Earn & Invest

In this episode we briefly discuss the effects of the Corona Virus on the personal finance community before jumping into our worst financial mistakes. Join Jennifer Mah, Holly Grosvenor, and Disha Spath for this heart felt and difficult conversation. Plus a bonus segment about falling out of financial independence with Jessica Garbarino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JL Collins author of The Simple Path To Wealth takes over the podcast and interviews Doc G about his views on COVID-19. Is it much ado about nothing? I think not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Refined By FIRE opens up about his story of being tested financially, physically, and emotionally by life circumstances. This unbelievable story highlights the incredible strength of human character. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cory Fawcett, Diania Merriam, and Bianca DiValerio have all done something that most of us have not...walked the sacred pilgrimage of Santiago de Compostella. Hear how it affected their lives and their paths to financial freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The keep it simple startup. How to build a business soup to nuts with the writer of The Simple Startup, Rob Phelan. We discuss why and how to go about starting a basic business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can a conference change your life? Grant Sabatier, Cody Berman, and PT Money sure are going to try. The Financial Freedom Conference features over 50 speakers over two days in St Louis Missouri May 1st-3rd 2020. Listen to the exciting details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leisa Peterson, author of The Mindful Millionaire, helps us traverse the maze of limiting beliefs and the scarcity mindset. We talk about how our brains get in the way of attaining true wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we debate the financial differences between living in Canada and the US with Canadian Blogger/podcasters Tom Drake, Bob Lai, and Chrissy. The Answer may surprise you. Also a bonus segment with Jessica Garbarino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear it said all the time: "It's not about money!" But sometimes this sounds unrealistic. Especially in the beginning, dollars and cents matter. However, as time goes on, financial freedom becomes less about your specific finances. We walk down this path with Scott Trench of Bigger Pockets and the the bestselling book Set For Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are teachers poor? Can they reach financial independence. We discuss the fascinating topic of how education is not a bad path to financial independence with The Millionaire Educator, Frogdancer Jones, and Educator FI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss with Ashleigh Evans her unexpected gap year, mental health issues, and how sometimes financial independence just isn't enough. Plus Jason from The Wealth Hound and The Everyday Money Show discusses a recent episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when your financial future is put in jeopardy by your parents? We discuss how to talk to parents about financial issues in the midst of aging, health care crises, and sometimes poor decision making. Featuring Cameron Huddleston, Jen Smith, Stephen Chen, and Doug Nordman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Donegan is creator of Pop Up Business School and helps us understand how to get past "I Can't" on this one on one interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we dive into kids and whether they are hampering our financial journey. Featuring The Stealthy Rich and Karen Cordaway. Also, bonus material with Financial Mechanic with a continuation of our ask me anything episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this, ask me anything episode, Doc G submits himself to the questions of a group of Facebook Group members including Justin Taylor of The FI Show, Financial Mechanic, and Steven and Lauren from Trip Of A Lifestyle. And Doc G asks some questions back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does our understanding of religion and God play a role in our finances. We explore this fascinating topic with Joshua Sheats of Radical Personal Finance, Emily Guy Birken, and Pastor FI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you create the most impact in your community? Tim Huebsch has used his financial knowledge to create meaningful change through volunteerism, angel investing, and philanthropy through endowed scholarships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you dare drawdown? While most of us are stuck in the accumulation phase, Amy and Tim Rutherford (Go With Less) and Bob and Amy Haines are boldly going where most of us fear. Early retirement and asset decumulation. Hear their fascinating stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What stories do we tell ourselves about our lives to make it bearable? How do we mold the past to not only survive but succeed? In this episode we discuss with Julie M tragedy and how it has impacted her relationship to finances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you find a community in today's digital world? Marcus Garrett and Rich Jones from Paychecks and Balances join me to discuss podcasting, blogging, and community building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 72 asks a provocative question... Are young women the new face of the financial independence community? We have 3 young female bloggers who are taking the Internet by storm and displace the common stereotype that everyone interested in fi is a white, male engineer or a high income earning doctor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JL Collins, Godfather of the financial independence movement, opens up about KIbanda, Chautauqua, and having a legacy. This episode was recorded live from Kibanda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 71 we talk with two different couples who have retired early and moved abroad. Could geoarbitrage be a winning strategy for your early retirement plans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss what's involved in starting a podcast in 2020 from several guests with varying levels of experience and expertise. Even if you don't plan on creating a blog you'll still double over laughing and thoroughly enjoy this conversation with Pete from Do You Even Blog, Kitty and Piggy from Bitches Get Riches, and Steve Stewart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you hear about Financial Independence too late? We don't think so. Our guests each talk about how they discovered this community much later in life and how you can start no matter your age. Featuring: John from ESI Money Amy from Life Zemplified Vicki from Women Who Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 68 we have four guest panelists who help us explore the concept of reinventing yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we tackle the tricky topic of healthcare and how the cost of health insurance and medical expenses may be a hindrance to your financial independence plans. We have a guest panel of experts to help us tackle the question and help you create a personalized plan. Our guest panelists are: Dillon from Dollar Revolution Lynn Frair from Nurse Numbers Danielle from Boomer Benefits Kim from The Frugal Engineers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Featuring Jim Wang and JD Roth from Apex Money Blog. Why start a curation based website? