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    ๐Ÿ’ก Paul Merriman shares his 12 One-Million Dollar Ideas for achieving financial success, offering practical strategies to help you transform your investment approach. ๐Ÿ“ˆ  

    Paul Merriman highlights the importance of starting early, using low-cost index funds, and diversifying your portfolio, especially by including small-cap value stocks. He breaks down how simple financial decisions made today can lead to significant long-term growth. Paulโ€™s advice will help you steer your financial future in the right direction. 

    In this episode, we discuss: 

    1๏ธโƒฃ Save Early vs. Waiting to Get Started: Discover why saving early, even small amounts, creates massive financial growth through compound interest.

     2๏ธโƒฃ Stocks vs. Bonds: Learn how to balance risk and reward with the right mix of stocks and bonds as part of your asset allocation strategy. 

    3๏ธโƒฃ DIY vs. Professional Management: Explore why index funds often outperform actively managed funds, making them a smarter, low-cost choice. 

    4๏ธโƒฃ The Power of Diversification: Understand why spreading your investments across small-cap value, large-cap value, and blend stocks strengthens your portfolio. 

    5๏ธโƒฃ Market Timing vs. Buy and Hold: Find out why sticking with a buy-and-hold strategy beats trying to time the market.

    ๐Ÿ”— Paul Merriman's Links: 

    ๐ŸŒ Merriman Financial Education Foundation

    ๐Ÿ“š Weโ€™re Talking Millions! 12 Simple Ways to Supercharge Your Retirement (And other Free Book Downloads)

    ๐Ÿ“Š Quilt Charts (Referenced in the Episode): 

    ๐Ÿ“บ YouTube Video Explaining the Two Charts

    Graph 1: 4 US Asset Class Indexes & 4 Fund Combo Relative Return Ranking (1928-2023)

    Graph 2: Asset Classes & 4 Fund Combo (1928-2023) - Return Rank Frequency

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links: 

    ๐ŸฅŠ Paul Merriman and JL Collins Debate Wealth Strategies

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course

    ๐Ÿ Forget About Money on Apple Podcasts

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify

    ๐Ÿ“œ Paul Merriman Quotes: 

    ๐Ÿ’ก "The system is designed to make you spend, not save. You have to arm-wrestle it to build wealth." โ€” Paul Merriman

    ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ "Diversification is your greatest defense. Don't put all your eggs in one basket." โ€” Paul Merriman  

    ๐Ÿง  "Most people will never beat the market. If you can match the market, youโ€™ll likely be in the top 10% of all investors." โ€” Paul Merriman

    #financialfreedom #retirementplanning #IndexFunds

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    Disclaimer: The discussion in this episode is for general educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered tax, legal, or investment advice specific to any individual.

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    ๐Ÿค‘ Wellthy Living is all about balancing personal finance, fitness, and fulfillment to create a life of true wealth and happiness. ๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ  

    Brad Finn shares his journey from paying off $190,000 in debt to achieving financial independence, while maintaining a focus on physical fitness and mental well-being.

    In this episode, we discuss:  

    1๏ธโƒฃ Brad Finnโ€™s Financial Independence Journey: Learn how Brad leveraged Dave Ramseyโ€™s principles to eliminate debt and build a strong financial foundation.  

    2๏ธโƒฃ Fitness and Finance: Discover how Bradโ€™s commitment to physical fitness complements his financial goals, creating a balanced and fulfilling life.  

    3๏ธโƒฃ Entrepreneurship and Side Hustles: Explore how Brad turned his hobbies into profitable ventures, including his success on YouTube and in options trading.  

    4๏ธโƒฃ Mindset for Success: Understand the importance of optimism and a growth mindset in overcoming challenges and achieving both financial and personal goals.  

    5๏ธโƒฃ Real Estate and Hard Money Lending: Get insights into Bradโ€™s approach to real estate investing and why he chose hard money lending as part of his strategy.

    ๐Ÿ”— Brad's Links: 

    ๐ŸŒ Brad Finn's YouTube Channel

    ๐Ÿ“˜ Brad's Book The Wheel Strategy: Earn Passive Income Selling Calls and Put: Full Guide & Journal

    ๐Ÿ“ Brad's Physics & Math Channel

    ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Brad's Ultrarunning Channel

    ๐ŸŽง Brad Finn's 50k Ready Podcast

    ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ 50k Ready Website

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links: 

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Apple Podcasts

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify

    ๐Ÿ“œ Brad Finn Quotes:  

    ๐Ÿ’ก "Paying off debt wasnโ€™t just about moneyโ€”it was about freeing my mind and creating the life I truly wanted." โ€” Brad Finn  

    ๐Ÿ’ช "Fitness and finance go hand in hand. When youโ€™re disciplined in one area, it spills over into others." โ€” Brad Finn  

    ๐Ÿš€ "Turning my hobbies into income streams wasnโ€™t just about making money; it was about living a life that Iโ€™m passionate about." โ€” Brad Finn

    ๐Ÿ“ Episode Highlights: 

    ๐Ÿ’ธ Brad Finnโ€™s Financial Independence Story 

    ๐Ÿ’ช How Fitness Fuels Financial Success 

    ๐Ÿš€ Turning Hobbies into Income Streams 

    ๐Ÿง  Mindset for a Balanced and Happy Life 

    ๐Ÿก Real Estate Strategies Beyond Ownership

    #financialindependence #personalfinance #fitnessjourney #entrepreneurship #mindsetmatters #debtfreeliving

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    Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.

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    ๐Ÿช… The Fun Bucket is a transformative strategy to help retirees shift from a saving to a spending mindset, enabling guilt-free enjoyment of retirement.  

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ In this episode, Kevin Sebesta, creator of the Life in FIRE blog, and Mark Trautman, a seasoned voice in the FI community, share how the Fun Bucket can enhance your retirement by balancing financial security with intentional spending.  

    In this episode, we discuss: 

    1๏ธโƒฃ What is a Fun Bucket?: Kevin and Mark explain the concept and its importance in retirement planning. 

    2๏ธโƒฃ Shifting from Frugality to Fun: Learn how the Fun Bucket helps retirees break free from the frugal mindset. 

    3๏ธโƒฃ Managing Your Fun Bucket: Practical tips on allocating, spending, and replenishing your Fun Bucket.

