000 My FI Starter Pack

I wouldn’t be who I am without the knowledge I’ve gained from others. After binging a BUNCH of content, I feel pretty good about what I consider great intro/beginner resources to this weird and wonderful FI community and mindset. I’ve organized my favorite resources and recommend folks read them IN ORDER! The goal of this list is to provide a foundation, and I expect y’all to continue your own journey by finding content personal to you.

P.S. I'm aware ChooseFI has compiled their own Essential Listening Guide. It is quite extensive, though, so below are truly my favorite episodes to give to someone new to the concept.

P.P.S. Links below open in Spotify, but you can find them on the respective websites. Take note of the episode number and search on Google.

What is FI and why?

• ChooseFI Podcast Ep 38 - The Why of FI

• Mr. Money Mustache Article - Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement

• The book "The Millionaire Next Door" by Thomas J. Stanley Ph.D. and William D. Danko Ph.D

Personal Finance Growth Strategies (the "how" before retirement)

• ChooseFI Podcast Ep 03 - Why you don't need a financial advisor - intro to investment fees and expense ratios

• ChooseFI Podcast Ep 28 - Order of Operations of Tax Advantaged Vehicles

• ChooseFI Podcast Ep 19 - JL Collins | Stock Series | Part I

• The book "Quit Like A Millionaire" by Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung

• 10x Travel Course - Maximizing Credit Cards to Travel for Free

• BiggerPockets Ep 578 - My Intro to Short-Term Rentals Part 1

• BiggerPockets Ep 579 - My Intro to Short-Term Rentals Part 2

Personal Finance Drawdown Strategies (the "how" after retirement)

• Financial Samurai Podcast - Clearing up Misconceptions with the 4% Rule

• ChooseFI Podcast Ep 35 - Sequence of Return Risk 

Other FI Podcasts I've enjoyed and am still getting into

• BiggerPockets Real Estate

• Afford Anything by Paula Pant