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
Use Your Money to Make a Life Not Your Life to Make Money | E59 Laura Rotter
I know many of us 20-somethings are focused on increasing our wealth and gaining more financial security. I’m definitely in this boat and I think that is a wise approach. I’m confident that we will g…
How to Build Ultramarathon Mental Strength | E58 Mason Stevens
For some of us, running to the kitchen to grab a snack is quite the workout. So what does it feel like to run 62 miles for twelve hours straight?
In today’s episode, Justin and Mason discuss what it …
A 2-Step Plan to Retire in 15 Years | E57 Jeremy Schneider
Investing is complicated…but does it need to be? Starting your investing journey can be super overwhelming especially in this age of information overload: stocks, crypto, FAANG, options, bonds. This …
Build a Legendary Marriage with Your Partner Using Tactical Empathy and Generative Questions | E56 Larry Hagner
Today’s guest is Larry Hagner, Founder of The Dad Edge. The Dad Edge is focused on empowering men to build legendary marriages, create epic connections with their kids, master personal finances, opti…
How to Talk Politics and Religion Without Killing Each Other | E55 Corey Nathan
I’ve dreaded some recent get-togethers knowing argumentative political conversations are going to be on the agenda and for quite some time, I’ve taken the approach that it is better to avoid these co…
How to Love Your Body and Recognize Your Health is More Than Your Weight | E54 Sophie Killip
Our teenage years present many challenges. One universal obstacle I saw few of us avoid was the trap of comparing ourselves to others, particularly our physical bodies. Someone was always thinner, mo…
UpDating: What You Can Learn From the Blind Dating Show | E53 Harrison Forman
Do you know what’s worse than being set up on a blind date? Going on that date in front of a live audience. Oh, and when I say blind date, I mean literary blind-folded.
That’s the concept for the New…
15-Year-Old Entrepreneur Shares How He is Fighting Back Against Conformity | E52 Benjamin Wong
Imagine you’re 9-year-old and you want the new, hottest toy. What would you do? Would you ask your parents for the money or spend your birthday money to buy it? My guess is very few of our 9-year-old…
Use Side Projects to Develop New Skills, Meet People and Launch a Career | E51 Alex Williamns
With New Year’s quickly approaching, I’m guessing you will be thinking about how you want to spend more of your free time in 2022. Friends, family, and your health are all great choices but I want to…
What Student Loan Repayment Strategy is Right for Me? | E50 Andrew Paulson
For many of us, student loans are a huge financial burden throughout our 20s and well into our 30s. Student loans can be hard to keep up with because payments can be the same amount as mortgages.
But…
The Damaging Consequences of Loneliness and What You Can Do About It | E49 Michael Bauman
In this extraordinary era of pandemic isolation, it makes sense that people are feeling more alone than ever. Although stay-at-home orders and social distancing exacerbated loneliness, this trend sta…
How to Determine If a Job Offer is the Right Decision | E48 Justin Peters
With the demand for help, and lack of candidates, many employers have turned to outbound recruiting. Many of my friends tell me they have been contacted by recruiters, former employers, and even a ra…
Attachment Theory: How Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles will Help Your Relationship | E47 Ed Coambs
Nothing kills the mood like discussing money issues but as much as we don’t want it to be a reality, money is a significant aspect of relationships.
If a couple isn’t on the same page financially, yo…
How to Network and Build Relationships Online Like a Pro | E46 J. Kelly Hoey
Today’s guest is the spunky J. Kelly Hoey, author of Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships In A Hyper-Connected World. Along with being an author, Kelly is a sought out speaker for…
Why and How to Ask for 1-on-1 Time with Your Manager | E45 Kyle Peters
My little brother, Kyle, joins me on the podcast to discuss his favorite takeaway from Episode 44: one-on-one meetings.
We discussed why one-on-one meetings could serve you at work. We outline our on…
How to Gain Leadership Experience Before Becoming a Manager | E44 Ben Brearley
Ben Brearley has been leading people for over 15 years. He saw the struggle managers had with the balancing act of leadership. Ben started writing articles to serve those who aspired to be an attenti…
First Date Tips, Single Girl Bucket List, and Exploring Sobriety | E43 Cara Hays
After college, Cara Hays found herself battling with two identities. Her future self that prioritized her values and her past self that continued to distract with bad habits.
One day Cara decided it …
Overcome Your Gym Anxiety and Jump-Start Your Fitness Journey | E42 Kawan Karadaghi
Many of us go through quite the physical transformation in our 20’s. Our metabolism slows down and we can no longer eat junk food for every meal. When we get older, we have to be more intentional abo…
Former Inmate on How to Overcome the Mistakes of Your Past | E41 Nate Dukes
Nate Dukes is an author, speaker, property investor, leader at his church, and serves on the board of a non-profit for underprivileged youth. Already an impressive resume for someone in their 30s.
B…
What’s an Health Savings Account (HSA) and Why Should I Consider It? | E40 Sean Mullaney
In our last episode, we covered so much material about taxes including terminology, the US tax system, and retirement accounts. One topic that came up but we didn’t get to discuss extensively was Hea…