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ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

ChooseFI
Financial Independence
Personal Finance
Investing
Retirement Accounts
Roth IRA
Budgeting
Social Security
Travel
Community Support
Retirement Planning
Frugality
Personal Growth
Savings Rate
Travel Rewards
Community Building
Investment Strategies
Early Retirement
Tax Optimization
Personal Development
Entrepreneurship

Jonathan & Brad explore the world of Financial Independence. They discuss reducing expenses, crushing debt, building passive income streams through online businesses and real estate. How to pay off debt, Crush your grocery bill and travel the world for free. No topic is too big or small as long as it speeds up the process of reaching financial independence.

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A dead local meetup group attracted just 5 people to its first gathering at a brewery. Two years later, that same group draws 70+ attendees to structured educational sessions, with newcomers driving across multiple states to participate. The transfor... more

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Recent Guests

Brynne Conroy
Specialist in disability finance, handles American Markets for PocketSmith
PocketSmith
Episode: ABLE Accounts: Major Update | Brynne Conroy
Adam Coelho
Mindful Fire Podcast host
Mindful Fire
Episode: What if Your FI Life Started Tomorrow? | Adam Coelho | Ep 597
Alan Donegan
Guest, co-host in roundtable format
Rebel Finance School / Rebel Finance Brand
Episode: Mistakes Were Made
Liz Gets Loaded
Host of Liz Gets Loaded, co-host on Inside Out Money
Episode: Book Club: 'Goodbye, Things' with Liz Gets Loaded | Ep 593
Andy Hill
Financial independence advocate and host of the podcast Marriage, Kids and Money.
Marriage, Kids and Money
Episode: We’re Going to Be Millionaires — Now How Do I Tell My Spouse? | Andy Hill
Rishi Vamdatt
15-year-old personal finance enthusiast and creator of Easy Peasy Finance
Easy Peasy Finance
Episode: 576 | Raising FI‑Minded Kids: What Really Works | 15-Year-Old Rishi Vamdatt
Jasper Lee
PhD in clinical psychology and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, staff psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, and NIH-funded researcher.
Harvard Medical School
Episode: 573 | Cognitive Behavioral Tools for FI
Emily C
New member of the FI community and friend of Emily W
Episode: 572 | Bias Towards Action: The Adventure List(s)
Emily W
Active member in the FI community and admin of the Richmond Group
Episode: 572 | Bias Towards Action: The Adventure List(s)

Hosts

Brad
Co-host and core contributor, known for interviewing guests and driving community engagement.
Jonathan
Host of the show and co-creator of the FI framework; provides strategic direction and moderation.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.8k ratings
  • Holy guacamole

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for a little while now, but I decided to start at the beginning to truly dive into this community. There have already been multiple episodes that Jonathan and Brad have said something that has made me so emotional that I’ve literally have tears streaming down my cheeks. I know that they realize how amazing it is that they were able to achieve fi when they did or were nearly there,but man, to be in their shoes. I always thought my reviews wouldn’t be seen so I ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emotionalmama
    United States24 days ago
  • Mistakes were made

    Great uplifting episode! I needed to hear a lot of what was said. I’m new to the Pod but very much enjoying it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HippyDiva (Alyson)
    United Statesa month ago
  • Liz Gets Loaded on ChooseFI!

    I’m the one who came to book club without having read the book just to chat and drink wine. This was such a good episode! Ginger and Liz had great rapport!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Em-Jay83
    United States2 months ago
  • Financial Expenses - Meal Expenses - Cook More At Home

    Some people it is hard to audit their expenses and finding out where the money because it is tedious. In terms of auditing the meal expenses is hard for other people because they don’t cook.

    What my husband and I doing is we discuss what our menu for the week and we create our list before going to the store and we tried to stick to our list. We also don’t go to store until we don’t see any foods in the ref.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marife K
    United States3 months ago
  • This podcast changed my life for the better.

    I was one of the first 5,000 listeners in 2017. This podcast changed everything about what my spouse and I did for retirement savings. Nine years and hundreds of episodes later we’ve grown in ways I couldn’t have imagined.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hockey mom_32
    United States4 months ago

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Some critics feel the show can lean into preachy tones for mid-life listeners.
Ginger shines as interview lead; guests feel well understood.
Listeners appreciate actionable FI tactics across episodes.

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Building An Extraordinary Life Through FI
Q: What traits do extraordinary people share?
They believe they can do it, they take action, and they continuously experiment rather than just consuming information; they engage with others, ask questions, and focus on being useful rather than showcasing expertise.
We’re Going to Be Millionaires — Now How Do I Tell My Spouse? | Andy Hill
Q: What has happened in the last eight years?
Andy describes navigating through financial independence challenges, including learning to compromise on financial goals and the significance of budget parties.
570 | State of the Stock Market Q&A
Q: Do you cover the importance of dollar-cost averaging?
Yes, this is essential for investors who want to avoid timing the market and just want solid long-term growth.
570 | State of the Stock Market Q&A
Q: How do you manage tax implications when selling stocks?
I generally do not let taxes dictate my actions, but I do consider the ramifications of selling when rates are high.
570 | State of the Stock Market Q&A
Q: Is it a good time to invest new money in the stock market?
No, based on historical high valuations, it may not be a great time to put new money to work.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ChooseFI

What is ChooseFI about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, experience-driven program focused on financial independence and living a deliberate, value-driven life. Core topics include expense optimization, debt payoff, travel hacking, side ventures, and real estate, with frequent guests who share hard-won lessons and real-world strategies for accelerating FI. The show is notable for its community-building around FI, guest variety, and a willingness to feature both tactical how-tos and broader lifestyle discussions. Listeners can expect actionable frameworks (like value matrices and expense audits), travel-reward insights, and interviews that mix personal journeys with the philosophy of choosing freedom over conventional timelines. The show stands out for its inclusive, community-forward... more

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1. Mile High FI Podcast
2. BiggerPockets Money Podcast
3. Catching Up to FI
4. Afford Anything | Make Smart Money Choices
5. The Stacking Benjamins Show

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ChooseFI launched 9 years ago and published 754 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Brynne Conroy
2. Adam Coelho
3. Alan Donegan
4. Liz Gets Loaded
5. Andy Hill
6. Rishi Vamdatt
7. Jasper Lee
8. Emily C

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