    ๐Ÿ”— Kevinโ€™s Links: 

    ๐ŸŒ Life in FIRE Blog

    ๐Ÿท The HOGs article

    ๐Ÿ”— Markโ€™s Links: 

    ๐Ÿ“š Mark's Money Mind Blog

    โ–ถ๏ธ Mark's Money Mind Podcast on YouTube

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links: 

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Apple Podcast

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify

    ๐Ÿ“œ Kevin Sebesta Quote: 

    ๐Ÿ’ก "The Fun Bucket lets you take some of the icing off the cake and use it for experiences that create memory dividends, which can be far more valuable than just having a little more money in the bank." โ€” Kevin Sebesta

    ๐Ÿ“œ Mark Trautman Quote:  

    ๐Ÿ”— "If you donโ€™t spend it, your inheritors gladly will. That thought has influenced me to use the Fun Bucket and enjoy the wealth Iโ€™ve accumulated while I can." โ€” Mark Trautman

    ๐Ÿ“ Episode Highlights: 

    ๐Ÿ’ก The importance of balancing savings and spending in retirement 

    ๐Ÿš€ Practical tips for managing your Fun Bucket 

    ๐ŸŒŸ Shifting from frugality to a spending mindset

    #retirementplanning #PersonalFinance #moneymindset  

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    ๐Ÿ•’ Timestamps/Chapters: 

    0:00 - ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ What is a Fun Bucket? 

    5:12 - ๐Ÿ’ก Overcoming the Frugality Mindset 

    10:13 - ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ How to Start Your Fun Bucket 

    15:24 - ๐Ÿ“… Managing the Fun Bucket 

    20:37 - ๐ŸŽ‰ Guilt-Free Spending in Retirement 

    25:18 - ๐ŸŽฏ Allocating Funds for Maximum Joy 

    30:29 - ๐ŸŒŸ Memory Dividends Explained 

    34:29 - ๐Ÿ”„ Adjusting Your Fun Bucket Over Time 

    38:47 - ๐Ÿงพ Fun Bucket vs. Traditional Budgeting 

    43:12 - ๐Ÿฅณ The Impact of a Fun Bucket on Your Quality of Life

    Disclaimer: This discussion is for educational and entertainment purposes and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.

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    ๐Ÿ”‘ Risk Parity is an investment strategy that could reshape how you manage risk and increase your portfolioโ€™s resilience. ๐ŸŽฏ

    In this episode, we discuss:

    1๏ธโƒฃ What is Risk Parity?: Discover how Risk Parity differs from traditional diversification and why itโ€™s essential for a resilient portfolio. 

    2๏ธโƒฃ Building a Risk Parity Portfolio: Learn how to implement this strategy with tools like ETFs and mutual funds, and explore the impact on your Safe Withdrawal Rate. 

    3๏ธโƒฃ Retirement Planning with Risk Parity: Understand how Risk Parity can support your financial independence journey and enhance your retirement planning with a higher Safe Withdrawal Rate.

    ๐Ÿ”— Frank's Links: 

    ๐ŸŒ Risk Parity Radio

    ๐Ÿ“š Tyler's Risk Parity Portfolio Charts

    ๐ŸŽฏ Golden Butterfly Portfolio

    ๐Ÿ“Š Risk Parity Portfolios

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Portfolio Visualizer

    ๐Ÿ’– Donate to Frank's Charity

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links: 

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Apple Podcast

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify

    ๐Ÿ“œ Frank Vasquez Quotes:  

    ๐Ÿ’ก "Risk Parity is about balancing the risk, not just spreading capitalโ€”it's a smarter way to build a resilient portfolio." โ€” Frank Vasquez  

    ๐Ÿ”— "By embracing Risk Parity, you could potentially increase your Safe Withdrawal Rate to 5%, offering more financial freedom in retirement." โ€” Frank Vasquez

    ๐Ÿ“ Episode Highlights: 

    ๐Ÿ’ก Risk Parity vs. Traditional Diversification 

    ๐Ÿš€ Increasing Safe Withdrawal Rate to 5% 

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Implementing Risk Parity with ETFs 

    ๐ŸŽฏ Effective Portfolio Management Strategies 

    ๐ŸŒŸ Optimizing Retirement Planning

    #financialindependence #retirementplanning #investmentstrategies 

     ๐ŸŽง Listen & Subscribe: Don't forget to subscribe to "Forget About Money" for more insightful episodes featuring experts like Frank Vasquez. Hit the bell icon ๐Ÿ”” to get notified of new episodes!

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    ๐ŸŒฑInvestment Strategies for Different Life Stages are essential for tailoring your approach to wealth management as you age. ๐ŸŒณ

    In this episode, we discuss:

     1๏ธโƒฃ How Your Investment Strategy Should Change as You Age: Learn how to adapt your investment approach throughout different stages of life, emphasizing the shift from growth-focused strategies in youth to preservation as you near retirement. 

    2๏ธโƒฃ Key Considerations for Managing Risk and Return in Retirement: Explore the essential strategies for balancing risk and return during retirement, including the use of safe assets like TIPS and annuities to secure your financial future. 

    3๏ธโƒฃ The Impact of Societal Factors on Financial Decisions: Understand how societal factors such as inequality, trust, and behavioral biases influence investment outcomes and decision-making across various life stages.

    ๐Ÿ”— Bill's Links:

    ๐ŸŒ Williamโ€™s Website

    ๐Ÿ“š The Four Pillars of Investing

    ๐Ÿ“˜ The Delusions of Crowds

    ๐Ÿ”— Social Security Calculator

    ๐Ÿ“– Your Money & Your Brain

    ๐Ÿ“˜ The Secret of Our Success

    ๐Ÿ“• How Religion Evolved

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links: 

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course

    ๐Ÿ Forget About Money on Apple Podcast

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify

    ๐Ÿ“œ William Bernstein Quotes: 

    ๐Ÿ’ก "The purpose of money is not to buy things. The purpose of money is to buy you time and autonomy."   โ€” William Bernstein  

    ๐Ÿ”— "Sticking with your allocation, your strategy through thick and thin matters infinitely more than what your precise strategy is."   โ€” William Bernstein

    ๐Ÿ“ Episode Highlights: 

    ๐Ÿ’ก Life Cycle Investing: Tailoring Your Strategy   

    ๐Ÿš€ Managing Human Capital in Investing   

    โฐ Behavioral Finance Insights for Better Decisions   

    ๐ŸŒŸ Effective Retirement Planning Tips   

    ๐ŸŽฏ Achieving Financial Independence

    #financialfreedom #InvestmentStrategies #retirementplanning 

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    ๐Ÿงข Stan Haithcock, also known as Stan the Annuity Man, defines an annuity and answers some common questions people have about annuities.

