What is the best place in the world for early retirees to live in? In today's episode, Julie plays voicemails, reads out tweets and emails from members of the FIRE community on the best places to live as a financially free retiree. We hear about places in the US, South America and everywhere else in the world! We also chat about... The best states and cities to live in the US What's important when considering a new city to live in Places outside of the US that are great to live...

Ever considered teaching English online as a side hustle? Or even as a full time income? Rachel and her husband are full time digital nomads that travel the world and make their money teaching English online. They've been digital nomading for over 7 years and are still going strong. You'll love that story. We also chat about... What it's like to live as a digital nomad Making money while travelling What VIPKid is about Managing a schedule when travelling Success stories from...

Have you ever considered moving into a van and travelling round the country? Sydney is 24 and has been on the road for 2 years. She travels with her dog to every corner of the US, and is currently making money online through her websites. You'll love that story. We also chat about... How to live in a van with a dog The Van Life community What it's like to be a female solo traveller How Sydney got started with the van life How she makes money through her blog Her life and...

Did you know what you wanted to do at the age of 18? Like most of us, Vincent didn't know what he wanted to do, and ended up jumping in and out of college and trying out jobs. He's now been an entrepreneur for 12 years, has published his own book, organises retreats and masterminds and homeschools his kids.  You'll love his story. We also chat about... How and when Vincent hit rock bottom How he homeschools his kids From scarcity to abundance mindset His journey from sports...

Joanie is a full time food photographer who quit her 9-5 job to follow her creative passion. She's always loved cooking, and when she started sharing food content online through her blog and started getting hired by restaurants to take photos of their menu, she realised she had an opportunity to pursue this creative outlet full time. Since then, she's started her own Youtube channel, online courses and physical workshops. You'll love that story. We also chat about... How Joanie...

Kirstin retired from her day job to pursue entrepreneurship and make money blogging. Once Kirstin realised she could make good money blogging, she set a goal and left her day job once she reached it. Since then, she's set up her own business as a Pinterest VA and now helps others work remotely too. You'll love that story. We also chat about... Her money journey Tips to make money online blogging Pinterest design tips How Kirstin got started as a Pinterest VA Becoming a...

Courtney is a member of the LGBTQ community who reached FI earlier last year. Courtney has been on her FI journey for 10 years. She is now married and with one child, and her and her wife have decided to keep working since they are now expecting a second child. She has experience house hacking, paying off student loan debt and reducing her expenses down to $25,000 per year. You'll love that story. We also chat about... Courtney's journey to FI Her first career and income House...

Joe used to be a professional football player for the NFL. And although he was earning a very high salary, he was surrounded by people who also had high expenses and were living paycheck to paycheck. He has now reached financial independence and lives the van life while drawing down from his nest egg. You'll love his story. We also chat about... How Joe was inspired to pursue FI The identity crisis of leaving your job How he managed his finances while working for the NFL His...

4 years into your early retirement... what do you see yourself doing? Kristy and Bryce have been financially independent for 4 years and are busier than ever. They write childrens' books, travel, attend conferences and are now releasing a book. As they say themselves, they are literally living the dream. You'll love their story. We also chat about... Kristy and Bryce's FI story Why it's important to find your identity after FI Their current activities The different...

Sign up here: https://goldcityventures.com In this episode, J shares everything you need to know about the side hustle course launching today and brings on current students to share their experiences. There are three courses: Blogging for Profit, Etsy Printables, and Freelancing. You pick one track up front. You can sign up starting today, June 27th, through Sunday only. The price is $197 just for this launch and will increase when the course opens again in future. Go to...

Steph used to work at SpaceX and NASA... It's Steph's 1 year anniversary since she quit her job working as a rocket scientist. She reached FI by building an income through real estate in Greece, and now spends her time organising workshops and helping women with money as a financial coach! You'll love her story. We also chat about... Steph's strategy to reach FI How she acquired her property in Greece Getting over the fear of going to Europe What she currently spends her time...

How about turning something you love into a side hustle? Brad took a one year sabbatical in 2015 after reaching FI at the age of 35. He owned 5 properties and had a strong work ethic, but decided to take a break when he realised his income wouldn't be increasing much more. He now tours people round Europe, has a blog, a podcast and does some real estate coaching. You'll love his story. We also chat about... How Brad reached FI His career trajectory Where he saved his income His...

Have you ever tried negotiating for more flexibility at the workplace? That's exactly what Ms Mod did: she presented a proposal for better policies, and was able to negotiate with her employer to work from home for the same pay and benefits. She's also halfway on her path to FI and is mortgage free! You'll love her story. We also chat about... Ms Mod's path to FI How she got started with her career Negotiating flexibility How to present a policy proposal The Canadian path to...

