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Forget About Moneyđď¸ The Mount Rushmore of Financial Independence & Tipping Culture Gone Wild! đŹđ˝ Carla and I reveal our picks for the âMount Rushmore of Financial Independence,â highlighting the icons, authors, and community leaders who inspire the FI movement.   Watch and Subscribe on YouTubeđŹ Additionally, we acknowledge the current tipping culture and how it's gone wild in recent yearsâtipping pressure, guilt, and where we draw the line.đĽ In this episode, we discuss: 1ď¸âŁ Davidâs Mount Rushmore of Financial Independence: Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache), Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa (ChooseFI), Stephen Baughier (CampFI), and JL Collins (The Simple Path to Wealth)2ď¸âŁ Carlaâs Mount Rushmore of Financial...2024-11-2040 min
Catching Up to FIThe Powers of Starting Late, Retirement Calculators, and More | Chris Mamula | 086 Subscribe and Watch on YouTube Chris Mamula, a former physical therapist who achieved early retirement at 41, shares his journey from financial mistakes to becoming a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a prominent voice in the FIRE movement. Discover practical tips on budgeting, saving during peak earning years, and utilizing retirement calculators. Chris, Bill, and Jackie chat about the advantages of starting late, advice-only financial planning, and strategies for aligning spending with personal values.  đConnect with us  Buy CUtFI a coffee  Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsor...2024-07-071h 04
Mark's Money MindA Simple Mantra: Make Some, Save & Invest, Live on the Rest | Episode 002
In this episode of Markâs Money Mind, host Mark Trautman, CFPÂŽ explains his financial freedom cornerstone mantra: Make Some, Save & Invest, Live on the Rest.
Discussing his personal stories, insights from various books, and advice rooted in practical experience, Mark emphasizes the importance of living within oneâs means, the benefits of saving and investing early, and the significance of making informed educational and career choices.Â
He shares his personal journey, discusses various pathways to earning income, the importance of college cost consideration, and touches upon how to prioritize savings and investments. Additionally, Mark delves...2024-03-0548 min
Ordinary Sherpa: Family Adventure Coaching and Design130 | Better than Average Podcasting with Jonathan Mendonsa from Choose FIPodcasting is a medium that has allowed me to 10x my network, have meaningful conversations with people I wouldn't otherwise have access to, elevate the stories rarely shared in the industry, and establish my voice and share my story. It wasn't until working with a few podcast coaching clients that I realized that while there is more happening behind the scenes, it doesn't mean everything has to be official there for me to share this episode.  Show Notes: If you do have a podcast or are interested in starting one the link to schedule a podcast coa...2023-10-301h 10Ordinary Sherpa: Family Adventure Coaching and Design127 | Adventures in Entrepreneurship with Brad Barrett from Choose FIAfter years in public accounting as a CPA, Brad reached financial independence at the age of 35 through diligent savings and investing. Brad Is passionate about everything from saving money, to living a more healthy lifestyle, to âboringâ things like tracking your finances and cutting down on your tax bill. But his favorite topic is leveraging credit card rewards to save more money, and take trips you never would have dreamed possible for pennies on the dollar.Co-Founders and Co-Hosts Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa, ChooseFI has become home to the largest Financial Independence community in the world. Every podcast epis...2023-10-0555 min
The Long ViewBrad Barrett: âStart With a Small WinâOur guest on the podcast today is Brad Barrett. Brad is the co-founder of ChooseFI, which is a website focused on achieving financial independence. With Jonathan Mendonsa, Brad is co-host of a popular podcast also called ChooseFI. Brad received his bachelorâs degree in accounting from the University of Richmond and became a CPA. He practiced public accounting for years and eventually achieved financial independence by age 35. Brad is passionate about all aspects of personal finance, but especially the topic of scoring good deals on travel, which is a topic we discussed in depth on the podcast.Ba...2023-03-2156 min