    He identifies factors that may persuade a person to shift a portion of their net worth into annuities. And he shares his reasons why so many people blindly hate them! ๐Ÿ˜ก

    In this episode, Stan Haithcock discusses:

    1๏ธโƒฃ What is an Annuity and How Does it Work? Discover the basics of annuities, including different types, their benefits, and how they can secure your retirement.

    2๏ธโƒฃ Stan's Philosophies on Retirement Planning: Learn why Stan emphasizes the importance of annuities in a balanced retirement strategy and the factors that might persuade you to consider them.

    3๏ธโƒฃ Addressing Annuity Misconceptions: Understand why many people blindly shun annuities and what we can do to educate others on their true benefits.

    ๐Ÿ”— Stanโ€™s Links:

    ๐ŸŒ Annuity Calculators and Rates

    ๐Ÿ“š Stanโ€™s YouTube

    ๐Ÿ’ก Stan's Website

    ๐Ÿฅ Health Insurance Guaranty Associations

    ๐ŸŽฅ You Already Won, Why are you Still Playing?

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links:

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course

    ๐Ÿ Forget About Money on Apple Podcast

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify

    ๐Ÿ”‘ Key Topics Discussed:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Introduction to Annuities: What is an Annuity?

    ๐Ÿ‘ Different Types of Annuities Explained

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Stan's Tagline: "Will do, Not Might do!"

    ๐Ÿ‘ Factors to Consider Before Buying An Annuity

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Strategies for Incorporating Annuities into Retirement Planning

    ๐Ÿ‘ Contractual Guarantees and Transfer of Risk

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Comparing Annuities with the 4% Rule for Withdrawals

    ๐Ÿ‘ Annuity Taxation Insights

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Misconceptions About Annuities and Overcoming Biases

    ๐Ÿ‘ Simple, Low-Fee Annuities for Financial Independence

    ๐Ÿ•’ Timestamps/Chapters:

    0:00 - ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Introduction to Annuities: What is an Annuity?

    5:44 - ๐Ÿš€ Different Types of Annuities

    11:52 - ๐ŸŒŸ Stan's Tagline and Philosophies

    14:53 - ๐Ÿ’ฐ Factors to Consider for Annuities

    18:54 - ๐ŸŒ Annuity Strategies in Retirement Planning

    22:05 - โš ๏ธ Contractual Guarantees and Risks

    26:00 - ๐Ÿ”„ Comparing Annuities with the 4% Rule

    29:00 - โœ… Taxation and Legal Considerations

    29:56 - ๐ŸŽฏ Overcoming Annuity Misconceptions

    32:24 - ๐ŸŽ‰ Simple, Low-Fee Annuities for FI

    36:56 - ๐Ÿ“ˆ Final Thoughts and Recommendations

    41:35 - ๐ŸŽต Closing Remarks

    #Annuity #retirement #financialindependence

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    ๐Ÿ’ฒCody Berman shares his expert insights on passive income ideas that generate a whopping $75,966 per month! ๐Ÿ˜Š

    In this episode, Cody Berman discusses: 

    1๏ธโƒฃ Top Passive Income Ideas: Discover how Cody uses digital products, real estate, investment returns, and affiliate marketing to build substantial monthly income.

     2๏ธโƒฃ Practical Advice for Beginners: Learn realistic expectations, strategies for balancing a full-time job, and how to achieve financial independence through passive income.

     3๏ธโƒฃ Cody's Personal Journey and Future Plans: Hear about Cody's path from young entrepreneur to financial independence, including his future goals and the role of his agency, Auros Agency.

    ๐Ÿ”— Codyโ€™s Links:

    ๐ŸŒ Cody's Free Workshop

    ๐ŸŽง Codyโ€™s Podcast

    ๐Ÿ“š The 4-Hour Work Week Book

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links:

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course
    ๐Ÿ Forget About Money on Apple Podcast
    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify

    ๐Ÿ“ Episode Highlights:

    ๐Ÿ’ก Cody's Top Passive Income Strategies

    ๐Ÿš€ Practical Steps for Beginners

    โฐ Balancing Side Hustles with a Full-Time Job

    ๐ŸŒŸ Codyโ€™s Personal Journey and Financial Independence

    #PassiveIncomeIdeas #CodyBerman #FinancialIndependence

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    Disclaimer: The discussion is intended for general educational and entertainment purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual.

    ๐Ÿ•’ Timestamps/Chapters:

    0:00 - ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Introduction to Passive Income Strategies

    5:44 - ๐Ÿš€ Cody's Journey into Passive Income

    11:52 - ๐ŸŒŸ Success and Personal Growth

    14:53 - ๐Ÿ’ฐ Breakdown of Passive Income Streams

    18:54 - ๐ŸŒ Impact of Passive Income on Others

    22:05 - โš ๏ธ Challenges and Realistic Expectations

    26:00 - ๐Ÿ”„ Balancing Side Hustles with a Full-Time Job

    29:00 - โœ… Pros and Cons of Passive Income

    29:56 - ๐ŸŽฏ Role in Portfolio and Life Goals

    32:24 - ๐ŸŽ‰ Rewarding Feelings and Overcoming Guilt

    36:56 - ๐Ÿ“ˆ Cody's Course and Digital Products

    41:35 - ๐ŸŽต Closing Remarks and Musical Collaborations

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    ๐Ÿค“  Sean Mullaney discusses Tax Planning Strategies. Sean, a CPA and financial planner, also known as The FI Tax Guy explains fundamental tax planning strategies, some advanced tax strategies and concepts, and how the financial independence community may be getting it wrong when it comes to taxes. โŒ

    ๐Ÿ”‘ Key Topics Discussed:

     ๐Ÿ‘‰ Introduction to Financial Independence Tax Planning 

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Top Five Tax Planning Strategies 

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Reducing Taxes Through Daily Habits 

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Tax Strategies for High-Income Earners 

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Solo 401k and Small Business Owners

    ๐Ÿ”— Seanโ€™s Links: 

    ๐ŸŒ The FI Tax Guy Blog

    ๐Ÿ“˜ Seanโ€™s Book on Solo 401k

     ๐ŸŽฅ Sean's YouTube Video: Pay NO Federal Income Taxes in Retirement!!!

