• 509 | Getting Personal with Personal Finance | Ginger & Kim

  • Sep 13 2024
  • Length: 43 mins
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509 | Getting Personal with Personal Finance | Ginger & Kim

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  • In this episode: surpriseFI, minimalism, frugality, emotional and psychological aspects of FI, and alternative lifestyles. We often get a lot of great ideas and questions from the FI community, and what better way to answer some as well as inspire than bring in one of our own to discuss their journey! In this special Friday episode, Ginger is joined by member of the FI community, Kim, to discuss how she found herself on her “surpriseFI” journey. Together, the pair talks about balancing frugality and minimalism, the importance of designing the life you want, as well as share some resources and recommendations that helped her on her journey! 🔑 Key Themes Discussed: The journey to achieving Financial Independence (FI) through surprise and discoveryMinimalism, frugality, and living below your means as a path to freedomTransitioning from work life to financial independence and early retirementPersonal reflections on housing, relationships, and travel in post-retirement lifeEmotional and psychological aspects of financial independenceStrategies for aligning personal values with financial decisionsExploring alternative lifestyles: hatchback camping, Peace Corps, and low-cost living 🕒 Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction and How Kim and Ginger Met02:00 – Kim’s Journey to Surprise Financial Independence06:00 – Experimenting with Early Retirement: Leave of Absence Strategy09:00 – Living Frugally: Kim’s Minimal Spending Habits12:00 – Kim’s Unique Housing Situation and Thoughts on Real Estate15:00 – The Role of Minimalism in Achieving Financial Freedom17:00 – Life After Retirement: Adventure, Travel, and Hatchback Living23:00 – Challenges and Opportunities in Dating After FI27:00 – Personal Growth, Goals, and the Desire for Meaningful Projects33:00 – Financial Planning Tools and Resources for FI35:00 – Balancing Frugality and Enjoyment: Traveling on a Budget40:00 – Final Thoughts: Kim’s Recommendations for an Extraordinary Life 🔗 Mentioned Links and Resources: “Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence” by Vicki Robinson, Joe Dominguez, and Mr Money Mustache.Contact Kim: kimisonfire@fastmail.com“Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!” by Robert KiyosakiRich, Broke, or Dead? Post Retirement FIRE Calculator Go Curry Cracker | Capital Gains, Losses and The Roth Conversion Ladder | ChooseFI Ep. 18Afford Anything with Paula Pant | Vicki Robin: Financial Independence After 70 [GREATEST HITS WEEK]Subscribe to The FI Weekly! More Helpful Links and FI Resources: Top 10 Recommended Travel Rewards Credit CardsEmpower: Free Dashboard to Track Your FinancesCIT Bank Platinum Savings AccountM1 Finance: Commission-Free Investing, 1-click rebalancingCashFreely: Maximize Your Cash Back RewardsTravel Freely: Track all your rewards cards and pointsEmergency Binder: For Your Family’s Essential Info (code ‘CHOOSEFI’ for 20% off)Student Loan Planner: Custom Consult (with $100 Discount)Get a cheaper phone plan with Mint Mobile
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