One Step Closer to FI/RE – Preparing to Give Notice
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by Eric Reinholdt
1w ago
Eric here checking in with a quick update and preface to our new video. Sorry for the gap in our publishing schedule, Jason has been off walking the Camino de Santiago from Portugal to Spain (you can follow along on his blog here) and I’ve been traveling to warm places to escape winter in Maine. In this episode I asked my wife, Laura, to join me to discuss next steps as we near our FI number. Our discussion was recorded in the fall of 2023, as a behind-the-scenes episode. Just this past week (mid-March 2024) she gave her notice to her employer of 23 years and now we can finally share ..read more
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My Healthcare Costs in Early Retirement (Year 3)
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by Jason
1M ago
What’s the true cost of healthcare in early retirement and can it break your budget? In this episode, Jason shares his experiences with Eric after three years on an ACA health insurance plan. Topics discussed include selecting and evaluating plans, how to estimate your income, premium tax credits, and why 2023 was Jason’s worst year for healthcare expenses to date. Be sure to check out the show notes below the video! Show Notes Essential Background: As mentioned in this episode, we have covered healthcare as a central topic in two prior episodes. Both go into details not discussed here, and ..read more
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FI-nancial Checkup: New Year Routines + Goals for 2024
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by Jason
2M ago
What financial lessons did we learn last year and what will we do differently in 2024? In today’s episode, Eric and Jason discuss their end of year review processes. Topics include investing goals, their net worth reviews, lessons learned, and much more. Be sure to check out the show notes below the video! Show Notes Essential Background: We’ve talked about our review processes before, and for the full details check out Our Net Worth Is Up! Sharing Our Financial Review Process. If you don’t have a process for regular financial reviews, you aren’t alone. Many people are unsure about how to ca ..read more
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Financially Independent, Recreationally Employed (FIRE)
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by Jason
2M ago
Have you truly retired if you continue to do any work for money? In this episode, Eric and Jason talk about their own FIRE goals and how they’ve changed over time. Topics discussed include their respective journeys, why Jason has a part-time job after retiring, the internet retirement police, and much more. Be sure to check out the show notes below. Show Notes Needless to say, as a FIRE-themed show we’ve talked a lot about our thoughts on early retirement. We won’t try to capture all that content here, but rather will highlight a handful of key episodes. Be sure to review the show notes for ..read more
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Did We Budget Enough for Travel in Early Retirement?
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by Jason
4M ago
What happens if all the travel you want to do after retiring would break the budget? In this episode, Eric and Jason talk about the importance of travel to their early retirement plans. Topics discussed include financial concerns, disagreeing with your spouse, the value of planning by age range, and much more. Be sure to check out the show notes below. Show Notes Essential Background: We both love travel so we’ve touched on this topic before. The most detailed exchange prior to this episode can be found in How We Travel: Pre + Post Financial Independence, from 2021. There, we compared notes ..read more
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Retired Early and Feeling Lost. What’s Next?
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by Jason
4M ago
How does it feel when you haven’t yet found your purpose after retiring early? In this episode, Jason talks with Eric about his three year journey exploring his post-FIRE purpose. In this episode, they discuss the phases of retirement, seeking out meaningful projects, lessons learned along the way, and much more. Be sure to check out the show notes below. Show Notes Essential Background: There’s a good reason Eric has clear opinions on what it takes to launch and succeed with solopreneurship. If you’re not familiar with Eric’s 30×40 Design Workshop business and his FI journey, you ..read more
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The Health Risks of Early Retirement
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by Jason
5M ago
If you’re not giving mental and physical health the same level of attention as your financial health, you’re playing with fire. In this episode, Jason talks with Eric about what steps he’s taking to prioritize his own wellness in early retirement, including a frank conversation about mental health. Here they discuss steps to promote wellness, the distinct challenges of retirement, and much more. Be sure to check out the show notes below, which include a link to a blog post Jason wrote to go along with this episode. Show Notes Subsequent to recording this episode, Jason wrote a blog post calle ..read more
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One More Year: My Decision to Postpone Early Retirement
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by Jason
5M ago
Imagine changing your mind about retiring early just as the finish line comes into view? What factors might cause you to consider working one more year? In this episode, Eric talks with Jason about the idea to delay his retirement. They discuss why he’s considering it, finding alignment with his spouse, how others reacted to the idea, and much more. One More Year…? Show Notes Essential Background: If you’re not familiar with Eric’s 30×40 Design Workshop business and his FI journey, you’ll want to see our two-part series: Passive Income = A Path to Financial Independence (Part 1) and Lessons ..read more
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Will This Get Us Kicked Out of the FIRE Movement?
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by Jason
6M ago
Would you spend $1000 on dinner for a special occasion – or more? Eric and Jason recently enjoyed a milestone birthday celebration with their spouses + friends at a world famous restaurant. The total cost may shock you. In this episode, they talk about the experience, spending decisions pre- vs, post-financial independence, and whether it was actually worth it. Show notes may be found below the video Show Notes Essential Background: This episode concerned the celebration of a life milestone, that being a 50th birthday. For more content on Jason’s retirement milestones, check out these 2SFI e ..read more
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He Retired Early, She Didn’t: A Coast FI Case Study
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by Jason
6M ago
How would your spouse feel if you retired early while they kept working? In this episode, Eric + Jason talk with our friend Erik, who recently left the workplace while his wife continues to work. How does this arrangement work for them, and why is a coastFIRE path their choice? Topics discussed include being thrown into retirement, finding purpose, talking about FIRE, and much more. Show notes may be found below the video Show Notes Essential Background: As you’ve heard, we’ve known Erik since our high school days. For more on Eric + Jason’s childhood and our respective backgrounds, check ou ..read more
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