by friendsonfiremm | Mar 16, 2020 | Financial Independence, Growing Wealth, Lifestyle
Episode Summary In this episode we discuss the unprecedented time we’re going through in the world right now with the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). We share our overall thoughts on the impact it’s having around the world and in our communities, and then we dive...
by friendsonfiremm | Mar 9, 2020 | Financial Independence, Growing Wealth, Lifestyle
Episode Summary In this episode we interview Andrew Kerr, host of the House Hacking Podcast and a real estate expert. Andrew teaches us all about house hacking, which is about making slightly different choices with housing to reduce what is typically your largest...
by friendsonfiremm | Feb 24, 2020 | Growing Wealth, Saving $
Episode Summary Mike and Maggie talk about 401ks and 403bs, which are retirement savings plans. We talk about the benefits of 401ks, the myths of 401ks, and we challenge people to, at the bare minimum, put in the amount their company is matching. And the best-case...
by friendsonfiremm | Feb 10, 2020 | Growing Wealth, Saving $
Episode Summary On this episode we discuss taxes. Yay, taxes, buckle-up. We give a high-level overview of how tax brackets work, tips for filing your 2019 taxes, and also advice for minimizing your 2020 taxes. We encourage you to file your own taxes so you better...
by friendsonfiremm | Jan 1, 2020 | Financial Independence, Growing Wealth, Saving $
To wrap up 2019, we are sharing 9 simple tips to create financial momentum for a new decade: #1 Cancel at least one streaming service subscription you could temporarily give up (calm down, it’s not forever). You likely have 3+ different streaming services and...
by friendsonfiremm | Dec 31, 2019 | Growing Wealth
Episode 5 Summary The second pillar of financial independence: growing wealth. As you are saving more and more money, you need to put your money to work for you and grow your wealth. Episode 5 Show Notes Mike talks about his new $48 REI jacket and clarifies how...
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