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Welcome to EverydayFI! I'm your host, Meghan Combs, and I'm here to say you don't need a million dollar book deal or famous blog to reach financial independence. By exploring the lives of everyday people pursuing FI I'll show you how to forge your own path to financial freedom, the everyday way.

Today I'm diving into the life of full-time world traveler Julie, who you might remember from episodes 48 and 49. We'll discuss the trials and tribulations of maintaining relationships while living a nomadic lifestyle, including Julie's recent heartbreak and how she balances romantic and other relationships on the road. Stay tuned for some heartfelt insights and personal stories that you won't want to miss.

Episode Links:

• EverydayFI episodes with Julie:
  • Episode 48
  • Episode 49
• EverydayFI episode 25 with Anonymous ("J") on life after divorce
• Julie's blog post: "Truth Bombs I'm Dropping after the Implosion of My Most Recent Serious Relationship"
• Julie's blog post: "The Hardest Lesson I've Ever Learned: A Breakup Post-Mortem and the Cost of Ignoring My Intuition"
• Want to travel with Julie on a mini sabbatical? Go here!

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Welcome to EverydayFI! I'm your host, Meghan Combs, and I'm here to say you don't need a million dollar book deal or famous blog to reach financial independence. By exploring the lives of everyday people pursuing FI I'll show you how to forge your own path to financial freedom, the everyday way.

Today is part two with my friend Eric and in this episode we chat about his journey to financial independence after retiring from the Marine Corps at 45. Eric shares how he found the FIRE movement, his experience learning about stocks, and his success investing in oil stocks before the 2008 financial crisis. Eric opens up about the struggles of finding a new identity and purpose post-retirement and the value of having multiple communities or 'tribes' to nurture different aspects of life. Eric also celebrates his recent accomplishment of completing his first fiction novel, emphasizing the importance of creativity and personal growth. Tune in to hear the second half of Eric's story after a word from some advertisers, who I do not choose and do not condone.

Episode Links:

• Eric's links:
  • YouTube Channel
  • Website
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
• EverydayFI episode 45 with David Robinson
• ChooseFI
• FI Service Corps
• Friends on FIRE

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Support the Show:

• Join my Patreon membership for $5/mo (bonus content coming in 2026!!)
• Buy me a coffee
• Sign up to be on the show here

Welcome to EverydayFI! I'm your host, Meghan Combs, and I'm here to say you don't need a million dollar book deal or famous blog to reach financial independence. By exploring the lives of everyday people pursuing FI I'll show you how to forge your own path to financial freedom, the everyday way.

Today is part one with my friend Eric, whom I met at Camp FI Spain. You'll get to hear gripping tales of his time in the military as a United States Marine Corps combat helicopter pilot, including his special ops missions and deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. We also talk about the challenges of his late wife's battle with cancer, and how that led him to meet his new wife, Alise. Eric talks about how early retirement has opened a new chapter for him and Alise with travel and a focus on a peaceful life over the hustle and bustle. He also reflects on his family's approach to finances, the lessons he learned from his parents about money, and how his own financial journey evolved over time. Tune in to hear more of Eric's story!

Episode Links:

• Eric's links:
  • YouTube Channel
  • Website
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
• Motley Fool
• Econome Conference