EverydayFI

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Thanks for listening to the EverydayFI podcast, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people on the path to financial independence. In today's Meghan's Money Musings episode I'll be sharing a journey many of us millennials had to endure: student loans. Let's dive in! Episode Links: Episode webpage HerMoney Jill On Money episode with m...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. In this episode I get to chat with my friend Monica, who I didn't realize I'd carpooled with to CampFI in 2022 until the very end of the episode (you all will get to hear that revelation and the laughter that ensued). Monica ta...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Welcome to the first iteration of Meghan's Money Musings on the EverydayFI podcast. Today I'll be talking about my adventures in home buying and homeownership. The good, the bad, and the worst. Tune in to hear my mistakes and the lessons I learned. Click here for the episode show page. Support the Show: Get the "Your Journey to Freedom" workbook here! J...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Welcome to EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. In this episode I had the amazing pleasure of chatting with my newfound friend Hayley, an economist and former Peace Corps volunteer. We talk about a LOT in this show, including: Hayley's journey of being a foster parent How he...

Listen in for a bonus episode where host Meghan is interviewed on the Fire Inside Her podcast with Diane Schroeder! Episode description: Tune in to Episode 81 of The Fire Inside Her as host Diane Schroeder and guest Meghan Combs tackle the nuances of the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement. Meghan opens up about leaving her New York City job in art history for coding, navigating si...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . I can't believe it's already been 6 months since I started the EverydayFI podcast! Time flies way too fast these days. Tune in to this week's episode to hear all about my thoughts so far about the show, how things started and how they're going, some behind the scenes material, what's coming next, AND a request from you, the audience. Episode Links: Epis...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Welcome to another episode of EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of people in the financial independence community. Today on the show I'll be speaking with an anonymous guest, who will be known as "J", and the big topic of our conversation is divorce. We dive deep into J's money story and the parallels in how he rescued his mom fin...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Hey there and welcome to another episode of EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives of everyday people in the financial independence community. I'm your host Meghan Combs, and today I'm chatting with Lan, a newish follower of FI. In this episode we dive into Lan's money story including her journey from teaching to tech and her experience growing up...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . This was one of my favorite episodes to record to date because Devon is one of the most impressive people I've ever met. In his own words: "[Devon is] a 22-year-old college student on the journey toward financial independence (FI). [He] discovered the liberating power of FI at 21 and saved $25,000 in [his] first year chasing FI. [He's] passionate about...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Dive into the heartwarming journey of Carl and Carla on EverydayFI's latest podcast episode. Discover a candid conversation on how to talk about money with your family and partner, how Carla's parents' divorce and 2008 financial disaster influenced her philosophies as an adult, and how Carl hiked the PCT within the first two months of their marriage. Yo...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Thank you for listening to another episode of EverydayFI, the show that explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Today on the show I your host, Meghan Combs, chats with Yao, a remarkably adaptive young man who is finding his way to financial freedom through real estate investing. We explore Yao's money o...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Welcome to another episode of EverydayFI where I, your host Meghan Combs, get to explore the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community. Today on the show I'm chatting with Keith, a former skydiver for 22 years who retired through his real estate investments and now spends most of his time traveling to see all his FI fr...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Let me just say two words: Battle Bots. This episode with CJ is chock full of fun, tips and tricks, actionable steps to start a side hustle, deep discussions on having kids, and the ever present "one more year syndrome" that our community (and anyone wanting to retire) tends to slip into. Tune in for a fascinating dive into CJ's financial independence j...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Today's episode follows the journey of Abhishek, an immigrant from India who fell in love with the United States and all the opportunity it provides for him, including financial independence. This episode is all about designing your extraordinary life around health, volunteering, meditation, and deciding deeply about what truly serves you. We also go in...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Thanks for coming back to the EverydayFI podcast! Today on the show host Meghan will be chatting with Amanda about her financial independence journey. We talk about everything from burnout in the workplace (and how Amanda became a burnout coach from her experiences), to making crucial decisions about a long distance relationship. Tune in to hear this in...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Tune in to hear my conversation with Carolyn, a college professor who sees her divorce as a silver lining because it led her to the financial independence movement. In this episode we talk about how to become a professor, the challenges of divorce on your finances, sexism in the workplace, and Carolyn's travel plans. Episode Links: Episode webpage Mr. M...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Today on the show I get to interview my buddy Mitch, host of the MyFICapsule podcast. We talk about the happy middle between quitting your job for good and downgrading to a less stressful role that still brings in the cash. We also dive into his plans for a summer sabbatical roadtrip with his family, where he sports his ChooseFI t-shirt to make new FI f...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Join me in this enlightening episode as I explore the unique journey of Sean and Katie, a married couple with a shared goal of achieving financial independence. Despite their love for their respective jobs, Sean and Katie are committed to creating a life of options for themselves and their daughter. Episode Highlights: Financial advisors will try to sel...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Welcome to the EverydayFI podcast! I'm your host Meghan and in this second episode with Christina we talk about how to take advantage of the FEIE tax exclusion and not be an illegal immigrant in a foreign country. Tune in! Episode Links: Episode webpage - leave a comment! FEIE Tax Exclusion on IRS.gov What is the FEIE? Christina's website Christina's Fa...

Subscribe on Apple , YouTube , and Spotify . Welcome to the EverydayFI podcast! I'm your host Meghan and today I'm thrilled to dive into the intriguing world of nomadic FI with Christina, a full-time traveler in her 40s who's living life on her own terms, country to country. Tune in to find out how Christina funds her adventures, manages her finances on the move, and what lessons she's learned alo...

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Erin, a woman who has achieved financial independence. Erin, her husband, and their children have discovered the joys of living a financially mindful life without sacrificing fun and quality time with their family. Here are the episode highlights: Sometimes happy accidents can happen with your money, not just in Bob Ross paintings. There's only...

In this episode I join my buddy Mitch from the MyFICapsule podcast to discuss and relive the "Designing Your Extraordinary Life" event at the FIRE in Las Vegas mega meet up hosted by Alan & Katie Donegan, and Brad Barrett from ChooseFI. Episode Links: Episode Page The MyFICapsule podcast The Donnegans ChooseFI

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Will, a recent college graduate armed with a degree in industrial engineering and a fierce determination to achieve financial independence. Join us as we explore Will's path towards financial freedom, where he shares his strategies, challenges, and triumphs. With a clear goal in mind – to attain the freedom to pursue his passion projects and ma...

In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience at CampFI Mid-Atlantic, Meghan joins Mark Trautman from the Mark's Money Mind show and guests Chris, Samantha, and Keith. Chris shares his transformative sabbatical in New Zealand, while Samantha recalls her meaningful trip to Southeast Asia, both emphasizing the benefits of slow and mindful paths to Financial Independence.  The show highlights...

On today's show we're recording in LIVE from CampFI Mid-Atlantic with guest host Mark Trautman from  Mark's Money Mind . Hear stories from Annie G., Kim B-H., and Eric B. who talk about how they came to find the FI movement, how kids fit into their journeys, and their struggles and wins. All with a live audience from CampFI. Episode Links: Episode Page Mark's Money Mind show KHB Financial CampFI D...