Doug chats with Jess and Corey from The Fioneers about their unique paths to Financial Independence, the Slow FI and Coast FI concepts, how their views on spending have evolved over the years, content creation, and balancing work with building a fulfilling life. The group provides thoughts and advice in response to a listener email about reaching Financial Independence, potentially achieving Fat FI, helping family, and exploring content creation as a new career path. Jess and Corey also discuss their Coast FI calculator tool and upcoming Slow FI retreats.
Follow the link for more details including the original email from listener “Carl”: https://milehighfi.com/coast-fi-question-265/
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0:00 Introduction
1:09 Inspirations for slowing down
5:13 Listener email & initial thoughts
12:36 Champagne lifestyle and spending
19:56 Balancing family support with FI
27:09 Job satisfaction
34:08 Sleeping in a camper van
39:10 Content creation
46:22 Strategies & recommendations for “Carl”
52:27 Future plans for the Fioneers
58:22 Soundcheck – Van Life
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