    ๐Ÿ“ธ Seanโ€™s Twitter

    ๐Ÿ“„ Annuities Paper on SSRN

    ๐Ÿ“œ IRS Trade or Business Defined

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links: 

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course

    ๐Ÿ Forget About Money on Apple Podcast

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify

    ๐Ÿ•’ Timestamps/Chapters: 

    0:00 - ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Introduction to Financial Independence Tax Planning 

    5:21 - ๐Ÿ“‹ Top Five Tax Planning Strategies 

    14:07 - ๐Ÿฆ Reducing Taxes Through Daily Habits 

    24:41 - ๐Ÿ’ผ Tax Strategies for High-Income Earners 

    29:30 - ๐Ÿข Solo 401k and Small Business Owners 

    34:12 - ๐Ÿ  Exploring the Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy 36:45 - ๐Ÿก Inheritance and Real Estate Strategy 

    46:45 - ๐Ÿ“ˆ Accumulation vs. Decumulation Strategies 

    55:29 - ๐Ÿฅ Taking Control of Your Health and Healthcare 

    1:01:13 - ๐Ÿ” Annuities - Risks and Considerations 

    1:07:54 - ๐Ÿ“œ Tax Cuts and Jobs Act - Extension Predictions 

    1:10:54 - ๐ŸŒŸ Emerging Tax Trends and Exploration Opportunities 

    1:13:18 - ๐Ÿง  Critical Thinking in Financial Decision-Making 

    1:16:50 - ๐Ÿ’ก Misconceptions About Roth IRAs and Traditional Accounts 

    1:20:22 - ๐ŸŒ… Proactive Healthcare Approaches for FI Community

    ๐ŸŽง Listen & Subscribe: Donโ€™t forget to subscribe to "Forget About Money" for more insightful episodes featuring experts who guide you on achieving financial independence and optimizing your tax strategies. Hit the bell icon ๐Ÿ”” to get notified of new episodes!

    #๏ธโƒฃ Hashtags: #TaxPlanningStrategies #SeanMullaney #TheFITaxGuy #FederalIncomeTaxChanges #TaxBrackets #StandardDeduction #HighIncomeEarners #TaxOptimization #EarlyRetirementTaxPlanning #Solo401k #FinancialIndependence #BuyBorrowDieStrategy #TraditionalRetirementAccounts #TaxMisconceptions #RetirementInvestmentAdvice #TaxDeductions #TaxExemptions #TaxCredits #TaxTailWagTheInvestmentDog

    The discussion is intended to be for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual. David and the Forget About Money podcast do not endorse Sean Mullaney, Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. and their services.

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    ๐Ÿ’ฅ David chats with Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance at Morningstar and author of *How to Retire: Lessons from 20 Retirement Thought Leaders*. ๐Ÿ“˜

    ๐ŸŒŸ Christine shares her journey and key insights on how to retire happily, emphasizing a holistic approach to retirement planning. ๐ŸŒ…

    ๐Ÿ’ก She discusses the importance of aligning spending with happiness, nurturing relationships, and staying adaptable in retirement. ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ

    ๐Ÿ”‘ Key Topics Discussed:

    โ‡จ Importance of Relationships in Retirement

    โ‡จ Knowing Your Retirement Income Style

    โ‡จ Aligning Spending with Happy Retirement Goals

    ๐Ÿ”— Christineโ€™s Links:

    ๐Ÿ“˜ How to Retire Book

    ๐ŸŒ Bogleheads Foundation

    ๐ŸŒ Morningstar Profile

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Christineโ€™s Podcast

    ๐Ÿ“ธ Christineโ€™s Twitter

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links: 

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course

    ๐Ÿ Forget About Money on Apple Podcast

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify

    ๐Ÿ“ Episode Highlights: 

    ๐ŸŽฅ Christine's holistic approach to retirement planning 

    ๐Ÿšจ Aligning spending with personal happiness and values 

    ๐Ÿ’ก The significance of nurturing relationships in retirement

    ๐ŸŽง Listen & Subscribe: Donโ€™t forget to subscribe to "Forget About Money" for more insightful episodes featuring experts who guide you on achieving a happy and fulfilling retirement. Hit the bell icon ๐Ÿ”” to get notified of new episodes!

    #๏ธโƒฃ Hashtags: #RetireHappily #ChristineBenz #RetirementPlanning #HappyRetirement #FinancialIndependence #PersonalFinance #RetirementIncome #HolisticRetirement #PhasedRetirement #PurposeDrivenLife #FinancialWellness

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    ๐Ÿ“ˆ David chats with Dion McNeeley, a real estate investor who retired early using unique strategies. ๐Ÿก

    Dion McNeeley, known for his "lazy" approach to real estate, walks us through his transformative journey from financial struggles to early retirement. Discover how he leveraged rental properties, developed the Binder Strategy for tenant management, and built a sustainable rental empire that allowed him to retire in under 10 years.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Learn how Dion achieved early retirement in under 10 years and his six steps to financial freedom through real estate. ๐Ÿ“ˆ

    ๐Ÿ”‘ Key Topics Discussed:

    โ‡จ Transitioning from financial low to real estate empire

    โ‡จ Building a rental real estate empire for early retirement

    โ‡จ Achieving financial freedom and early retirement

    โ‡จ Six steps to financial freedom with real estate

    ๐Ÿ”— Dionโ€™s Links:

    ๐Ÿ“บ Dionโ€™s YouTube Channel

    ๐Ÿ“š Dionโ€™s Binder Strategy

    ๐ŸŽ“ Bigger Pockets Rental Real Estate Bootcamp

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Real Estate Rookie Show

    ๐Ÿชš Matt the Lumberjack Landlord

    ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Millennial Mike

    ๐Ÿ’ก What is a DSCR Loan?