Made to ThriveBest of Made to Thrive!: Episode 059 Your Finances on FIRE: An interview with Brad Barrett from ChooseFI.com#059 - What's your magic number? If you watch TV at all, you've likely seen a financial planning commercial that asks you what you need to retire. Many people target a certain amount of money by age 65 and start saving and investing. And other people set that plan on fire!If you're familiar at all with the FIRE movement - Financial Independence, Retire Early - you might have heard of Brad Barrett and his podcast co-host Jonathan Mendonsa, founders of ChooseFI.com. They are on a mission to change your magic number from a dollar amount to an age...2022-07-251h 01
Just an Epic Life007. Our Life By Design (Part 2)In this episode we continue our discussion from episode 006 where we discuss our own personal story of our life by design. This episode takes a closer look at what it looks like to start creating a life design. By sharing choices we have made throughout our journey as we continue to design our lives, we hope to inspire our listeners to look at their life as something they choose rather than falling into the societal trends of doing life only one way. If you have not listened to episode 006 yet, you are encouraged to start th...2022-06-2536 minJust an Epic Life005. Personal GrowthIn this episode Nick & Keslie discuss the choices they have made in personal growth through reading, listening to, and experiencing the wisdom of others. They specifically speak of books, authors, and podcasts that have made a profound impact on their journey in personal growth.  By sharing these choices and resources, Nick & Keslie hope to inspire their listeners to make intentional choices to enhance their own personal growth.As always⌠ENJOY LIFE!Episode location & resources:5:00 Book/Audiobook: Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking - by Jon Acuffhttps://soundtracksbook.com/ 5:45 Curr...2022-06-1932 min
Law Chat with GirijaJourney of Establishing Your Brand as a Creative Business Owner & Being Visible to Your Audience with Allie SiartoReady to establish your brand as a creative business owner? Tune in to find out how!  Episode Introduction: In todayâs episode of Law Chat with Girija, our guest Allie Siarto shares her experience of becoming a professional photographer and the âopportunitiesâ she turned down to give herself the freedom to choose her lifestyle over money. She also talks about establishing your brand as a creative business owner.  Episode Summary: Allie Siarto walks us through her journey of creating a brand that stands out. She talks about the process...2022-03-1753 min
My NFT JourneyTaxes and Security with Brad Barrett from ChooseFIWhile many celebrities and creators have found their way into the NFT space, only few have also been active in the field of business and finance as Brad Barrett. Currently part of a podcast with Jonathan Mendonsa, Brad regularly shares life-changing secrets to financial independence through his ChooseFI Podcast. In this weekâs episode, Brad joins author and NFT enthusiast Andy Storch (@andy_storch) in taking a leap towards knowing taxes and security better and connecting these with the emerging NFT space.Hit subscribe and jump into my full conversation with Brad about taxes and sec...2022-02-1822 minMade to ThriveYour Finances on FIRE: An interview with Brad Barrett from ChooseFI.com#059 - What's your magic number? If you watch TV at all, you've likely seen a financial planning commercial that asks you what you need to retire. Many people target a certain amount of money by age 65 and start saving and investing. And other people set that plan on fire!If you're familiar at all with the FIRE movement - Financial Independence, Retire Early - you might have heard of Brad Barrett and his podcast co-host Jonathan Mendonsa, founders of ChooseFI.com. They are on a mission to change your magic number from a dollar amount to an age...2022-01-311h 01
Mile High FI PodcastYour Network is an Asset | MHFi 027In this episode, Doug and Carl interview Amberly Grant, creator of FinTalks (formerly FinZoom) and all-around-awesome human. Here are a few highlights of our discussion:
How Amberly met Mr. Money Mustache
FinTalks: something great born out of a place of depression
Unexpected adventures
The future of FinTalks
Travel
Ottawa to LA to NYC to Ottawa to Thailand
Finding local connections
Escaping a bad situation
Favorite places
Safety when traveling alone
Real estate
What a house is to Amberly
Leveraging your network
Amberlyâs perfect day
Keeping busy
HIIT
The joy of being pr...2021-10-191h 31Mile High FI PodcastYour Network is an Asset | MHFi 027In this episode, Doug and Carl interview Amberly Grant, creator of FinTalks (formerly FinZoom) and all-around-awesome human. Here are a few highlights of our discussion:
How Amberly met Mr. Money Mustache
