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Our guest on the podcast today is Brad Barrett. Brad is the co-founder of ChooseFI, which is a website focused on achieving financial independence. With Jonathan Mendonsa, Brad is co-host of a popular podcast also called ChooseFI. Brad received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Richmond and became a CPA. He practiced public accounting for years and eventually achieved financial independence by age 35. Brad is passionate about all aspects of personal finance, but especially the topic of scoring good deals on travel, which is a topic we discussed in depth on the podcast.
Background
Resources and Inspiration
Smart Couples Finish Rich, by David Bach
“The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement,” Mr. Money Mustache blog, mrmoneymustache.com, Jan. 13, 2012.
The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life, by JL Collins
Financial Independence and Real Estate
Karsten Jeske: Early Retirement Now
“Karsten Jeske: Cracking the Code on Retirement Spending Rates,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Oct. 14, 2020.
Paula Pant: Afford Anything
“Paula Pant: A Different Path to Financial Independence,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Jan. 18, 2022.
Nick Maggiulli: Of Dollars and Data
“Nick Maggiulli: ‘The Biggest Lie in Personal Finance,’” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, April 12, 2022.
“What to Do With $2.5 Million & Real Estate Update | Scott Trench | Ep 426,” ChooseFI podcast, choosefi.com, Feb. 26, 2023.
Travel Hacks
“The Ultimate Guide to Credit Card Travel Rewards | Part 1,” by Jonathan Mendonsa, choosefi.com, April 3, 2022.
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Bio
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biggerpockets.comNick Maggiulli: Of Dollars and Data
ofdollarsanddata.comNick Maggiulli: ‘The Biggest Lie in Personal Finance,’”
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