Savings, Laughter, and Life on the Journey to FI - David & Jill | MHFI 264

Doug chats with David & Jill at the EconoMe Conference about their pursuit of Financial Independence.   David shares his background growing up with a scarcity mindset, the accidental path to FI, his recent mini-retirement, experience quitting alcohol, and a newfound passion for stand-up comedy.  Jill discusses her middle-class upbringing, balancing her full-time job and schooling, and frugality.  Together they discuss lifestyle changes, managing finances as a couple, and the importance of clear communication in a relationship.

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Links

• David’s Instagram
• The Fioneers
• Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero”
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  • Hardcover
  • Paperback
  • Audiobook
• “An Introvert’s Guide to EconoMe and Other Conferences” on MHFI episode 257
• MHFI Facebook group
• Doug’s site
• Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey

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0:00 Introduction

4:21 Discovering FIRE & frugal habits

9:41 David & Jill’s FI journey

17:17 Overcoming the fear of boredom

26:44 Reflecting on sobriety

32:05 Stand up comedy

39:47 Balancing finances as a couple

45:10 Mini retirement plans

50:53 Importance of communication

58:08 Soundcheck – EconoMe Experience

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[email protected]

**Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.**