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Retire OftenHow to Decouple Identity from Career for a Mini-RetirementMitch shares his journey towards a mini-retirement, discussing the challenges of decoupling his identity from work, the role of therapy in his transition, and the planning involved in their adventure. He reflects on the joy of spending quality time with family while traveling and the unexpected return to work with a new perspective. Mitch offers encouragement for others considering a similar path, emphasizing the importance of self-evaluation and planning for a fulfilling life beyond traditional work. Takeaways Mitch and his wife were both working demanding jobs before considering a mini-retirement The financial independence community i...
2025-01-2928 min
myFIcapsule35. myFINALcapsule - Books, Podcasts, Resources.This is my final episode of the show, but as mentioned before you can find me on the Everyday FI Podcast once a month, including the newest episode that released on 12/16/24.
In this episode I mention a pile of resources and books that helped me on the way!
Resource List of Books & Podcasts Below!
FI Podcasts:
Everyday FI
Choose FI
Bigger Pockets Money
Sound Investing
Afford Anything
Retire Often
The...
2024-12-1751 min
EverydayFI33. Mitch & Meg's Money Musings: Career Transitions Subscribe on Apple, YouTube, and Spotify. Thanks for listening to the EverydayFI podcast, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people on the path to financial independence. Today I'm welcoming my buddy Mitch, who will be joining me on the Meghan's Money Musings episodes — these will be dubbed "Mitch & Meg's Money Musings - cute, right? Gotta love alliteration! On today's episode Mitch and Meg chat about career transitions. How did we know it was the right time to make a change? What was the catalyst? Why did we choose the new career pat...
2024-12-161h 19myFIcapsule34. Love. Hate & Pace to FI. Plus a (Hopefully) Positive Announcement!In my second to last episode on this platform I'm sharing the things I love & Hate about FI and our FI Story, as well as the Pace to FI.
Last but not least, a link below to the Everyday-FI site, and show where you can find me about once a month chatting money subjects with Megan Combs!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everydayfi/id1747124228
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FihxuhxKG9j4xBChlsLtj?si=AyZMBmLYTQ60OIBxM_ybVA
Website: https://everyday-fi.com/
2024-12-1042 minmyFIcapsule33. January on YOUR terms... Blue Monday... goals... and MOREThis week I have an announcement after the intro... then I'm sharing a bit about debt, January Goals, planning your future and this fascinating sad date known as "Blue Monday".
2024-12-0352 minmyFIcapsule32. How Much is Enough?Have you ever sat down and really thought about how much is enough? Today I'm sharing a story that helped me better articulate just how much is enough, and finding the balance between living a life you love, without over spending to buy more stuff that may be lacking in "return on joy".
2024-11-2633 minmyFIcapsule31. 10 Quotes & How they Shaped MeToday I'm sharing 10 quotes that shaped and impacted me. All but one of them are well over a few years old, and thus have stood my test of time and hopefully can give you some motivation, drive, or a different way of thinking about something in your life that you might need some fresh inspiration.
2024-11-1947 minmyFIcapsule30. Should I sell or should I hold? A long term rental case study! - W/CaseyThis week I'm chatting with my friend Casey, who has a dilemma on her hands. Her and her husband have debated their options, next steps, and best plans for their duplex they hold and self-manage as long term landlords.
We chat about how they acquired it, their tenant history, and some of the ins and outs of being a landlord for long term tenants since its not all fun and games.
2024-11-121h 05myFIcapsule29. Family First: Bought & Sold a Business aligning Family Values w/CalvinThis week Mitch talks with Calvin, an old friend, roommate, comrade, co-worker, and someone that has accelerated in his career path up to and including buying, growing, and selling out of a small business.
We chat about his career success, the power of having the ability to sell, and taking chances on starting up and / or buying a business with a partner.
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EverydayFI26. 6 Month Anniversary EpisodeSubscribe on Apple, YouTube, and Spotify. I can't believe it's already been 6 months since I started the EverydayFI podcast! Time flies way too fast these days. Tune in to this week's episode to hear all about my thoughts so far about the show, how things started and how they're going, some behind the scenes material, what's coming next, AND a request from you, the audience. Episode Links: Episode webpage ChooseFI podcast MYFICapsule EverydayFI Podcast page Ramit Sethi "Money for Couples" podcast Mr. Money Mustache "The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement" Afford Anything with...
