The Basics of Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) with Jackie Cummings Koski (SB1610)

The Stacking Benjamins Show

Joe Saul-Sehy and Josh ‘OG’ Bannerman, CFP

Personal Finance, Financial Planning, Education, Retirement, Investing, Cfp, Business, Money

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 2 December 2024

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

Are you ready to take control of your finances and make this holiday season the year you avoid debt traps? Today, we're diving into the inspiring story of Jackie Cummings Koski, co-host of the Catching Up to FI podcast. Jackie’s journey—from a divorce that sparked her financial awakening to achieving FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)—is packed with lessons you can use to stack your Benjamins and live life on your terms.

What You’ll Learn Today:

How to develop a saving habit that lasts.
The key steps Jackie took to overcome financial fears and invest wisely.
Tips for navigating holiday spending without breaking the bank.

Jackie also shares actionable strategies for building a financial dashboard, exploring side hustles, and embracing flexibility in your work and life. Whether you're just starting or looking to fine-tune your financial game, this episode is packed with advice to help you move forward with confidence.

Episode Highlights:

Struggling to get back to work after a holiday weekend? We’ve all been there!
Jackie’s journey: From financial wake-up call to achieving FIRE success.
Overcoming fears, gaining confidence, and investing smarter.
Building a financial dashboard to track your progress.
Smart holiday spending tips to keep your budget intact.

Trivia Fun:

How much do people typically overspend during the holidays? Join Joe, OG, and Doug as they tackle this question in our trivia segment, with plenty of laughs and surprises along the way.

Don’t Miss This Episode If:

You’re looking for inspiration, actionable advice, and practical tips to master your money, avoid holiday debt, and build the financial independence you’ve always dreamed of.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Oh, how is it so difficult getting out of bed the Monday after a holiday weekend?
0:05.4	How hard is it?
0:06.8	I'm excited to be here.
0:08.0	I got to put in five days this week in a row.
0:10.7	Are you kidding me?
0:12.1	What's this about?
0:13.1	Five half days for you, but sure.
0:14.7	Well, sure, yeah.
0:16.2	You know what?
0:17.3	I did, though, remember that I woke up sexy as hell again. Just that's what my mug says,
0:24.5	for those of you not hanging out with a sound video. I want your mirror. Just had to hear a mirror
0:29.5	on the wall. It is Cyber Monday, is there any truth? Because I think there is that mirrors in hotel rooms make you look skinnier.
0:41.2	God, I hope not.
0:42.7	Because I like the mirrors in hotel rooms.
0:44.9	That's my point.
0:46.9	I don't see why they wouldn't.
0:48.4	I know it.
0:49.4	But I'm like, damn.
0:50.9	I love this hotel.
0:52.2	Look how slim I get every time I walk through this door.
0:55.2	Seriously.
0:56.3	And I just happened to me not long ago.
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