FinTalks: something great born out of a place of depression
Unexpected adventures
The future of FinTalks
Travel
Ottawa to LA to NYC to Ottawa to Thailand
Finding local connections
Escaping a bad situation
Favorite places
Safety when traveling alone
Real estate
What a house is to Amberly
Leveraging your network
Amberlyâs perfect day
Keeping busy
HIIT
The joy of being pr...2021-10-191h 31
Mile High FI PodcastYour Network is an Asset | MHFi 027In this episode, Doug and Carl interview Amberly Grant, creator of FinTalks (formerly FinZoom) and all-around-awesome human. Here are a few highlights of our discussion:
How Amberly met Mr. Money Mustache
FinTalks: something great born out of a place of depression
Unexpected adventures
The future of FinTalks
Travel
Ottawa to LA to NYC to Ottawa to Thailand
Finding local connections
Escaping a bad situation
Favorite places
Safety when traveling alone
Real estate
What a house is to Amberly
Leveraging your network
Amberlyâs perfect day
Keeping busy
HIIT
The joy of being pr...2021-10-191h 31
Clipping Chains PodcastEP 3: Chris Mamula: One Bite at a TimeSupport this project: Buy Me a CoffeeSubscribe to the website: SUBSCRIBE ME!Get in Touch with Chris Mamula:Find Chrisâs writing at CanIRetireYet.comChrisâs book (co-authored with Jonathan Mendonsa and Brad Barrett): ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial IndependenceMy ChooseFI book review: ChooseFI Book Review: A Blueprint IndeedRelocationWhere Should You Retire? (CanIRetireYet)Relocation: A Guide to Moving and Housing Affordability (Clipping Chains)FinanceBasics of taking control of investments (CanIRetireYet)Financial Advi...2021-08-231h 01
Afford AnythingWhat's in Store for the Economy and the Future of Work?, with ChooseFI hosts Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa#323: Brad and Jonathan from ChooseFI join us for a deep philosophical and practical discussion around what we learned from 2020. We explore...
What the pandemic taught us about work, finance, and life
The importance of being mentally and logistically nimble and flexible
The distinction between directionality vs methodology
What weâve learned about how to get a job, what type of education to get, and what to do with the rest of our lives
For more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanything.com/episode323 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...2021-06-211h 25
The Online Course Show175: How to Succeed with Just One $5,000 Coaching Program (featuring Michael Walker)
On todayâs episode, Iâm talking with Michael Walker from modern-musician.com. Michaelâs story is awe-inspiring. From an almost dental student with musical dreams to a successful musician coach, Michael has turned one program into an incredible business. Join us as we discuss coaching vs. course, presenting a high ticket offer with confidence, and finding the right team. Hope you enjoy!
âYou have the map. If you keep coming back to it, you can get there. But youâve got to keep going. You have to put one foot in front of the other one. Keep going...2021-06-081h 36The Online Course Show173: One Niche, One Funnel, and One Course (featuring Lauren Wrighton)
On todayâs episode, Iâm chatting with online course creator and fellow podcaster Lauren Wrighton. Lauren is an excellent example of doing one thing and doing it well. Her simple approach to her niche, her funnel, and her course make for a super-streamlined process. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
âTalk to the real people. Listen to what they're actually saying. Listen to the words that theyâre using. Because when you use their words back at them, theyâre like, âHe or she gets me. Theyâre listening to what my real concerns are.'â
- Lauren Wrigh...2021-05-111h 17
Your Financial PharmacistYFP 188: Playing with FIRE: An Interview with Scott RieckensOn this episode, sponsored by Insuring Income, Scott Rieckens, author of Playing with FIRE, joins Tim Ulbrich to talk about his journey towards achieving FIRE. Scott digs into the ins and outs of the FIRE movement, why he and his wife decided to leave their friends and family in San Diego, how to calculate your early retirement number, and strategies for implementing your own FIRE plan. Mentioned on the Show: Insuring Income: Get Quotes and Apply for Term Life and Disability Insurance Playing with FIRE Playing with FIRE: How Far Would You Go for Financial Freedom by...2021-01-2840 min