2024-11-0443 minmyFIcapsule28. Everything I missed & Current Events!Every 4 or 5 episodes I provide some updated thoughts after listening back to the trailing episodes, and give a little update on some current events in our life and journey.
Follow myficapsule on Instagram, Facebook, X and email me at myficapsule@gmail.com if you have any comments or feedback.
2024-10-2948 minmyFIcapsule27. You Wouldn't Believe the Things I've Heard as A Coach... W/BjornIn this episode we talk with Bjorn Larson, a money coach from the Life. Money. You. Program (information below).
Bjorn and I have known each other since middle school, and we spent some time talking about how he used his degree that he thought would force him into financial planning in the traditional sense and instead found the perfect path for him to utilize his skills, compassion, and coaching mindset.
Bjorn recognized he didn't want to work the hours that he saw his bosses work, and instead pivoted into a different career choice that has...
2024-10-2256 minEverydayFI24. Lan N: The new wave of FISubscribe on Apple, YouTube, and Spotify. Hey there and welcome to another episode of EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives of everyday people in the financial independence community. I'm your host Meghan Combs, and today I'm chatting with Lan, a newish follower of FI. In this episode we dive into Lan's money story including her journey from teaching to tech and her experience growing up poor. We also dive into the concepts of having immigrant parents and how hard it is to escape the cycle of poverty. And we talk about Lan's love of travel and...
2024-10-211h 14myFIcapsule26. My Wholesale Portfolio Change....In this episode Mitch breaks down the wholesale portfolio change he recently made. This episode breaks down the why, how, and what changes were made moving from a single index fund portfolio to a more diversified portfolio of multiple asset classes all nested inside of cost efficient index fund ETFs.
In the episode I promised multiple show note links, and here they are:
Paul Merriman:
https://www.paulmerriman.com/portfolios-2023-updates#gsc.tab=0
Paul's Chart Referenced in my Episode:
https...
2024-10-1559 minmyFIcapsule25. I moved to Southern California to SAVE money... With Dr. Brenda UekertI met Dr. Uekert in a pretty unique way, you'll have to hit play to get the full story.
Dr. Brenda has her hands in a few different things from travel, speaking, being an author and more. She shares her journey, her "Dream, Plan, Save, and Do" thought process, and much more!
Her geo-arbitrage story is incredibly unique to anything I've ever heard, and she's even shifted to align her investing with her direct values in recent months.
If you want to know more, check out what she's up to here:
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2024-10-0855 minmyFIcapsule24. Financial FLUNK to FI in 16 yearsI've been waiting to share our actual financial independence story in greater detail since before I even recorded the first episode.
Here we are! I'm breaking down from a high level view what our sixteen year journey looks like from a financial flunk to financially independent and almost everything in-between.
No matter where you are at on your journey, I hope you can see your self somewhere in this story, or get started on creating yours.
2024-10-0159 minmyFIcapsule23. Our Big Trip Explained! 15 Camp Sites, 4 Hotels, an Airbnb & a Happy Family!This week you get to meet MISSES myFIcapsule, as my wife and I spend an hour laying out our experience planning our trip, what went right, what went wrong, what surprised us, what blew us away and how this trip changed us.
If you want a follow up episode in more detail about the trip, please leave a comment, or send me an email at myficapsule@gmail.com.
If you are interested in helping support the show, Monarch is not a sponsor of the show but as a user...
2024-09-241h 02myFIcapsule22. Everything I Missed & POST Sabbatical Current Events!Every 5th episode I give some current events on what's happening in my life, and this week its all about this gap in between the end of our travel, and up to the point of me getting back to work after a 90 day sabbatical!
Additionally after listening back to the trailing 4 episodes I drop some thoughts that I thought needed clarification, elaboration, additional thoughts or quotes that came to mind while reviewing the trailing four episodes.
2024-09-1751 minmyFIcapsule21. Should I Sell or Should I hold? A Short Term Rental Case Study w/MallorieToday we are reviewing a short term rental property that Mallorie and her husband bought in 2021 during peak travel times to a very desirable tourist destination. We review and break down why it was purchased, what they love about it, how the expenses are going, and what its future potential could be.
In addition, we cover some real estate basics and return on investment expectations from a high level for Short Term, Mid Term, and more traditional long term rental properties.
Interested in keeping better track of your finances...
2024-09-1059 minmyFIcapsule20. Someone would be ecstatic to be where you are right now!In this episode I expand on the middle part of the FI Journey, or even in some cases the early part of the Journey.
