Coast FI Case Study Update: Frances | MHFI 246

December 17, 2024 01:01:32
Coast FI Case Study Update: Frances | MHFI 246
Mile High FI Podcast
Coast FI Case Study Update: Frances | MHFI 246

Dec 17 2024 | 01:01:32

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Show Notes

Doug chats with Frances a year after her and her husband’s initial appearance on the show.  She provides updates on her and Peter’s job situations as well as updates on all things financial – current housing situation, savings & investing strategies, spending, and expense tracking.  Frances also shares some personal updates while asking listeners to provide feedback to some questions that she’s working through.

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0:00 Introduction

5:52 Updated housing situation

12:10 Cash position & emergency fund

17:43 Investments & Frances’ business

24:38 Spending

32:22 Paying off the mortgage & Peter’s job

38:17 Personal updates

45:16 Budgeting & tracking expenses

51:19 Car suggestions

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