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Joe Kuhn Bucket Strategy

    ๐Ÿก Michael Zuber

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links:

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course

    ๐Ÿ Forget About Money on Apple Podcast

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify

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    ๐Ÿ•’ Timestamps/Chapters:

    0:00 - ๐Ÿš€ Introduction to Financial Freedom with Dion McNeely

    1:17 - ๐Ÿ’ธ Overcoming Financial Challenges and Debt

    2:31 - ๐Ÿค” Initial Reservations About Real Estate Investment

    4:14 - ๐Ÿ“ˆ Transitioning from Financial Low to Real Estate Empire

    6:33 - ๐Ÿก Building Rental Real Estate Empire for Early Retirement

    12:08 - ๐Ÿ’ฐ Achieving Financial Freedom and Early Retirement

    14:56 - ๐Ÿ’ช Persistence in Real Estate Investing Despite Challenges

    15:54 - ๐Ÿ“Š Utilizing the Binder Strategy for Rent Increases

    24:44 - ๐Ÿ“š The Binder Strategy

    30:06 - ๐Ÿ’ต Reaching Financial Freedom

    34:32 - ๐Ÿ”‘ Six Steps to Financial Freedom

    41:45 - ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Retirement Reflections

    45:51 - ๐ŸŒŸ Life After Retirement

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ David chats with Sarah King, an experienced real estate investor who has transformed her financial life by paying off substantial debt and building a rental property empire. ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ

    ๐ŸŒŸ Sarah shares her journey from debt repayment to establishing a successful portfolio of rental properties, offering invaluable advice for real estate investing beginners. ๐Ÿ’ผ

    ๐Ÿ”‘ Key Topics Discussed:

    โ‡จ Real estate investing for beginners: Tips and strategies

    โ‡จ Understanding real estate investing fundamentals and types

    โ‡จ Calculating cash flow and using the 1% rule

    ๐Ÿ”— Sarahโ€™s Links:

    ๐Ÿ“ธ Sarahโ€™s Kingโ€™s Instagram

    ๐Ÿ“ฑ Deal Check App

    ๐ŸŽฅ Brandon Turnerโ€™s Four Square Method

    ๐Ÿ“˜ Set for Life book by Scott Trench

    ๐Ÿ“น HSA - Health Savings Account Benefits

    ๐ŸŒ Chad Carson aka Coach Carson

    ๐Ÿ“š Paula Pantโ€™s โ€œYour First Rental Property Courseโ€

    ๐Ÿ“– Raising Private Capital book by Matt Faircloth

    ๐Ÿ“• The Hands Off Investor book for Syndication Deals by Brian Burke

    ๐Ÿ“ธ Soli Cayetanoโ€™s Instagram

    ๐Ÿ“˜ The Simple Path to Wealth book by JL Collins

    ๐Ÿ“– Retire Early with Real Estate book by Chad Carson

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Bigger Pockets Rookie Podcast

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links:

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course

    ๐Ÿ Forget About Money on Apple Podcast

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify

    ๐Ÿ“– Rich Dad Poor Dad book by Robert Kiyosaki

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    ๐ŸŒŸ In this episode, David Baughier welcomes Karsten Jeske, aka Big ERN, to explore the critical topics of Sequence of Returns Risk and Safe Withdrawal Rates, essential for anyone planning their retirement. ๐Ÿ’ผ

    ๐Ÿ’ก Karsten shares his journey from a finance professional to a renowned blogger, emphasizing the importance of customized retirement planning and effective risk management. ๐Ÿ“ˆ

    ๐Ÿ“ Episode Highlights:

    ๐ŸŽฅ Karsten's journey into retirement planning and blogging

    ๐Ÿšจ Strategies to manage Sequence of Returns Risk

    ๐Ÿ’ก Effective safe withdrawal rates and retirement timing

    ๐Ÿ“Š Insights into diversified portfolio and asset allocation

    ๐Ÿ” Options for your retirement income strategies

    ๐Ÿ”— Karstenโ€™s Links:

    ๐Ÿ“˜ Early Retirement Now Blog

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Safe Withdrawal Rate Series

    ๐Ÿ“ฃ Big ERN's CampFI Talk about the Need for Precision

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links:

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course

    ๐Ÿ Forget About Money on Apple Podcast

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify

    #๏ธโƒฃ Hashtags: #SequenceOfReturnsRisk #SafeWithdrawalRates #RetirementPlanning #KarstenJeske #MarketVolatility #RetirementIncome #AssetAllocation #DiversifiedPortfolio #NegativeReturns #FinancialSecurity #TaxEfficientRetirement #FI #FinancialIndependence #EarlyRetirement

    ๐Ÿ•’ Timestamps/Chapters:

    0:00 - ๐Ÿš€ Introduction to Sequence of Returns Risk and Safe Withdrawal Rates

    2:32 - ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Karsten Jeske's Background and Expertise

    5:03 - ๐Ÿ“Š Transitioning from Professional Work to Blogging

    11:11 - ๐Ÿ’ผ Karsten's Experience in Finance and Economics

    14:37 - ๐Ÿ“‰ Defining Sequence of Returns Risk and Safe Withdrawal Rate

    23:46 - ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Factors to Consider Before Officially Retiring

    29:11 - โณ Planning for Retirement Timing and Market Factors

    36:06 - ๐Ÿ”„ Mindset Shifts from Accumulation to Decumulation

    39:55 - ๐ŸŒ Navigating the Safe Withdrawal Rate Series on the Blog

    40:21 - ๐Ÿ”ฅ Introduction to the Fire Community

    47:04 - ๐Ÿ“š Importance of Research Before Retirement

    52:16 - ๐Ÿ’ก Debunking the Bucket Strategy

    1:05:19 - ๐Ÿ“‰ Managing Sequence Returns Risk

    1:14:55 - ๐Ÿ“‰ Considering the Risk of a Recession

    1:17:37 - ๐Ÿ’ฌ Perception of Safe Withdrawal Rates

    1:19:34 - ๐Ÿง  Acknowledging Expertise in Safe Withdrawal Rates

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    ๐Ÿ’ฅ David chats with Naseema McElroy, a registered nurse and financial coach behind Financially Intentional. ๐Ÿฆ

    ๐Ÿ’ก She emphasizes the importance of simplifying finances, budgeting, and low-cost investing for long-term success. ๐Ÿ“ˆ

    ๐Ÿ”‘ Key Topics Discussed: 

    โ‡จ The importance of simplifying finances 

    โ‡จ Psychological benefits of financial simplicity 

    โ‡จ Simple investment strategies for financial independence

    ๐Ÿ”— Naseemaโ€™s Links:

     ๐ŸŽฅ Financially Intentional Website

     ๐Ÿ“ธ Naseemaโ€™s Instagram

    ๐Ÿ’ธ Financially Intentional YouTube Channel

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Monarch Money

    ๐Ÿ“š A Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins

    ๐Ÿ“– The Index Card Book

    ๐Ÿ“˜ The Millionaire Next Door Book 

    ๐Ÿฆ Move Your 401k For Free

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links: 

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course

    ๐Ÿ Forget About Money on Apple Podcast

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify

    ๐Ÿค” SPIVA Report of Passive vs Active Fund Performance

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    ๐Ÿ•’ Timestamps/Chapters:

