FIRE the Family Podcast (Financial Independence Retire Early‪)‬ Nick French

Nick and Kayla discuss her recent job change and how important job satisfaction is, what it's been like teaching during COVID, and an update on how they like living in Texas compared to Washington after relocating their family across the country.

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Nick and Kayla discuss their perception on work and retirement. In short, work should be enjoyable and if it doesn't meet your expectations, find something else to do. Retirement is more of a state of mind than it is a status. We're living the life we will probably be living once we are retired. The only difference is our reliance upon our jobs for income. The idea that FIRE enthusiasts want to quit the workforce is simply not true. The truth is that work is simply providing value to society in return for money. 

For the show notes please visit: www.firethefamily.com/podcast-episodes/38

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Nick and Kayla discuss how they have earned 5 college degrees without student loan debt. By utilizing every option available to them, they were able to cashflow their Master's degrees before the age of 30. Not only did we accomplish our educational goals, but we did so while having and raising 3 kids and working. 
For the show notes please visit: www.firethefamily.com/podcast-episodes/37

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Nick and Kayla discuss how they furnished their new home on a budget. By planning, saving ahead, and sticking to the plan, they were able to furnish their 3,400 sq ft home without breaking the bank, payment plans, or credit cards. They share strategies and tips they use to save up cash for big purchases and how they decide what big-ticket items to buy.

For the show notes please visit: www.firethefamily.com/podcast-episodes/36


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Nick and Kayla discuss sending their kids back to daycare during COVID-19, Kayla going back to teaching (virtually), and quite a bit more. This episode marks Season 4 of the podcast and will likely remain the episode format for the foreseeable future. We want this show to be relaxed, non-scripted and to discuss the real-life workings of our family as we pursue the financial independence retire early (FIRE) journey.

 For the show notes please visit: https://www.firethefamily.com/podcast-episodes/35


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Nick and Kayla discuss adding a lawncare service during the hot summer months or adding a monthly cleaning service. Nick wants one, Kayla the other. We have a real-time discussion about this and it ties in really well to our episode on budgeting. Learn all about how we have implemented a Zero-Based Budget and what it has done for our marriage, family, and finances. 
For the show notes please visit: https://www.firethefamily.com/podcast-episodes/34

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