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!) […]
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How to Create a Gorgeous Vision Board Using PicMonkey
Vision boards are a beautiful and effective way to visualize your goals and make your resolutions display-worthy! Visualizing your goals, and keeping them visible at all times will make sure you are keeping what you want to achieve at the very front of your mind. This will make you more likely to achieve what you […]
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Emergency Funds
Dealing with an emergency – whether it is a family member getting sick, your car breaking down, or getting laid off from your job – is stressful enough. These emergencies get even worse when you don’t have enough money to get you through a difficult time. Unfortunately, anything can happen, no matter how carefully […]
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Millenials in Debt: Ignore Outdated Advice and Become Debt Free
This article will dive into the following topics: Changing Times: Why “good” debt has become a myth Bad advice: The outdated advice you hear all the time to avoid at all costs Debt alternatives: Options you can consider instead of accruing more debt Become debt free: The order in which you should pay off […]
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How to Create an Eye-Catching Vision Board in Canva
Vision boards are a beautiful and effective way to visualize your goals and make your resolutions display-worthy! Visualizing your goals, and keeping them visible at all times will make sure you are keeping what you want to achieve at the very front of your mind. This will make you more likely to achieve what you […]
Earn Extra Money: 9 Awesome Ideas You Can Use This Week!
Is your payday still a week away? Are you trying to figure out how to make money fast this week? Making more money is always a great idea, but finding the time to fit in a second job? Well, that’s a lot more difficult. Fortunately, we are now lucky enough to be living in […]
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How to Make a Vision Board That Actually Works
A vision board (also known as a dream board) that actually works is one that you look back on at the end of the year and say “yeah, I’ve done all of that!” Here are actionable steps to turn your vision board from merely beautiful to actually functional. Your vision board can, and will, […]