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Welcome to EverydayFI! I'm your host, Meghan Combs, and I'm here to say you don't need a million dollar book deal or famous blog to reach financial independence. By exploring the lives of everyday people pursuing FI I'll show you how to forge your own path to financial freedom, the everyday way.

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Many people feel stuck thinking they can't live abroad or pursue financial independence with a family because the logistics seem overwhelming. Often they don't know what options exist or how to ask for them. In today's interview with the anonymous "Willow," an American consultant living near Amsterdam, we talk about how repeated moves, choosing international schools, and tracking money early helped Willow become "accidentally" CoastFI. Willow offers a practical perspective on creating opportunities by asking for what you want, making international moves workable with kids, and using everyday choices to build freedom and flexibility rather than chasing a traditional "retire early" path. Tune in for her incredible expat story!

Episode Links:

Retire Often Podcast

"I chose freedom." - "Willow" (Anonymous) | Ep. 102