Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families

I Know I’m Coast FIRE… So Why Can’t I Slow Down?

Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families

Show Notes

Have you reached Coast FIRE (Coast to Financial Independence and Relax Early)… but still can’t bring yourself to slow down?

Today’s listener, Chris, is in that exact spot.

At 36 years old with $860,000 invested, two young kids, and a strong financial foundation, he’s done the math. He knows he’s on track. But mentally, he can’t shake the feeling that if he stops investing, he’s falling behind.

In this episode, we break down a 5-step approach to confidently step into Coast FIRE and start reclaiming your time today:

• Why this isn’t a math problem — it’s a belief problem • How to validate your Coast FIRE number • The mindset shift from money investing → time investing • Why you don’t have to stop… just step down • How to use your financial freedom to improve your family life now

Then, in the second half of the episode, we are joined by financial planner and author Jamie Bosse to discuss how to raise financially confident kids:

• When to start teaching kids about money • Simple ways to introduce investing to tweens and teens • The best account options for kids (UTMA, Roth IRA, 529s & more) • How to guide kids away from speculation and toward long-term investing

If you’ve ever thought, “I know I have enough… but I can’t slow down,” or you want to raise financially savvy kids — this episode is for you.

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Podcast Credits: Host: Andy Hill

Guest: Jamie Bosse Editor: Johnny Sohl

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