Craft Your Legacy - Reverse Obituary | 9 to FI 030 | 9 to FI Podcast

Navigating Life's Inevitable: Reverse Obituaries, Financial Planning, and Living FullyIn this episode, Josh and Elliot discuss the impact of Snow Apocalypse 2026 and delve into the concept of a 'reverse obituary,' inspired by Warren Buffet's idea of planning life with the end in mind. They highlight the importance of financial preparedness and estate planning, emphasizing actions like creating wills, trusts, and TODs. Personal anecdotes about preparing for the inevitable and ensuring smooth transitions for loved ones are shared. Additionally, they touch on balancing life and work within the FIRE community, advocating for thoughtful life planning and making the most of the present.00:00 Introduction and Snow Apocalypse 202600:50 The Concept of a Reverse Obituary01:50 Personal Stories and Financial Preparedness05:45 Balancing Life and Work10:55 Reflecting on Life Goals22:15 Practical Steps for Financial Planning26:27 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsDo you have feedback or suggestions? We want to hear from you!Contact Elliot: [email protected] Josh: [email protected] of these products help the show. Thanks for your support!Mint Mobile - We both use ⁠Mint Mobile⁠ and save a ton on our phone plan: ⁠https://fbuy.me/vgAmz⁠⁠Empower⁠ is Josh’s choice for Net Worth and BudgetingWanna create a podcast? We use ⁠Descript⁠Looking for a new credit card?  We’re big fans of ⁠Chase⁠⁠Buy Us a Coffee⁠ - One time donation or monthly, it’s up to youWant to save money on gas? Try ⁠Upside!⁠Books mentioned in this episode: The Art Of Spending Money: https://amzn.to/45SnKOp Come find us and subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@9toFI