This couple is raising a family and on their way to FI- Hear how!

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Countdown to FI is a personal finance blog and podcast also run by a dynamic-duo couple! They are anonymous bloggers that talk about their life out in the west raising a family, getting out of debt and achieving financial independence.

Welcome!
[3:6] Where did the idea to start a blog come from?
·       Delivered pizza as a side hustle
·       Started getting own ideas
·       Wanted to tell their story
[6:2] You have decided to ride your bicycle to work- and at first were struggling a bit. Are you still riding? Has it gotten any easier?
·       Loves riding bike now
·       Has gone down to 1 car
·       Feels better
[10:17] You guys also have a podcast! What are some of the topics you discuss? What have you learned?
·       Knew nothing
·       Steep learning curve
·       25,000 downloads in a year for a goal
·       Need to be persistent
[16:30] What are some goals that you have for your blog/ podcast/ savings
·       Saving, budgeting and investing
·       Health goals
·       Not a ton of blog/podcast goals right now- having fun doing it
[23:23] So you have your post, The New Plan. What is your new plan? What are the goals you created?
·       Planned to save 100K this year
·       Paid off 1 student loan
·       Sold 1 car
·       Get rid of all debt except for mortgage

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[31:49] Why do you think people struggle to achieve their dreams
·       People generally get comfortable
·       Get into a certain lifestyle
[33:42] What other books or podcasts do you recommend?
Podcast: Countdown to FI, ChooseFI
[36:35] Do you have a favorite quote?
No
Words: Resiliency and persistence
[37:25] Any last advice?
Try not to do what everyone else is doing
Don’t not to something because you’re afraid