    0:00 - ๐Ÿš€ Introduction to Naseema McElroy's Journey

    3:39 - ๐Ÿ“ˆ Evolution of Financial Perspectives

    5:31 - ๐ŸŒ Societal Pressures and Financial Complexity

    8:28 - ๐Ÿ”„ Overcoming Financial Confusion and Complexity

    10:57 - ๐Ÿ’ก Impact of Budgeting on Financial Simplification

    11:59 - ๐Ÿง  Psychological Benefits of Simplifying Finances

    13:36 - ๐Ÿ  Pursuing Financial Independence Through Simplicity

    15:29 - ๐Ÿ“‰ The Case for Simple Investing Strategies

    16:51 - ๐Ÿ’ฌ The Illusion of Complexity in Investment Strategies

    20:24 - โš ๏ธ Pitfalls of Combining Insurance and Investing

    23:25 - ๐Ÿ’ช Embracing Simplicity in Wealth Building

    24:20 - ๐Ÿง  Mindset Shifts Towards Financial Simplification

    25:40 - ๐ŸŽ“ The Role of Financial Literacy in Complexity Perception

    26:42 - ๐Ÿ“š The Financial Independence Curriculum Debate

    37:32 - ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ The Complexity of Investment Strategies

    46:38 - ๐Ÿ’ฅ Overcoming Fear and Taking Action

    47:48 - ๐Ÿ“š Essential Resources for Financial Simplification

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ David Baughier sits down with Ryan Connell, an early retiree with a knack for aligning values with finances. Ryan talks about his leap from real estate to passive index funds. His story showcases the magic of intentional living and mindful spending. ๐ŸŒŸ

    ๐Ÿ’ก Ryan introduces the concept of negative time, highlighting the importance of creating space in our lives for genuine freedom. He shares practical tips to help you balance your life and reduce stress. Turns out, doing less can actually mean living more! ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ

    ๐ŸŒธ Ryan also explores impermanence and the Japanese idea of ikigai. By accepting life's fleeting nature, he finds deeper satisfaction and purpose. He encourages aligning your passions with your daily activities, so every moment is filled with intention and joy. Who knew philosophy could be this fun? ๐Ÿ”

    ๐Ÿ”‘ Key Topics Discussed:

    โ‡จ Ryanโ€™s transition from real estate to passive index funds

    โ‡จ Understanding and applying the concept of "enough"

    โ‡จ Strategies for creating "negative time" in daily life

    โ‡จ Embracing impermanence and the evolving nature of purpose

    โ‡จ Finding your ikigai and living a fulfilled, purposeful life

    ๐Ÿ”— Ryan's Links:

    ๐Ÿ“บ CampFI YouTube: Life Lessons From The First Year of Early Retirement 

    ๐ŸŒŸ Inspiring Root of Good Blog

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ YNAB Finance App

    ๐Ÿ“š Your Money or Your Life Book

    ๐Ÿ  Rich Dad Poor Dad Book

    ๐Ÿฃ Jiro Dreams of Sushi Movie

    โœˆ๏ธ Going Cheap Flights Site

    ๐Ÿ“– Siddhartha Book

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links:

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course

    ๐Ÿ Forget About Money on Apple Podcast

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify

    ๐Ÿ•’ Timestamps/Chapters:

    0:00 - ๐Ÿš€ Introduction to Ryan Connell's Early Retirement Insights

    4:16 - ๐Ÿ’ก Discovering the Concept of Enough with Justin's Root of Good Blog

    6:57 - ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Sharing Early Retirement Plans with Family and Friends

    10:01 - ๐Ÿก Transitioning from Real Estate to Passive Index Funds

    14:26 - ๐Ÿ“ˆ Evaluating Progress Towards Financial Independence

    17:55 - ๐ŸŽ“ Imparting Financial Wisdom to Young Adults

    19:06 - ๐Ÿ“ฐ Navigating Financial News and Media Influence

    20:10 - ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Exploring Concepts of Negative Time, Impermanence, and Ikigai

    24:02 - ๐Ÿง˜ Embracing Negative Time

    26:56 - ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Planning for Annual Time

    32:18 - ๐ŸŒธ Embracing Impermanence

    37:56 - ๐Ÿ” Unveiling Ikigai Concept

    44:07 - โš–๏ธ Balancing Transient Nature

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    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ David Baughier sits down with Dr. Leif Dahleen, the renowned Physician on FIRE, to discuss achieving financial independence through prudent financial management.

    Dr. Leif Dahleen, a retired anesthesiologist, shares his journey from a high-earning medical professional to financial independence and early retirement.

    He provides insights on transitioning from a demanding career, the importance of financial planning, and the benefits of a frugal yet fulfilling lifestyle. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ“ˆ

    ๐Ÿ”‘ Key Topics Discussed:

    โ‡จ Leifโ€™s journey to financial independence and early retirement

    โ‡จ The challenges and rewards of a high-paying medical career

    โ‡จ The role of frugality and prudent financial management

    โ‡จ Transitioning from a medical career to retirement

    โ‡จ Advice for those seeking financial independence

    ๐Ÿ”— Leif Dahleenโ€™s Links:

    ๐Ÿ“– Physician on FIRE Blog

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links:

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course

    ๐Ÿ Forget About Money on Apple Podcast

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify

    ๐Ÿ•’ Timestamps/Chapters:

    0:00 - ๐Ÿš€ Introduction to Financial Independence Journey

    1:17 - ๐Ÿ’ก Discovering Financial Independence

    2:25 - โš–๏ธ Immediate Changes After Epiphany

    3:05 - ๐Ÿ“… Crafting a Five-Year Plan

    5:11 - ๐Ÿ“š Transitioning to Financial Independence Knowledge

    10:45 - ๐Ÿ’ญ Shifting Mindset and Desires

    14:12 - ๐Ÿฅ Unique Challenges in Medical Profession

    16:09 - ๐Ÿ‘ค Identity and Transitioning from Career

    16:35 - ๐Ÿง  Challenges of Ego and Identity in Retirement

    17:16 - ๐ŸŒ… Transition to Full Retirement

    19:40 - ๐Ÿ‘ช Coping with Retirement and Relationships

    21:17 - ๐ŸŒ Enjoying Family Adventures

    24:34 - ๐Ÿก Building and Finalizing a New Home

    28:02 - ๐Ÿฉบ Missed Aspects of Being an Anesthesiologist

    30:03 - โฑ๏ธ Transition to New Job as a Timer

    38:18 - ๐Ÿ’ป Inception of Physician on FIRE Blog

    40:11 - ๐ŸŒŸ Rewards of Building FI Community

    43:36 - โš–๏ธ Balancing Work and Family Priorities

    46:43 - ๐Ÿ”„ Reflections on Career Path if Not Anesthesiologist

    47:45 - ๐Ÿ’ธ Managing Debt During Medical School

    51:50 - ๐Ÿ“ Advice for Starting Financial Independence Journey

    #๏ธโƒฃ Hashtags:

