How Families Can Become Financially Free

Despite popular opinion, you don't need a million dollars to be financially free. We'll go over how you can create a financial independence plan that fits your family and is actually fun! How Much Do We Need as a Family to Be Financially Free? Simplify and Enjoy is about families working toward financial freedom using core ideas from financial independence and minimalism.  But how does that work in times like these?  Can we take this foundational question we talked about in an earlier episode – finding your FI number – and actually craft a plan for a family now going through the pandemic? Let's be honest, depending on where you were in your own financial journey, the pandemic could've shifted things in so many directions for you.   I think it's reasonable to acknowledge that a family who's carrying debt like car payments or student loan is going to experience things much differently than a family whose paid off their Non-mortgage debts and are using that money to invest.  So how do you create that path for those families? Is it possible to work towards financial freedom and perhaps independence during times like these?  First off, let's start off with the good news.  You don't need a million dollars or more saved to achieve financial freedom. In fact, with some planning, you can really open up a lot of options for your family in a relatively short amount of time. And you know, what it can be rewarding and enjoyable.  I want to show you how.  In this episode, we'll get into: Making financial independence approachable by doing it in phases The key numbers to watch  How to craft a plan that fits your family So we're going to start with concepts but then go into some real numbers so you can see how the process works. Ready? Let's get started! Handy Tools to Start Your FI Journey If you're looking to get ahead with your finances as a family and look at pursuing financial independence, here are some resources to check out: Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint Grab Your Copy: Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Join Our Thriving Families Community on Facebook Free 401(k) Analysis: Blooom Coast FI: A Better Path to Financial Independence 10 Lessons Learned from Accidental Slow F.I.R.E. How Much is Enough Money? The Levels of Financial Autonomy Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal! Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union! If you live in the Triangle area of North Carolina and you'd like someone to work with you on your goals, you really want to check out Coastal's Wealth Management team. They'd love to help you start investing for retirement and more! Support the Podcast! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! Spread the word! If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and become financially free, please share. Leave a review. Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and gets the word out about the podcast. Leave your review on Spotify, or Apple. Grab a copy of Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money. My book is designed for a busy couple to set up their finances in 4 weeks. Get tips and tools that have worked for other couples on their journey of building their marriage and wealth together!