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Catching Up to FI

Bill Yount & Jackie Cummings Koski
Catching Up to FI
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  • Our Team is Growing: Welcome Patrick! | Patrick McDonnal | 136
    We're excited to introduce you to our newest 'Catching Up to FI' team member, Patrick McDonnal. In this episode, you'll get to hear some of his money story and how he'll be helping with the show. Patrick discusses his career transition from engineering to financial planning and openly shares how the early financial education he got from his grandfather helped shape his journey. We're also celebrating with Patrick because he just sat for the very challenging, CFP Exam in March and got a preliminary 'Pass'. He is now well on his way to earning his Certified Financial Planner credential.   🔗Connect with us ☕ Like what you hear on Catching Up to FI? Support the show at "Buy Me a Coffee"  🎙️We love hearing from you! Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question   ===  DEALS AND DISCOUNTS FROM OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS=== Personal Finance Club: Use code CUTOFI to get $30 OFF any course or PFC investing course only Nectarine: Advice-Only and Flat-Fee Hourly Fiduciary Financial Advisors (Catching Up to FI will be compensated by Nectarine if you use our affiliate link, which creates an incentive and conflict of interest. We are not current clients or employees of Nectarine.) For a full list of current deals and discounts from our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners   RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) FPA NexGen Leadership CASHFLOW Game George Kinder / Life Planning ChooseFI Chris Mamula EconoMe Conference Personal Finance Club   ⏰ ‘Catching Up to FI’ Episodes George Kinder (coming in May) The Powers of Starting Late, Retirement Calculators, and More | Chris Mamula | 086  Simplicity, Empathy, Leadership, Robots, Oh My! | Jeremy Schneider | 056  Stories, Hacks, & Tribes | Brad Barrett | 021  Find Your Camino | Diania Merriam | 029    If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show on your podcast player and leave us a rating or review. If you want to watch, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. This helps others find the show and keeps us creating great content for you!   ⚠️Disclaimer: Our content is for general education and information purposes only. We are not providing financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research or consult a professional before making important decisions.
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  • How to Bake a Cake: An Asset Allocation Mashup | Rick Ferri & Paul Merriman | 134
    Joining us on this episode is not just one, but TWO titans in the investing and financial literacy space, Rick Ferri and Paul Merriman. These two great minds go head-to-head on topics like asset allocation, and the risks/rewards of small cap value funds vs. total stock market funds. Through this high energy debate, they also provide expert insights into the various stages of your investing journey. Rick and Paul both share how they empower investors through their platforms and continue their relentless mission of spreading financial education.   🔗Connect with us ☕ Like what you hear on Catching Up to FI? Support the show at "Buy Me a Coffee"  🎙️We love hearing from you! Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question   ===  DEALS AND DISCOUNTS FROM OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS===   🎓 Student Loan Planner Get a custom student loan plan from our CFP®, CFA and CSLP® professionals. They charge a one-time fee for their thorough review. Our listeners receive $100 off a 1:1 consult using the link below. Flat fee is normally $595, but after your $100 off ‘Catching Up to FI’ discount, it's $495.  👉🏼 Be sure to use this link: studentloanplanner.com/catchingup   📈 Boldin (formerly NewRetirement)  Retirement planning software that's like having a financial advisor at your fingertips. You can get started with the free version or choose the premium option (PlannerPlus) and get a 14-day free trial.   👉🏼 Be sure to use this link to get started:  Go.boldin.com/catchingup   For a full list of current deals and discounts from our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners   RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) 🌐RickFerri.com Bogleheads on Investing Podcast The John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy List of Vanguard Funds and ETFs Bogleheads Investment Policy Statement 🌐PaulMerriman.com Merriman Financial Education Foundation Merriman Financial Literacy Program at Western Washington University Paul Merriman Quilt Charts (1928-2024) - 2024 Returns Paul Merriman Sound Investing Portfolios Performance (50-50) - 2024 Returns 📗What Works on Wall Street, Fourth Edition       ‘Catching Up to FI’ Episodes: Financial Literacy and Mastering the Million Dollar Decisions | Paul Merriman | 132 We're Talking Millions! Part 1 | Paul Merriman | 008  We're Talking Millions! Part 2 | Paul Merriman | 009    If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show on your podcast player and leave us a rating or review. If you want to watch, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. This helps others find the show and keeps us creating great content for you!   ⚠️Disclaimer: Our content is for general education and information purposes only. We are not providing financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research or consult a professional before making important decisions.
