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Nov. 8, 2023

The Spectrum of Financial Independence and Tools to Track Your Progress with Brad Barrett

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#141: Financial independence expert Brad Barrett and Chris deep dives into the FI/RE movement. They cover various forms of FI/RE, share effective strategies for investments and retirement planning, and discuss tools to track and manage finances. They also explore the psychological aspects of financial decision making, including the skill of mindful spending.

Brad Barrett (@bradchoosefi) is the co-host of ChooseFI, the number one podcast on financial independence with more than a million monthly listeners. After years in public accounting as a CPA, Brad reached financial independence at the age of 35, without ever earning a six-figure salary.

 

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Resources Mentioned

ATH Podcast: Membership

Episodes:

Brad Barrett: Podcast | Twitter | Website

ChooseFI Episode #71: Silicon Valley FI | Chris Hutchins | Grove

Early Retirement Now: The Safe Withdrawal Rate Series

Wealthfront: Cash Account Bonus 0.5% APY | Automated Investing $5k Free

Tools To Track Your FI Journey:

Bill Perkins’s Book: Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life

Dean Turner: Online Training + Coaching

 

Full Show Notes

(02:47) Chris & Brad's FI Journey

(04:18) Difference Between Financial Independence & FI/RE

(07:17) Why You Shouldn't Only Focus On The RE

(09:32) The Different Types of Financial Independence

(12:07) Lean & Fat FI/RE

(17:51) Coast FI/RE

(22:44) Tackling The 4% Rule

(28:42) Tools To Track Your Fi Journey

(41:19) Taxable Brokerage Accounts

(46:22) Learning The Skill of Spending

(51:24) Embodying the Die With Zero Mentality

(56:42) Health & Longevity: Hiring A Remote Personal Trainer

(1:02:51) Cold Plunges & Saunas

 

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