Earning to Buy Time with Meghan and Jeff (A Way to FI)

Today’s guests on episode 44 are Meghan and Jeff, two Colorado climbers who are at very different positions on the spectrum of financial independence. Jeff achieved financial independence along with his wife, Rose, over four years ago. Meghan, along with her husband, were inspired to get serious about their personal finances after meeting and learning from Jeff and Rose. Jeff and Meghan now write about their experiences and learnings at awaytofi.com.

Today we discuss their different origin stories, long-term goals, and shed some light on the fraught balance between work, money, family, and the seemingly elusive control of our time.

Topics Discussed with Meghan and Jeff of A Way to FI

Meghan and Jeff’s different personal finance origin stories
The goals of financial independence. Hint: it’s not about retiring early.
So much on travel (finding community, keeping costs low, strategies for couples, etc)
More on the pros and cons of extended van living
Fraught relationships around work and purpose
Mini retirements versus full financial independence
The importance of education on basic personal finance principles
Guilt and embarrassment around money
“Evangelizing” the pursuit of financial independence: Holier than thou?
Children and the pursuit of financial independence
So much more!

Meghan of A Way to FI in Red Rock, Nevada. — Meghan in Red Rock, Nevada.

Jeff of A Way to FI jugging up "Skull Queen" (5.8 C2) on the Washington Column in Yosemite National Park, CA. — Jeff jugging up “Skull Queen” (5.8 C2) on the Washington Column in Yosemite National Park, CA.

Jeff walking his cat Goldie in the Zurich airport during their trip to Croatia.

Get in Touch with Jeff and Meghan of A Way to FI

A Way to FI website

Other Resources

Outdoorsy (renting RVs and vans)

Her Money Podcast

Choose FI Podcast

Why You Need F-You Money (JL Collins)

Fully Funded Lifestyle Change (Slowly Sipping Coffee)

Books

The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life: (JL Collins)

Your Money or Your Life (Vicki Robin, Joe Dominguez)

The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy (Thomas J. Stanley, William D. Danko)

The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness (Morgan Housel)

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking (Susan Cain)

The Magic of Thinking Big (David J. Schwartz)

Harry Bosch novels by Michael Connelly

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