#252 - FIRE for Dummies Author Jackie Cummings Koski on Financial Independence

Host Brad Wright is joined by Jackie Cummings Koski. Jackie is the author of FIRE for Dummies and co-host of the Catching Up to FI podcast, focused on financial independence for late starters. She serves as Chapter President of FPA Southwestern Ohio and is a passionate advocate for financial literacy and education. With a master's degree in financial planning and financial therapy, Jackie shares her personal journey from poverty to financial independence—retiring at age 49—and her mission to help others do the same. They discuss: Jackie's financial journey and how she discovered FIRE Why she hands out $2 bills to students and audiences Her experience writing FIRE for Dummies and who the book is really for The origins and growth of the Catching Up to FI podcast Her role as FPA Chapter President and how she's helping reshape the profession Financial literacy efforts including a Roth IRA pilot for underserved youth And much more. Contact Jackie: 📘 Book: FIRE for Dummies 🎙 Podcast: catchinguptofi.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Jackie Cummings Koski 🌐 FPA Southwestern Ohio Chapter: fpaswo.org