Mind Your Money with MissBeHelpfulSeason 2: E14 | Year in Review (Top 7 Podcasts)1. Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast hosted by Jannese Torres-Rodriguez (https://anchor.fm/yoquierodinero/episodes/12--How-Yanely-Paid-Off-20K-in-18-Months--Yanely-Espinal-of-MissBeHelpful-ebhpvf/a-a2pot56)2. Choose FI Podcast hosted by Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa (https://www.choosefi.com/breaking-the-cycle-of-poverty-ep-266/)3. The Best Friends Podcast hosted by Amanda Kessler & Lara Ford (https://bestfriendsfinance.com/2020/09/22/youtuber-yanely-espinal-aka-missbehelpful-empowers-young-women-with-the-true-definition-of-wealth/)4. The Journey To Launch Podcast hosted by Jamila Souffrant (https://www.journeytolaunch.com/episode176/)5. The New Money Podcast hosted by Nathan Kennedy (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-are-we-not-teaching-personal-finance-in-school/id1496381447?i=1000476737136)6. The Financial Confessions Podcast hosted by Chelsea Fagan (https://anchor.fm...2020-12-0735 min
Money PeachRetire Early and Choose Financial Independence with Jonthan MendonsaHave you heard of the #ChoosFI Movement? The Retire Early and Choose Financial Independence movement is taking over the personal finance world and for good reason. It's an amazing community of people looking to earn more, spend less, and build wealth so they can reach financial independence. Today I am bringing their co-founder Jonathan Mendonsa on the show to talk all about it. Most interviews I do last between 25 and 30 minutes, but Jonathan was so good during this interview that we just kept going....and you won't be disappointed. **2020-09-1148 min
Elemental Podcast | Finanzas Personales, Productividad y Estilo de VidaCierre de temporada Libertad FinancieraSi quieres entender mĂĄs sobre finanzas y cĂłmo manejar tu dinero, pero no sabes por dĂłnde partir, este episodio de cierre de temporada sobre Libertad Financiera, es para ti. En ĂŠste, discutimos los 11 libros que leĂmos sobre estos temas y los clasificamos en distintas categorĂas para los diferentes tipos de lectores e inversionistas.
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The Side Hustle Show395: Podcasting vs. YouTube for Building an Online BusinessCreating content online can be a super-effective way to build an audience and ultimately to make money.If youâre just starting out or trying to grow your business, you might be wondering what type of content makes the most sense to create.In this episode, weâre going to compare and contrast two of the most popular content channels going today: podcasting and YouTube.This is actually the first of several friendly debate-style episodes this month Iâm calling the Side Hustle Showdown series.For each debate, I tried to source...2020-07-0257 min
The Side Hustle Show395: Podcasting vs. YouTube for Building an Online BusinessCreating content online can be a super-effective way to build an audience and ultimately to make money.
If youâre just starting out or trying to grow your business, you might be wondering what type of content makes the most sense to create.
In this episode, weâre going to compare and contrast two of the most popular content channels going today: podcasting and YouTube.
This is actually the first of several friendly debate-style episodes this month Iâm calling the Side Hustle Showdown series.
For each debate, I tried to source...2020-07-0256 min
Elemental Podcast | Finanzas Personales, Productividad y Estilo de VidaLas etapas de la Libertad Financiera - Extra IdeasEn este episodio, revisamos cuĂĄles son los pasos en la vida de una persona para llegar a la libertad financiera. A la luz del libro que analizamos en el capĂtulo 90, CHOOSE FI de Chris Mamula, Brad Barrett y Jonathan Mendonsa, profundizamos en cuĂĄles deberĂan ser las decisiones para llegar al punto en que las inversiones te den suficiente dinero para vivir y para tomar la decisiĂłn que uno quiera.
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Creator ScienceJonathan Mendonsa â Becoming debt free, how to cut your living expenses, saving for retirement, and investingJonathan Mendonsa is the co-founder of the ChooseFI podcast. Jonathan started his career as a pharmacist with $168,000 in student loans. He aggressively paid off the loans in 4.5 years and using the tenets of Financial Independence to cut his life expenses significantly, and left his corporate job to focus on full-time entrepreneurship 9 months after starting the podcast. In this episode, we talk about becoming debt free, how to drastically cut your living expenses, saving for retirement, investing, and why Financial Literacy can be the key to freedom.Transcript and show notes can be found here***2020-06-3051 min
