Purpose Archives - The Financial Independence Show

How to Raise a Financially Smart Kid | Mother’s Day Special with Ruth Berman (Cody’s Mom)

June 28, 2022May 14, 2019 by Cody Berman

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In today’s episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Cody’s very own mom Ruth Berman! We wanted to do something special for Mother’s Day this year and we think this interview hits the mark regardless of the holiday. We cover her origins and the unique jobs she and her own parents had. Then, we spend … Read more

Frugal First Dates to Money Mates – Valentine’s Day Special w/ Our Girlfriends

June 28, 2022February 14, 2019 by Justin Taylor

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Today’s episode is an extra special Valentine’s day episode; Cody and Justin throw out all common sense by letting their significant others come on and give you an unfiltered behind the scenes look at what it’s like to date someone so determined to retire young. While the girls take plenty of jabs at the guys, … Read more

The Proven Path to Financial Freedom | Grant Sabatier

June 28, 2022February 5, 2019 by Cody Berman

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In today’s episode, Cody and Justin bring you an awesome episode full of philosophical discussion to go along with the background of Grant Sabatier who went from $2.26 in his checking account to $1.25M in 5 years! Our main hope is you come away with a little more insight into Grant’s brain as we tackle … Read more

How Travel Rewards Turned into an Entrepreneurial Venture | Anik Khan from Max Rewards

June 27, 2022January 22, 2019 by Cody Berman

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In today’s episode, Cody and Justin bring you the creator of what we believe will be the future gold standard of Credit Card rewards accumulation, tracking, and redemption. Anik Khan started creating businesses at age 14 where he would redesign websites for thousands of dollars. He would go on to college to pick up management … Read more

Full-Time YouTubing, Medical Tourism, and Retired by 30 | Mike and Lauren

June 27, 2022January 15, 2019 by Justin Taylor

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In today’s episode, Cody and Justin bring you the dynamic duo of Mike and Lauren. You may know them from their fantastic DIY YouTube videos or hearing about their huge European travels. These two have had some interesting jobs: experimental marketing, gemologist, commercial real estate, and YouTube guru to name a few. They’ve never had … Read more

Christmas Thoughts, 2018 Reflection, 2019 Goals

June 27, 2022December 25, 2018 by Justin Taylor

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We have an extra special gift for you today that requires no wrapping paper. This Holiday special Justin and Cody go at it alone with no guest to discuss their perspectives on materialistic Christmas, a brief recap of 2018 and their goals for 2019. We think you’ll really enjoy getting to hear a little more … Read more

007 | From Accountant to Full-Time Entrepreneur | PT Money

June 27, 2022October 5, 2018 by Cody Berman

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PT Money is the founder of FinCon and a personal finance blogger at PTMoney.com. In today’s episode, I get a chance to interview him LIVE at FinCon to share his financial journey. Episode Summary Around age 24, PT realized that he was “not moving forward financially”. He describes how he “had debt” and “wasn’t saving … Read more

002 | There’s No FI Without Purpose

June 27, 2022August 27, 2018 by Cody Berman

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What FIRE Means to Us Cody and TJ share their biggest reasons for pursuing financial independence. On their path, they’ve learned that money is just a tool, and it should not control your life. This concept simply allows you to buy your time back. It allows you take back control of your future, and focus … Read more