Episodes
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We talk through the 5 steps to plan and execute your Geoarbitrage (or Geographic Arbitrage) lifestyle. In the first part we discussed steps 1-2, now on this episode we discuss steps 3-5. Geoarbitrage (also called GeoFIRE in the FI world) can really speed up your journey to Financial Independence, so its worth checking out to see if it can work for you!
Today’s topics:
The financial aspects to think about when considering Geoarbitrage. Testing and experimenting with Geoarbitrage before taking the plunge. One of the most important steps to make sure you execute your plan.Website: You can visit our hub and subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://freedombeforefi.substack.com/
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at [email protected]
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice
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We discuss the 5 steps to plan and execute your Geoarbitrage (or Geographic Arbitrage) lifestyle. In this first part we discuss steps 1-2. Geoarbitrage (or sometimes called GeoFIRE in the FI world) can really speed up your journey to Financial Independence.
Today’s topics:
The main task you need to do which underpins your whole Geoarbitrage plan. We discuss the super important topics you need to consider when planning a move.Website: You can visit our hub and subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://freedombeforefi.substack.com/
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at [email protected]
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice
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There is one strategy that can massively accelerate your path to Financial Independence and it may involve travelling to new places (amazing!). What is that strategy you might ask… well it’s none other than Geoarbitrage (or Geographic Arbitrage).
Today’s topics:
An intro to Geoarbitrage (aka GeoFIRE) and how it can help you reach FI quicker. Domestic Geoarbitrage and some examples. International Geoarbitrage and some case studies. The pros and cons involved with geographic arbitrage.Website: You can visit our hub and subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://freedombeforefi.substack.com/
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at [email protected]
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice
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Did you know that there are alternative retirement options to traditional and early retirement? In this 3 part mini-series we’ll be talking about 3 different retirement types that can help you get freedom before reaching Financial Independence.
Today’s topics:
We dive into alternative retirement option 3: Phased Retirement
1. We introduce what Phased Retirement is and how this alternative retirement option can help you, especially if you want to work less and find more freedom from 55 years old. 2. We look at the specific strategy known as the ‘Rule of 55’ to get there. 3. We discuss the pros and cons when thinking about Phased Retirement.Website: You can visit our hub and subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://freedombeforefi.substack.com/
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at [email protected]
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice
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Did you know that there are alternative retirement options to traditional and early retirement? In this 3 part mini-series we’ll be talking about 3 different retirement types that can help you get freedom before reaching Financial Independence.
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We dive into alternative retirement option 2: Early Semi-Retirement:
1. We introduce what Early Semi-Retirement is and how it can help you on your FI journey. 2. We look at strategies you can use to get to Early Semi-Retirement (Coast FI and Barista FIRE) 3. We discuss the pros and cons when thinking about Early Semi-Retirement.Website: You can visit our hub and subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://freedombeforefi.substack.com/
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at [email protected]
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice
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Did you know that there are alternative retirement options to traditional and early retirement? On the next few episodes we’ll be talking about 3 different retirement types that will help you get freedom before reaching Financial Independence.
Today’s topics:
We dive into alternative retirement option 1: Mini Retirements
1. We introduce what mini-retirements are (AKA a Sabbatical, Career Break or Adult Gap Year). 2. The four factors you need to consider when planning a mini-retirement. 3. We discuss the pros and cons when thinking about a mini-retirement.Website: You can visit our hub and subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://freedombeforefi.substack.com/
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at [email protected]
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice
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What stage of the money journey are you on and how exactly do you move from stage to stage?
Today’s episode is a continuation of the previous episode (episode 7).
Today’s topics:
We discuss practical tips on how to move up each stage of the money journey. Here are the five stages we talk about:
Stage 1: the ‘YOLO Life’ stage Stage 2: the ‘Debt Free Life' stage Stage 3: the ‘Investing Life’ stage Stage 4: the ‘FU Life’ stage Stage 5: the ‘FI Life’ stageWebsite: You can visit our hub and subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://freedombeforefi.substack.com/
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at [email protected]
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice
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Did you know that we are all on a ‘money journey’ and that there are stages to this journey. Knowing what stage you’re at is crucial to achieving your freedom lifestyle.
Today’s topics:
An overview of the Freedom Before FI Money Stages:
Stage 1: the ‘YOLO Life’ stage Stage 2: the ‘Debt Free Life' stage Stage 3: the ‘Investing Life’ stage Stage 4: the ‘FU Life’ stage Stage 5: the ‘FI Life’ stage Plus two hidden stages which we talk about on the episode.Website: You can visit our hub and subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://freedombeforefi.substack.com/
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at [email protected]
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice
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Todays episode is an overview of the basics of FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) and personal finance.
Today’s topics:
A beginner’s 7 step guide on how to buy your freedom:
Step 1: Your Vision and Future Goals Step 2: Education & Financial Literacy Step 3: Earning Step 4: Saving and Controlling your Spending Step 5: Investing Step 6: Staying the Course Step 7: Buying Freedom Bonus TipWebsite: You can visit our hub and subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://freedombeforefi.substack.com/
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at [email protected]
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice
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Are you not sure what to do with your life and need some direction to find your purpose? Join me on this episode where we help you identify your life goals.
Today’s topics:
The importance of having a life vision and life goals We walk through a short exercise you can do to help you figure out what your life goals are (5 questions and 5 minutes each) Reviewing and refining your answers Sorting out your priority goals so you can take action on them daily, weekly or monthlyWebsite: You can visit our hub and subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://freedombeforefi.substack.com/
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at [email protected]
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice
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Do we really need loads of money to have a successful life? How exactly do we measure success in our lives? We’ll try to dive into these meaty questions on this episode.
Today’s topics:
How is a successful life defined Why each person should have their own definition of a successful life The measure of success - does it have to be big or small The connection of money and happiness in our lives A simple and powerful question that can help us achieve a successful life Some follow up exercises to give us more clarity on our answer to the previous question My definition of a successful lifeWebsite: You can visit our hub and subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://freedombeforefi.substack.com/
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at [email protected]
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice
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Do we need to reach early retirement to live our ideal lives? What if we can live our ideal lives now?
We discuss alternative and potentially more enjoyable paths to Financial Independence that help us enjoy our lives way before retirement.
Today’s topics:
Quick intro into alternative FIRE paths My thoughts on the changing landscape of FIRE Debt Freedom FU Money Coast FIRE Barista FIRE (and Flamingo FIRE) FIRE (Lean FIRE, Traditional FIRE and Fat Fire)Website: You can visit our hub and subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://freedombeforefi.substack.com/
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at [email protected]
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice
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How we can use Life Design to start enjoying our lives now and live in alignment with our values.
Today’s topics:
What exactly is life design (or lifestyle design) The pitfalls of not using life design Life design as an ongoing process A quick exercise on how to use life design today An even quicker exercise on how to deploy life design with just a couple of questionsWebsite: You can visit our hub and subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://freedombeforefi.substack.com/
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at [email protected]
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice
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Is retirement all that it’s cracked up to be? Maybe or maybe not.
Today’s topics:
Some common reasons for seeking early retirement or FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) and see if we can reframe them to enjoy our lives now The problems with traditional retirement and what we can learn from them What I learned from my Dad about Baby Boomers and their working culture What struggles FIRE bloggers have had with traditional FIRE and what we can learn from them The main source of purpose for retireesWebsite: You can visit our hub and subscribe to the podcast newsletter at: https://freedombeforefi.substack.com/
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at [email protected]
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice
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Here's a quick trailer to explain what the Freedom Before FI podcast is all about. (Btw, just in case you didn't know, FI stands for Financial Independence), enjoy!