3171: [Part 1] 8 Tips for Saving Big and Retiring Earlier by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet on Financial Independence

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🗓️ 8 June 2025

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3171: Darrow Kirkpatrick shares practical strategies to accelerate financial independence by mastering mindful spending and cutting costs in everyday life. Learn how to curb impulse buys, minimize unnecessary possessions, and tackle recurring expenses to streamline your path toward an earlier retirement without sacrificing fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.caniretireyet.com/8-tips-for-saving-big-and-retiring-earlier/ Quotes to ponder: "Use wish lists to delay and defuse the need for instant gratification." "When something you own creates chores on its own, get rid of it!" "Don’t think of them as 'only an extra $50/month.' Think of them as the 300 x $50 = $15,000 that you must save to produce that income in retirement!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:01.6	Eight tips for saving big and retiring earlier, part one by Darrow Kurtpatrick of can I retire yet.com.
1:09.5	A key aspect of financial independence and retiring early is
1:13.6	controlling your expenses. While developing your career to earn more gives you powerful leverage
1:19.6	over the retirement equation, saving more is a simple strategy that you can apply every day.
1:26.7	Living cheaply is easy once you get in the habit,
1:29.9	but it does require some energy and attention to detail. It's also important to stay motivated
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