    #FinancialIndependence #EarlyRetirement #PhysicianOnFIRE #MedicalProfession #Frugality #FinancialPlanning #FIJourney #FamilyTravel #PersonalFinance #RetirementPlanning #FICommunity #MoneyManagement

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    ๐Ÿค‘David Baughier chats with Brett Killian, an associate professor at Lakeland University, to discuss essential money lessons for Gen Z. ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ“š

    Brett shares his expertise in personal finance, drawing from over a decade of experience teaching college students. ๐ŸŽ“

    Discover practical strategies for minimizing student debt, building wealth, and making informed financial decisions that set you up for a successful future. ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ’ผ

    ๐Ÿ”‘ Key Topics Discussed:

    โ‡จ Brett Killian's top money lessons for Gen Z

    โ‡จ Habits and investing strategies of millionaires

    โ‡จ Practical ways to minimize student debt, including college hacking and gap years

    โ‡จ Importance of "Pay Yourself First" strategy and automation in saving

    โ‡จ Efficiency in managing the "Big Three" expenses: housing, transportation, and food

    โ‡จ Clarifying the differences between saving and investing

    โ‡จ Understanding and building credit scores responsibly

    โ‡จ Basics of insurance and the importance of term life insurance over whole life insurance

    ๐Ÿ•’ Timestamps/Chapters:

    0:00 - ๐Ÿ“˜ Introduction to Money Lessons for Gen Z

    5:03 - ๐Ÿ’ผ Millionaire Habits

    10:12 - ๐ŸŽ“ College Debt Hacks

    20:45 - ๐Ÿ’ธ Pay Yourself First

    25:52 - ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿด Budgeting: The Big 3

    34:09 - ๐Ÿ’ฐ Savings vs. Investing

    38:35 - ๐Ÿ“ˆ Simple Investing Tips

    44:45 - ๐Ÿ“Š Credit Scores Explained

    56:26 - ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Insurance Basics

    59:55 - ๐Ÿก Homebuying Tips

    1:01:17 - ๐Ÿ“– Personal Stories and Financial Decisions

    1:14:09 - ๐ŸŽ“ Impact of Financial Education on Young People

    1:14:21 - ๐Ÿ“‹ Summary of Financial Topics Covered

    ๐Ÿ”— Brett's Links:

    ๐Ÿ“š NextGen Financial Freedom Blog: https://nextgenfinancialfreedom.com

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links:

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course: https://www.fiology.com/free-money-course/

    ๐Ÿ Forget About Money on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forget-about-money/id1730601757

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BQTKUPL6IHtXCEJTY9jYo

    ๐Ÿ“ Episode Highlights:

    ๐Ÿ’ก Brett's essential money lessons tailored for Gen Z

    ๐Ÿ“ˆ Insights into the habits and investing strategies of millionaires

    ๐Ÿ’ธ Practical tips on minimizing student debt through college hacking and gap years

    ๐Ÿก Strategies for managing the "Big Three" expenses: housing, transportation, and food

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Understanding the "Pay Yourself First" strategy and the importance of automation in saving

    ๐Ÿ” Clarification of the differences between saving and investing

    ๐Ÿ“Š Building and maintaining credit scores responsibly

    ๐Ÿ“œ Basics of insurance and the importance of choosing term life insurance over whole life insurance

    #๏ธโƒฃ Hashtags:

    #GenZMoney #BrettKillian #MoneyLessons #FinancialLiteracy #StudentDebt #InvestingTips #PersonalFinance #CollegeHacking #PayYourselfFirst #FrugalLiving #CreditScores #InsuranceBasics #TermLifeInsurance #FinancialEducation #SmartInvesting

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    โš ๏ธ David Baughier sits down with Danielle Ryan, a YouTuber dedicated to exposing online coaching scams. ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ

    Danielle shares her journey from a modest YouTube channel to a thriving platform with 25,000 subscribers.

    Discover her personal experience of being scammed and learn valuable tips on how to protect yourself from online scams.

    ๐Ÿ”‘ Key Topics Discussed:

    โ‡จ Danielleโ€™s rise on YouTube and her mission against online scams

    โ‡จ Her personal story of being scammed out of $4,500 by a coach

    โ‡จ Identifying red flags in online coaching and courses

    โ‡จ Practical advice on choosing trustworthy coaches and courses

    โ‡จ The impact of generational perspectives on online work

    ๐Ÿ•’ Timestamps/Chapters:

    0:00 - ๐Ÿš€ Introduction to Danielle Ryan's Journey

    2:20 - ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Life Before Starting YouTube Channel

    6:55 - ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Danielle's Experience Being Scammed

    8:18 - ๐Ÿ“‰ Coaching Experience Turned Unsuccessful

    10:35 - โš–๏ธ Lack of Recourse in Coaching Scams

    12:01 - ๐Ÿ“ˆ Rise of Online Coaching Scams

    15:33 - ๐Ÿšฉ Signs of Online Coaching Scams

    17:16 - ๐Ÿ˜ณ Extreme Experiences in Coaching Scams

    21:25 - ๐ŸŽ“ Crafting a Genuine Coaching Course

    24:05 - ๐Ÿ” Choosing a Trustworthy Coach

    28:21 - ๐ŸŒ Researching Coaches Outside of Social Media

    33:38 - ๐ŸŽฅ Starting a YouTube Channel Tips

    36:49 - ๐Ÿ”ฎ Future Direction of Danielle's Content

    37:52 - ๐Ÿ’ผ Danielle's Current Business Ventures

    38:49 - ๐Ÿ‘ต Generational Perspective on Online Work

    39:25 - ๐Ÿ‘‹ Wrapping Up the Interview

    ๐Ÿ”— Danielleโ€™s Links:

    ๐ŸŽฅ Discovery Video: How Much Money YouTube Paid Me with 1500 Subscribers: https://youtu.be/HdlyA97mzeI?si=BhbI0qEU02B8dju0

    ๐Ÿ“ธ Danielleโ€™s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsdanielleryan

    ๐ŸŽต Danielleโ€™s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsdanielleryan

