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Early Retirement - Financial Freedom (Investing, Tax Planning, Retirement Strategy, Personal Finance)

Ari Taublieb, CFP®, MBA
Retirement Planning
Financial Planning
Early Retirement
Retirement
Tax Planning
Tax Strategy
Social Security
Healthcare Costs
Roth Conversions
Personal Finance
Investment Strategies
Financial Independence
Investment Strategy
Financial Freedom
Estate Planning
Root Financial Partners
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Ari Taublieb is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Vice President of Root Financial Partners. Ari Taublieb, CFP®, MBA specializes in helping people navigate an early retirement. I get it...retirement sounds overwhelming (an early retirement may sound particularly overwhelming)! Does it just feel like there's so much to consider and you just want to make sure you're doing everything you can to set ... more

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Jim doesn’t describe retirement as lazy or slow. He calls it unrushed.

After decades of meaningful work with much of it spent serving as a missionary and living overseas, Jim retired just shy of 70. Not because he had to, but because the work had re... more

Treg retired once… then came back. And then retired again, this time on his own terms.

After stepping away in his early 50s, Treg realized something important: retirement felt too quiet, too early, and a little unfinished. So he re-entered the workf... more

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Herb’s story feels familiar to a lot of people in their late fifties. After a long career in DC, he decided a changd was right, despite what his family thought.

Overcoming obesity, moving states, facing cancer, and an incredible attitude that will l... more

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Mark and Natalie did everything “right.”

Twenty years of work, saving, and putting off trips for “someday.” When they finally hit financial independence, they still couldn’t book the flights. Not because of math—because of the feeling that spending ... more

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Recent Guests

Herb Walker
Former federal employee who retired early and later faced cancer diagnosis
Former federal employee, living in North Carolina
Episode: Ex-Federal Employee Reveals Overcoming Obesity And Importance of Retiring In Your 50s | Retirement Reality
Sue Wynn
Former executive who previously worked at the Big Four; lifelong learner pursuing time with friends, family, and social groups
Independent retirement mentor
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Founder of Root Financial Partners
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Host

Ari Taublieb
Host of the show and CFP® at Root Financial Partners; CFP®, MBA; focuses on early retirement planning, investing, and tax strategies.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 756 ratings
  • Thank you

    I have been listening for over 2 years and all the information is very good. Could you please go over structured notes. I appreciate all the effort you put into the podcasts, I listen when I am walking and you make it very informative. Thank you again and keep up the great work. Love you positive energy!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The fun biker
    United States2 months ago
  • New to retirement consideration

    I’m about a year & a half out from retirement. Just starting to learn. I can’t believe how much there is to learn. Ari is the best! I love the real people episodes. I also love the other format. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dar724
    United States2 months ago
  • Real Retirement Interviews

    Hi Ari thanks for creating the real person retirement chats. These have become my favorite episodes. I am very close to retirement and these chats are helping me realize it is almost time. I would like to hear more about their finances if they would be willing to share sine the biggest fear of retiring is running out of money. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cajun Retirement
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Really enjoy. Goes a little sideways sometimes. Please please turn off the computer noises, very distracting. This is a recent change, unsure if using new software. Thank

    Update: really enjoyed until last month. Becoming way too long with 10+ minute introductions. Our time is valuable. Please start editing your content.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Anonymous9876543
    Canada4 months ago
  • Inspired my thirst for more

    This podcast was the first one I started listening to about retiring early or investing in general. I have an hour drive commute to work each way, and so I started listening. And went all the way back to the beginning. It’s really a great podcast. I’ve always been a saver. I’m in my mid 50s and I am a single woman. A lot of my friends don’t necessarily talk investing or really are interested in it so this is where I go. Now that I’m all caught up. I’ve moved onto other Podcasts as well. You’d be... more

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    Retire Early in MI
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise clear, actionable guidance and real-life examples.
Fans appreciate the host's engaging, optimistic delivery and emphasis on non-financial aspects of retirement.
Audiences value concise episodes with practical takeaways for early retirement planning.
Feedback notes occasional lengthy intros but overwhelmingly positive on content quality and applicability.

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Why I Love Working For A Purpose, Not Money | Retirement Reality
Q: Why did you choose to work with TSA after retiring from insurance?
It offered a new, engaging environment close to home, with opportunities for social interaction, structured routines, and public service that align with his values and provide ongoing purpose.
Why I Love Working For A Purpose, Not Money | Retirement Reality
Q: What has been the most exciting part of retirement in one word?
Freedom—the ability to go, do, and be without being tied to a single job, while still engaging with meaningful activities and people.
Retiring at 58 Wasn’t the Plan, Here’s Why He Did It Anyway (& You Should Too) | Retirement Reality
Q: What advice would you give to someone planning to retire early in the next few years?
Form a written plan with milestones, understand and manage expenses, and build a flexible approach to spending based on health, happiness, and adaptability, while ensuring health care and income strategies are aligned with long-term goals.
Retiring at 58 Wasn’t the Plan, Here’s Why He Did It Anyway (& You Should Too) | Retirement Reality
Q: How do you think about daily life and happiness in retirement compared to when you were working?
Shawn explains a flexible, project-oriented daily life with a mix of volunteering, hobbies, travel, and time with family, driven by gratitude and adaptability rather than a rigid schedule, which has proven more fulfilling than traditional work-life structures.
Single Retiree (57) Breaks Down Exactly Why You Should Retire Today | Retirement Reality
Q: What would you tell someone who wants to retire in the next five years?
Do a thorough budget, identify a target monthly amount, plan for ACA/healthcare, tax strategies, and practice with real trips to see how life will fit in.

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The show centers on practical strategies for achieving financial independence and early retirement, with a strong emphasis on real-world case studies, healthcare planning, tax optimization, and budgeting for a life with more time for travel, family, and meaningful work. Episodes frequently feature individuals from finance, technology, government, healthcare, and entrepreneurship who have retired early or are pursuing FIRE-like paths, sharing concrete steps, investment accounts, and lifestyle choices that enabled them to transition. A notable strength is the focus on tangible frameworks (like healthcare “superhero” accounts and withdrawal sequencing) delivered through accessible, example-driven conversations that aim to demystify early retir... more

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