independence.

20 episodes summarized

Episodes

625 | Zero-Based America (Part 1) | Aubrey Williams & the Donegans

625 | Zero-Based America (Part 1) | Aubrey Williams & the Donegans

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Rebuilding a complete financial life in a new country

November 9, 2026•1:29:12
624 | The Rules of College Have Changed | Brian Eufinger

624 | The Rules of College Have Changed | Brian Eufinger

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GPA, rigor, and test scores: the new (old) rules of college admissions

November 2, 2026•1:11:59
623 | 20 Things to Do Before You Retire | Fritz Gilbert

623 | 20 Things to Do Before You Retire | Fritz Gilbert

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Only 5 of 20 steps are financial—here's what matters more

October 26, 2026•1:02:53
622 | Before Burnout Makes You Quit, Know About FMLA | Leah Kaylor, Alison & Em

622 | Before Burnout Makes You Quit, Know About FMLA | Leah Kaylor, Alison & Em

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FMLA for burnout? Two FI members share their stories

October 19, 2026•1:09:34
621 | The Math Says You're Fine. Why Don't You Feel Fine? | Cody Garrett

621 | The Math Says You're Fine. Why Don't You Feel Fine? | Cody Garrett

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Why savers can't stop saving even after reaching FI

October 12, 2026•1:17:39
620 | Book Club: Happy Money — When Is Enough, Enough? | Jillian Johnsrud & Ginger

620 | Book Club: Happy Money — When Is Enough, Enough? | Jillian Johnsrud & Ginger

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Your FI number is math. 'Enough' is a feeling. Big difference.

October 5, 2026•56:09
619 | The Student Loan Rulebook Was Rewritten | Travis Hornsby

619 | The Student Loan Rulebook Was Rewritten | Travis Hornsby

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Tax bombs, PSLF hacks, and negotiating college costs

September 28, 2026•59:52
618 | You Learned How to Save. Now Learn How to Spend | Jesse Mecham

618 | You Learned How to Save. Now Learn How to Spend | Jesse Mecham

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From the 50-cent donut to financial freedom with intention

September 21, 2026•50:46
617 | The Hidden Assumption in Every Retirement Calculator

617 | The Hidden Assumption in Every Retirement Calculator

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Why planning to age 95 might be costing you years

September 14, 2026•1:00:27
616 | How Should You Give Money to Your Kids? | 529s, UTMAs, Trump Accounts & More

616 | How Should You Give Money to Your Kids? | 529s, UTMAs, Trump Accounts & More

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Expert guide to gifting money to your children tax-smart

September 7, 2026•1:08:50
615 | How to Get More Years of Freedom | Fritz Gilbert

615 | How to Get More Years of Freedom | Fritz Gilbert

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Fritz Gilbert on the reality of 8 years post-FIRE

August 31, 2026•1:17:22
614 | Getting Personal with Personal Finance: Oz Chen

614 | Getting Personal with Personal Finance: Oz Chen

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Learning to accept FI after years of accumulation

August 24, 2026•1:02:45
613 | How Do You Know You're Making the Right Financial Decision? | Roundup with Ginger

613 | How Do You Know You're Making the Right Financial Decision? | Roundup with Ginger

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Real FI talk: Japan trips, bond confusion, and no BS advice.

August 17, 2026•1:02:44
612 | What Actually Happened? | Paige's FI Journey, Nine Years Later

612 | What Actually Happened? | Paige's FI Journey, Nine Years Later

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A nine-year FI success story you need to hear

August 12, 2026•54:36
611 | ChooseFI Classic: Financial Independence on an Ordinary Income (Paige & Sam)

611 | ChooseFI Classic: Financial Independence on an Ordinary Income (Paige & Sam)

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Why high cost cities don't have to derail your FI plans

August 10, 2026•1:10:59
610 | Sabbatical Success: Around the World in 367 Days

610 | Sabbatical Success: Around the World in 367 Days

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Mini retirement on $30K? It's possible

August 3, 2026•49:30
609 | How to Talk to Your Partner about FI | Jasper Lee

609 | How to Talk to Your Partner about FI | Jasper Lee

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Stop fighting about FI—start connecting instead

July 27, 2026•59:10
608 | Die With Zero, Revisited

608 | Die With Zero, Revisited

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Stop optimizing money. Start optimizing your life.

July 20, 2026•1:13:19
607 | Other Mountains I Want to Climb | Diania Merriam

607 | Other Mountains I Want to Climb | Diania Merriam

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The skill of spending and living well in FI

July 13, 2026•1:21:05
606 | Deep Dive: Target-Date Retirement and Bond Funds | Cody Garrett

606 | Deep Dive: Target-Date Retirement and Bond Funds | Cody Garrett

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Cody Garrett reveals target date fund complexities

July 6, 2026•1:08:43