Episode 17: How to Achieve Financial Independence

Hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey discuss the financial independence movement with ChooseFI founder Brad Barrett. In addition, Sandy breaks down tax breaks for the middle class, and the pair debates whether it’s worth it to purchase travel insurance. --Links-- Middle-class tax breaks: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/taxes/T054-S001-middle-class-tax-breaks-and-deductions/index.html; Brad’s website: https://www.choosefi.com/; ChooseFI podcast: https://www.choosefi.com/podcast-episodes/; Our story on FIRE: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T047-C000-S002-young-fire-savers-race-to-retirement.html; Disaster-proof your vacation with trip insurance: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/insurance/T059-C000-S002-disaster-proof-your-vacation-with-travel-insurance.html