Be 100% prepared before you quit your job. Becky walks you step-by-step through calculating your money runway, considering the best (and most lucrative) time to give your notice, and planning every single task you need to complete before and after quitting your job. [fusebox_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/findyourfreedom/011-2_Solo.mp3″ twitter_username=”fyf_podcast” ]Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, or on […]
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FYF 010: Retired at 27 to Travel the World with Emily Lowery of Rethink the Rat Race
You can retire at 27! Seriously, Emily shares exactly how she did it in this episode. When she graduated college, her and her husband succumbed to lifestyle inflation, including a too-big condo, new clothes, and 5 cars (at the same time)! At age 24, they discovered financial independence, and planned to reach it in 6 […]
The Secret to Complete Freedom: Financial Independence
What if you never needed to work again, and you could still live the life of your dreams? This is possible through a concept called Financial Independence (also known as FI). When you’re financially independent, you don’t rely on income from a job to pay for your basic needs or wants. You aren’t living paycheck to […]
FYF 009: Taking the Leap: Quit Your Job To Do What You Love
Thinking about quitting your job to work for yourself, retire early, or just get out of a crappy job you hate? I took the leap in January of this year, and spill all the details in this episode about how I made the decision (and what alternatives I considered) to finally leave my job and […]
FYF 008: Say Bye to Your Boss: Quit Your Job & Work For Yourself with Alicia Walter
Want to work for yourself instead of someone else? So did Alicia, so she quit her job at age 23 to work on her side hustles full time. Now, she’s traveling the world full-time with her partner Nate. [fusebox_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/findyourfreedom/008-4_Complete_compressed_.mp3″ twitter_username=”fyf_podcast” ] Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, or on your favorite podcast platform. […]
FYF 007: Create a Life You Love: The Ultimate Guide to Lifestyle Design
You can live the life of your dreams, right now! That’s right, you don’t have to defer the gratification of pursuing your ideal lifestyle until you’re retired. Lifestyle design is intentionally creating a set of circumstances that allow you to live the way you want to, in full alignment with your values and priorities. [smart_track_player […]
FYF 006: Traveling 6 Months A Year in Semi-Retirement with Michelle from Frugality and Freedom
Traveling 6 months a year is possible, even while pursuing financial independence! Michelle shares how she designed her lifestyle through mini-retirements and semi-retirements to travel to 40 countries. If you want to travel the world and design your lifestyle, you can’t miss this episode. [fusebox_track_player url=”https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/findyourfreedom/005_FIRE_Basics_FINAL.mp3″ twitter_username=”fyf_podcast” ] Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, […]
FYF 005: Everything you need to know about Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE)
Want to quit your job to travel or even just move out of your parent’s house? You can’t miss this episode. You’ll learn everything you need to know about Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) including what it is, how to achieve it, and tips for getting there faster. Plus the definitions of terms like LeanFIRE, […]
FYF 004: Financially Independent through Real Estate by Age 28 with Shelby Osborne
In just 2 years, Shelby Osborne generated enough cash flow to cover her living expenses by age 28. The former army veteran built an award-winning real estate business, Five Pillars Realty, and is now financially independent and owns 41 units! [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/findyourfreedom/004_ShelbyOsborne_FINAL_auphonic.mp3″ social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” twitter_username=”fyf_podcast” ]Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, or on […]
FYF 003: Retire in your 30s! A Purple Life and Financial Mechanic discuss Financial Independence / Retire Early (FIRE)
Two 20-something women planning to retire in their 30s tell-all: the exact dollars and cents of their FIRE plans, the advice they’d give themselves in their early 20s, aligning your spending and lifestyle with your values, and how to handle the risks of retiring in your 30s. [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/findyourfreedom/Episode_3_-_FinCon_FINAL.mp3″ social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” twitter_username=”fyf_podcast” ]Listen to […]
FYF 002: From Broke Olympic Athlete to Real Estate Investor & Corporate Finance Professional with Sunitha Rao
Former Olympic athlete Sunitha Rao dropped out of school in 6th grade. Now, she’s a real estate investor and corporate finance professional. We discuss how she went from professional athlete to corporate professional, how her childhood experiences with financial abuse shaped her money mindset, and more – so have a listen! [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/findyourfreedom/Episode_2_-_Sunitha_Interview_FINAL.mp3″ social_linkedin=”true” social_pinterest=”true” […]
FYF 001: How I got into $100k of debt and back out again: Becky’s journey to freedom
You may have heard a bit about my story – the one where I got into $100,000 of debt by age 21. But you haven’t heard the whole story. Now, that changes. I’m telling all in this episode of the Find Your Freedom Podcast. Episode 1 is all about my personal financial journey. I’ll be […]
FYF 000: What Find Your Freedom is All About & Ep 1-3 Previews
The Find Your Freedom Podcast is launching on Friday, January 31st! This is a very special episode to give you a sneak peek into what the podcast is all about. Let me ask you a couple questions: Are you looking for a way to live your life to the fullest now, while preparing for your […]
How I stayed in a $1,500 per night hotel room for FREE
Imagine standing at the front desk in the gold-leafed lobby of one of the nicest hotels in Paris. The impeccably dressed clerk hands you the bill and informs you that you’ve been upgraded to the King Suite from the standard room you booked. You glance down at the paper in your hand, which indicates that […]
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There’s no better time than NOW
I don’t think anyone likes commuting to work. The otherwise productive morning time you could be using for a myriad of more pleasurable or useful things (namely sleeping more or sitting down to eat breakfast) is spent sitting in a car, in a herd of other people sitting in other cars, eyes captive but […]
Our Return Flight From Paris Was Delayed (a whole day!) +They Didn’t Even Tell Us!
Mixed feelings. That’s you get when you try a new experimental scratch beer at your favorite brewery, what you get when you eat one of those super sour/sweet candies, and what you get when you realize your flight home from France has been delayed for an entire day (and then some). Of course I want […]
Save Thousands This Year With A Saving Challenge
Have you ever wished you had so much money that you could easily afford to take a last minute vacation to a tropical island when your friend invites you, or to drop an envelope of cash containing the downpayment on your dream house in the realtor’s office as soon as you see that gorgeous […]
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Powerful Student Loan Payoff Stories (+ Strategies) From People Like You
I had no idea how I would pay off the $100,000 of student loan debt I had accrued in college – maybe you can relate. Once I started, I’d look at the stories of other people who were fighting the same struggle I was. In these stories, I’d find goldmines of tactics, tips, and motivation. It […]
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How to Track Progress Towards Your Goals for More Success
Do you set goals, and then get off track or forget about them because life gets busy? Or do you get to December and realize you have no clue if you’ve come close to reaching your goals or resolutions for the year? Don’t worry, you are not alone. In fact, a study from the University […]
Budget-Friendly Gifts You Can Give For Christmas
Christmas is coming! The season of gift-giving is just around the corner. Do you already have gifts for your family, friends, neighbors, and officemates? Don’t worry, there’s no need to break the bank just to find something nice. Here’s a list of budget friendly gifts (that you can make at the last minute too!) […]