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  • Bonus Episode: The Market is Crashing, Now What? | Bill & Jackie | 135
    📈 Between April 3rd and 4th, the stock market dropped 10% and the S&P 500 is down nearly 15% so far this year. That's huge in such a short period of time and downright frightening! So, what do you do? Start by listening to this episode where Bill and Jackie take a deep breath, and discuss the impact of these recent market declines. There is a natural human reaction of fear, but they share tips on tempering those emotions and remaining levelheaded during volatile times. They also talk through the importance of understanding stock market history and cover practical strategies like rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting. They highlight personal experiences from past market drops like the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 market scare, stressing the significance of maintaining a long-term perspective.  Tell us how you're feeling about this market drop and any tips you have for other late starters:🎙️ Record a Voice Message here 🔗Connect with us ☕ Like what you hear on Catching Up to FI? Support the show at "Buy Me a Coffee"  Join 'Catching Up to FI' Community Facebook Group 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/groups/catchinguptofi   ===  DEALS AND DISCOUNTS FROM OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS=== 🎓 Student Loan Planner Get a custom student loan plan from our CFP®, CFA and CSLP® professionals. They charge a one-time fee for their thorough review. Our listeners receive $100 off a 1:1 consult using the link below. Flat fee is normally $595, but after your $100 off ‘Catching Up to FI’ discount, it's $495.  👉🏼 Be sure to use this link: studentloanplanner.com/catchingup 📈 Boldin (formerly NewRetirement)  Retirement planning software that's like having a financial advisor at your fingertips. You can get started with the free version or choose the premium option (PlannerPlus) and get a 14-day free trial.   👉🏼 Be sure to use this link to get started:  Go.boldin.com/catchingup   For a full list of current deals and discounts from our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners   RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: A Guided Meditation for When the Stock Market is Dropping (JL Collins) Bogleheads Investment Policy Statement Rob Berger: Trump, Tariffs and Turmoil | Live Q&A (recording) Morningstar Article: What We’ve Learned From 150 Years of Stock Market Crashes: Though they varied in length and severity, the market always recovered and went on to new highs. AP News Article: A 10% drop for stocks is scary, but isn’t that rare Forbes Article: How Long Do Recessions Last? Tax Loss Harvesting (Jesse Cramer) How to Tax-Loss Harvest – Step-by-Step Guide (White Coat Investor)   'Catching Up to FI Episodes' Space Telescopes, Sunflowers, and Financial Gardening | Jesse Cramer | 105 Pathfinders: Stories of Success and Financial Independence | JL Collins | 069 Pathfinders: Triumphs and Trials on the Road to Financial Independence | JL Collins | 070 F-You Money Part 1 | JL Collins | 023 F-You Money Part 2 | JL Collins | 024 https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/965474e8-0ed6-4527-a513-26a270f7ae31/id/27348945   If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show on your podcast player and leave us a rating or review. If you want to watch, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. This helps others find the show and keeps us creating great content for you!   ⚠️Disclaimer: Our content is for general education and information purposes only. We are not providing financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research or consult a professional before making important decisions.
