Financial Freedom: How to quit the 9-5 and retire as a MILLIONAIRE! - The Donegans Rebel Guide to wealth (41)

Is financial freedom really as simple as spending less, investing wisely, and shifting your mindset?

Alan and Katie Donegan proved it is. By 40, they’d retired from the 9–5, become millionaires, and built a life of freedom, travel, and passion projects.

In this episode, we unpick the exact steps and mindset that made it possible. Alan and Katie are the founders of the Rebel Finance School, a free global programme that’s helped over 22,000 people learn to invest and take control of their money. Their story shows why financial literacy matters—not just for wealth, but for choice, independence, and the freedom to live life on your terms.

They explain:

⬛ How to create a gap between what you earn and what you spend

⬛ Why investing in simple global index funds beats most strategies

⬛ The practical steps to reach financial independence

⬛ Why financial freedom is about time not just money

⬛ How tracking your spending can transform your wealth mindset

⬛ The discipline shift athletes (and all of us) need to master our finances

Episode Guide

00:00 Introduction to Financial Freedom

03:04 The Importance of Financial Literacy

05:52 The Journey of an Athlete’s Finances

08:40 Understanding Investments and Retirement

11:35 The Power of Self-Development

14:35 Building a Partnership in Financial Goals

17:39 The Concept of Financial Independence

20:34 The Role of Discipline in Financial Success

23:49 Investing in Global Index Funds

26:27 The Risks and Rewards of Investing

29:35 Practical Steps to Start Investing

32:34 The Importance of Tracking Spending

35:47 Overcoming Financial Barriers

38:37 The Mindset Shift Towards Wealth

41:32 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Key Soundbites

💬 “You can only spend it once.”

💬 “It’s about saving, then spending.”

💬 “You are buying back your time.”

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