Everyone wants to** become “work-optional”** at some point. Having enough money in investments and the bank would allow you to choose the job you love most, whether that’s running your own business, working part-time, or today’s guest, Travis’ dream, becoming a mountain biking guide. With a solid salary, dual income, and no plans for kids, he and his wife are on the** fast track to FIRE), but can they get there by his goal of forty years old**?
Travis’ wife may have an option to get a significant salary bump, allowing them to** travel the country** while she works, and Travis stays making money from his computer. But, even this may not be enough to get them to the** “work optional by forty” goal** they had set out for themselves. Scott and Mindy believe they need a financial “oomph” to get them over the edge, but what’s the next best move?
Should he stop his retirement account contributions to have more cash to invest for early retirement? Should he **perform a live-in flip to make more money on the side **while working his job? Would a side hustle or part-time job) bridge the investing gap between where they are and where they need to be? If you’re stuck feeling like you can’t get to FI fast enough, this episode is for YOU!
In This Episode We Cover
**How to fast-track your FIRE **and become work optional in under ten years
House hacking) and why it’s one of the **best ways to lower expenses **and build wealth
Live in flipping) and how to turn your next home purchase into a money-making investment
Whether you should stop investing or double down on your retirement accounts when shooting for early retirement
Roth conversion ladders), HSAs (health savings accounts), and how to **access retirement **funds **even earlier **
Increasing your income by** job hopping **and leveling up the skills that’ll make you more
And **So **Much More!
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(00:00) Intro
(01:07) Goal: FI by 40!
(03:13) Money Snapshot
(04:14) Work Optionality!
(05:50) Stay at His Job?
(15:00) Traveling to Make More Money
(20:38) Stop Investing in 401(k)?
(31:13) Live in Flipping
(42:39) Can Travis Hit FI by 40?
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