How Young Canadians Can Achieve Financial Freedom in 2025 | Kornel Szrejber

Christi Rae sits down with Kornel Szrejber — host of the Build Wealth Canada podcast and a leader in Canada’s FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. Kornel shares what Gen Z and Gen Alpha can realistically do to achieve financial freedom in a world of high housing costs and inflation.You’ll learn:​The real meaning of financial independence (FI) versus “retiring early”​Whether FIRE is still achievable for young Canadians today​How to start investing with index ETFs​How to spot solid financial advice vs. risky “get rich quick” content online​Kornel’s 3 actionable steps to start your own FI journeyTune in to get inspired and learn to see money as a path to freedom, not stress.Show Links:https://www.buildwealthcanada.ca/https://www.youtube.com/@BuildWealthCanadaShowChapters:00:00 Understanding the FIRE (Financially Independent, Retire Early)Movement02:21 Financial Independence for the Younger Generation02:43 What is the 4% Rule03:29 Ways to Achieve Financial Independence (FI)05:52 Balancing FI with Value Driven Lifestyle08:18 Partial Financial Independence09:28 Finfluencers and Get Rich Quick11:41 Understanding Index Investing12:57 The Impact of Finfluencers on Gen Z15:09 Advice for Young Investors15:11 3 Steps to Starting the FI Journey