Have you ever questioned whether FIRE was for you? Have other people questioned your FIRE journey because they don't completely understand the concept behind FIRE? If so, this video is for you! In this video, we delve into the misconceptions surrounding early retirement. We separate the truth from the hype, laying bare both the financial and lifestyle considerations that can make or break your FIRE journey. Whether you're already on your FIRE journey or still contemplating the first step,...

There are a lot of benefits to investing in IRAs, but Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs have very distinct and different benefits. In this video, we explore the key distinctions between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA. We break down the fundamental differences, contribution limits, tax implications, and withdrawal rules associated with these two popular retirement accounts . . . and we give you our thoughts on which of the two accounts we think is the best to invest in for financial...

We’ve got some exciting news about a new potential investment venture that we are considering. With that in mind, we decided to do a video on how we approach investing as a group. In our video, we explore the idea of investing with others as a group, focusing on an investment opportunity in Portugal! We also discuss the benefits and disadvantages of pooling money with other investors, the key aspects to consider when evaluating an investment idea, and the importance of having a clear plan and...

More and more companies are now relying on artificial intelligence/AI as part of their business model. And the advancements in AI are transforming industries and reshaping the way businesses operate. With each passing day, the advancements in AI are revolutionizing various sectors and unlocking new possibilities for organizations worldwide. The results: incredible profits for certain companies . . . AND their shareholders. In this video, we discuss the various ways to invest in AI, including...

As a beginning investor, have you ever had the feeling that you want to get started investing, but you don’t really know what to do? If so, this video is for you! In this video, we discuss eight simple tips for investing in the stock market for beginners. This video will help you get started as an investor and set a strong foundation for your future financial growth. We'll dive into essential investing concepts such as the importance of diversification, how to manage risks, why you should...

Are Index Funds the Next Big Market Disaster?: If you’re an index fund investor, or you’re considering index fund investing, you’ve probably heard the warning that there’s an index fund bubble. We’re huge proponents of index fund investing. In fact, it allowed us to amass millions and retire early. So, in this video, we talk about the five reasons why people say there is an index fund bubble . . . and then we debunk each reason! ▸▸▸Enroll in our 365 Days to F.I.R.E. Program! -...

We reached financial independence and have been retired for more than three years. And we talk a lot on our channel about how great FIRE is! But, there are some dark sides to FIRE also - things you don’t hear people discussing. So, to better prepare you on your FIRE journey, and to help you better plan for some of the dark side of FIRE, we decided to make a video for you! In this video, we discuss the dark sides of FIRE (i.e., the lesser-discussed realities of the FIRE movement)! ▸▸▸Enroll...

With everything that is going on with SVB, the subsequent impact on the banking industry, and huge dips in banking stocks, a lot of people are looking more into the financial sector as an investment. Could now be a good time to invest in the banking sector, with everything down? In other words, is it time for value investors to take advantage of deals in the financial sector or is this simply a value trap? In this video, we discuss that and more! ▸▸▸Enroll in our Stock Market Investing...

The Golden Visa Program in Portugal is Ending - Here's How to Secure Your Residency NOW!: Attention all expats looking to move to Portugal!!! Just this week, the Portuguese government approved some very important changes to its immigration laws. More specifically, the Portuguese government has voted to end its Golden Visa Program! In this video, we talk about the new Golden Visa change, why it occurred, the impacts that it could have moving forward, our thoughts on the change, and what your...

Last month, our stock portfolio earned over $256K . . . but it took a lot of hard work and short-term sacrifices to get us to this point! Christina and I have been financially independent for almost four years. But on our FIRE journey, we focused on saving and investing as much money as we could so that our money could work for us instead of the other way around. This meant cutting back on expenses, avoiding debt, being intentional with our spending, and investing as much money as we could....

2023 Stock Market Alert: 5 Reasons Why the CRASH is Over & Rebound Is Starting | Invest Now!?! – We think 2023 is already shaping up to be a FANTASTIC year . . . especially for the stock market! Just this week, the S&P 500, the Dow, and the NASDAQ turned in back-to-back gains compared to last week. This is good news for investors following the bear market of 2022. So, what's in store for the stock market in 2023? - We think a rebound is coming! In this video, we talk about five...

Robinhood's New Retirement Accounts (IRAs) - Exposing the Truth - Robinhood is now advertising investors' ability to begin investing in IRAs on the Robinhood platform. Not only that, but Robinhood is incentivizing investors to contribute to these accounts by providing investors with a 1% match when they invest in an IRA with Robinhood. But . . . is there a catch? Is investing in IRAs with Robinhood a good thing OR is it something that you should be skeptical about? In this video, we discuss...

How Social Media Is Keeping You Poor . . . and What To Do About It! - The use of social media is rising year over year, but little attention has been paid to how social media can have a detrimental impact on your finances. In this video, we address that! We talk about how social media can make you poor and we give you our top tips to prevent that from happening! ▸▸▸Send us your questions: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/podcast ▸▸▸Enroll in our 365 Days to F.I.R.E. Program:...

