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The FI School
by Jared Mataitusi and Russell Flynn
A podcast dedicated to helping young achievers open their eyes to the world of possibilities and build the life of their dreams. Jared and Russell are two dudes who discuss topics centered around financial independence including investing, real estate, personal growth, tax optimization, travel hacking and more. Our goal is to inspire the younger generation to shoot for the stars and help them align their time, energy, and money with their goals. The life of your dreams is just a couple episodes away.
Episodes
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023 | The Name's Bonds... James's Bonds | The Stock Series Part XII
If the stock market is down, does that mean the bond market is up? How do bonds work in my portfolio? Do I even want bonds? Today, Jared and Russell discuss Part XII of JL Collins' Stock Series all about bonds. Whether you want to add bonds to your portfolio or not, it's important to at least…
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021 | Harry Potter and the Acceptance of Responsibility
When you're lying on the edge of a lake in the Forbidden Forrest next to your godfather getting the life sucked out of you by Dementors, who is going to come save you? The same person who is responsible for putting your finances in order and funding your retirement. And I'll give you a hint: It's...
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020 | First Ever Giant Mailbag! | Should I upgrade my Chase Sapphire Preferred, What credit card should I open next, and more
Chris asks, "Should I upgrade my Chase Sapphire Preferred to a Reserve?" Jacob says, "I have some big purchases coming up and I want to earn some Chase Ultimate Rewards points. What card(s) should I open next?" And Jared hits some obstacles trying to upgrade his Freedom card to a Sapphire…
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019 | Huge Hyatt Hotel Hawaiian Honeymoon Savings! | Booking Hotels in Hawaii on Points - Part 2
Russell is saving $1,051 on his hotel in Waikiki for his honeymoon! Instead of paying $1,250 for 5 nights at the Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach, Russell is only paying $199. Tune in to find out what credit card bonus Russell is earning and how he's spending those points! Jared also talks about how...
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018 | Honeymoons, Hotels, Hawaii, Oh my! | Booking Hotels in Hawaii on Points
Russell is getting married! Time to plan the honeymoon to Hawaii. Their flights are covered thanks to earning the Southwest Companion Pass, but Russell isn't sure where to start looking for hotels. What loyalty program should he use? What credit cards should he open? Stay tuned to learn about the...
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017 | What if Vanguard gets nuked? and International Funds | The Stock Series Part X-XI
What happens to your money if Vanguard blew up tomorrow? What's the difference between investing in "The Vanguard Group" and a Vanguard Index Fund like VTSAX? Are you as diversified as you think you are if you invest in International Funds? Should you invest in International Funds? If so, which...
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016 | The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement by Mr. Money Mustache
The most famous financial independence blog post in the 21st century explained this enormous finding: Your time to reach retirement depends on only one factor -- your savings rate. If you save 0% of your take home pay, you can never retire. If you save 100% of your take home pay, you can retire...
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015 | The Intersection of Willpower and Money
What do you know about willpower? How much of it do you have? Can you get more of it? Do you even need it? Today, we talk about the role of willpower in our habits, routines, and money. Stay tuned to figure out how to win financially with or without any willpower at all. If you'd like to ask us a...
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014 | How to Buy a Used Car
Everything you need to consider when buying a used car! Joshua Sheets from Radical Personal Finance lays out 5 steps to buying a used car in his 5-part podcast series. Today, Russell and Jared talk about these 5 steps in depth! Don’t buy a car if you can avoid it Decide what you want and need in…
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013 | The Power of Simplicity | JL Collins Stock Series V
Simple is good. Simple is easier. Simple is more profitable. Find out why Morningstar says the best investors are dead. If you'd like to ask us a question, email us at [email protected] and we might just discuss your question on the show! Resources:...
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012 | Goals for 2023
What are our goals for 2023 and how do we plan to get there? Key topics for today's episode: Setting a goal, creating a plan, and defining the metric for success When you love the journey, the goals will just happen, you hit those milestones as a side effect. The man who loves walking will walk...
