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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
Investing
Root Financial
Financial Advising
Taxes

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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Sometimes the question is not whether you can retire. It is whether you are willing to be honest about what retiring early can look like.

In this episode, Ari responds to a voicemail from a couple with a target retirement date, a month picked out, a... more

Healthcare is one of the biggest fears keeping people from retiring early.

But for many future retirees, the actual cost is not the problem. The uncertainty is.

In this episode, Ari Taublieb, CFP®, responds to a listener  hoping to retire at age 60... more

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Retiring abroad sounds cheaper on paper. The real question is whether it creates the life you actually want.

In this episode, Ari responds to a listener considering retiring in Thailand within the next few years. The appeal is obvious. Lower healthc... more

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Retirement planning often sounds like a math problem.

But sometimes the most important question is not whether you can retire. It is what kind of life you want your money to support.

In this episode, Ari Taublieb, CFP®, responds to a listener who i... 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
Episode: Early Retiree Reveals The Truth About Finding Purpose In Retirement | Retirement Reality
James Conole
Founder of Root Financial Partners
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Ari Taublieb
Host of the show and founder of the Early Retirement Academy

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 760 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 States6 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 States6 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 States7 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
    Canada7 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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Ex-Cybersecurity Expert Reveals How He Retired At 52 | Road to Retirement
Q: How did you approach estate planning and why is it important in retirement planning?
Estate planning provided peace of mind, reduced family stress, and ensured that assets and values are aligned with long-term goals, which is essential as one ages and plans different income streams.
Ex-Cybersecurity Expert Reveals How He Retired At 52 | Road to Retirement
Q: What was the biggest fear that you think was relieved by retirement?
The fear of being trapped in a high-stress job without control over time and health was alleviated; retirement brought better sleep, improved health monitoring, and a sense of freedom to pursue meaningful projects.
Ex-Cybersecurity Expert Reveals How He Retired At 52 | Road to Retirement
Q: What are you most excited to spend your time doing once you're retired?
Relaxing, establishing a steady morning routine, and finally having the time to tackle personal projects like wood shop work and trail creating, with room to slow down and enjoy the small moments.
Retiring at 62 After a Health Scare Changed Everything | Road to Retirement
Q: What were the key factors you considered before pulling the plug?
I built a basic checklist to confirm I had everything in place—insurance, a feasible income plan, a path for healthcare after leaving employer-provided coverage, and confidence that I could maintain lifestyle without a traditional fire calculation, which ultimately supported my decision to retire.
Retiring at 62 After a Health Scare Changed Everything | Road to Retirement
Q: Why did you retire now?
It was a struggle between heart and mind, reinforced by a health event that made me rethink timing and prioritize getting my ducks in a row so I could retire sooner if possible, while still ensuring the family's needs and healthcare coverage were secure.

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

The show centers on practical, real-world paths to financial independence and early retirement, using case studies from guests who have retired early or are navigating retirement on their terms. Episodes emphasize how to structure investments, tax strategy, and withdrawal plans to gain flexibility and freedom, with recurring themes around healthcare costs, purpose-driven work in retirement, and testing ideas before pulling the trigger. Unique angles include the “superhero account” concept for healthcare and withdrawals, as well as concrete budgeting and lifestyle experiments that illustrate how people balance money, meaning, and time. Listeners can expect approachable, example-driven discussions aimed at turning complex retirement planning ... more

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