This is often referred to in the FI community as:
-The Boring Middle
-The Slog
-The Grind
-The Muddled Middle
The goal of this episode is to reframe that thinking, and express gratitude for where we are at today, while aspiring towards what is next.
If you want to support the show...
2024-09-0352 minmyFIcapsule19. Clarifying FI Concepts by Turning the Tables on Mitch W/DJ Part 2Way back before I headed out on my sabbatical, my friend DJ turned the tables on me, asking and clarifying FI Concepts, steps along the journey, and a bit more. This is part 2 of 2, where we clarify various age benchmarks and things we might want to be thinking about from a financial standpoint.
You'll notice me pop in the beginning with the into, and after DJ wraps, you'll get me for a few minutes in the outro.
Want to be a guest on the show? Email me at myficapsule@gmail.com and...
2024-08-2740 minmyFIcapsule18. Clarifying FI Concepts by Turning the Tables on Mitch W/DJ Part 1Way back before I headed out on my sabbatical, my friend DJ turned the tables on me, asking and clarifying FI Concepts, steps along the journey, and a bit more. This is part 1 of 2, with a cool announcement at the end in in my post-recording outro that I recorded in real time.
If you want a link to Monarch Money, it would help me out if you signed up through this referral link!
https://www.monarchmoney.com/referral/54m0my0x9w
2024-08-2050 minEverydayFI15. Mitch B: The Ultimate HoudiniSubscribe on Apple, YouTube, and Spotify. Today on the show I get to interview my buddy Mitch, host of the MyFICapsule podcast. We talk about the happy middle between quitting your job for good and downgrading to a less stressful role that still brings in the cash. We also dive into his plans for a summer sabbatical roadtrip with his family, where he sports his ChooseFI t-shirt to make new FI friends. Plus why he wanted to start his own podcast. Tune in to hear about how the FI life can be lived in all different ways.
2024-08-191h 13myFIcapsule17. Recording from BANFF! Everything I missed & Current EventsIn this episode I'm recording from Banff Canada, looking back at the previous 5 episodes and hitting on anything I think I missed, overlooked, or additional thoughts that were triggered. Also, an update on my travels as we are getting much closer to the end of our 11 weeks on the road during our sabbatical.
Referral Link to Monarch Money if you want to help me out!
https://www.monarchmoney.com/referral/54m0my0x9w
2024-08-1352 minmyFIcapsule16. Don't panic in this market... How the little things influence future & bigger decision making.This week the stock market went a little crazy, so I wanted to address that, what to expect and more importantly how to think through how you feel about market fluctuation today to ensure you are better prepared for the future when there are other drops and any time you might have larger sums to invest all at once.
2024-08-0649 minmyFIcapsule15. Life. Money. You. Interview Takeover W/BjornIn this episode I'm sharing an episode of another podcast where I was the guest, chatting with an old high school friend that is in the personal finance space. We chatted about money philosophy, savings tips & tricks, and our summer sabbatical. I hope you enjoy listening to Bjorn and I go back and forth on money subjects.
A link to Life. Money. You. Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-money-you-podcast/id1636521227
2024-07-3059 minmyFIcapsule14. What happens... if I die? Help your surviving spouse & family!In this episode we talk about what happens in the event of myself or my spouse passing, ugh. Heavy subject but I hope this episode drives you towards action! We talk passwords, beneficiary designations, wills, trusts, and more. During the episode I mentioned Monarch Money, below is a link that will get you a 30 day free trial, and if you sign up, it gives me a small kick back which I'd be thankful for!
Referral Link to Monarch:
https://www.monarchmoney.com/referral/54m0my0x9w
2024-07-2352 minmyFIcapsule13. Fundamental Thinking, Finances, and Family W/TerranceToday I'm speaking with Terrance from Fundamental Thinking and Welcome Home Dad. Terrance has been working on personal finance for a while, he's a former collegiate basketball player, and is now a financial coach working on building his business, online presence, and personal finance journey.
2024-07-1654 minEverydayFI10. FIRE in Vegas Chat on the MyFICapsule PodcastIn this episode I join my buddy Mitch from the MyFICapsule podcast to discuss and relive the "Designing Your Extraordinary Life" event at the FIRE in Las Vegas mega meet up hosted by Alan & Katie Donegan, and Brad Barrett from ChooseFI. Episode Links: Episode Page The MyFICapsule podcast The Donnegans ChooseFI
2024-07-151h 09myFIcapsule12. An Intro Into Real Estate Investing: House Hacking, REITS, Flips, Syndications & MoreIn this Episode Mitch outlines an overview of real estate investing from passively investing in REITS & Syndications, to active participation via House Hacking or live in Flips, and in-between as a more traditional landlord.
