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How would your life change if you reached Financial Independence and got to the point where working is optional? What actions can you take today to make that not just possible but probable. Jonathan & Brad explore the tactics that the FI community uses to reclaim decades of their lives. They discuss reducing expenses, crushing debt, tax optimization, building passive income streams through online businesses and real estate and how to travel the world for free. Every episode is packed with actionable tips and no topic is too big or small as long as it speeds up the process of reaching financial independence.

How would your life change if you reached Financial Independence and got to the point where working is optional? What actions can you take today to make that not just possible but probable. Jonathan & Brad explore the tactics that the FI community uses to reclaim decades of their lives. They discuss reducing expenses, crushing debt, tax optimization, building passive income streams through online businesses and real estate and how to travel the world for free. Every episode is packed with actionable tips and no topic is too big or small as long as it speeds up the process of reaching financial independence.

 

#725

Financial Independence Basics with Jackie Cummings Koski | Ep 564

Jackie Cummings Koski returns to discuss the fundamental principles of financial independe... more

15 Sep 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:45

15 Sep 2025


#724

Safe Withdrawal Rates, Drawdown Strategies, RMDs and 50 Year FI Timelines

ChooseFI unveils a new feature on the website that allows listeners to have their financia... more

08 Sep 2025

57 MINS

57:25

08 Sep 2025


#723

Navigating Financial Conflicts in Relationships | Ep 562

Brad and Ginger discuss the importance of asset flexibility, community building, and healt... more

01 Sep 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:27

01 Sep 2025


#722

Mini-Retirements: Test Driving Financial Independence | Ep 561

Brad Barrett welcomes Jillian Johnsrud, author of Retire Often, as they delve into the tra... more

25 Aug 2025

50 MINS

50:16

25 Aug 2025


#721

Living Off the 4% Rule | Marla Taner | Ep 560

Marla Taner shares her journey of living off the 4% rule since her retirement in 2013. She... more

18 Aug 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:21

18 Aug 2025


#720

Zero-Based Everything: FI, Travel, and the Art of Starting Fresh | Katie & Alan Donegan | Ep 559

Join Brad, Katie, and Alan in a candid conversation about financial independence, travel r... more

11 Aug 2025

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:16

11 Aug 2025


#719

Designing an Intentional Life | Tim Ferriss | Ep 558

  Tim Ferriss focusing on financial independence, the importance of mentorship, and the r... more

04 Aug 2025

1 HR 35 MINS

1:35:41

04 Aug 2025


#718

It's Big, But Is It Beautiful? Let's Talk About It... | Ep 557

Key changes in tax law related to the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill significantly im... more

28 Jul 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:18

28 Jul 2025


#717

Mailbag: Bond Funds, Roth Conversions, Advanced FI Strategies, Solo 401k and Backdoor Roth

Brad and Rachael Camp tackle listener-submitted questions focusing on bonds, retirement st... more

21 Jul 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:04

21 Jul 2025


#716

Are You Over-Optimizing? | Jesse Cramer | Ep 555

Effective financial planning resembles both a puzzle and a spider web, where each decision... more

14 Jul 2025

57 MINS

57:50

14 Jul 2025


#715

From Poverty to Semi-Retired | Kristen Knapp | Ep 554

Kristen Knapp shares her journey from a childhood marked by poverty to achieving financial... more

07 Jul 2025

58 MINS

58:59

07 Jul 2025


#714

Deep Dive: Putting the Middle-Class Trap to Bed | Ep 553

Cody Garrett, (CFP), joins Brad to discuss the pervasive myth of the middle-class trap in ... more

30 Jun 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:57

30 Jun 2025


#713

Unraveling Your Relationship with Money | Shannah Game | Ep 552

Brad chats with certified financial planner Shannah Game, who shares insights from her boo... more

23 Jun 2025

52 MINS

52:02

23 Jun 2025


#712

Roundup: Buy vs. Rent, Mortgage Amortization, Minimalism and More | Ep 551

Lets dive into the emotional and practical considerations of paying off a mortgage early, ... more

16 Jun 2025

59 MINS

59:00

16 Jun 2025


#711

Getting Personal with Personal Finance: Meghan & Ginger | Ep 550

Ginger interviews Meghan Combs, who shares her journey to financial independence after rec... more

09 Jun 2025

46 MINS

46:51

09 Jun 2025


#710

Deep Dive: Taxable Brokerage Accounts | Ep 549

Episode Summary: Taxable brokerage accounts are often overlooked but are essential for bui... more

02 Jun 2025

52 MINS

52:04

02 Jun 2025


#709

FI Service Corps | Ryan Brennan | Ep 548

In this episode of ChooseFI, Ryan Brennan, founder of the FI Service Corps, dives into his... more

26 May 2025

50 MINS

50:57

26 May 2025


#708

The Simple Path Revisited in 2025 With JL Collins | Ep 547

In this episode, JL Collins discusses the transformative principles of financial independe... more

19 May 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:17

19 May 2025


#707

Sleep Masterclass | Dr. Bobby Dubois | Ep 546

Dr. Bobby DuBois returns to discuss the essential role of sleep in achieving financial ind... more

12 May 2025

57 MINS

57:50

12 May 2025


#706

Tax Efficient Strategies for Early Retirement | Mailbag Episode | 545 | With Rachael Camp

In this mailbag episode, Brad and Rachael dive deep into strategies for efficiently withdr... more

05 May 2025

53 MINS

53:56

05 May 2025


#705

Roundup With Ginger | Zero-Based Thinking: How to Rethink Your Life Choices

Join the conversation with the ChooseFI community on the brand [NEW ChooseFI Members Site]... more

28 Apr 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:16

28 Apr 2025


#704

Is the Middle-Class Trap Something to Worry About? | Ep 543

In this episode of ChooseFI, Brad Barrett is joined by Mindy from BiggerPockets Money and ... more

21 Apr 2025

57 MINS

57:07

21 Apr 2025


#703

Mastering Tax Strategies: How to Optimize Your Path to Financial Independence | Ep 542

In this episode of ChooseFI, hosts Brad and Sean Mulaney dive deep into tax strategies cru... more

14 Apr 2025

52 MINS

52:11

14 Apr 2025


#702

Getting Personal with Personal Finance: Vicki Robin & Ginger | Ep 541

Embracing Aging, Community, and Financial Independence Episode Summary: In this enlighten... more

07 Apr 2025

58 MINS

58:12

07 Apr 2025


#701

Breaking the Mold: How Lexi Redefined Her Financial Goals with ChooseFI | Episode 540

<a href= "https://choosefi.com/podcast-episode/457b-free-money">Episode 13</a>: <a href= "... more

31 Mar 2025

43 MINS

43:33

31 Mar 2025