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friends on FIRE
by friends on FIRE
🎤On a mission to get friends to talk about money🔥Sharing our FIRE journeys, personal finance advice, and frugal tipsHosted by 2 Friends on FIRE - Mike + Maggie**Leave a voicemail or text us at: 404-981-3370**
Episodes
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The surprising truths of early retirement (Inside Out Money #24)
the friends on FIRE podcast retired about 312 days ago, and Maggie started a new podcast called Inside Out Money with a rotating set of co-hosts. Inside Out Money is about to launch their 50th episode, and in anticipation of that we're sharing one of our top 10 episodes so far - Episode #24 with...
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Inside Out Money Trailer
Maggie shares the trailer to her new podcast Inside Out Money, which is now available wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit the Inside Out Money website (https://insideoutmoney.org/) to learn more, or find it wherever you listen to podcasts.
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#200 | The one where they say goodbye
This week is our final friends on FIRE episode. We share our memories, fun stats, and closing thoughts as we wrap up what has been an amazing experience for both of us. Thank you to everyone who has listened to and supported friends on FIRE over the last 200 episodes!
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#199 | Listener Q&A and Comments - Part 2
In this week’s episode, we answer more listener questions and read more awesome comments you all sent us!
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#198 | Listener Q&A and Comments - Part 1
In this week’s episode, we answer listener questions and read many lovely comments you all sent us!
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#197 | Big announcement!
In this week’s episode, we share some big news with our listeners! You’ll have to listen to hear the news, and we also have a special request for all of you at the end of the episode.
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#196 | Helping your parents with financial and legal stuff
In this week’s episode, we talk about helping your parents with financial and legal stuff. First, we share advice for why and how to initiate the discussion. Then, we then dig into tactical advice for what to discuss, such as life insurance, medical insurance, social security, withdrawal…
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#195 | Dual enrollment and financial vs lifestyle choices
In this episode, we read and discuss a recent CNBC article: There’s a quicker, cheaper way to go to college, but fewer students are trying it. We then share our thoughts on dual enrollment and the broader topic of financial vs lifestyle choices.
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#194 | How to let go of toxic career pressure and be happier at work - Part 2
In this week’s episode, we continue our discussion of the toxic pressure related to career growth, titles, and money and give our advice on how to make changes needed to let go and be happier.
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#193 | SVB collapse explained and what this means for you
In this week’s current events episode, we discuss the recent Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse and what it all means. We dig into what happened, why, and what it might mean for you.
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#192 | How to let go of toxic career pressure and be happier at work - Part 1
In this week’s episode, we discuss the sometimes toxic pressure of career growth, titles, and money. We hear from a couple of listeners who share their personal stories of how the anxiety to go for higher jobs has caused them to rethink their priorities. For anyone who’s worked a job with a...
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#191 | Marketplace insurance in early retirement - how to, costs, and more!
In this episode, Maggie shares her experience and tips for signing up for medical benefits on the Affordable Care Act Marketplace. We discuss how to sign-up, some of the details of how the program works, and the best tips and tricks that we’ve learned along the way. And we share the specific…
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#190 | The financial mechanics of early retirement
In this week’s episode, we discuss the specific mechanics of different ways you can fund early retirement and different withdrawal strategies. We start with a reminder of how early retirement works and then review the various levers that could provide income during your early retirement. We…
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#189 | How to fight for your money back when you get screwed
In this episode, we talk about the steps you can take to get your money back when something you buy doesn’t work out. Maybe the vendor never delivered it, maybe it broke, maybe they misled you; no matter what happens, you have a bunch of options to get your money back! We encourage you to try one...
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#188 | 10 products we love and why
In this episode, we share our top 10 favorite products and why we love them. Well, that’s what it was supposed to be; it really turned into Maggie sharing her top 10 favorites and Mike explaining why he isn’t really attached to anything. This becomes a philosophical discussion about stuff and our...
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#187 | Financial Intimacy: Improve your relationship with money talk
In this episode, we discuss the concept of financial intimacy and how focusing on financial intimacy can improve your relationship. Financial intimacy is the level of trust and comfort that couples have when they are discussing and managing their finances together; it’s a measure of how open and...
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#186 | Protecting your child's identity and creating a strong credit score
In this week’s episode, we share how to protect your child’s financial identity and create a strong credit store to set them up well for the future. We dig into why this matters and the specific steps and recommendations for what to do.
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#185 | Setting boundaries and saying no
In this episode, we talk about how to set boundaries and say no, with your time and with your money. Learning to set boundaries is a critical skill that will help you live a happier, more fulfilled life, and that’s what we’re all about. We discuss why boundaries matter and specific tips and tools...
