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S1E46 WHY Pursue FI?: Our Personal Journeys | 9 to FI 046
Finding Your "Why" for Financial Independence: Security, Time, Health, and Giving BackJosh and Elliot open with a humorous aside about “newspapers,” then discuss a Choose FI podcast episode featuring…
S1E45 Asset Allocation vs. Asset Location: Yes, There’s a Difference
Asset Allocation vs. Asset Location: Building Flexibility and Tax EfficiencyElliot and Josh discuss the concepts of asset allocation and asset location, noting that financial terminology can be…
S1E44 Is Early Retirement still achievable for a 25 year old starting now? | 9 to FI 044
Is Financial Independence Still Repeatable? Talking “Beating the System,” Time, and Modern OptionsJosh asks Elliott about co-presenting an FI 201 session, which Elliott says went well with positive…
S1E43 FI 201 - Moving to Crypto and Gambling | 9 to FI 043
Previewing FI 201: Investing, Risk, Accounts, and SpeculationJosh and Elliot discuss Elliot’s upcoming FI 201 presentation for their local Choose FI group, co-presented with Alan Hansen, after their…
S1E42 Should I Take An EARLY WITHDRAW From My 401k to Fund Discretionary Spending? | 9 to FI 042
Should We Tap a 401(k) Early for Home Upgrades? A Middle-Class Trap Liquidity DebateJosh and Elliot discuss the “middle class trap” idea—having most wealth tied up in 401(k)s and home equity—and how…
S1E41 Continue MORNING ROUTINES in Early Retirement? | 9toFI 041
Morning Routines After FI: Slow Mornings, Habits, and StructureJosh and Elliot discuss the value of routines—especially morning routines—after retirement and in working life, sparked by Sarah sharing…
S1E40 Saying "NO" is hard | 9toFI 040
The Power of Saying No: Boundaries at Work, with Family, and with YourselfJosh and Elliot discuss how to say no to bosses, coworkers, friends, family, and oneself, reflecting on their shared…
S1 Retired at 48, lessons learned in the first year | 9toFI 039
One Year Retired: Finding Pace, Purpose, and Permission to SpendElliot and Josh discuss Josh passing one year since retiring after a 25-year career. Josh reflects on celebrating the milestone with a…
S1E38 Health Updates, Market Dip Investing, and Elliot's move Decision | 9toFI 038
Health Updates, Market Dip Investing, Rental Property Drag, and the Decision to Stay in the U.S.Josh and Elliot discuss several updates: both are working on fitness routines and comparing…
S1E37 April Fools? | 9 to FI 037 | 9 to FI Podcast
Exploring a Move to France: Small-Town Life, Schools, Housing, and the Travel Reality CheckElliot returns to the podcast and briefly recaps how Lori filled in as a guest, then he shares details from…
S1E36 Why did we pay off a low interest mortgage early? | 9 to FI 036 | 9 to FI Podcast
Why We Paid Off a 3.75% Mortgage Early (and What My First Year of Retirement Looks Like) | Josh & LoriWhy would Josh and Lori pay off a low-interest 3.75% mortgage years early—before Josh…
S1E35 Any regrets from your FIRE journey? | 9 to FI 035 | 9 to FI Podcast
Do Josh and Elliot Regret Chasing Financial Independence? ACA Health Insurance Costs, FI Sacrifices, and Lessons LearnedDo Josh and Elliot have regrets from chasing financial independence? Before…
S1E34 The Probability of Possibility | 9 to FI 034 | 9 to FI Podcast
Josh Recaps a Two-Week Las Vegas Trip as Josh and Elliot Discuss FIRE Spending, the 4% Rule, and ACA Subsidy CliffsJosh and Elliot record an off-the-cuff episode to keep their weekly podcast goal,…
S1E33 January Expenses and Leaving Facebook | 9 to FI ep 033
Josh and Elliot Do an Expense Audit: Stop Lifestyle Creep, Cut Money Leaks, and Reduce Big Tech DependenceJosh tells Elliot he was mentioned in ChooseFI episode 586 (“Stop Lifestyle Creep with the…
S1E32 French FI - Guess Who's Moving to France | 9 to FI ep 32
Josh on Early Retirement Real Estate Turnover + Elliot’s Plan to Move His Family to France in 2026Josh shares how a tenant turnover and light rehab has felt like a part-time job in early retirement,…
S1 Au revoir, America? - Bonus Episode - 9 to FI
Considering a Move to Europe for FI: Italian Passports, Geoarbitrage, and Escaping Rising US CostsThe conversation centers on a family’s renewed consideration of relocating from the US to Europe.…
S1E31 The Great Transition - From FTE to RE | 9 to FI 031 | 9 to FI Podcast
Do you have feedback or suggestions? We want to hear from you!Contact Elliot: [email protected] Josh: [email protected] Great Transition: How to Move from Full-Time Work to Early…
S1E30 Craft Your Legacy - Reverse Obituary | 9 to FI 030 | 9 to FI Podcast
Navigating Life's Inevitable: Reverse Obituaries, Financial Planning, and Living FullyIn this episode, Josh and Elliot discuss the impact of Snow Apocalypse 2026 and delve into the concept of a…
S1E29 Missing Work and Improving Health | 9 to FI 029 | 9 to FI Podcast
Navigating Early Retirement: Reflections and PlansIn this episode of 'Nine to FI,' hosts Josh and Elliot discuss the ups and downs of early retirement. Josh shares his experiences since retiring at…
S1E28 Setting Up and Helping Out Kids | 9 to FI 028 | 9 to FI Podcast
Balancing Financial Support: Navigating Family Investments in Children's FuturesIn this episode, hosts Josh and Elliot discuss varying approaches to financially supporting children from high school…
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