2024-07-091h 02
Life. Money. You. PodcastS1|E51: Financial Planning for Your 'Mini' RetirementJoin Bjorn as he welcomes high school friend, Mitch. Together, they'll talk you through the FIRE Movement, purging so you can splurge, and everyday financial habits you can adopt to prep for a ‘mini’ retirement. Also, be sure to check out Mitch's new podcast myFIcap$ule where he talks about personal finance, lifestyle design, and his journey to financial independence: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/myficapsule/id1742479019.--Subscribe to better money moves today: LifeMoneyYou.comAs a subscriber, here's what you get:✨ A monthly newsletter (featuring our blog and podcas...
2024-07-0558 minmyFIcapsule11. Newer to FI, Investing, and Real Estate w/ArmandoIn this episode we talk with Armando, he's newer to the FIRE Movement and has experience investing every where from Penny Stocks, to Real Estate. Something tells me he'll be back for a round 2 where we can go back and forth in depth on real estate.
2024-07-021h 03myFIcapsule10. What I Missed & Summer Sabbatical Current Events!In this episode I'm reviewing anything that was missed or needed further attention in the trailing 4 episodes. Additionally, I've provided some wins and challenges as we are 14 days into our summer sabbatical and trip across the Northwestern Portion of the Country.
2024-06-2553 minmyFIcapsule9. FI by Forty-Seven! With Brandon, AKA Positive Energy GuyToday we interview Brandon, who had a heck of a career in the hospitality industry. He became a motivational speaker, author, he's a proud father, man of many talents! Brandon brings it while sharing his journey to FI by forty-seven years old.
2024-06-181h 04myFIcapsule8. Take Control of Your SpendingI'm going solo today to talk about some tactics, concepts and ideas about getting your money under control. Sometimes just a handful of boundaries or barriers can make a difference in how we view every day purchases big and small.
2024-06-1149 minmyFIcapsule7. That Surprise Buoy to Your Retirement... W/DJ Part 2In this episode we dive a little further into DJ's upbringing, his money journey, and a surprise buoy to his financial position that he had "slightly" undervalued prior to our discussion!
2024-06-0443 minmyFIcapsule6. Mindset, Discipline, Life Long Learning with DJ - Part 1This episode recorded longer than planned, and thus we split it into two episodes. In part 1 we spend a significant amount of time exploring a fixed vs. growth mindset, life long learning from podcasts, books, and more, as well as how discipline can impact our every day lives for the good.
2024-05-2845 minmyFIcapsule5. Everything I Missed & Current EventsIn this episode we hit on some current events in my personal life, looking forward toward career changes and our summer adventures. Then we take a look back to our first 4 episodes where we left some good information on the table that warranted a little more love and a second look.
2024-05-2150 minmyFIcapsule4. The Fundamentals of FIIn this episode we walk through the 4 fundamentals of FI at a high level overview, with practical application and steps you can take today to improve or better understand your unique situation.
2024-05-1449 minmyFIcapsule3. The "Right Kind" of Frugalist, Problem Solver, Career ManToday we meet with John, he's someone I've looked up to for a long time for all kinds of reasons and he's on my "Personal Board of Directors". In this episode we explore career development, identifying what stimulates you, repairing things at home, learning on your own how to navigate the basics of investing, and more.
2024-05-0754 minmyFIcapsule2. FIRE in Las Vegas W/Meghan Combs - A Latte MoneyIn this episode we discuss and relive the "Designing Your Extraordinary Life" event at the FIRE in Las Vegas mega meet up hosted by Alan & Katie Donegan, and Brad Barrett from ChooseFI. To help, we invited a fellow attendee, Meghan Combs from @alattemoney and www.alattemoneyinvesting.com.
2024-04-301h 08myFIcapsule1. Life. Vision. Values. Family. All the things.Episode 1 introduces the overall mission of this podcast, some thoughts and views on life, adventure, family, and more!
2024-04-2434 minmyFIcapsuleTrailer: A Quick 5 Min Intro!myFIcapsule is a personal finance and lifestyle design podcast. We share financial independence and lifestyle stories.
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