Ever heard of a teacher version of Etsy? April Smith makes a full time income from her side hustle selling digital downloads on Teachers Pay Teachers, a marketplace for teachers to buy and sell lesson plans. She talks to us about her side hustle journey, how she got started and how she designs and markets her lesson plans. You'll love that story. We also chat about... Making the decision to leave a teaching job April's financial journey from debt to financial freedom How she got...

What is the best way a physician can reach FIRE? In this episode J talks to Jesse, a physician who is set to FIRE in 10 years. He is currently 43 with 3 children, and talks to us about his different lifestyle changes, his investment strategies and negotiation advice. You'll love that story. We also chat about... His plan and timeline for FI and his children's education The ethics of retiring early as a physician How he cut back on hours His plan on international...

Today's episode has 3 big announcements! 🎉 In today's episode Gwen and J give us a rundown of their FI journeys and everything they've learnt through this podcast. Gwen loves DC and will soon be changing to a better job, J announces that she's pregnant and due in August! Sadly, Gwen announces that she will be leaving the FIREDrill podcast. You'll love today's episode. We also chat about... How Gwen and J have changed after 155 podcast episodes Mental health and saving the right...

Ever considered taking a gap year right in the middle of your career? That's exactly what Becky and Noah did. We interviewed them before they went off on their 1 year road trip round the United States, and now they tell us how it went, their takeaways and plans for their future. You'll love their story. We also chat about... What surprised them about their trip Their advice to others who want to take a gap year Getting back into the workforce after a gap year Why they didn't...

Most early retirees will tell you that you'll most likely still make money even after retire. That's why JT decided he didn't need to reach the full 25 times his annual expense in order to quit his job and enjoy being with his family. Instead he has a runway for several years and is working on land investing to produce his main income. You'll love his story. We also chat about... Reaching FI with 4 kids The runway approach to FI JT's current assets How paternity leave gave him...

How many times were you in a position to negotiate your salary? Financial Mechanic is a software engineer at the age of 25. She's negotiated for her salary several times which has boosted her income into the impressive 6 figures. She's now on her track to reach FI at the age of 32. You'll love her story. We also chat about... How to get a job in software engineering How she applied to jobs Why she wants to reach FI Her timeline for the next few years How negotiating booster...

One FI strategy is focus hard on your own career to fast track your path to FI. Robert worked for the same company for 15 years, which allowed him to get multiple promotions, become a leader at a young age and retire early at the age of 36. He worked in sales and thanks to a good boss and network, he was able to move up the corporate ladder to eventually reach FI.  You'll love his story. We also chat about... How to quit your job Why working in sales makes promotions...

Reaching FI and preparing for kids at the same time sometimes doesn't go as planned. In this episode we hear tips and tricks from our community on planning for children, the different options LGBTQ couples have and advice when it comes to paternity leave. You'll love this episode. We also chat about... Family timing and tips Why it can be dangerous to wait too long The different options LGBTQ couples have Why you should divide your paternity leave Working as a stay at home...

Imagine making 39,000 sales through your Etsy shop. That's exactly what Alys Maley has made in total since she started selling digital products through her Etsy shop. She went from a full time job as a designer to working from home and earning even more through her side hustle, allowing her husband to also leave his job. You'll love her story. We also chat about... Her career as a designer Her initial investments Her journey getting to 39,000 sales Advice to those getting...

Spend based on your values rather than your wants. This is what Steve does with his money, his values being his wife, happiness, travelling, health and fitness. By focusing his money on the right things he was able to pay off over $100,000 in debt, house hack and reach his own level of freedom before even reaching FI. You'll love his story We also chat about... The moment Steve realised he needed to fix his finances How him and his wife house hacked their mortgage Moving from...

Have you ever felt that pursuing FI affected your mental health negatively? Today we talk to Hillary, who struggled with anxiety and depression in her younger years and has worked with therapists to improve her mental health. She is also on her journey to FI, but does not sacrifice her mental wellbeing for financial independence. You'll love her story. We also chat about... Hillary's background Doing therapy online When is it time to see a therapist? What to do as a...

What will you with your time once you retire early?  We know you've wanted to hear more from early retirees, so today we interview Chris, who retired at the age of 41 after working for 15 years as a physical therapist, and now lives in Utah with his wife and daughter. You'll love his story. We also chat about... His job as a physical therapist His emotions when leaving his job Moving from Pennsylvania to Utah What he's currently doing with his time Figuring out the healthcare...