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#184 | Money Etiquette questions and scripts to use during tricky money situations
In this episode, we answer your money etiquette questions and share specific scripts you can use during tricky money conversations. Talking about money with friends and family can be awkward, but we encourage you to train the muscle of being open and honest, and it will get easier over time. We...
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#183 | 2022 Full-year spending review
In this week’s episode, we do a full-year expense review and share what each of our families spent this past year. We share our total spending for the year and break down our top spending categories, which areas we’re feeling good about, and where we’d like to improve in 2023. We also share...
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#182 | Happy new year, let’s get it started!
In this week’s episode, we kick off the new year with optimism and energy while we discuss our intentions and goals for 2023. A huge thank you to all of our podcast listeners in 2022, and Happy new year to you all!
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#181 | Year-end reflections and recap
In this week’s episode, we reflect on 2022. We dig into what we’re most proud of, what we want to improve, and other fun stuff, like our favorite books of the year. We hope you have all had a strong year, and we appreciate you listening to and supporting our podcast. We look forward to another…
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#180 | Article: Raising the alarm on the US economy
In this episode, we read and discuss a recent Business Insider article: Michael Burry, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg are raising the alarm on the US economy. Here are 8 recession warnings from top commentators this week. We then share our thoughts on these predictions on the US economy and our...
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#179 | Sticking to your values when there’s peer pressure
In this episode, we talk about how to stick to your values when you or your kids are faced with peer pressure. First, we talk through different types of peer pressure, from positive and negative, to active and passive. We then talk more about the good kind of peer pressure, share strategies for...
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#178 | Explaining IRS Limits and how to use them to your advantage
In this episode, we talk about the 2023 IRS limits for various savings plans. We discuss the difference in benefits related to taxes and how to maximize these plans for long-term savings success. We hope this discussion motivates you to save more in 2023.
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#177 | Designing a life you don’t want to retire from with the Fioneers
In this week’s episode, we interview Jessica from The Fioneers and talk about designing a life you don’t want to retire from. Jess spends a lot of time talking, thinking, and writing about how people can use the financial freedom they build along the way to Financial Independence (FI) to design a...
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#176 | The arrival fallacy and finding happiness where you are
In this episode, we talk about the arrival fallacy and what you can learn from better understanding it. The arrival fallacy is the false assumption that once you reach a big goal, you will have enduring happiness from accomplishing that goal. We explain why it’s a mistaken belief and how to fight...
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#175 | Hygge on a budget - How to get that cozy feeling this holiday season
In this episode, we discuss the lesser-known but universally understood concept of Hygge. Pronounced Hugg-ah or Hoog-ah, it’s the Danish concept of coziness, and it’s everywhere around the holidays. While everyone can appreciate some coziness in the winter, marketers will try to convince you to…
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#174 | Prenups aren’t just for the rich and famous - with Alexa, the attorney
In this episode, we talk about all things prenup related, and we bring on a family law attorney to give you an official legal perspective on prenuptial agreements. We explain what a prenup is, why we think they are good, and how to create one properly. We believe everyone should thoughtfully...
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#173 | 7 ways a recession could be good for you financially
In this episode, we read and discuss a recent Washington Post article: 7 ways a recession could be good for you financially. We then share our thoughts on the recession, housing prices, savings rates, ibonds, unemployment, student loan forgiveness, and more.
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#172 | Why are kids' sports so expensive?
In this episode, we talk about the cost of kids' sports. We dig into the benefits of kids playing sports, why the costs can be so high, and ideas for prioritizing and rationalizing these costs.
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#171 | Big Expensive Parties Weddings and Bat Mitzvahs
In this episode, we talk about two types of big expensive parties, weddings and bat or bar mitzvahs. They average $30k+ and come with various traditions and expectations. We start by sharing what inspired this episode and what we’ve personally spent on these events. Finally, we provide some...
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#170 | Travel Hacking - Now, what do I do with all these points?
In this week’s episode, we talk about travel hacking and focus on how you can best use and maximize all the points you’ve earned through travel hacking. Travel hacking is a fun and lucrative activity if you know learn how to do it right. We discuss our personal strategies and experiences for...
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#169 | Liz gets loaded, Maggie gets chatty, and Mike’s along for the ride
In this week’s episode, we get chatty with Liz from LizGetsLoaded, the money kind of loaded. Liz describes herself as someone who likes to drink wine, spend money, and max out her tax-advantaged accounts. She started with a very pretty financial spreadsheet and then created an Instagram account…
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#168 | How to ask for a raise
In this week’s episode, we share tactical advice on how to ask for a raise. It can be very stressful to ask for more money, and many people who deserve more never get the nerve to ask for it. We encourage everyone to thoughtfully consider if they should be getting a raise and then dig into how to...
