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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives of everyday people on the path to financial independence. I’m your host, Meghan Combs, a personal finance junky who loves to dive into people’s journeys. By sharing these stories I’ll show you in real ways how to forge your own path to financial freedom.

In this episode I get to hang with my new friend Suzy while we’re both at CampFI Spain! If you tune in on YouTube you’ll see us chatting in person at my Airbnb. This is an amazing conversation about slow travel, family life, and all the in betweens of financial independence. Tune in now!

Episode Links:

• https://www.instagram.com/yourfamilymoney/
• https://yourfamilymoney.substack.com
• www.yourfamilymoney.com
• CampFI

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives of everyday people on the path to financial independence. I’m your host, Meghan Combs, a personal finance junky who loves to dive into people’s journeys. By sharing these stories I’ll show you in real ways how to forge your own path to financial freedom.

It’s been one whole year since I started the show! I launched my first few episodes at the beginning of May 2024 and have been going hard ever since. This episode is all about what I’ve learned, what I’ve changed, what I wish I’d done differently, and a request from my listeners (stay tuned to the end to hear it). I’ll also tell you what’s up next for the show in 2025 and 2026, so make sure to tune in and subscribe to the show.

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• Find all the episodes of EverydayFI here

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Last week I spoke with David and our discussion centered on his mental health struggles in the military. I’m so grateful to him for opening up and sharing his experiences in the hope that it can help someone else. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or struggling with their mental health, please know that support is available. You can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988, or visit their website at www.988lifeline.org.

This week we’re back with David and talking about his FI journey and how he got the name “Mr. Quit Your Job” while attending all the different FI events.

Episode Links:

• Camp Mustache
• CampFI
• ChooseFI Local Groups
• The Mad Fientist
• Econome
• FI Freedom Retreat
• Dream Financial Coaching
• david@dreamfinancialcoaching.com
• Rebel Business School

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Today I’m chatting with my friend David Before the episode, I want to let you know that Our conversation touches on sensitive topics, including discussions about suicide and mental health struggles. I understand that these subjects can be challenging, so if this is something that might be difficult for you, please feel free to take a break from the show and return when you’re ready.

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or struggling with their mental health, please know that support is available. You can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988, or visit their website at www.988lifeline.org, which I will include in the show notes.

Take care of yourself, and please listen at your own pace.

Episode Links:

• www.988lifeline.org
• VA Mental Health Services
• FI Freedom Retreat
• EverydayFI episode 34: Doug N. Part 1
• EverydayFI episode 35: Doug N. Part 2
• EverydayFI episode 23: Devon S.
• Mr. Money Mustache: The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement

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Thanks for listening to the EverydayFI podcast, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people on the path to financial independence. Welcome to another edition of Mitch & Meg’s Money Musings. Today Mitch and I talk about couple’s combining expenses. Whether you’re getting married or just moving in together, it’s smart to start these discussions as early as possible. Mitch and I share what we did and some things to watch out for.

Tune in to hear more!

Episode Links:

• BiggerPockets
• Ramit Sethi’s Money for Couples book
• 1Password
• Monarch Money
• The Neuron
• Harvey AI - AI for legalese
• ChooseFI: Love, Loss, and Money: The Shocking Financial Aftermath of a FI Spouse’s Death | Amy
• Freewill

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the podcast that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community.  We’re back with part 2 of Bill’s story we embarked on last week. In today’s episode we get into Bill’s money origin story, which leads us to talking about financial literacy in general — the good, the bad, and what we can do at home about it. We also dive into Bill’s journey to finding the FI community and his “why of FI” as someone who is a late comer to the movement. Towards the end of the episode Bill shares his current challenges and wins in life, plus we wax poetic about the parallels between health and personal finances.

Episode Links:

• EverydayFI episode 34: Doug N, Part 1
• EverydayFI episode 35: Doug N, Part 2
• William Bernstein, The Intelligent Asset Allocator
• Next Gen Personal Finance
• Catching Up to FI episode 72: Celebrating Financial Literacy Month with Next Gen Personal Finance
• White Coat Investor
• Jack Bogle and the Bogleheads
• FinCon
• CampFI
• ChooseFI
• The Travel Penguin
• Dr. Karan Explores podcast
• Catching Up To FI Facebook Group
• Catching Up to FI

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the podcast that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community.  Today on the show I’m chatting with Bill, whose voice you may recognize. This is another FI friend who I talked to for a long time so you’re getting two parts again! In part one we talk about balancing being an ER doctor with podcasting, plus the fallacy that doctors are rich and should show it in their lifestyle. Bill also shares how he accomplished graduating from med school with zero student loan debt. Other topics we touch on are gender equity, worthiness, and financial trauma.

Episode Links:

• Episode webpage
• Catching Up to FI podcast
• White Coat Investor
• EverydayFI episode 18: Abhishek S.
• EverydayFI episode 17: Amanda M.
• Fidelity study on best stock market performers
• Paul Merriman
• The Efficient Frontier

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Thanks for listening to the EverydayFI podcast, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people on the path to financial independence. In today’s Meghan’s Money Musings episode I’ll be talking about turning 38! A big theme is wondering how my younger self would have felt about where I am today. Is it what she expected? Or have things drastically changed? Tune in!

Episode Links:

• EverydayFI episode 33: Mitch & Meg’s Money Musings - Career Transitions
• ChooseFI
• Paula Pant’s Afford Anything
• Alan and Katie Donegan
• JL Collins The Simple Path to Wealth

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the podcast that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community.  We're back with part two of Alan's story. In today's episode we discuss why Alan was drawn to the FIRE movement, why finding FI after 40 is different than when you're younger, and the reality of post-FI life. Tune in to hear the second half of Allen’s story!

Episode Links:

• Episode webpage
• InvestED podcast
• Mr. Money Mustache
• Jack Bogle and the Bogleheads
• ChooseFI “Pillars of FI” episode 21
• Catching Up to FI podcast
• Allen’s Substack
• ssa.gov
• National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Accounts
• Econome Conference
• YNAB: You Need A Budget
• Tipped: The Life Changing Guide to Financial Freedom for Waitresses, Bartenders, Strippers, and All Other Service Industry Professionals by Barbara Sloan
• LingQ language learning
• dreamingspanish.com
• CampFI

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Welcome to EverydayFI, the podcast that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. This is part one with my guest Allen, and in today’s episode we discuss his journey to financial independence. Allen talks about transitioning from a tech career to early retirement at age 50, heavily influenced by observing his parents' financial struggles. Our conversation also delves into raising teenagers and Allen's thoughtful approach to allowing his children to work and navigate their own financial decisions. We also talk about the challenges and strategies of being in the sandwich generation, balancing the care of aging parents while supporting teenage children. Allen emphasizes the power of learning and adapting to overcome obstacles, like learning to downsize in retirement. This first episode with Allen provides a rich narrative on adapting to financial independence later in life while managing familial responsibilities and planning an unconventional, yet fulfilling future.

Episode Links:

• Episode webpage
• EverydayFI episode #3 with Justin H.
• EverydayFI episode #20 with Keith N.
• EverydayFI episode #11 with Erin G.
• JL Collins website
• Degree Free
• HerMoney episode with Degree Free founder Hannah Maruyama
• Mr. Money Mustache
• Root of Good

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