FIRE the Family Podcast (Financial Independence Retire Early)

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

We're so excited to be back. As many of you know, we took some time off to relocate our family (geoarbitrage) across the country. We moved from Washington to Texas and this episode is all about the move! Joined by my …

I'm so pumped about this episode. I proposed the idea to my lovely wife Kayla to be my new permanent co-host on the FIRE the Family Podcast. She has so graciously agreed and now we're forging a new podcast path …

I hope you enjoy listening to this episode with Melanieof Money Savvy Mamma. She's located in Australia and was gracious enough to join me for a conversation about parenting, budgeting, investing, side-hustles and more. …

I can't thank Mr. Inspire to FIRE enough for being the first guest on the FIRE the Family Podcast. We cover a lot of ground in this episode. From the current COVID-19 epidemic to his own experience on the financial …

This has been a tough couple of weeks. Between the virus, the recession, and now being hit with lay-offs and reduced pay. I want to take a few …

The coronavirus has begun in Washington and the United States. Our family lives in Washington and is dealing with the fallout of the lockdown measures that have been imposed by the government. In this episode, I talk …

This week's episode is a roundup where I talk about current events, recent news. FIREtheFamily.com
Topics covered

Marriage Retreat
Stock Market Correction
Oil Prices
Coronavirus (Washington State)

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The economic fallout as a result of COVID-19 has been widespread. It’s affecting far more people than the virus itself and has the potential to throw …

A financial plan is essential if you want to build wealth for your family. A financial plan is a comprehensive evaluation of your current household …

Getting started in real estate investing can be a daunting experience. Where do you get started? Two of the most common ways to get started in real estate investing is by owning physical real estate or a Real Estate …

Investing FOMO is the fear of missing out on stock market gains. Watching stocks you may have nearly invested soar to new highs while you sit on the sideline. Investing FOMO can make you feel anxious, depressed and …

LeanFIRE is the minimalist approach to financial independence retire early. It’s saving just enough money that your minimum expenses are covered in retirement.
We all need to reach financial independence at some point in …

This episode is focused on the most frequently asked questions I get about the financial independence retire early (FIRE) movement. Hopefully, it's …

In March of 2020, Kayla will begin her Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction through Western Governors University (WGU). The same school that I …

Lifestyle creep is dangerous. It comes on slowly, under the cover of darkness and before you know it, you’re left with little money despite a higher income.
Lifestyle creep is also called silent inflation. It’s a …

VTSAX stands for Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares and it’s the most popular index fund in the financial independence retire …

Income trajectory is defined as the growth of an individual’s income over time. Think of a line on paper moving through space from the bottom left to the upper right and back down again.
A trajectory or flight path is …

Kayla and I got married at the young age of 19 and just celebrated our 9-year anniversary. As much as marrying my high school sweetheart sounds like …

The best thing Kayla and I ever did for our marriage (and money) was to combine our finances after marriage. We got married at a young age, I joined the Air Force and we moved to Wichita Kansas.

That decision kicked off …

My framework to put you on track to achieving financial independence retire early is The B.E.S.T Method.

Financial independence isn’t a get rich scheme, I once thought that way. I found that by understanding and teaching …

I’m a firm believer in investing in yourself and I believe your 20’s are the best years to do that. This list of ways to invest in yourself is not a list of hobbies. It’s a list of actionable ways to invest in yourself …

Every day we’re inundated with fear. Fear of war, fear of death, fear of the next recession. There’s little to no doubt that there’s a recession on …

52% of American workers say they’re behind where they should be in retirement savings, according to a new study by Bankrate.com. 16% say they are …

Retirement planning sounds complex. The financial industry uses language and jargon to confuse the general public. The more confused you are, the more likely you’ll pay someone to do it for you.

Let’s talk about the …

I deleted my YouTube Channel that had over 8,000 subscribers and 3 million views. Why would anyone do that? This is why! 

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I officially completed all of the requirements of the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree through Western Governors University (WGU). This is my review of the WGU Masters of Business Administration (MBA) …

Index funds are a great way to invest for the long term, but there are many to choose from. Each having there own strategy, expenses and other …

The higher your savings rate, the more you can invest each month the quicker you can reach financial independence. In order to increase your savings …

Today's episode is about the upcoming recession. A recession is defined as, “a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two …

Today's episode is about budgeting. Developing a way to understand and control your finances. Too many times have we got to the end of the month and …

Today we just bought a 2017 Used Honda Accord from a dealership. In this post, I’m going to break down for you why we made the decision we did, how it fits into our budget and some tips you can use if you ever decide to …

 Wow, that sounds like the ultimate clickbait title. It’s not. I got paid an average of $1200 a month to go to college for 5 years. Not only that, …

 The Financially Independent Retire Early movement has swept the nation in recent years. Though the concept has been around for decades, it’s been seen as a millennial-driven craze. The same people that talk down on my …