How to Change Your Life To Retire Early - A One-Year Program: If you are reading this on December 18, 2022, you have exactly two weeks left to enroll in our 365 Days to FIRE Program! As part of the program, we'll help you develop your financial independence plan (including your stock investing plan and real estate investing plan), you'll be able to get your plans reviewed by us with our coaching program, you'll get to attend 12 Live Q&As with us, you'll complete daily F.I.R.E. related...

What Is the Perfect Stock Portfolio Mix - I'm Worried About Over-Diversification: We get a lot of questions about asset allocation and diversification. If you've been following us, you know that our primary investment is a total stock market index fund (VTSAX). But, we also invest in other sector ETFs, REITs, and even a small percentage of individual stocks. With all of our investments, we have to be strategic so that we aren't overlapping our investments (i.e., making everything redundant...

Make $1,000,000 in Ten Years By Investing This Much Each Month - In this video, we answer a caller's question regarding how much she should invest each month to reach financial independence and retire early with one million dollars in ten years. ▸▸▸Send us your questions: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/podcast ▸▸▸Enroll in our 365 Days to F.I.R.E. Program: https://www.365daystofire.com/ Take part in our 365 Days to F.I.R.E. Program and develop your financial independence plan (including...

FTX Causes Crypto Crash - Opportunity to Buy More or End of Crypto? - The three year rise and complete fall of FTX (one of the world's largest crypto exchanges) provides for a great discussion on crypto! In this video, we discuss what caused the fall of FTX, how it impacted investors, and what the future holds for crypto investors. ▸▸▸Send us your questions: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/podcast ▸▸▸Enroll in our 365 Days to F.I.R.E. Program: https://www.365daystofire.com/ Take part in our...

In this episode, we answer Allison and Greg's question about rolling over their 401k from their previous employer to an IRA with Fidelity. We talk about the different options that they have and potential investments to consider when doing a rollover.  ▸▸▸Send us your questions: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/podcast ▸▸▸Enroll in our 365 Days to F.I.R.E. Program: https://www.365daystofire.com/ Take part in our 365 Days to F.I.R.E. Program and develop your financial independence plan...

The financial independence, retire early (F.I.R.E.) journey can be long . . . and sometimes you need to just sit back and take some time to celebrate your F.I.R.E. journey achievements. When should you celebrate? How can you stay motivated on the journey? In this episode, we answer those questions! ▸▸▸Send us your questions: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/podcast ▸▸▸Enroll in our 365 Days to F.I.R.E. Program: https://www.365daystofire.com/ Take part in our 365 Days to F.I.R.E. Program and...

In this episode, we answer Alice's question about index funds versus ETFs. Alice has the option of investing in index funds or their ETF equivalents . . . and, in this episode, we discuss which ones we think are better! ▸▸▸Send us your questions: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/podcast ▸▸▸Enroll in our 365 Days to F.I.R.E. Program: https://www.365daystofire.com/ Take part in our 365 Days to F.I.R.E. Program and develop your financial independence plan (including your stock investing plan and...

We achieved financial independence and retired before the age of forty. But our financial independence retire early (F.I.R.E.) journey wasn't completely smooth sailing. Some people embraced our F.I.R.E. goals and helped us along the way . . . and other were very negative. In this episode, we answer a caller's question about how to deal with negative people on the F.I.R.E. journey.  ▸▸▸Send us your questions: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/podcast ▸▸▸Enroll in our 365 Days to F.I.R.E....

We reached financial independence and retired early by investing in real estate and in the stock market. In this episode, we answer a caller's question about what percentage of a investment portfolio should be allocated towards real estate and what percentage should be allocated towards investing in the stock market.  ▸▸▸Send us your questions: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/podcast ▸▸▸Enroll in our 365 Days to F.I.R.E. Program: https://www.365daystofire.com/ Take part in our 365 Days to...

Do you have money sitting aside that you're planning to invest in the stock market when you see a good dip in the market? If so, do you have a strategy for doing that? In this episode, we answer a follower's question about whether it's a good idea to have money set aside to invest in a potentially upcoming dip in the stock market and (if so!), what's the best strategy for doing it! ▸▸▸Send us your questions: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/podcast ▸▸▸Enroll in our 365 Days to F.I.R.E....

We all only have 24 hours in a day. But, why does it seem that some people are able to fit more into their day?! In this episode, we answer Ves the Best's question about ow she can better manage her time so that she can more effectively pursue financial independence.  ▸▸▸Send us your questions: https://www.ourrichjourney.com/podcast ▸▸▸Enroll in our 365 Days to F.I.R.E. Program: https://www.365daystofire.com/ Take part in our 365 Days to F.I.R.E. Program and develop your financial...