    ๐Ÿ’ธ Lost Entire $100k 401(k): https://youtu.be/85re8qWgBdY

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Former Coach Exposes the Truth: https://youtu.be/0IeFOKWJCBU

    ๐Ÿ“‰ Debt Coaching Scam: https://youtu.be/OIbKXP7IPGI

    ๐Ÿ”— David's Links:

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free Money Course: https://www.fiology.com/free-money-course/

    ๐Ÿ Forget About Money on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forget-about-money/id1730601757

    ๐ŸŽง Forget About Money on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BQTKUPL6IHtXCEJTY9jYo

    ๐Ÿ“ Episode Highlights:

    ๐ŸŽฅ Danielle's rise from 1,500 to 25,000 YouTube subscribers

    ๐Ÿšจ Warning signs of online coaching scams

    ๐Ÿ’ก Tips on selecting genuine online courses and coaches

    ๐Ÿค” Insight into the lack of recourse for scam victims

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion on the role of intention and measurable outcomes in coaching

    #๏ธโƒฃ Hashtags:

    #AntiScammer #DanielleRyan #OnlineScams #CoachingScams #YouTubeGrowth #OnlineCourseScams #ProtectYourself #OnlineSafety #YouTubeSuccess #ContentCreator #DigitalScams #InternetSafety #ScamAwareness #BusinessAdvice #OnlineCoaching

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    ๐ŸŽง In this episode of "Forget About Money," host David Baughier interviews John Letaw, a retired naval officer and TRICARE expert.๐ŸŒŸ

    John, The TRICARE Guy, shares his extensive knowledge about the TRICARE healthcare system, providing invaluable insights for military retirees and their families.

    John discusses: โ‡ฃโ‡ฃโ‡ฃโ‡ฃโ‡ฃ

    โžช Various TRICARE plans (Prime, Select, Reserve, and Retired Reserve) ๐Ÿฅ

    โžช The challenges of transitioning to retirement ๐ŸŒ…

    โžช Enrollment processes and pitfalls ๐Ÿ”

    โžช Changes in TRICARE Select fees ๐Ÿ’ธ

    โžช Coverage criteria for different treatments, including weight loss drugs and medical emergencies ๐Ÿฉบ

    โžช Dental and vision care through FedVIP ๐Ÿฆท๐Ÿ‘“

    โžช Navigating TRICARE while living abroad โœˆ๏ธ

    โžช Emerging trends and resources for staying informed ๐ŸŒ

    โžช Don't miss John's personal anecdotes and practical advice to make the most of your TRICARE benefits. ๐Ÿ“šโœจ

    ๐Ÿ”— Links:

    David's Links:

    ๐ŸŒ Fiology: https://www.fiology.com/free-fiology-workbook/

    John's Links:

    ๐Ÿ“– Get John's book "Tricare Around the World" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/eJfcxMx

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Join the TRICARE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tricareatw/

    ๐ŸŒ The TRICARE Guy Website and Mailing List: https://thetricareguy.com/

    ๐ŸŽฅ John's YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@thetricareguy

    Additional TRICARE Resources mention can be found in our YouTube description

    ๐Ÿ•’ Timestamps/Chapters:

    0:00 ๐Ÿ“ข Introduction to TRICARE and John Letaw

    3:30 ๐Ÿ“‹ TRICARE Plans Overview

    9:44 ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ TRICARE Reserve and Retired Reserve Plans

    16:05 ๐Ÿš€ Challenges of Transitioning to Retirement

    19:30 ๐Ÿ”„ Enrollment Process and Pitfalls

    22:20 ๐Ÿ’ฐ Changes in TRICARE Select Fees

    25:42 ๐Ÿฅ Coverage Criteria and Examples

    27:50 ๐Ÿ’Š Weight Loss Drug Coverage Process

    28:56 ๐Ÿš‘ Medical Emergency Coverage Example

    30:49 ๐Ÿงพ Medical Coding and Coverage

    34:53 ๐Ÿ‘“ FedVIP Vision and Dental Care

    37:43 ๐Ÿšซ Exclusions: LASIK and Discount Programs

    42:15 ๐ŸŒ Retirement Abroad and TRICARE

    44:21 ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Challenges and Solutions

    47:41 ๐ŸŒ Providing TRICARE Support Globally

    50:57 โœ๏ธ Writing a TRICARE Guide During COVID

    53:53 ๐Ÿ“š Resources at thetricareguy.com

    56:39 ๐Ÿ“ˆ Emerging Trends in TRICARE

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    Jesse, a former financial consultant traded his American lifestyle for a more fulfilling life in Ensenada, Mexico.

    Jesse shares his remarkable journey of leaving his U.S. career to start a massage business abroad and find financial independence in a low-cost living area.

    ๐ŸŽฏ Episode Highlights:

    0:00 - Starting a New Chapter: Jesse's inspiring transition from the U.S. to Mexico, leaving behind a stable consulting career.

    0:31 - Making the Retirement Decision: How he balanced retirement options after receiving a windfall.

    2:27 - Selecting the Perfect Location: Why Ensenada became the ideal location for his new business.

    4:18 - Transitioning to His Own Business: From couch surfing to building a successful massage studio.

    6:41 - Cultural Influences in Entrepreneurship: Navigating the cultural differences in business.

    10:21 - Impact of Americans in Mexico: Understanding gentrification and respecting local culture.

    16:05 - Tips for Entrepreneurs Abroad: Jesse's valuable advice for starting a business outside the U.S.

    19:40 - Benefits of Low-Cost Living: Exploring the financial advantages of living in Ensenada versus San Diego.

    23:28 - Personal Financial Independence Journey: Jesse's path to financial independence before and after receiving a windfall.

    34:17 - Financial Independence Path: How strategic financial planning led to his success.

    38:41 - Potential Changes with Windfall: What he would have done differently if he had known about the windfall earlier.

    42:21 - Seeking Happiness Beyond Wealth: Finding joy through community, purpose, and meaningful connections.

    ๐Ÿ“ Key Takeaways:

    The challenges and rewards of starting a business in Mexico.

    The financial and personal benefits of living in a low-cost area.

    How a windfall can alter your retirement path, and the importance of staying true to one's values.

    Intentional savings accounts and their role in fostering happiness and fulfillment.

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    ๐ŸŒ Business Website: [ensenada-massage.com/blog]

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    ๐ŸŒŸ Join Holly Morphew in this transformative video as she unveils the power of Spend Planning to not only manage your finances but to achieve long-term financial freedom and wealth building.

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