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Whether you are new to the financial independence / retire early (FIRE) movement, already on your FIRE journey, or have retired early, there’s something here for you. Go beyond the numbers and get the personal stories as experienced by Eric and Jason.

Two Sides of FI Jason and Eric

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 237 Ratings

Whether you are new to the financial independence / retire early (FIRE) movement, already on your FIRE journey, or have retired early, there’s something here for you. Go beyond the numbers and get the personal stories as experienced by Eric and Jason.

    One Step Closer to FI/RE - Preparing to Give Notice

    One Step Closer to FI/RE - Preparing to Give Notice

    Eric and Laura discuss their preparations as they near their FI number and Laura prepares to give notice to her employer that she’s leaving.

    • 38 min
    Retired Early to USVIs, Florida, and Spain: How They Did It

    Retired Early to USVIs, Florida, and Spain: How They Did It

    Have you considered living a life outside of your home country in retirement? Jeff went from broke at 38 to financially independent at 45 with six rental properties supporting them. He and his wife relocated to St Thomas, USVI for a few years, bought a rental property in Puerto Rico and now they’re preparing to relocate to Spain. So, if you’ve considered what a life outside the mainland US might look like, I think you’ll find his story interesting.
    Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/retirementality

    • 54 min
    My Healthcare Costs in Early Retirement (Year 3)

    My Healthcare Costs in Early Retirement (Year 3)

    What's the true cost of healthcare in early retirement and can it break your budget? In this episode, Jason shares his experiences with Eric after three years on an ACA health insurance plan. Topics discussed include selecting and evaluating plans, how to estimate your income, premium tax credits, and why 2023 was Jason's worst year for healthcare expenses to date.
    Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/ouch

    • 34 min
    FI-nancial Checkup: New Year Routines + Goals for 2024

    FI-nancial Checkup: New Year Routines + Goals for 2024

    What financial lessons did we learn last year and what will we do differently in 2024? In today's episode, Eric and Jason discuss their end of year review processes. Topics include investing goals, their net worth reviews, lessons learned, and much more.
    Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/newyear

    • 42 min
    Financially Independent, Recreationally Employed (FIRE)

    Financially Independent, Recreationally Employed (FIRE)

    Have you truly retired if you continue to do any work for money? In this episode, Eric and Jason talk about their own FIRE goals and how they've changed over time. Topics discussed include their respective journeys, why Jason has a part-time job after retiring, the internet retirement police, and much more.
    Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/busted

    • 43 min
    Did We Budget Enough for Travel in Early Retirement?

    Did We Budget Enough for Travel in Early Retirement?

    What happens if all the travel you want to do after retiring would break the budget? In this episode, Eric and Jason talk about the importance of travel to their early retirement plans. Topics discussed include financial concerns, disagreeing with your spouse, the value of planning by age range, and much more.
    Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/travel

    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
237 Ratings

237 Ratings

Loumf ,

Useful and entertaining

Very fun to be a fly on the wall listening to two friends discuss financial issues frankly. They do their research and sometimes have some very knowledgeable guests.

I’m pretty serious about this stuff and I learn something new every episode.

La_bibliotecaria ,

Such helpful advice

I love the information shared on this show… it’s helping me think through things as I plan for my own early retirement and I appreciate how they break down complex financial topics for laypeople

CrisG1 ,

Conversational episodes are much appreciated

I enjoy the conversation style of the episodes and the topics. Let’s not forget about the humor too. Thanks!

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