The Boring Middle is the time between when you discover FIRE and when you retire. Dreaming about your Future FIRE Life is fun, but you've got to enjoy the time in between too.Links:The Mad FIentist interview: https://mindyonmoney.com/s1/22BPCon Cancun!: https://biggerpockets.getregistered.net/conference-2024Thanks for listening!

Mindy (and Carl) talk to the FIRE legend, The Mad Fientist! They talk about their lengthy history, what they learned from Ramit, and the endless pursuit of happiness.Links:Mad FientistHappiness Through SubtractionSoulMad Fientist's albumMindy On Money Facebook groupThanks for listening!

Mindy (and Carl) tackle their first case study. Alex is about to retire from a high-powered career. What's next?Mindy On Money ScholarshipStanford walking studyFinding what you're meant to do: Taking StockChoose FI Local GroupsLongmont Meetup groupCamp FICarl's blog: 1500 DaysMindy On Money Facebook groupThanks for listening!

Some people don't like FI events! Mindy (and Carl) talk about FI hate email.Mindy On Money ScholarshipAmberly's FI CruiseEconoMeChoose FI Local GroupsLongmont Meetup groupCamp FICarl's blog: 1500 DaysMindy On Money Facebook group

Mindy (and Carl) talk about why it's important to have a money date before having their own.  Along the way, Mindy invents a new word!LinksMoney Date on BiggerPockets Money (157)Appearing on Ramit's showBiggerPockets publishing: Lend to LiveHow we're selling off our stocks (1500 Days): An Index Fund In ReverseHelping the young on the road to financial independence: Sheeks FreaksMindy On Money scholarshipBuying a Tesla? Use our referral code for some perks!Thanks for listening!

Cody Berman isn't even 30 and is already financially independent. He hustled and lived hard including delivering food on a bike and sleeping in a car. Along the way, he found a partner willing to make the same sacrifices. But how much of a sacrifice is it when you can build a net worth approaching $2,000,000 at the age of 27?Cody's story is inspirational.LinksCody's siteGold City VenturesCody's podcastMindyOnMoney siteStuff we likeMindy On Money YouTube

J. Money from Budgets Are Sexy talks about financial independence, unexpected sickness, and navigating early retirement with a working partner.LinksJ's ResumeBudgets Are SexyTwitter

Mindy (and Carl) share 16 unconventional money questions to discuss with your partner. Carl also discusses farts. LinksDownload our list of questions to ask your partner: mindyonmoney.com/questionsScholarship: mindyonmoney.com/scholarshipJoin our facebook group: facebook.com/groups/mindyonmoneyThanks for listening!

Mindy and Carl love Financial Independence. But some don't...On this podcast, Mindy and Carl discuss why some hate Financial Independence and why they're wrong.LinksMindy On MoneyOur favorite booksPhysician On FIREThanks for listening!

Show notesMindy and Carl discuss the top reasons to pursue financial independence. Carl, Older Daughter, and Mindy lay out why you should pursue FI.LinksMindy On MoneyOur favorite booksOur favorite resourcesDon't sit too much!EconoMe (save 10% with coupon code MOM)Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we hear from our audience about yesterday's episode, the most important decision. Featured:RakeshLauren: creator of cFIREsimTom: The Frugal Gay blog and InstagramBill: Host of the Catching up to FI podcastDoug: Niche Site Project and the lesser half of the Mile High FI podcast.Links:The Most Important Decision You'll Ever MakeOur favorite resourcesEconoMe (save 10% with coupon code MOM)Thanks for listening!

Show NotesIs money what people really fight about?Mindy and Carls’ first dateMindy’s awful carQuestions to ask a potential partnerWhat happens when your money views diverge?Money dateWhopper, whopper, whopper, whopperLinksMindy On MoneyOur favorite resourcesEconoMe (save 10% with coupon code MOM)

Show NotesBrad, Mindy and Carl go way backEarly Money MemoriesBrad’s lightning bolt money momentCarl LOVES FIRE. Why don't you?How to get others on board the FIRE trainLinksMindy On MoneyChoose FIRichmond SaversTravel Miles 101MMM: The Shockingly Simple MathEarly Retirement ExtremeFI Freedom RetreatsEconoMe

Mindy (and Carl) talk to Diania Merriam about mindset, community, EconoMe, and much more!How fear mindset holds us backHow do we become less afraid?EconoMeCommunityStick around for the outtakes!LinksEconoMe (Enter MOM to save 10% off a ticket!)Books Diania recommendsCarl's EconoMe talkMindy On Money YouTube channelThanks for listening!

Mindy (and Carl) talk to JL Collins about financial independence and much more!Financial Independence in a war zonePathfindersHow The Simple Path to Wealth got its nameHow crock pots relate to financial independence Why Mindy and Carl work on cruise boatsIs money your servant or your master?The evolution of FIRE RIP ChautauquaLinksJL Collins siteBooks we likeYouTube channelThanks for listening!

Mindy (and Carl) talk to JL about his butt, his voice, the Simple Path to Wealth, and Chicago pizza.Carl's stalking waysJL loses his voice right before going on stageJL's career as a flyswatter salesmanIs there such a thing as a born saver?JL lived the FI-life before FI was a thingThe great pizza debateLinksJL Collins siteBooks we likeYouTube channel

Today we talk about having Enough. Enough money. Enough investments to carry you through early retirement and on to traditional retirement.How do you know when you have Enough?And once you have it, how do you leap into the Great Beyond (quit your job)?Should you be thoughtfully reckless?And some ridiculous Cybertruck banter.LinksMindyOnMoney siteStuff we likeMindy On Money YouTubeEnough worksheet: https://mindyonmoney.com/enoughPlaying With FIRE bookThanks for listening!

Show notesOur 2023 in review! Our investments did great! We also spent a lot. Like, A LOT! We completed tons of home projects, too!  (And Carl didn't lose any fingers! Bonus!)2023 was a good year, but we have room to improve...LinksMindyOnMoney siteStuff we likeOur appearance on Ramit's showEconoMe conferenceThe Webb BrothersYouTube channel

We didn’t do financial independence right. Too much flipping, not enough living.Dear listeners, we hope that our story helps you.LinksMindyOnMoney siteStuff we likeOur appearance on Ramit's showMr. Money MustacheChoose FI1500days.comMad Fientist: Front loading

Carl and I discuss how we created our FIRE Portfolio, how we made our money. And talk about our marriage. Our investments are diversified while our marriage is not.Frugality: Sourcing clothes from the trash, judgy neighbors, and NOT taking vacation time Live-in flips: Making money by living in a construction zone! Fun! Maybe... And Menard's. Save Big Money!Investments: Carl likes techOther stuff:MindyOnMoney: Whose idea was this anyway?Outtake: Silly websitesLinksMindyOnMoney siteStuff we likeMindy On Money YouTubeOur appearance on Ramit's showCapital gains rule for selling a house  JL Collins and The Simple Path To WealthThanks for listening!