FIRE Takes

Just Tim here popping on the mike for 2 minutes to say what's up and direct you to listen to our interview of Doc G on his Earn and Invest podcast.

https://www.earnandinvest.com/episodes-77/ask-me-an…

We have been hit with the dog days of summer so on this episode I've located some stories that a lot of you have missed from our less downloaded episodes I thought were pretty good. We'll be back wit…

Welcome back to Fire Takes! In this episode, Gwen and Tim dig into three hot stories that explore the emotional and financial tensions of modern life.

First, we discuss a post from someone who finally…

In this episode of Fire Takes, Tim and Gwen dive into a trio of Reddit stories that are as bizarre as they are juicy. First up, a man pays his girlfriend 56% of his salary to be a live-in “employee” …

Separate bank accounts in marriage: dealbreaker or smart strategy? What happens when a million-dollar FIRE plan goes up in smoke? And how do you shake the financial anxieties of a tough childhood? Ti…

Ghosting, foodie calls, and financial incompatibility—this week we unpack a petty opera ticket saga, a FIRE-fueled career move, skewed middle-class perceptions, and a breakup over instant gratificati…

This week on Fire Takes, Tim and Gwen dive into a jam-packed episode full of FIRE insights, relationship dynamics, and real-world financial dilemmas straight from Reddit.

🧠 ChooseFI Reflection (2:00–9…

In this fiery episode, we dissect the internet’s most relatable money dramas:

• A listener dumps her decade-long mooch boyfriend after he prioritizes a new boat over her 40Kdebt—spoiler: she sells the h…

🏡 Post-Econome Reflections + Financial Red Flags You CAN'T Ignore | Fire Takes Podcast Ep. 13

Tim and Gwen are back from Econome with spicy takes, marital wisdom, and financial horror stories! In this…

In this episode of Fire Takes Podcast, Gwen and Tim dive into the emotional rollercoaster of financial independence, from navigating tricky relationship dynamics to overcoming the fear of spending. T…

We do some takes on our own situation and ask for listener feedback in addition to some stories of bad girlfriends with financial twists, Episode summary linked below.

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In this episode, Tim and Gwen dive into the world of "Bum FI"—what happens when people achieve financial independence and retire early, only to embrace a life of leisure (or laziness, depending on wh…

From budgeting with ADHD to sweating small expenses, Gwen and Tim tackle Reddit stories about money struggles, FIRE misalignment in relationships, and dating as a financially independent woman. They …

We discover the audacity people can have demanding money from the people in their lives. Come join us in our trip through the wardrobe.

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This week we are out of town for the holiday but didn't want to leave you completely without our lovely voices. I am reposting, nay reemphasizing my interview with the lovely Gwen. If you already hea…

We join Chuck Jaffe on the Money Life podcast to take a question from one of her listeners and Chuck gives his take right along with us.

Our Full Episode with Chuck

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These three couples all have money issues threatening to doom the relationship. Find out if Tim and Gwen have the right perspective to fix them or at least help you avoid getting into the same spot. …