FI Minded: Achieve Financial Independence & Have Fun Doing It
Want to achieve financial independence without missing out on the fun?
FI Minded is for anyone who wants to achieve financial freedom, live life on their own terms, and, most importantly, enjoy the journey along the way!
Whether you’re just starting to think about financial independence or already deep into the process, FI Minded gives you the tools and inspiration to make FI a reality - without giving up the things you love.
Each episode, we’ll cover topics like:
*Financial Independence Strategies: Simple, actionable advice to reach FI faster (if that’s your goal).
*Work Optionality: Transitioning from the corporate grind (no more "one more year syndrome") to a life of freedom and flexibility.
*Lifestyle Design: How to build a life that aligns with your values, goals, and dreams.
*Stories from the FI Community: Real people sharing their journeys to FI and what they’ve learned.
*Fun with FI: How to save your future and enjoy your current life through CoastFI, mini-retirements, travel, or just making the most of your time.
*Fighting Burnout: Balancing saving for your future while staying mentally healthy.
Some of our past guests include:
Carl Jensen (1500 Days), Jeremy Schneider (Personal Finance Club), Nick Loper (Side Hustle Show), Andrew Giancola (The Personal Finance Podcast), Jordan Grumet (Earn & Invest), Jill Sirianni (Frugal Friends), Jacking Cummings-Koski (Catching Up to FI), Jesse Cramer (Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors), Diania Merriam (Optimal Finance Daily), Rachael Camp (Work Optional), Jillian Johnsrud (Retire Often), Sean Mullaney (FI Tax Guy), Joel Larsgaard (How to Money), Erin Lowry (Broke Millennial).
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 179
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Is the Next Step in Your FI Journey Buying Less? | E178 Ashlee Piper
I was reviewing my spending for the first half of 2025 and noticed something interesting: excluding routine bills, groceries, and experiences, I only bought 25 new things this year, totaling about $1…
Mini-Retirements: Instead of Retiring Early, Why Not Retire Often? | E177 Jillian Johnsrud
We’re all waiting for the day we hit financial independence. That’s when we’ll finally quit our jobs and have time to learn a new hobby, start that house project, take longer vacations, or prioritize…
How to Save Thousands on Groceries (Without Giving Anything Up) | E176 Bryan Suddith
If you're on the path to financial independence, you know every dollar adds up. An extra $1,000 a year might not sound like much, but early in your FI journey, that kind of savings can seriously acce…
Shifting Away from a “Save-Only” Mindset | E175 Matt & Yana - CoastFI Couple
Today, we dive into some of the biggest questions our community has about money, relationships, and raising kids on the path to financial independence.
Matt and Yana from CoastFI Couple share their ho…
How to Get the Courage to Travel More Adventurously | E174 Jon Otero
My first big trip abroad was in 2015. I had just graduated from college the week before and wanted to do something fun. So my girlfriend and I flew to Europe and visited Prague, Paris, and Barcelona.…
Money Moves That Sound Smart…But Aren’t (Part 2) | E173
Some money moves sound smart…until you actually try them.
This is Part 2 of our special series where six personal finance experts share strategies that sound smart but rarely are. In this episode, you…
Money Moves That Sound Smart…But Aren’t (Part 1) | E172
Some financial strategies sound really smart…until they aren’t.
In part one of this special two-part series, we’re diving into real stories from personal finance pros who once made money moves that se…
You’re Great at Saving. Are You Good at Giving? If not, start here. | E171 Spencer Reese
We’re great savers. Probably good earners, too. But what about givers?
The FI community excels at building wealth, but often, we’re laser-focused on accumulating it for ourselves. Is that fair? Does t…
How to Live a FI Life Without the FI Bank Account | E170 Jess from Fioneers
Why are you chasing financial independence?
It could be living a more adventurous life filled with travel or doing work you love, regardless of the pay. Whatever your dream looks like, it probably com…
What If You Had the Opportunity to Reinvent Yourself? | E169
What would you do if you had to start over, completely from scratch?
In this episode, I share the wild true story of Audrey, a woman who vanished in 1962 and was just found alive, 63 years later. Her …
Travel Hacks to Upgrade Your Next Vacation (Without Spending More) | E168 Chris Hutchins
I get why some people aren’t into traveling. Long flights crammed in a middle seat, overpriced hotels that smell like smoke, and being miles away from the city center - none of that screams “dream va…
How to Start a Side Hustle in One Month | E167 Nick Loper
For most of us pursuing financial independence, the math is pretty straightforward: earn more, spend less, and invest the difference. But what if you could speed things up and discover a new passion …
The Tariffs You Should Really Be Paying Attention To | E166
Tariffs aren’t just for global trade - you can apply the concept to your personal life to protect your time, energy, and values.
As we gain more financial freedom, how we spend and make money should e…
You’re Financially Free But It Doesn’t Feel Like It | E165 Shannah Game
You’ve run the numbers a hundred times. You’ve built the spreadsheets, projected the growth, and calculated your safe withdrawal rate down to the decimal. On paper, money isn’t an issue. You should f…
How to DOUBLE Your Income in One Year | E164 Andrew Giancola
In my mid-20s, I was making $50,000. Between San Diego’s high housing costs, dating, a car payment, and other expenses, I barely had anything left to put toward financial independence - let alone fas…
Welcome to FI Minded (Podcast Rebrand Announcement)
Want to achieve financial independence without missing out on the fun?
FI Minded is for anyone who wants to achieve financial freedom, live life on their own terms, and, most importantly, enjoy the jo…
Is Real Estate the Best Path to Financial Independence? | E163 Chad Carson
Is Real Estate the Best Path to Financial Independence?
As a die-hard index fund investor, I used to have a clear answer. But after researching Chad Carson’s “small but mighty” real estate philosophy,…
When You and Your Partner See Money Differently | E162 Brian Page
Love and money - a perfect match, right?
If only it were that simple. Money is personal for everyone. We grow up with different values, learn different money habits from our parents, and develop our o…
Do You Know You Can Negotiate Your Medical Bills? Here’s how. | E161 Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington
In today’s conversation, we will learn how to negotiate your medical bills. Wait, you can do that?
Yeah, this was new to me too. Maybe it was the confusing medical jargon or the assumption that hospit…
Spending Experiments: Learn What Purchases Make You Happy | E160 Carl Jensen
Struggling to spend money? Same here. Honestly, I never thought this would be a problem as I got closer to financial independence. I mean, isn’t the goal to save up enough so we can finally spend on …