In this episode: public service accounts, side hustles, making FI possible, frugality, giving yourself freedom, and side hustles.

This week we are joined by Chris Travers, a New York City public school teacher and FI community member, to discuss his journey from being a natural saver to becoming a savvy investor, talk advantages and disadvantages of some of the retirement accounts provided to teachers, as well as discuss some ways he has been able to grow his net worth in the last 10 years. Frugality is a term that often comes up while on the FI path, and finding a balance of saving and spending is crucial to reaching your financial goals. Remember that where you decide to save and spend and how you do so will evolve throughout your FI journey! While it can be hard to cut costs of the things you enjoy in the present, being willing to cut out what you don’t need can set you up for success in the future!

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Timestamps:

0:54 – Introduction
6:47 – Public Service Accounts
11:38 – Diving Into FI
15:08 – Side Hustles/Making FI Possible
22:17 – Renting vs Buying
26:43 – Frugality and Loosening the Purse Strings
32:25 – Giving Yourself Freedom
37:53 – Conclusion

Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:

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“The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy” by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
“Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!” by Robert Kiyosaki
“Smart Couples Finish Rich, Revised and Updated: 9 Steps to Creating a Rich Future for You and Your Partner” by David Bach
The Unfair (FI) Advantage Of Teachers | 457b | ChooseFI Ep 13
The Happy Body
Millennial Revolution
Karl Fisch
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