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  • Cashing in on 72(t): The Goldmine of Early Retirement Rules (Part2) | Bill Stecker | 133
    One of the most frequent questions we get about retiring early is: 'How do I get money out of my retirement accounts before age 59.5, without paying the 10% penalty'? This episode answers that question and more with CPA and 72(t) expert, Bill Stecker. Bill is the founder of The Marble Group which specializes in federal income taxes and early retirement distributions. He's also the brilliant mind behind the website '72tcalc', hands down the most comprehensive resource we've found specifically focusing on 72(t)s. Cohost Jackie knows because she set up her own substantially equal periodic payments (SEPP) using IRS rule 72(t) in 2024 and will share some details of her first-hand experience. If you've been fearful and confused about how 72(t)s work, fear no more! In this episode, we thoroughly break down everything you need to know in a way you've never heard before. We also discuss more than a dozen other ways the IRS allows you to legally avoid federal tax penalties for early withdrawals from your retirement accounts. To make sure we did this topic justice, we turned it into a 2-part series. This is part 2, so make sure you go back and listen to part 1 which was released on March 30th. Both episodes are packed with valuable insights and practical tips for anyone considering early retirement.   🔗Connect with us ☕ Like what you hear on Catching Up to FI? Support the show at "Buy Me a Coffee"  🎙️We love hearing from you! Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question   ===  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR  === 📈 Boldin (formerly NewRetirement) is our newest sponsor!  Boldin is retirement planning software that's like having a financial advisor at your fingertips. With Boldin, you can: ✅ Track your savings ✅ Get personalized retirement advice based on your goals ✅ Explore investment options to grow your wealth ✅ And create a strategy that’s built for your unique needs You can get started with the free version or choose the premium option (PlannerPlus) and get a 14-day free trial. Be sure to use this link to get started:  Go.boldin.com/catchingup For a full list of our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners   RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: 🌐72tcalc.com Website Free consultation with Bill Stecker’s Firm- The Marble Group email: [email protected] Phone: (312) 361-0221 Jackie’s review of 72tcalc.com website Most recent IRS list of exceptions to 10% tax penalty on early withdrawals IRS Tax Code 72(t)- Substantially Equal Periodic Payments (SEPP) IRS Single Life Table- Effective 1/1/2022 IRS website with the listing of recent interest rates (120% of Applicable Federal Midterm Rate) IRA first time homebuyer exception (you are considered a first-timer if you haven't owned a primary home the past 2 years) Rule 72(t) Example- Eric Cooper Rule 72(t) Example- Dare to Draw Down   📱72(t) CALCULATORS FI Tax Guy Google Sheet  Dinkytown CalcXML 72tcalc  72net   If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show on your podcast player and leave us a rating or review. If you want to watch, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. This helps others find the show and keeps us creating great content for you!   ⚠️Disclaimer: Our content is for general education and information purposes only. We are not providing financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research or consult a professional before making important decisions.
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  • Financial Literacy and Mastering the Million Dollar Decisions | Paul Merriman | 132
    April is Financial Literacy Month, and to help us celebrate we brought in a returning guest, Paul Merriman. Paul has been on the show before to discuss investment portfolios, but today he talks with us about some extraordinary strides he's making as a financial literacy advocate through his nonprofit, The Merriman Financial Education Foundation. We also share some of our favorite financial literacy resources.   🔗Connect with us ☕ Like what you hear on Catching Up to FI? Support the show at "Buy Me a Coffee"  🎙️We love hearing from you! Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question   ===  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR  === 📈 Boldin (formerly NewRetirement) is our newest sponsor!  Boldin is retirement planning software that's like having a financial advisor at your fingertips. With Boldin, you can: ✅ Track your savings ✅ Get personalized retirement advice based on your goals ✅ Explore investment options to grow your wealth ✅ And create a strategy that’s built for your unique needs You can get started with the free version or choose the premium option (PlannerPlus) and get a 14-day free trial. Be sure to use this link to get started:  Go.boldin.com/catchingup For a full list of our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners   RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: 🌐Website Merriman Financial Literacy Program at Western Washington University IGrad Next Gen Personal Finance White Coat Investor The John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy ‘Catching Up to FI’ Episodes: We're Talking Millions! Part 1 | Paul Merriman | 008  We're Talking Millions! Part 2 | Paul Merriman | 009  Celebrating Financial Literacy Month with Next Gen Personal Finance | Tim Ranzetta | 072    If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show on your podcast player and leave us a rating or review. If you want to watch, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. This helps others find the show and keeps us creating great content for you!   ⚠️Disclaimer: Our content is for general education and information purposes only. We are not providing financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research or consult a professional before making important decisions.
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