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Panel members: Vicki Robin, Grant Sabatier, Rock Thomas, and Jim Dahle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Panel Members: Amanda Abella, Veena Jetti, and Brian Eufinger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Here's a little extra content with Robyn Symon the producer of the documentary film Do No Harm. Episode 61 is the formal episode discussing the film. This is a special episode that's sure to hit you square between the eyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An interview with the producer of the documentary film Do No Harm. "Doctors are our healers, yet they have the highest rate of suicide among any profession. Medical students and families of physicians touched by suicide come out of the shadows to expose this silent epidemic and the truth about a sick healthcare system that not only drives our brilliant young doctors to take their own lives but puts patients' lives at risk too." Enjoy the conversation with Robyn Symon, who is a two-time Emmy Award-winner, and an accomplished writer, producer/director, and editor. She began as a television news reporter in Texas, then joined PBS in Miami where she hosted and produced documentaries, public affairs programs and the TV series Florida! (6 seasons; Travel Channel). She wrote and produced the docu-series “Voices of Vision,” which focused on the work of non-profit organizations worldwide. She has produced hundreds of hours of TV series for major cable networks including Discovery, CNBC, HGTV and currently produces a series on the Reelz Channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 60 DocG and Paul David Thompson ask the all so common question "How can I get my spouse on board?" We're joined by Tom and Ariana Sylvester from Lifestyle Builders who share their insight and help Tom Latuga who offered up his scenario as an opportunity for a use case. This episode gets right to the heart of the conundrum of how to get your spouse on board with an idea you've discovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 59 we pose the question "Has the FIRE burned out?" to 4 guest panelists. Our guests are: Lisa from Mad Money Monster @IamLandshark on twitter Mr. Refined of Refined By FIRE Robert from Stop Ironing Shirts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Hacking may be a household name among real estate investors but has it caught FIRE? In this episode, we explain what house hacking is, share several creative techniques you may not first think about when thinking about optimizing your housing costs and answer the question "Is House Hacking The KEY to financial independence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 58 we are joined by a pair of couples who have chosen to work together. We ask the question, "What is it like working with your spouse?" Our guests are: Rob and Melissa from Flea Market Flipper and Ally and Matt of Primal Noms and Own Your Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 57 we bring two financial experts in to help Kay Hooshmand, a physician with $200,000 of student loan debt, fix her finances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 56 we're joined by the authors of ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence. The book launches October 1st and Brad, Jonathan, and Chris give us an sneak peak to the book. You can learn more about ChooseFI at ChooseFi.com/start and you can read Chris' blog at CanIRetireYet.Com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest in episode 55 is Ashley Maltz who practices Integrative Medicine in Austin, TX. This episode will introduce you to functional medicine and how this might apply to your unique financial situation. Resources https://www.aihm.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DocG and Paul attended CampFi Midwest and recorded in front of a live audience and asked 4 attendees why they attended CampFi so you can get a taste of what it's like to attend. You can learn more about CampFi at campfi.org. This podcast was born as a result of the friendship first established at CampFi. Tickets do go quickly so if you're convinced you want to attend grab you tickets quickly before they're all scooped up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 53 we ask the question "Is running a startup a viable plan to achieve financial independence?" Our guests are: Adam from Minafi Chris from Life Outside the Maze Dave Domzalski from Run The Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 52 we explore the role of creativity in Financial Independence. Our guests are: Gwen from Fiery Millennials Michelle from Savvy History Vincent author of Freelance to Freedom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined by the Chief Economist of the EconoME conference which will explore provocative ideas exploring a new American Dream. This is an explicit episode so this may not be appropriate for all audiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we raise children who are financially savvy and empower them to grow into successful adults who make good money decisions? Do you give them an allowance, do you let them fail, and do you pay for college? We explore these questions and many more with our 3 panelists to help you survive the realities of raising kids in our modern world. Our guests are: Shanah Bell from Adaptive Nourishment Juan of Finance Clever and Delanor K Wilson Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 49 we interview Sebastien Aguilar of SimpflyFi.org and discuss what effective altruism is and how we might apply this framework to our our owns lives once we reach financial independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 48 we ask 3 guest panelists "Is there a fast path to financial independence and should you pursue it in your life?" Our guests are: Zeona McIntyre who achieved financial independence using short term rentals Jason Fieber from Mr. Free at 33 and Taylor Rickens from Playing with Fire documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 47 we have 4 nurses as guest panelists who each share their perspective of what it's like to pursue financial independence in the medical field without a physician's salary. Our panelists: Tara Goesch who can be found in the Facebook Group RN to Wealthy and at her blog Midwest Miser Naseema McElroy writes on her blog Financially Intentional Lynn Frair can be found at her new website Nurse Numbers Daniel Diaz from TrustedHealth.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 46 is a practical and fun conversation about what to expect from the financial convention (Fincon) for digital content creators and brands in personal finance, investing and money. Our guests are 3 Fincon new comers and the first time attendee ambassador Nick True from Mapped Out Money blog. This is a little sneak peak of all of the fun that goes on when you get together in person with people who share your values about money! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices