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A mindset, money, and life podcast for late starters catching up to Financial Independence.

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You won't find a more comprehensive resource on the topic of 72(t) plans and substantially equal periodic payments (SEPP). This little-known IRS provision gives you a perfectly legal way to access your retirement money before 59½ without the 10% pena... more

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What happens when one of investing's original disruptors buys one of the industry's newest disruptors? Barry Ritholtz thinks investors may be the biggest winners and Bill and Jackie dig into why. This special breaking-news is an excerpt from an upcom... more

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What if that old pension you barely think about is secretly one of the most valuable assets in your retirement plan? Bill and Jackie welcome back financial planner and educator, Andy Panko for a deep dive into the increasingly rare (but far from exti... more

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After Rishi Vamdatt's conversation with Bill and Jackie, his parents Renu and Raag step out from behind the scenes to share how their son became the 16-year-old financial educator behind Easy Peasy Finance. They believe raising a financially savvy ki... more

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Recent Guests

Raag Vamdatt
Rishi's father
Vamdatt family
Episode: The Truth Behind Raising A Teenage Money Whiz (From The Parents Of Rishi Vamdatt) | Renu & Raag Vamdatt | 232
Renu Vamdatt
Rishi's mother
Vamdatt family
Episode: The Truth Behind Raising A Teenage Money Whiz (From The Parents Of Rishi Vamdatt) | Renu & Raag Vamdatt | 232
Rishi Vamdatt
16-year-old personal finance educator and founder of Easy Peasy Finance
Easy Peasy Finance
Episode: This 16-Year-Old CFP Exam Passer Is Making Personal Finance "Easy Peasy" | Rishi Vamdatt | 231
Frank Vasquez
Risk Parity Radio host; engineer, lawyer, DIY investor
Risk Parity Radio
Episode: Are Bonds Dead?: Fixed Income Fundamentals (Part 1) | Frank Vasquez | Episode 229
Bernadette Joy
Author of Crush Your Money Goals; speaker and coach
Crush Your Money Goals / Plutus Impact Summit
Episode: How to Retire at 40: Her Debt-Crushing Path to Financial Independence | Bernadette Joy | 228
Dan Otter
Teacher, PhD, executive director of 403bwise.org
403bwise.org
Episode: How K-12 Teachers Can Beat the Broken 403(b) System | Dan Otter & Scott Dauenhauer | 226
Scott Dauenhauer
CFP, owner of Meridian Wealth Management
Meridian Wealth Management
Episode: How K-12 Teachers Can Beat the Broken 403(b) System | Dan Otter & Scott Dauenhauer | 226
Ben Carlson
Market historian and author
A Wealth of Common Sense / Blog author
Episode: Risk & Reward: Stress Testing the Long Term Buy and Hold Strategy | Ben Carlson | 225
Dr. Jay
Founder of Childfree Wealth and Childfree Trust; Host of Childfree Life by Design
Childfree Wealth / Childfree Trust
Episode: You Hit The Number, Now What? | Childfree Life By Design Crossover | 224

Hosts

Bill Yount
Host with a long-running FI focus; frequent guest interviews and practical retirement guidance.
Jackie Cummings Koski
Co-host bringing CFP/ AFC credentials and emphasis on education, practical money management, and FI mindset.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 549 ratings
  • Wow

    I have been listening to Jackie and Bill for a little over a year now. I am a teacher who is getting close to retirement and they have such wonderful things and guess on their podcast since they were both late starters. I love this episode about the women’s retreats and hopefully I’ll be able to attend a couple. Thank you, Jackie and Bell for all you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IB Teach
    United States3 months ago
  • Bill talks too much

    I find the show topics good but Bill continues to talk more and more. I find that he speaks 85% of the time compared to 10% for the guest and 5% forJackie. Please just ask better questions and let your guest answer. It will make for a much better podcast.

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    1
    esh1man
    United States3 months ago
  • Great stuff

    Bill and Jackie have built a fantastic platform for education on financial independence!!! Content so relative 🎉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lgobp
    United States3 months ago
  • Let the guest speak!

    I have been a long time listener and I have more recently noticed that Bill tends to talk more than the actual guest. His lofty language, references, personal takes on the content are frequently long winded and privileged point of view that are honestly distracting. I wish he would just practice more listening than talking. I now usually fast forward when Bill speaks. Go write a book if you have so much to say. Most of it just isn’t helpful but his ego about his FI journey. A real turn off f... more

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    2
    FI@55
    United States3 months ago
  • Informative and Interactive

    I love Bill and Jackie because of the topics that they discussed and shared to everyone especially for those of us trying to navigate retirement and investment. Their podcast is part of my morning routine while working out. I am always looking forward for the new episode. Kudos to both of you!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marife K
    United States4 months ago

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Some episodes draw criticism for host airtime imbalance; guests desire more question-led interviews.
Listeners praise practical, actionable FI guidance and relatable hosts.
Guests and episodes are seen as informative and inspiring for late starters and educators alike.
Listeners appreciate the focus on real-world numbers and personal journeys.

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More Bonds, James, Bonds: Rethinking Your BND Strategy (Part 2) | Frank Vasquez | Episode 230
Q: What is the dominant role bonds should play in a retirement portfolio?
Bonds should provide purpose-driven functions like liquidity and recession insurance, not act as a catch-all to chase inflation or produce high returns. Keep bond exposure focused and aligned with specific goals.
How to Retire at 40: Her Debt-Crushing Path to Financial Independence | Bernadette Joy | 228
Q: What was the initial debt load and how did you begin paying it off?
She paid off debt by applying small daily increments (e.g., $100 a day), cutting unnecessary expenses, and aggressively increasing income, turning a large problem into manageable daily actions.
Are Bonds Dead?: Fixed Income Fundamentals (Part 1) | Frank Vasquez | Episode 229
Q: What are tips, and when were they brought to the market?
Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPs) are treasury bonds with built-in inflation protection. They typically offer a lower nominal rate plus inflation adjustments, so investors can hedge against rising prices, unlike nominal Treasuries which pay a fixed rate.
Shocking Truths About Women's Financial History You Need to Know | Our Sheconomy Gameshow | 219
Q: When did Equal Pay Day occur in 2026?
Equal Pay Day in 2026 occurred on March 26, with variations by demographics showing different dates for Black and Latina women.
How to Retire Sooner and Spend More: Risk-Based Guardrails Explained | Aubrey Williams | 216
Q: So Aubrey, how should people think about withdrawal when they reach FI and are planning their withdrawal strategy?
The approach is to model spending with guardrails, incorporate future income streams, and stress-test against historical downturns so you know when to adjust rather than sticking rigidly to a flat, inflation-indexed withdrawal.

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This show centers on financial independence for late starters, blending practical money moves with big-picture mindset and life design. Across episodes, guests range from CFPs and financial educators to advocates for smarter retirement options, debt payoff, philanthropy, and intergenerational wealth. Listeners can expect approachable explanations of pensions, bonds, 403(b) reform, and value-driven investing, often paired with personal stories that illustrate real-world paths to FI well after traditional retirement timelines. A notable throughline is turning complex financial decisions into actionable, sustainable strategies, with guests who combine technical expertise with a lived experience of late-start FI.

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1. Raag Vamdatt
2. Renu Vamdatt
3. Rishi Vamdatt
4. Frank Vasquez
5. Bernadette Joy
6. Dan Otter
7. Scott Dauenhauer
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