Podcast
The FI School
Hosted by Jared Mataitusi and Russell Flynn · EN
A podcast dedicated to helping young achievers open their eyes to the world of possibilities and build the life of their dreams. Jared and Russell are two dudes who discuss topics centered around financial independence including investing, real estate, personal growth, tax optimization, travel hacking and more. Our goal is to inspire the younger generation to shoot for the stars and help them align their time, energy, and money with their goals. The life of your dreams is just a couple episodes away.
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023 | The Name's Bonds... James's Bonds | The Stock Series Part XII
Mar 18, 202300:50:56Tap to summarizeIf the stock market is down, does that mean the bond market is up? How do bonds work in my portfolio? Do I even want bonds? Today, Jared and Russell discuss Part XII of JL Collins' Stock Series all about bonds. Whether you want to add bonds to your portfolio or not, it's important to at least know what they are and how they work. Stay tuned to learn more! And as always, if you'd like to ask us a question on the show, email us at " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">mailbag@thefischool.com. Resources: JL Collins' Stock Series - Part XII Bonds
Transcribe →021 | Harry Potter and the Acceptance of Responsibility
Mar 11, 202300:18:03Tap to summarizeWhen you're lying on the edge of a lake in the Forbidden Forrest next to your godfather getting the life sucked out of you by Dementors, who is going to come save you? The same person who is responsible for putting your finances in order and funding your retirement. And I'll give you a hint: It's not Social Security.
Transcribe →020 | First Ever Giant Mailbag! | Should I upgrade my Chase Sapphire Preferred, What credit card should I open next, and more
Mar 4, 202300:53:59Tap to summarizeChris asks, "Should I upgrade my Chase Sapphire Preferred to a Reserve?" Jacob says, "I have some big purchases coming up and I want to earn some Chase Ultimate Rewards points. What card(s) should I open next?" And Jared hits some obstacles trying to upgrade his Freedom card to a Sapphire Reserve, but learns some valuable information for future reference... If you want to ask us a question for the giant mailbag, email us at ">mailbag@thefischool.com. Can't wait to hear from you!
Transcribe →019 | Huge Hyatt Hotel Hawaiian Honeymoon Savings! | Booking Hotels in Hawaii on Points - Part 2
Feb 25, 202300:37:28Tap to summarizeRussell is saving $1,051 on his hotel in Waikiki for his honeymoon! Instead of paying $1,250 for 5 nights at the Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach, Russell is only paying $199. Tune in to find out what credit card bonus Russell is earning and how he's spending those points! Jared also talks about how booking some Hilton Curio Collection hotels in Greece with points is akin to lighting your money on fire. If you have a question about Financial Independence, travel hacking, or credit card rewards, or you'd just like to say hi, send us an email at " target="_blank">mailbag@thefischool.com.
Transcribe →018 | Honeymoons, Hotels, Hawaii, Oh my! | Booking Hotels in Hawaii on Points
Feb 21, 202300:29:22Tap to summarizeRussell is getting married! Time to plan the honeymoon to Hawaii. Their flights are covered thanks to earning the Southwest Companion Pass, but Russell isn't sure where to start looking for hotels. What loyalty program should he use? What credit cards should he open? Stay tuned to learn about the pros and cons of Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott bookings in Hawaii, as well as some things to keep in mind when deciding. To learn how Russell earned the Southwest Companion Pass, and an overview of the Chase Ultimate Rewards program, checkout episodes 004, 005, and 006 If you'd like to get in touch with us, or ask us a question for a future episode, email us at mailbag@thefischool.com
Transcribe →017 | What if Vanguard gets nuked? and International Funds | The Stock Series Part X-XI
Feb 13, 202301:01:35Tap to summarizeWhat happens to your money if Vanguard blew up tomorrow? What's the difference between investing in "The Vanguard Group" and a Vanguard Index Fund like VTSAX? Are you as diversified as you think you are if you invest in International Funds? Should you invest in International Funds? If so, which ones? And how much? Join us as we discuss these topics from JL Collins' Stock Series Parts X - XI and more on today's episode! If you'd like to ask us a question, email us at mailbag@thefischool.com and we might just discuss it on the show! Today's Resources: https://jlcollinsnh.com/stock-series/
Transcribe →016 | The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement by Mr. Money Mustache
Feb 1, 202300:38:25Tap to summarizeThe most famous financial independence blog post in the 21st century explained this enormous finding: Your time to reach retirement depends on only one factor -- your savings rate. If you save 0% of your take home pay, you can never retire. If you save 100% of your take home pay, you can retire right now. Tune in and find out how soon you can retire. If you'd like to ask us a question, email us at mailbag@thefischool.com and we might just discuss your question on the show! Resources: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/01/13/the-shockingly-simple-math-behind-early-retirement/
Transcribe →015 | The Intersection of Willpower and Money
Jan 26, 202300:47:58Tap to summarizeWhat do you know about willpower? How much of it do you have? Can you get more of it? Do you even need it? Today, we talk about the role of willpower in our habits, routines, and money. Stay tuned to figure out how to win financially with or without any willpower at all. If you'd like to ask us a question, email us at mailbag@thefischool.com and we might just discuss your question on the show! References Mentioned: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
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014 | How to Buy a Used Car
Jan 16, 202301:06:28Tap to summarizeEverything you need to consider when buying a used car! Joshua Sheets from Radical Personal Finance lays out 5 steps to buying a used car in his 5-part podcast series. Today, Russell and Jared talk about these 5 steps in depth! Don’t buy a car if you can avoid it Decide what you want and need in a car Decide how much to spend Decide on a new car vs a used car The single best technique to source a quality used car Stay tuned for the BONUS discussion on Electric Cars to find out just how much it costs per year to drive an EV compared to a gas car. If you'd like to ask us a question, email us at mailbag@thefischool.com and we might just discuss your question on the show! Resources: Electric Cars Top EVs https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/electric-vehicles https://www.motortrend.com/style/electric/ Electric Prices around the US https://www.bls.gov/regions/midwest/data/averageenergyprices_selectedareas_table.htm Tax Credits https://electrek.co/2023/01/03/which-electric-vehicles-still-qualify-for-us-federal-tax-credit/
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013 | The Power of Simplicity | JL Collins Stock Series V
Jan 9, 202300:58:02Tap to summarizeSimple is good. Simple is easier. Simple is more profitable. Find out why Morningstar says the best investors are dead. If you'd like to ask us a question, email us at mailbag@thefischool.com and we might just discuss your question on the show! Resources: https://www.morningstar.com/articles/964493/from-the-archives-in-praise-of-the-dead-investors https://jlcollinsnh.com/stock-series/
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