Podcasting Business School091: Jonathan Mendonsa from the Choose FI podcastThis week on Casting The Pod I'm chatting with Jonathan Mendonsa from the Choose FI podcast. Jonathan and his co-host Brad have built a GIANT podcast with millions of downloads and rock solid monetization and growth strategies. If you are looking for some podcast growth then this is your episode! Listen in on episode 091 of Casting The Pod as Jonathan brings the heat with some podcasting tips on the topics of: Their strategy around their podcast launch that helped them get immediate traction and grow quickly. How they found their podcasting voice...2020-06-2558 min
Rebel EntrepreneurFear: What stops you starting up? with Jonathan MendonsaWhat stops most people from starting up? Why isn't everyone launching their own company and making money doing something they love? In this episode we look at the three biggest barriers to people getting going, unpacking, and demystifying entrepreneurship.2020-05-0400 min
Rebel EntrepreneurFear: What stops you starting up? with Jonathan MendonsaWhat stops most people from starting up? Why isnât everyone launching their own company and making money doing something they love? In this episode we look at the three biggest barriers to people getting going, unpacking, and demystifying entrepreneurship.2020-05-041h 00
The Rebel Author Podcast022 Five Takeaways from Mark Dawson's SPS Live ConferenceEpisode Show Notes
10 Business models article:Â https://selfpublishingadvice.org/ten-business-models-for-indie-authors/
Rebel Author Podcast episode 11 on finance, money and debt with Zach Bohannon  https://sachablack.co.uk/2020/01/15/011-authors-and-money-how-to-quit-your-job-and-write-full-time-with-zach-bohannon/Â
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Book Recommendations:
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-total-money-makeover-classic-edition
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/36Qc5PC
Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2td8yfC
The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook...2020-03-2722 min
Get Leaner & Live Longer316 Jonathan Mendonsa: Getting healthy without breaking the bankHave you ever felt like getting healthy would be so much easier if it wasn't so EXPENSIVE??? I think we've all been there and today I'm bringing in a frugality phenom to help us all improve our health without breaking the bank. Jonathan Mendonsa is the co-host of the ChooseFI podcast where they teach the masses how to achieve financial independence. One of the key points they teach on the ChooseFI podcast is frugality and with this episode Jonathan is going to teach us how being frugal with our health, nutrition, and fitness choices can l...2020-02-171h 01Get Leaner & Live Longer316 Jonathan Mendonsa: Getting healthy without breaking the bankHave you ever felt like getting healthy would be so much easier if it wasn't so EXPENSIVE??? I think we've all been there and today I'm bringing in a frugality phenom to help us all improve our health without breaking the bank. Jonathan Mendonsa is the co-host of the ChooseFI podcast where they teach the masses how to achieve financial independence. One of the key points they teach on the ChooseFI podcast is frugality and with this episode Jonathan is going to teach us how being frugal with our health, nutrition, and fitness choices can l...2020-02-171h 01
Wealthy Wellthy PodcastCrush Debt And Build Financial Independence With Jonathan MendonsaOn todayâs episode, we talk money with Jonathan Mendonsa. Jonathan is a previous pharmacist turned financial guru. He shares his story of how he racked up $168,000 of debt going through pharmacy school in order to get that high paying job out of college, and how he soon discovered he was stuck on the proverbial hamster wheel. By âkeeping up with the Jonesesâ and paying back student loan debt, he soon tired of what he calls the rat race and decided to learn a different money strategy. Jonathan made it his mission to study finance and as a resu...2020-01-171h 06The Long ViewChris Mamula: What Young Retirees Need to KnowOur guest on the podcast today is Chris Mamula. Chris blogs on the website, "Can I Retire Yet?" and he has also cowritten a book called Choose FI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence, which was published in 2019. Chris is loosely part of the FIRE, or Financial Independence Retire Early, movement, but he brings a fresh perspective to the concept. He retired from a career as a physical therapist at age 41. After poor experiences with the financial industry early in his professional life, he educated himself on investing and tax planning. Now he draws on his experience to write about w...2020-01-1541 min
The Rebel Author Podcast011 Authors and Money: How to Quit Your Day Job and Write Full-Time with Zach BohannonShow Notes
Episode questions:
