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FI Minded - Financial Independence, Early Retirement & Lifestyle Design

Justin Peters - Financial Independence Podcast Host & Educator
Financial Independence
Personal Finance
Budgeting
Side Hustles
Investing
Burnout
Frugality
Investment Strategies
Work-Life Balance
Early Retirement
Mini-Retirements
Relationships
Roth Conversions
Retirement Planning
Conflict Resolution
Real Estate Investing
Coast FI
Burnout Recovery
Cash Flow Management
End-Of-Life Planning

Pursuing financial independence, financial freedom, or early retirement often leads to the same questions: How do I become financially independent? How much should I save? What happens after I reach FI? FI Minded helps you use money to create more freedom, without turning your entire life into a financial optimization project. Host Justin Peters explores the decisions behind building a flexible, w... more

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You’ve spent years working toward financial independence. You’ve saved and invested enough that you still need to work, but you don’t necessarily need to stay in the job you have now.

The problem is that the job isn’t terrible. It pays well. Your ma... more

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I love the little hacks for saving money on groceries, airfare, and transportation. But there’s a quieter expense that can be a real needle-mover when we focus on it: taxes.

For early retirees, Roth conversions can create an unusually attractive tax... more

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Frugality can be one of the most powerful tools on the path to financial independence. But what happens when you start getting closer to your FI number?

At some point, the question may shift from “How can I spend less?” to “Is optimizing every dolla... more

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For years, the 4% rule has been one of the most important tools in the financial independence community. It gives us a simple way to answer one critical question: Can I afford to retire?

But once you actually reach FI, a different question becomes m... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Fox
Career coach who helps people make intentional career changes and build work that fits their lives
Ben Fox Coaching
Episode: How to Quit Your Job and Build a Better Career | E209 Ben Fox
Sean Mullaney
FI Tax Guy, financial planner and co-author of Tax Planning to and Through Early Retirement
Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc.
Episode: Roth Conversions in Early Retirement: Tax Hack or Retirement Risk? | E208 Sean Mullaney
Jill Sirianni
Co-host of Frugal Friends Podcast and author of Buy What You Love Without Going Broke
Frugal Friends; Buy What You Love Without Going Broke
Episode: Should You Become Less Frugal as You Get Closer to FI? | E207 Jill Sirianni, Frugal Friends
Rachael Camp
Retirement planner and founder of Camp Wealth
Camp Wealth
Episode: 3 Retirement Withdrawal Strategies for Early Retirees | E206 Rachael Camp
Brian Herriot
Author of Time Freedom, entrepreneur
Time Freedom (book)
Episode: The Missing Piece of the FIRE Formula | E205 Brian Herriot
Maggie Tucker
Guest from Inside Out Money, author and retiree
Inside Out Money
Episode: Why Freedom Needs Structure in Early Retirement | E204 Maggie Tucker
Cody Berman
Author of Retire by 30; FI educator and entrepreneur
Author, FI educator
Episode: Fast-Track Your Way to Financial Independence With This Plan | E203 Cody Berman
Hanna Horvath
Guest from Your Brain on Money, discussing psychology of money and anti-car stance
Your Brain on Money
Episode: How Many Years of Freedom Does Your Car Cost? | E202 Hanna Horvath
Chris Luger
Host of Heavy Metal Money Podcast
Heavy Metal Money Podcast
Episode: How to Reach Financial Independence in 10 Years | E201 Chris Luger

Host

Justin Peters
Host of FI Minded; leads interviews with FI educators, authors, and practitioners

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 198 ratings
  • Useful and fun podcast

    Justin does a wonderful job of curating speakers who are compassionate, smart, and have great advice. The conversations flow seamlessly because of Justin’s presence and commitment to knowing his guests well before the recording even starts. Definitely a podcast worth listening to if you have any interest in financial independence!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben Fox Coaching
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great show

    Really enjoy this podcasts and listening to different perspectives. The host asks great questions and can definitely relate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bophia21
    United States2 years ago
  • I wish this show was around when I was in my 20s

    Justin is a fantastic host with a great interview style. Before the show he does a lot of research on the topic that will be discussed. This is evident by him expertly guiding the conversation and asking all the pertinent questions that his audience would find interesting and relevant.

    I wish a show like this existed when I was in my 20s.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maya Corbic, CPA
    Canada3 years ago
  • Justin is one of the most authentic podcast hosts there is - and he brings on very insightful guests to talk about topics that are all so relatable to young adults looking to step up their adulting game!

    Podchaser
    5
    jongoehringvo
    3 years ago
  • A Must Listen

    Justin takes a deep look into life’s struggles and shares how to overcome such issues. Highly recommend for everyone to take a listen. You’ll be surprised of what you’ll learn!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    About That Wallet
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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interviews balance theory with practical step-by-step tactics
content is consistently actionable and relatable for young professionals
hosts asks thoughtful questions and guides discussions effectively
guests bring diverse, high-signal FI expertise and real-world experience
overall production quality and guest selection are top-tier

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#41
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Apple Podcasts
#59
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Apple Podcasts
#150
Saudi Arabia/Business
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#180
Denmark/Business
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#184
Israel/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#210
Ireland/Business/Investing

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How to Quit Your Job and Build a Better Career | E209 Ben Fox
Q: How does someone find the next thing?
Fox recommends allowing time to sit with uncertainty, setting a concrete quit date, and trying low-barrier experiments such as talking to people in a field or shadowing them before committing to a new path.
How to Quit Your Job and Build a Better Career | E209 Ben Fox
Q: Why do you feel like it's so difficult for high performers to leave a job even when they don't need the money anymore?
Fox says people associate income with survival, while cultural messages discourage quitting without another job lined up. Those fears can keep people in work they do not enjoy.
Roth Conversions in Early Retirement: Tax Hack or Retirement Risk? | E208 Sean Mullaney
Q: How can Roth conversions potentially make sequence of return risk worse for an early retiree?
Conversion taxes add an expense early in retirement, potentially requiring withdrawals from a portfolio during a market downturn. That can increase sequence-of-returns risk, while the future tax savings may benefit the retiree much later.
Roth Conversions in Early Retirement: Tax Hack or Retirement Risk? | E208 Sean Mullaney
Q: What is exactly a Roth Conversion, and how is it different than a Roth Contribution?
A Roth conversion moves money from a traditional retirement account to a Roth account, creating taxable income. It does not require earned income or have the same contribution eligibility limits.
The Missing Piece of the FIRE Formula | E205 Brian Herriot
Q: How does the time freedom formula differ from the standard financial freedom formula?
The time freedom formula adds a flexible work component to cover the gap between investment income and living expenses, enabling a plan that uses ongoing income from flexible work to achieve a desired lifestyle.

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

A show focused on building financial independence without burnout, emphasizing Coast FI, Slow FI, and flexible, work-optional living. Episodes explore practical paths to FI—nest-egg approaches, side hustles, real estate, and lifestyle design—along with how to navigate post-FI life, taxes, and health care. Interviews feature a wide range of FI educators, authors, and practitioners, offering actionable frameworks and real-world numbers to help listeners make smarter decisions about work, spending, and living well on the journey to financial freedom.

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1. Mile High FI Podcast
2. Catching Up to FI
3. ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast
4. Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors
5. Two Sides of FI

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FI Minded launched 7 years ago and published 210 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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Recent guests on FI Minded include:

1. Ben Fox
2. Sean Mullaney
3. Jill Sirianni
4. Rachael Camp
5. Brian Herriot
6. Maggie Tucker
7. Cody Berman
8. Hanna Horvath

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