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Episode 047 – Addressing the Financial Independence Hierarchy of Needs | Money for the Modern Girl

Episode 047 – Addressing the Financial Independence Hierarchy of Needs | Money for the Modern Girl

Welcome back! Today we interview Sonia from the blog Money For the Modern Girl. We discuss the FI hierarchy of needs, what you need to reach FI in London and how to spread the word of financial education. We also talk about: Debts and mortgages Investing strategies Uk’s ISA tax regime Passive income Being an independent contractor The commute factor Don’t forget to subscribe our podcast on Itunes, Android or Spotify. Direct download here. 🧘🏻‍♂️🏄‍♀️🍹💸😎 Want to stay in the sun and…

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Episode 046 – The Why and What of FI 🧐

Episode 046 – The Why and What of FI 🧐

Hello listeners! Today we dive into the very basics of this podcast: What does financial independence mean and why does it matter so much? We do it by getting to know the personal history and motivation of each one of our three hosts, and how they are actually working to reach their objective. This is a very personal episode and we hope you will find it useful! We also talk about: The history of FI What it actually is Target…

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Episode 045 – Can You Reach FI in Spain? | ¡Al Fin Libre!

Episode 045 – Can You Reach FI in Spain? | ¡Al Fin Libre!

Hello listeners! Today we interview Jesus, a Spaniard who has lived and worked in the UK reaching financial independence at the age of 33. He now lives in Barcelona and travels around the world. We talk with him about his perspective on FI from his point of view in Spain, the implications and strategies this implies and the advice he can give to other Spaniards on the way. We also talk about: Investment tax regimes in Spain and UK Pensions…

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Episode 044 – How to Get Promoted at Work | Chief Money Man

Episode 044 – How to Get Promoted at Work | Chief Money Man

Today we are thrilled to present our first guest from France! Marc from the Chief Money Man blog will talk with us about career advancement, financial independence and many other interesting topics, exposing his personal perspective right from the heart of EU. We also talk about: Reframing objectives on the road to FI Investment strategies Communication and dress codes Being goal-driven Salary and bonuses Benefits for financial independence in France Don’t forget to subscribe our podcast on Itunes, Android or Spotify….

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Episode 043 – The Challenges and Opportunities When Reaching FI in Serbia | Halt Catch Fire

Episode 043 – The Challenges and Opportunities When Reaching FI in Serbia | Halt Catch Fire

Today’s episode features Peter from Serbia! Our first episode with a more unusual Serbian perspective. A great episode that shows that financial independence is achievable even from different starting points. We also talk about: Serbia’s historical highlights Recession and its consequences Serbia’s tax regime Real estate investing Fully funded lifestyle change Turning off autopilot Don’t forget to subscribe our podcast on Itunes, Android or Spotify. Direct download here. 🧘🏻‍♂️🏄‍♀️🍹💸😎 Want to stay in the sun and surf with the brightest minds of…

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Episode 042 – Should I Add Crypto to My Investment Portfolio?

Episode 042 – Should I Add Crypto to My Investment Portfolio?

Dear FIE listeners, finally we have a crypto episode! We talk with Alexandros, who is currently living in Germany, about cryptocurrencies, blockchain and all the usual crypto topics from an FI perspective: we also take a look at how to invest in cryptocurrencies and what options are currently available. We also talk about: Bitcoin as a crypto standard Other uses of blockchain Investing at the right time Diversifying the investment Cryptocurrencies and tax regimes Blockchain and privacy Don’t forget to…

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Episode 041 – How to make the road to FI work | Mr RIP

Episode 041 – How to make the road to FI work | Mr RIP

Hello and welcome to this new episode! Today our guest is Mr. RIP from Zurich, and while we initially planned to have geoarbitrage as our main topic, the conversation landed on many other topics, with very interesting insights and useful hints from our guest. We also talk about: Technology and ability to concentrate Visualizing your future Cross-border strategies FI as an insurance Passion and career steps Behavioral aspects of investing Don’t forget to subscribe our podcast on Itunes, Android or Spotify….

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Episode 040 – Why and How to Build Inter Generational Wealth and Make Your Money Last | Blue Dollar Bull

Episode 040 – Why and How to Build Inter Generational Wealth and Make Your Money Last | Blue Dollar Bull

Today we talk with Ben from New Zealand about inter generational wealth; how to pass on wealth to your children and make it last for generations. Ben shows us what he believes to be methods to pass on wealth effectively and the strategies he is using himself. We also talk about: Family culture Managing a lottery win Family organization Actual ways to transfer different types of capital Long-term investments Specialization and diversification Don’t forget to subscribe our podcast on Itunes, Android…

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Episode 039 – How to Get Your Partner Onboard With FI | Mathias

Episode 039 – How to Get Your Partner Onboard With FI | Mathias

Today is a special episode, because the guest is actually one of our hosts! We interview our co-host Mathias on how to get your partner onboard to reach FI. He explains how him and his partner Heidi are reaching FI as a family and how to get your partner onboard with FI. We also talk about: Women’s blogs on FI Buying and selling clothes Budgeting sessions Planning trips Children and FI Planning and flexibility Don’t forget to subscribe our podcast on…

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Episode 038 – How I Make $40,000/year From Property Investments in Poland

Episode 038 – How I Make $40,000/year From Property Investments in Poland

Today we talk with the Financial Gladiator, a German who is now traveling the world after having reached financial independence. After investing in Polish real estate at the right time and with the right mentality, he now has a consistent flow of passive income. In addition, we talk with him about different investing strategies. We also talk about: Investing routes and personal preference Net gain percentages with real estate Macroeconomic indicators Driving factors in choosing a house Timing the market…

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