1. Do you read the show transcript?
2. What one thing youâre going to do to better your financial situation after listening to this podcast?
More about our guest, Zach Bohannon:
Website -Â www.zachbohannon.com
The Career Author: Podcast and Events -Â www.thecareerauthor.com
Zach's Fiction at Molten Universe Media -Â www.moltenuniversemedia.com
Episode 44 - Money Tips For the Aspiring Career Author:Â https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-44-money-tips-for-the-aspiring-career-author/Â
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Rebel Author merch is now live. Iâm work...2020-01-1548 min
Disrupt Yourself Podcast with Whitney JohnsonJonathan Mendonsa: Embrace ConstraintsIn anticipation of the re-release of my book, Disrupt Yourself with Harvard Business Press on November 12, 2019, we are continuing our look at the seven-point framework of personal disruption. Today, we will be examining accelerant number three - embrace constraints. This accelerant can be tricky for people at first. Itâs tricky because we think we need limitless resources to be successful. We think we canât launch that company until we have an investor with deep pockets or think we canât start that project until we have 4-hour blocks of time available to really focus. We someho...2019-10-0842 min
Inspired MoneyRetired at 41 and Tips for Financial Independence with Chris MamulaEpisode 111: Chris Mamula shares his path to financial independence and retiring at 41. He's also primary author of Choose FI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence. Guest Biography Chris Mamula used principles of traditional retirement planning, combined with creative lifestyle design, to retire from a career as a physical therapist at age 41. After poor experiences with the financial industry early in his professional life, he educated himself on investing and tax planning. Now he draws on his experience to write about wealth building, DIY investing, financial planning, early retirement, and lifestyle design at Can I Retire Yet...2019-10-0146 min
The Lifestyle Builders PodcastChoose Intentionality with Jonathan MendonsaWith a blend of personal finance, entrepreneurship and personal development as a life optimization strategy that focuses on intentionality, freedom, community and ultimately happiness, today we chat with guest Jonathan Mendonsa, co-host of the Choose FI podcast. Â http://joinlifestylebuilders.com2019-09-3000 min
Earn & InvestChooseFi Your Roadmap To Financial Independence w/ Brad Barrett, Jonathan Mendonsa, and Chris Mamula In episode 56 we're joined by the authors of ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence. The book launches October 1st and Brad, Jonathan, and Chris give us an sneak peak to the book. You can learn more about ChooseFI at ChooseFi.com/start and you can read Chris' blog at CanIRetireYet.Com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-09-3053 min
BiggerPockets Money PodcastAn Introduction to Financial Independence with Chris Mamula, Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa
Personal finance is easy, right? You read a blog or listen to a podcast and just follow everything they did. Easy, Peasy, Lemon Squeezy.Except thatâs not how the world works. What brought success to one person may bring misery - and ultimately failure - to someone else. Personal Finance is P-E-R-S-O-N-A-L!Of course that said, there are some general principles that apply to everyone:Â
Spend less than you earn
Invest wisely
Increase your income
Track your spending
Be money conscious
Chris Mamula, Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa are the authors of Cho...2019-09-301h 19
Your Money, Your WealthHow to Choose Your Own Financial Independence AdventureChoose FI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence authors Chris Mamula (CanIRetireYet.com), Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa (Choose FI podcast) share principles that can change your life and your idea of retirement. Plus, answers to your FIRE (financial independence / retire early) questions on bridging the gap between early retirement and tapping retirement accounts, balancing ACA subsidy eligibility against allocation decisions, options trading, and just how much Roth savings is right for you. Transcript & show notes: http://bit.ly/YMYW-2402019-09-2450 min
The Meaningful Money Personal Finance PodcastFinancial Independence is for EVERYONE - Choose FITodayâs guests are giants in the FI/RE community. Their podcast and blog is massive and deservedly so as they communicate a clear passion for their subject and inspire others to follow them on their journey. Today Iâm speaking with Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa from ChooseFI2019-08-2146 min
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi924: The Equation for Financial Independence with the ChooseFi FoundersWhat is the equation for financial independence? Today we have the co-hosts of the very popular ChooseFI Podcast, Jonathan Mendonsa and Brad Barrett. Both of these friends come to the personal finance space with their own unique experiences.Â
Brad and his partner saved a million dollars in just 11 years. Jonathan was able to pay down a $168,000 in student loans. In 2017, Jonathan and Brad saw the need to bring even more community to the FIRE Movement, Financial Independence Retire Early Movement. After meeting up a few times together, they decided to create that community with their podcast called ChooseFI.Â
Today, ChooseFI is...2019-08-1242 min
Peak Performers | Tools, Strategies & Psychology to Get Things DoneFinancial Independence Made Easy | Brad Barrett | Episode #637Brad Barrett went from being a full-time CPA to retiring with complete financial independence by the age of 35 through diligent savings and investing. Now, as co-host and co-founder of ChooseFI, heâs empowering others to reach for a life of purpose, intention and ultimately happiness through the journey to Financial Independence. Brad led the outwardly âsuccessfulâ life into his 20s: Succeeded in school, elite university acceptance, job at a top international accounting firm, CPA designation. Â But he had no plan other than the standard American narrative. His first year at work he saw what âsuccessâ looked like for the firmâs partners...2019-07-2226 min