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011 | The One Habit to Rule Them All
New Year is a time for fresh starts. The question is what do you want to use this refresh for? Do you want to get in shape? Read more books? Start meditating? Journaling? A side project? Budgeting? Whatever you choose, the foundation to getting there is the same. Tune in to find out how to build...
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010 | JL Collins Stock Series Parts 1-4
Today's episode covers the first 4 articles of Jim Collins' world-renowned blog series titled "The Stock Series." This series of articles eventually led to Jim writing the most famous book in the Financial Independence space in this century, The Simple Path to Wealth. Jim's "Stock Series" and...
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009 | Travel Rewards | The Secret Sauce to Credit Cards for Military Members
Just when you thought you knew everything about credit cards and travel rewards... Being in the military completely flips the script for travel rewards and points and miles. You probably joined the military, opened an Amex Platinum or Chase Sapphire Reserve, and maybe a Hilton or Marriott card…
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008 | The California Effect by Mr Money Mustache
Today Jared hosts the show solo, discussing MMM's recent post about the California Effect and how quickly we can adapt to a lifestyle and call it "normal." Our ability to adjust can be positive or negative. Is it "normal" to go out to lunch every day? Is it "normal" to ride your bike to work? Is…
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007 | Military Edition | LIVE How to Achieve Financial Independence in the Military
Today's episode is a LIVE recording of a personal finance workshop Jared held in his unit in the US Air Force. Stay tuned to learn about money mindset, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and stock market fundamentals. While some of the details in this workshop are only applicable to military members,...
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006 | Travel Rewards | Part 3 - Chase Ultimate Rewards Strategy
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is a MUST HAVE card if you are in the military, and most likely still worth having in your wallet even if you're not in the military. Get $300 in travel every year (the easiest-to-use travel credit of any credit card anywhere), 3x on all travel and 3x on all dining…
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005 | Travel Rewards | Part 2 - Chase Ultimate Rewards
Today we explore the world of Chase credit cards! Who are their partners and what can we do with our Chase Ultimate Rewards points? If you'd like to ask us a question, email us at [email protected] and we might just feature your question on a future episode!
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004 | Travel Rewards | Part 1 - Should I get into Travel Hacking?
Points, Miles, Cash Back--What are they and how do they work? Find out on today's episode! Credit Cards can be an awesome strategy (and a really fun hobby for some people) to both lower your cost of living and increase your quality of life without paying the sticker price. You can earn thousands…
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003 | Habits, Pest Control, and Dating
What do Habits, Pest Control, and Dating have in common? Stay tuned and find out! Today, Jared and Russell talk about how confidence, rejection, and incremental improvements have had an outsized impact in summer sales and even their dating lives! If you'd like to ask us a question, email us at...
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002 | FI or FIRE?
Where does retirement come from? What if there was another way? What if you could retire earlier? What would you do with your life if money wasn’t a limiting factor? That is what Financial Independence is all about. Finding meaning in life, and getting your money to support your vision. If you'd...
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000 | What are your Money Stories?
Where do your beliefs around money come from? School, your parents, tv? In today's episode, Russell and Jared talk about their own money stories. Tune in for the lessons learned from: Learning how to have a successful lemonade stand Selling choir tickets in a white tie tuxedo Saving money for the...
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001 | The Power of Learning
Best Introduction to FI Book: -The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins Best Introduction to FI Podcast: -ChooseFI. Best FI Real Estate Podcast: -BiggerPockets. Best DIY Entrepreneurship Podcast: -The Rebel Entrepreneur. Podcasts in my daily/weekly rotation: -Afford Anything (General FI and Real...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast dedicated to helping young achievers open their eyes to the world of possibilities and build the life of their dreams. Jared and Russell are two dudes who discuss topics centered around financial independence including investing, real estate, personal growth, tax optimization, travel hacking and more. Our goal is to inspire the younger generation to shoot for the stars and help them align their time, energy, and money with their goals. The life of your dreams is just a couple episodes away.
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Jared Mataitusi and Russell Flynn
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