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Manifesting Money When You Have None: It’s Worth A Try
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AI Tools – Like a Hogwarts Magic Wand (If You Know the Spells to Use)
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BPCON 2026 Recap: What We Heard & the Cost of Sitting Out
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#756: How Losing $500K in ‘08 Led One Trader to a Different Kind of Portfolio, with Jared Dillian
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Budget 2027 Ireland: The €50,000 Tax-Free Investment Account
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The Winners & Losers of Higher Interest Rates
Why higher interest rates are a problem.
Better Investment Right Now: Stocks or Bonds?
Should you have 100% of your portfolio in stocks? Should you have 100% of your portfolio in bonds?
Animal Spirits: Sudden Wealth Syndrome
On today's show we discuss what can stop the hyperscalers from spending, why the stock market is neat all-time highs again, speedball capitalism, how capex cycles work, it's a hig…
Manifesting Money When You Have None: It’s Worth A Try
Short on cash from capital calls, I tried manifesting money. Here's where it came from, how manifesting got me to FIRE, and how to use it.
Mezzi Review: The Proactive AI Financial Advisor For A Flat Fee
My Mezzi review after months of daily use. See how this AI financial advisor spots tax, retirement, and investment opportunities.
Children Doomed To Follow In Their Parents’ Professional Footsteps
Writing books is a passion poverty career. What to show your children before they choose a path that can't pay the bills.
AI Tools – Like a Hogwarts Magic Wand (If You Know the Spells to Use)
AI Tools may seem like a magic wand, but only if you know how to use it. I attended an AI course at Stanford, and here's what I learned.
The Forever Paycheck (A Book Review)
Jean Chatzky's latest book, The Forever Paycheck, focuses on "the hidden half of retirement planning," how to turn savings into a paycheck.
Living An Analog Life
In an increasingly Digital World, it's helpful to be intentional on finding ways to live an "Analog Life." Here are some ideas to consider...
Dad says I need ~4m+ at my current situation to FIRE comfortably (he doesn't know the term Chubby, but that's what he's alluding to). My original goal was 3m, is he correct? (VHCOL area)
Fear of taking the plunge/ When is enough, enough?
10 years in big tech, $9M net worth, spouse still working. Is now the right time to quit?
BPCON 2026 Recap: What We Heard & the Cost of Sitting Out
This episode is sponsored by…NCH:Set up an LLC to protect your investments! – https://nchinc.com/rtrBLUPRINT HOME LOANS:Get pre-approved with one of RTR’s preferred lenders at - h…
1031 Exchanges: Qualified Intermediaries, Deadlines & Tax Benefits Explained
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Cash Flow Is Queen: The Mindset That Builds Financial Freedom
This episode is sponsored by…NCH:Set up an LLC to protect your investments! – https://nchinc.com/rtrBLUPRINT HOME LOANS:Get pre-approved with one of RTR’s preferred lenders at - h…
#756: How Losing $500K in ‘08 Led One Trader to a Different Kind of Portfolio, with Jared Dillian
Jared Dillian lost $500K in the Lehman Brothers collapse. It changed how he invests now, and how he thinks about risk tolerance.
#755: AI, Debt, and a Social Security Shortfall. Should Your Money Plans Change? With Rob Berger
Is your retirement planning ready for AI, rising debt, and Social Security cuts? Rob Berger explains what to change, and what to leave alone.
#754: Q&A: We Have $80K In Cash and Want a 1-2 Year Sabbatical. Is It Enough?
Is $80K enough for a 1–2 year career break? How to fund a sabbatical, make the most of Roth conversions, and balance savings goals.
If World War III breaks out between 2028 and 2032, will your portfolio survive? My 4-level financial battle plan (hypothetical, but worth thinking about)
Need advice: need ₹20L liquid for a house down payment in ~4 months
Update after 4 years: 32M, 75L CTC, net worth 3.9 Cr - on track for FIRE by 45?
#508: If I Had to Find a Deal in 90 Days, I'd Do This!
☎️ Get my FREE 4 Pillars Off-Market Seller Script: 📱 Find off-market deals with DealMachine + get my Off-Market Deal Finder mini-course FREE: Plus: 50 bonus mailers + VIP live Dea…
#507: How I Manage 96 Rental Units in 2 Hours a Week
🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → ▶️Next Episode:…
#506: What Happens After You Have "Enough" Real Estate?
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Before You Change Your Investment Plan Over a YouTube Stock Tip
A YouTuber's stock pick soars 30% — should you have followed it? The real math of acting on viral stock tips when you're a long-term index investor.
FIRE in Europe vs the US: Slower, Cheaper, Safer?
An honest comparison of chasing FIRE in Europe vs the US — salaries, taxes, healthcare and the safety net. America looks easier on paper. Is it?
The Sunshine Trap: Why the Sunniest Cities Aren't always the Best Places to Retire
The sunniest places are rarely the most comfortable to live in. Here's why annual sunshine hours mislead when you're choosing where to retire, and the simple metric that works far…
Ride the Wealth Elevator with Lane Kawaoka
Key Takeaways & Strategies for Real Estate Investors1. Starting Out: House Hacking and Single-Family PropertiesHouse Hacking: A popular entry point for beginners where anindividua…
Habit Stack Your Way to Age 100 with Ron Russell
Longevity practices focus on evidence-based lifestylechanges that target anti-inflammatory living, habit stacking, and mindset.Core Pillars of LongevityAnti-Inflammatory Nutrition…
End Business Burnout with Lesa Frye
In this episode of Get Your Fill: Financial Independence and Long Life, host Christine McCarron interviews Lesa Frye—a life and business coach, host of the Balance for Women in Re…
August-September 2026 Early Retirement Update – California Redwoods Edition
Welcome back to another monthly update from Root of Good! We are at home in Raleigh for a two month stretch right now. I forgot how nice it is to relax at home! During August, we…
July 2026 Early Retirement Update – Iceland Edition
Welcome back to another monthly update from Root of Good! We have been at home in Raleigh for the month of July enjoying a relaxing break from globetrotting. We spent the last hal…
June 2026 Early Retirement Update – Norway Fjords Edition
Welcome back to another monthly update from Root of Good! Happy belated Independence Day to all the American readers! We made it back from our last vacation just in time to celebr…
Military Transition Advice: Jacob Mousseau Podcast
Veteran career coach Jacob Mousseau joins the podcast to discuss military transition challenges and share advice for life after service.
College Planning for Military Families: Smart Strategies to Stretch Your Education Benefits Further
Learn how military families can pay for college using the GI Bill, scholarships, and smart planning strategies from expert Kate Horrell.
Podcast: 2027 Military Pay Raise Proposal: What It Means for Military Families
The podcast discusses how the proposed 2027 military pay raise could affect servicemembers & why junior enlisted may get a bigger pay bump.
2024 Year End Review
Gwen (and Tim!) share their 2024 Year End Review for their expenses, income, and net worth! Find out how it went in the post (hint: all good things!)
To Try, or Not to Try
Gwen goes over a career conundrum in which she wonders whether or not it is worth it to try harder at work or not to try at all and leave for a different job for more money.
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