Join Up Dots - Business Coaching Made Easy (With A Bit Of Life Coaching Too)ChooseFIIf you feel that you are going out of your mind, with spiralling debts, credit card interest and stress then this is the show for you. Todayâs guest is Jonathan Mendonsa a man who reluctantly walked into the world of frugal living, but now will never I assume go back. Yes he was a spender, and i guess at his core is still someone that likes to splash out on the finer things in life. But he knew he had to change as at the age of 28 he graduated college as a pharmacist with $168,000 in student loans. Now 4 years la...2019-06-1052 min
Making Waves at C-Level: Business Tips for Executives, Leaders, and EntrepreneursOwn Your Finances - with Jonathan MendonsaJonathan Mendonsa is the co-founder of the ChooseFI podcast. ChooseFI started in early 2017 out of Jonathan's living room with co-founder Brad Barrett; since then ChooseFI has been downloaded millions of times in over 190 countries and spawned hundreds of ChooseFI local groups with âin real lifeâ meetups in 20+ countries across the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-04-3053 min
The MapleMoney ShowCreating Space to Execute a Fully Funded Lifestyle Change, with Jonathan MendonsaWe've talked about FIRE, or Financial Independence Retire Early, on this show before, but how do you line up your finances to be able to make that major change to your lifestyle? Jonathan Mendonsa from Choose FI stopped by the show to explain how we can create space to execute a fully funded lifestyle change. We cover a lot today, like eliminating debt, increasing your savings, and creating additional income so you're not dependant on your job. Plus, just how much are your years of education and career loyalty really worth? You can find the...2019-04-1741 min
The Boldin Your Money PodcastJonathan Mendonsa: Past, Present, & Future of Financial IndependenceThe twenty-fourth NewRetirement podcast. This time, Steve Chen is joined by guest Jonathan Mendonsaâ former pharmacist turned podcasting rockstar and founder of ChooseFI.com â and discusses the past, present, and future of the FIRE Movement.
Recording, editing done by Davorin Robison.
Š 2019 NewRetirement Inc.
2019-03-061h 24
HerMoney with Jean ChatzkyEp 145: Ring The Alarm! Weâre Talking FIRE
Only you can prevent running out of money in retirement. OK, weâll cool it with the fire and Smokey The Bear puns. This savings crisis is one weâve covered before, but this week weâre discussing what thousands of people are calling the solution: The FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) Movement. Our two experts, Jonathan Mendonsa and Brad Barrett, co-hosts of the ChooseFi podcast, explain what it is, its âsimple mathâ and why itâs so popular: âYou know, I think all of us kind of understand the golden years are the years that you're allowed to do everything tha...2019-01-2332 min
Afford AnythingThe Paradox of FI -- with Jonathan Mendonsa and Brad Barrett of Choose FI#160: When Jonathan Mendonsa was 18, he researched which college degrees lead to the highest income. Pharmacy was near the top of the list of high-paying degrees, so Jonathan decided to become a pharmacist. He wasn't motivated by passion or calling. His decision was purely tactical. He wanted to make money. He spent four years in college, followed by another four years of graduate school. By age 28, he held a Doctorate in Pharmacy and an astounding $168,000 in debt. This debt burden might have been bearable if Jonathan loved his chosen profession. For people who love...2018-11-051h 17
Motley Fool AnswersHow to Become Financially Independent by Your 30sWith the help of Jonathan Mendonsa and Brad Barrett, the guys behind the popular ChooseFI website and podcast, weâre going to learn more about the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement and how you can gain financial independence to create the life you want. Thanks to LinkedIn for supporting Motley Fool. Go to www.linkedin.com/fool and get a $50 off your first job post.2018-10-0947 min
Richer SoulChoose FI, Financial Independence with Jonathan MendonsaTake away: There are tremendous opportunities to life life on your terms, take a small step today. Â Action step: what is 1 thing you can take action this week to improve your life. Â Money Learnings: Jonathan grew up without a lot of money. He grew up with a safe home but there was not a lot of extraâs. He wanted to do better. Â Bio: My name is Jonathan and I live and work out of Richmond Virginia. My wife and I enjoy travel rewards, Â coffee, board games, Chipotle, and spending time with our two dogs; Zoey and Kiki. We have a...2018-07-241h 20
ChooseFI082 | A Wife's Perspective | Laura Barrett and Dani Mendonsa082 | Brad and Jonathanâs wives, Laura and Dani (respectively), talk about their introduction to FI, combining finances, budgeting with children, and maintaining balance. How did Dani and Laura approach saving before meeting Jonathan? How did Lauraâs parents change careers to improve their financial status? How was growing up in Zimbabwe different from a typical American upbringing? What did saving money mean to Dani when she started working? How did Dani respond to Jonathanâs initial proposal to combine finances? When and how did Brad and Laura merge finances? What does a typical day in Dani and Lauraâs lives...2018-07-021h 11
The Side Hustle Show287: Choose Financial Independence: A Case Study in Audience BuildingNote: Click here to download Jonathanâs top tips for starting and growing a podcast, blog, and online community from this episode.