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#167 | How to get promoted at work
In this week’s episode, we share our advice on how to get promoted at work. Preparing and positioning yourself for a promotion can be a difficult situation to navigate, but we share tactical and specific advice for how you can be successful in working towards a promotion. These are both tricky...
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#166 | How to cope with your financial anxieties
In this episode, we talk about financial anxiety and how to cope with it. Financial anxiety is normal, and we all experience them in different ways and at different times. Our listeners shared their financial anxieties with us, and we talk through them one by one and share tips and ideas for how…
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#165 | How to recognize and avoid investment scams
In this episode, we talk about investment scams, how to spot them, and how to avoid them. Scams are everywhere, and while it might seem overwhelming to sort through all the offers online, a few key principles can keep you safe in a world full of people trying to steal your money. We discuss what…
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#164 | Debt pay-off, thrifting, ethical landlording, and more with Budget Girl Sarah Wilson
In this week’s episode, we interview Sarah Wilson, aka Budget Girl. Sarah is a YouTuber, debt-destroyer, side-hustler, financial wellness advocate, and real estate investor. She creates amazing free resources and content on how to live a frugal, fun, and fearless life. She is also incredibly...
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#163 | How to get started toward financial freedom
In this episode we rewind three years of episodes and start with the basics. Where do you begin if you want to improve your finances or pursue financial independence? We discuss the mindset, skills, and actions needed to start your journey.
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#162 | Why you never have enough time or money and how to fix it
In this episode, we talk about why we never have enough time or money and how to leverage Parkinson’s law to fix that. We start by explaining Parkinson’s law, the adage that work will expand to fill the allotted time. We dig into what we can learn from Parkinson’s law to improve how we manage our...
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#161 | Travel spending recap + listener questions
In this episode, we share the total amounts we spent on our extended European summer vacations. We also dig into what worked well and what we’d do differently in the future. We then cover several listener questions that cover minimalist packing, hotels vs. airbnbs, how we budget for travel…
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#160 | Debt-free college with Jason Brown
In this week’s episode, we discuss with Jason Brown how to go to college debt-free. Jason is an expert in taking the debt-free path to college; he’s earned two debt-free degrees and has even written a book on it! Jason shares his mindset on college and debt with us, and his inspiring message...
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#159 | Saving money on toiletries and personal care
In this week’s episode, we share ideas and tips for saving money on toiletries and personal care items such as make-up, toilet paper, and medicine. We discuss how much people are spending in this category and share our best ideas and tips for saving money. We encourage everyone to take a…
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#158 | Control your lifestyle to find financial freedom
In this week’s episode, we discuss how to control your lifestyle to find financial freedom. We introduce the concept of lifestyle creep, or lifestyle inflation, and talk about how dangerous and destructive it can be to your financial and overall wellbeing. There is a definite balance between the...
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#157 | Live from Europe - Summer adventures with friends on FIRE
In this week's special episode, we record live while vacationing together in Austria! We’re both on summer adventures in Europe with our families, and we found a way to meet up together in the Austrian Alps for a week. We share what we’ve been up to on our travels, and bring in our kids and…
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#156 | Public libraries are amazing!
In this week's episode, we talk about how amazing public libraries are. We’re already paying for the services of public libraries via our tax dollars, and they offer a surprising volume of services and amenities that many of us aren’t familiar with. We share a long list of all of the surprising…
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#155 | They keys to a full life with That Science Couple
In this week’s episode, we interview Diandra from That Science Couple. Diandra and her husband Bradley are a plant-based 30-something couple living in Wisconsin. Brad has a masters in Environmental Biology, and Diandra is a PDH student in nutritional sciences and has a passion for evidence-based...
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#154 | 6 weeks into early retirement: Untethered and finding margin with Maggie and Greg
In this week’s episode, Mike does a 6-week check-in on early retirement with Maggie and Greg. Maggie and Greg. are enjoying early retirement; they are being even more active, sleeping better, and feeling the benefits of more margin in their lives. They share their observations and insights in…
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#153 | Listener Q&A: Savings, 529s, retirement planning, conversion ladders, rentals, and more!
In this episode, we answer a bunch of recent listener questions. We answer questions on partying off your mortgage versus saving more into a 529 for college, if now is the right time to put money into the market, how much money to keep in a cash emergency fund, and how to balance income while...
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🎤On a mission to get friends to talk about money🔥Sharing our FIRE journeys, personal finance advice, and frugal tipsHosted by 2 Friends on FIRE - Mike + Maggie**Leave a voicemail or text us at: 404-981-3370**
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