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ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Money Letters To My Daughter with Jackie Cummings Koski

ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Jonathan Mendonsa & Brad Barrett | Choose FI Media, Inc

Business, Investing, Careers

4.85.2K Ratings

🗓️ 6 January 2020

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

Jackie Koski retired from corporate America with a six-figure health savings account — on a salary that never topped six figures. She also grew up in poverty in the deep South, raised a daughter as a single mom, and wrote a book called "Money Letters to My Daughter" to pass on everything she learned the hard way. Jackie is a financial literacy advocate who proves that financial independence isn't about how much you make, but what you do with what you have. [00:01:36] Introduction to Jackie's Story: Jackie's background as a single mother who overcame poverty and financial struggles. [00:03:40] The Impact of Her Father: How her father's work ethic and life lessons influenced her financial path. [00:11:43] Sharing Financial Wisdom through "Money Letters": The inspiration behind her book and its purpose in educating her daughter and others. [00:17:28] Jackie's Financial Literacy Journey: Key moments that shaped her view on finances, especially during and after her divorce. [00:28:47] The Importance of HSAs: The benefits of health savings accounts in achieving financial independence. [00:31:10] Key Components of a Solid Financial Strategy: Practices such as diligent saving and investing for future financial stability. [00:45:17] Jackie's FIRE Letter: Her reflections on transitioning to financial independence. Resources: Money Letters to My Daughter: https://moneyletters2.com [00:12:46] EconoMe Conference: https://economyconference.com [01:02:22] Action Items: Start an HSA if eligible and contribute the maximum amount to take advantage of tax benefits. [00:29:47] Create and share personal financial letters or guidance with family to pass on financial wisdom. [00:12:01] Related Episode: ChooseFI Episode 013: Setting Up a Health Savings Account [00:40:20]

Transcript

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0:42.2

Alright everyone, very excited about today's episode.

0:53.9

We're getting the opportunity to speak with Jackie Cummings-Kaske.

0:57.0

The reason this episode I think is going to hold so much value for our audience is Jackie,

1:01.5

single mom, breadwinner for her family, raising her daughter, never made more than six

1:06.1

figures.

1:07.1

Growing up in poverty in the deep south, she stated, I had an insatiable desire to do better

1:11.6

with my own personal finances and to do better for my family.

1:15.0

To see where she's come, I mean Jackie is retiring from corporate America, had a 20-year

1:19.8

stint in corporate America, built for herself and her family a six-figure HSA, which is

1:24.9

the equivalent of a superpower, in my opinion, for reasons that we'll talk about today in

1:29.2

some level of detail.

1:30.7

I think this episode is going to be inspiring and bring so much value for our community

1:34.0

to help me with this.

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I have my co-host, Brad, here with me today.

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How you doing buddy?

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