10 months!
Just 10 months after starting his side hustle, Jonathan Mendonsa was ready to quit his 6-figure job and take the business full-time.
What's the hustle?
A podcast called Jonathan co-hosts with this partner Brad Barrett ChooseFI.
âYou need to either be first or be different. We couldnât be first, so we wanted to pivot and be a little different,â Jonathan said.
When the project started, he was working full-time as a pharmacist, living a frugal lifestyle, and was a...2018-06-1445 minThe Side Hustle Show287: Choose Financial Independence: A Case Study in Audience Building10 months!Just 10 months after starting his side hustle, Jonathan Mendonsa was ready to quit his 6-figure job and take the business full-time.What's the hustle?A podcast called Jonathan co-hosts with this partner Brad Barrett ChooseFI.âYou need to either be first or be different. We couldnât be first, so we wanted to pivot and be a little different,â Jonathan said.When the project started, he was working full-time as a pharmacist, living a frugal lifestyle, and was an avid consumer of financial independence content.From the off...2018-06-1447 min
StartEdUp PodcastChoose Financial Independence: What YOU need to retire fast, travel freeJonathan Mendonsa is on a mission to get people to understand the power of money, how to retire faster, and even travel free. There is a growing community of "FI" people (Financial Independence) that know the tips and life hacks for people to earn more, pay less in taxes, and get to LIVING life, and not living paycheck to paycheck.
This is a MUST LISTEN! I promise you that this podcast will immediately bring you value and get you motivated.
Also, I would HIGHLY recommend that you subscribe to their podcast.
Here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/choosefi-join-the-financial-independence-community/id1187770032...2018-05-0440 minStartEdUp PodcastChoose Financial Independence: What YOU need to retire fast, travel freeJonathan Mendonsa is on a mission to get people to understand the power of money, how to retire faster, and even travel free. There is a growing community of "FI" people (Financial Independence) that know the tips and life hacks for people to earn more, pay less in taxes, and get to LIVING life, and not living paycheck to paycheck.
This is a MUST LISTEN! I promise you that this podcast will immediately bring you value and get you motivated.
Also, I would HIGHLY recommend that you subscribe to their podcast.
Here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/choosefi-join-the-financial-independence-community/id1187770032...2018-05-0440 min
BiggerPockets Money PodcastThe Pillars of FI, Pt. 2: Designing the Life You Want with Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa from Choose FI
This is the last half of the epic interview with Brad and Jonathan from Choose FI. Continuing where we left off from last week, we finish up the Pillars of FI conversation, including beginner level topics you can be doing such as frugality and index fund investing but also touch on more advanced topics like tax optimization and travel hacking. If you have not yet listened to part one, you can find that here. This episode - along with last weekâs part one - is a must-listen for anyone on the path to FI, or just getting started. Links fro...2018-04-0949 min
BiggerPockets Money PodcastThe Pillars of FI: Designing the Life You Want with Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa from Choose FI
On todayâs epic show, we speak with Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa from Choose FI. Brad and Jonathan share their pillars of financial independence â the 10 things you need to do in order to achieve FI. We cover beginner-level topics such as...
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Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families10 Pillars of Financial Independence | Jonathan MendonsaPopularized by extreme frugality rock stars like Mr. Money Mustache, the Mad Fientist, and Jacob from Early Retirement Extreme, the Financial Independence or FIRE community has grown in popularity over the past 5-10 years.This is a subset of the personal finance world that encourages earning a solid income early in your life, saving a ⌠Continue reading "10 Pillars of Financial Independence with Jonathan Mendonsa"The post 10 Pillars of Financial Independence with Jonathan Mendonsa appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors ...2018-02-191h 02