Two Sides of FI

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Rating
4.9
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232 reviews
This podcast has
77 episodes
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Date created
2021/03/29
Average duration
43 min.
Release period
20 days

Description

Whether you are new to the financial independence / retire early (FIRE) movement, already on your FIRE journey, or have retired early, there’s something here for you. Go beyond the numbers and get the personal stories as experienced by Eric and Jason.

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Retired Early to USVIs, Florida, and Spain: How They Did It
2024/02/26
Have you considered living a life outside of your home country in retirement? Jeff went from broke at 38 to financially independent at 45 with six rental properties supporting them. He and his wife relocated to St Thomas, USVI for a few years, bought a rental property in Puerto Rico and now they’re preparing to relocate to Spain. So, if you’ve considered what a life outside the mainland US might look like, I think you’ll find his story interesting. Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/retirementality
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My Healthcare Costs in Early Retirement (Year 3)
2024/02/04
What's the true cost of healthcare in early retirement and can it break your budget? In this episode, Jason shares his experiences with Eric after three years on an ACA health insurance plan. Topics discussed include selecting and evaluating plans, how to estimate your income, premium tax credits, and why 2023 was Jason's worst year for healthcare expenses to date. Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/ouch
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FI-nancial Checkup: New Year Routines + Goals for 2024
2024/01/21
What financial lessons did we learn last year and what will we do differently in 2024? In today's episode, Eric and Jason discuss their end of year review processes. Topics include investing goals, their net worth reviews, lessons learned, and much more. Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/newyear
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Financially Independent, Recreationally Employed (FIRE)
2024/01/07
Have you truly retired if you continue to do any work for money? In this episode, Eric and Jason talk about their own FIRE goals and how they've changed over time. Topics discussed include their respective journeys, why Jason has a part-time job after retiring, the internet retirement police, and much more. Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/busted
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Did We Budget Enough for Travel in Early Retirement?
2023/12/03
What happens if all the travel you want to do after retiring would break the budget? In this episode, Eric and Jason talk about the importance of travel to their early retirement plans. Topics discussed include financial concerns, disagreeing with your spouse, the value of planning by age range, and much more. Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/travel
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Retired Early and Feeling Lost. What’s Next?
2023/11/19
How does it feel when you haven't yet found your purpose after retiring early? In this episode, Jason talks with Eric about his three year journey exploring his post-FIRE purpose. In this episode, they discuss the phases of retirement, seeking out meaningful projects, lessons learned along the way, and much more. Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/purpose
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The Health Risks of Early Retirement
2023/11/05
If you're not giving mental and physical health the same level of attention as your financial health, you're playing with fire. In this episode, Jason talks with Eric about what steps he's taking to prioritize his own wellness in early retirement, including a frank conversation about mental health. Here they discuss steps to promote wellness, the distinct challenges of retirement, and much more. Don't miss the show notes as they include a link to Jason's latest blog post on the topic of mental health. Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/wellness
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One More Year: My Decision to Postpone Early Retirement
2023/10/22
Can you imagine changing your mind about retiring early just as the finish line comes into view? What factors could cause someone to consider working one more year? In this episode, Eric talks with Jason about the idea to delay his retirement. Topics covered include why he's considering it, getting agreement with your spouse, how others reacted to the idea, and much more. Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/OMY
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Will This Get Us Kicked Out of the FIRE Movement?
2023/10/08
Would you spend $1000 on dinner for a special occasion - or more? Eric and Jason recently enjoyed a milestone birthday celebration with their spouses + friends at a world famous restaurant. The total cost may shock you. In this episode, they talk about the experience, spending decisions pre- vs, post-financial independence, and whether it was actually worth it. Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/frenchlaundry
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He Retired Early, She Didn’t: A Coast FI Case Study
2023/09/24
How would your spouse feel if you retired early while they kept working? In this episode, Eric + Jason talk with our friend Erik, who recently left the workplace while his wife continues to work. How does this arrangement work for them, and why is a coastFIRE path their choice? Topics discussed include being thrown into retirement, finding purpose, talking about FIRE, and much more. Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/erik
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Can You Reach FI Faster? Advice From Someone Who Did.
2023/08/20
Can you shorten the time to achieve financial independence (FI)? In this episode, Eric talks with Jason about his journey to FI and the steps he took to reach FI faster and retire before 50. Topics discussed include risks taken + sacrifices made, how Eric's path differed, why early retirement is so attractive, and much more. Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/fasterFI
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Halfway to FI? Surviving the Boring Middle
2023/07/23
How can you accelerate the boring middle on the path to reaching your financial independence goals? Online FIRE communities are full of posts talking about the challenges of "the messy middle" and, "the long boring middle." Eric and Jason discuss the topic from their pre- and post-FI viewpoints, sharing their own experiences. Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/messymiddle
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4.9 out of 5
232 reviews
CrisG1 2024/02/19
Conversational episodes are much appreciated
I enjoy the conversation style of the episodes and the topics. Let’s not forget about the humor too. Thanks!
eahiv 2024/02/18
Love it
Thanks for all the info!
BribBrib 2024/02/07
Insightful Podcast
Great discussions covering such a broad range of topics (Pre and Post FI planning). Thank you both for sharing so much personal information, it has be...
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husband's wife 2 2024/02/07
Informative and honest FI podcast
Outstanding information on not only the financial strategies for achieving and living FI, but also the personal side.
put mom on the phone... 2024/02/06
Super Honest FIRE Podcast
This is not like most FIRE content in the podcast world, which tends to be of the cheerleading or how-to variety. I love the hosts candid and thought...
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MissIsa111 2024/02/05
Solid pod
I really appreciate the content and the value you provide. You’ve challenged me to look at my own assumptions and dig deeper. Keep up the good work!
GA2024- 2024/02/05
Been listening since the beginning
Great show! I’ve been listening since the beginning! I appreciate the work that you both put in to create and deliver each video. Thanks for all th...
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leeniefrancis 2024/02/05
My favorite
This may be my favorite FI pod. Cover lots of issues in an accessible manner. Keep up the great work!
$onibear23 2024/02/05
Great idea
Love hearing from one person who is retired and one who is close. I’m a single woman who is 30 and still find great value from this show! Keep up the ...
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DameDetermined 2024/02/05
Worth every word
I have been enjoying the 2 sides of FI podcast since inception. It’s really nice to have both points of view for each concept discussed. Thanks for a...
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