In today’s episode, Yana and Matt dive into the essential steps of financial planning, breaking down the critical "order of operations" when it comes to managing savings and investments on your path to Financial Independence. Which bucket should you fill first? From building a strong emergency fund and taking full advantage of employer retirement contributions, to navigating the complexities of HSAs and Roth IRAs, we outline each step. We also explore strategies for automating your retir...

We're excited to have you with us for Episode 6, "Panic Attacks, Burnout, and Building Balance". Today, we're getting personal as Matt share’s his experience with job-related burnout and the severe impact it had on his mental health, including anxiety and panic attacks.We'll discuss how these challenges affected our journey to financial independence, the tough decisions we had to make, and how we chose to prioritize our health and family during some incredibly stressful times. Plus, we'll tou...

Welcome back to CoastFi Couple! In today's episode, Yana and Matt dive deep into the essential topic of "finding your why" when it comes to financial independence. They'll share their personal journey of identifying and evolving their motivations for pursuing CoastFI, highlighting the importance of goal-setting and healthy communication in building a strong financial foundation. They'll also touch on the significance of involving your partner in financial discussions, celebrati...

Welcome back to the CoastFI Couple Podcast! In today’s episode, we're diving into one of the cornerstone concepts of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) community—the 4% rule. Join hosts Matt and Yana as they break down what the 4% rule is, how it serves as a projection strategy for retirement withdrawals, and why it's so popular among those aiming for financial independence. You'll learn about its origins, how it can be adjusted for both traditional and early retir...

Welcome back to CoastFI Couple, the podcast where we explore financial independence and the art of effective money communication between partners. We’re excited to dive into episode 3, overcoming “Obstacles to Financial Independence."In today's episode, we're sharing some of our personal experiences and mindset shifts on our journey to CoastFI. We'll reflect on how we balanced our goals and frugality to create a harmonious financial plan.We'll touch on the role therapy played in enhancing our...

Today Yana & Matt delve into the intertwining worlds of financial independence and healthy money communication in relationships. In Episode 2, we're excited to share our insights on budgeting and financial tools that have revolutionized our journey toward CoastFI.We'll explore how the Qube Money app has become a game-changer for us by simplifying and gamifying budgeting. Yana will share her initial hesitations and eventual love for its real-time control and flexibility.We'll also discuss ...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Coast Fi Couple Podcast!Join your hosts, Matt and Yana, as they embark on a journey to demystify financial independence and share their personal experiences navigating the path to CoastFI.In this episode, Matt and Yana introduce themselves and their journey towards financial independence.They'll break down what CoastFI means, share how they discovered and embraced it, and explain the importance of building healthy communication about money within relati...

Welcome to the CoastFI Couple Podcast!Join hosts Matt and Yana as they introduce you to the world of financial independence and the unique path of CoastFI. In the upcoming episodes, you’ll dive deep into strategic financial insights, actionable steps to build wealth, and ways to cultivate open, healthy money conversations with your partner and family. Whether you're just getting started or are already on your FI journey, expect personal stories, practical tips, and engaging discussi...