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Jesse explores the value of financial priorities and the balance between spending and saving with guests Diania Merriam, Justin Peters, Bill Yount, Jeremy Schneider, Doc G, and Joe Saul-Sehy. Diania highlights the “iceberg principle” of stealth wealth—how true wealth is often what you don't see, like deferred purchases and unspent money. Justin shares a personal story about the cost and memories of boat ownership, emphasizing the lesson to buy utility and rent luxury. Bill discusses the different seasons of life in relation to frugality and spending, while Jeremy reflects on ingrained money habits persisting despite sudden wealth. Doc G and Joe Saul-Sehy add their unique perspectives on personal finance and the emotional relationship with money. Together, they unpack how financial decisions shape our lives, the importance of aligning spending with values, and the lessons learned from both scrimping and splurging. Key Takeaways: • Financial freedom doesn't always come with a clear sense of how to enjoy money meaningfully. • Renting luxury experiences can be more satisfying and economical than owning them. • Time, health, and family often become more valuable than money as people grow older. • Community and shared experiences often bring more satisfaction than expensive possessions. Lifestyle upgrades need to be aligned with personal values to feel meaningful. • Former spendthrifts can struggle just as much with letting go of financial vigilance. • Understanding your money story is key to shifting your habits and mindset with intention. Even the financially savvy can be blindsided by lifestyle creep and emotional spending. Key Timestamps: (00:00) – Scar Tissue: Financial Lessons from the Past (13:59) – The Mini Bar Mishap (20:11) –  The $500 Parking Ticket (23:56) – Balancing Financial Optimization and Enjoying Life (24:29) – Time vs. Money: Changing Priorities (25:50) – Keeping Up with the Joneses: A Personal Story (30:59) – The Perils of Consumerism and Stealth Wealth (44:12) – Rent Your Luxury and Buy Utility (45:20) – Frugality Habits: From Broke to Millionaire Key Topics Discussed: The Best Interest, Jesse Cramer, Wealth Management Rochester NY, Financial Planning for Families, Fiduciary Financial Advisor, Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Planning Advice, Tax-Efficient Investing, Risk Management for Investors, Generational Wealth Transfer Planning, Financial Strategies for High Earners, Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs, Behavioral Finance Insights, Asset Allocation Strategies, Advanced Estate Planning Techniques Bill Yount:  Website: https://catchinguptofi.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-yount-a8033036/  Diania Merriam: Website: https://economeconference.com/about/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianiamerriam/  Justin Peters:  Website: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fi-minded-achieve-financial-independence-have-fun-doing-it/id1496701179 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinleepeters/  Jordan (Doc G) Grumet:  Website: https://jordangrumet.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-grumet-38a506179/  Joe Saul-Sehy:  Website: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-saul-sehy-b3426b31/  Jeremy Schneider: Website: https://www.personalfinanceclub.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerschneid/  More of The Best Interest: Check out the Best Interest Blog at bestinterest.blog Contact me at jesse@bestinterest.blog The Best Interest Podcast is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

Bill hops onto Jesse Cramer's 'Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors' (formally The Best Interest) podcast to spread the message that it's never too late to start. In this episode he shares: The messy, shame-to-FI journey that inspired Catching Up to FI His three-step "Pause-Plan-Pivot" playbook His trademark mix of candor, nerdy humor, and high-five optimism  

Jesse explores the financial journey of late starters with guest Bill Yount, co-host of Catching Up to FI. In the opening monologue, Jesse shares his “Stupidly Simple Secret Sauce” for personal finance: spend less than you earn, grow income without inflating lifestyle, invest consistently, and prioritize savings. He warns against flashy success stories, consumer culture, and speculation, instead advocating for steady, index-fund investing and disciplined budgeting. The episode also addresses market volatility and debunks the “buy the dip” strategy, showing that long-term consistency outperforms timing attempts. Bill shares his compelling story of waking up to his finances at age 50, shifting from paycheck-to-paycheck living to a 40% savings rate and near financial independence. He emphasizes emotional readiness, sustainable planning, and community support for those starting late. Whether you're in your 30s, 50s, or beyond, this episode delivers practical, empowering advice for reclaiming your financial future. Key Takeaways:• The core rules of personal finance are deceptively simple: spend less than you earn, earn more without inflating your lifestyle, and invest consistently. • Boring, steady investing (like index funds) usually beats market timing or speculative bets. • Many late starters carry emotional baggage around money, but those feelings can become fuel for change. • After the excitement of getting started, real progress is made through slow, steady work over years. • Taking full responsibility for your finances brings peace of mind, even if the numbers aren't pretty at first. • With a solid plan, cutting expenses, and investing consistently, it's doable. Key Timestamps:(00:00) The Stupidly Simple Secret Sauce of Personal Finance (04:58) The Winners are Loud, but the Losers Stay Silent (06:42) Boring is Best: The Case for Index Funds (10:46) The Story of Dave: A Financial Cautionary Tale (15:30) Market Volatility and the Concept of Buying the Dip (25:02) Facing Financial Realities with Bill Yount (29:48) Creating a Financial Plan (35:07) Late Starters and Financial Freedom (39:56) The Role of Social Security (48:51) Investment Advice for Late Starters (56:00) Building a Financial Community Key Topics Discussed:The Best Interest, Jesse Cramer, Wealth Management Rochester NY, Financial Planning for Families, Fiduciary Financial Advisor, Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Planning Advice, Tax-Efficient Investing, Risk Management for Investors, Generational Wealth Transfer Planning, Financial Strategies for High Earners, Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs, Behavioral Finance Insights, Asset Allocation Strategies, Advanced Estate Planning Techniques Mentions:Website: https://catchinguptofi.com/ CUTFI's Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/catchinguptofi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/catchinguptofi/  Mentions: https://bestinterest.blog/secret-sauce/ https://bestinterest.blog/dave/ https://bestinterest.blog/buy-the-dip/ https://bestinterest.blog/is-tax-loss-harvesting-worthwhile/   More of The Best Interest: Check out the Best Interest Blog at bestinterest.blog Contact me at jesse@bestinterest.blog The Best Interest Podcast is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.  

In this episode we chat with Bill Yount and Jackie Cummings Koski of the Catching Up To FI Podcast about the current environment for late starters. With a recession possibly coming and policy changes with the current administration, we chat about what late starters can do to stay ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Catching Up to FI' founder and co-host, Bill Yount, appeared as a guest on the EverydayFI podcast with host Meghan Combs. The show explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community so Bill opens up about his FI journey as a late starter. He of course represents our Catching Up to FI community. He had a lot to say so this is the second part of a two-part episode. The first part was aired last Wednesday (episode 128) so be sure to check it out.   

'Catching Up to FI' founder and co-host, Bill Yount, appeared as a guest on the EverydayFI podcast with host Meghan Combs. The show explores the lives and stories of everyday people in the financial independence community so Bill opens up about his FI journey as a late starter. He of course represents our Catching Up to FI community. He had a lot to say so this is a two-parter and will be aired over the next two Wednesday episodes.    

Got a late start on your retirement planning? Do you feel like you missed the boat and won't be able to retire on your timeline? We've got good news for you in today's episode—it's never too late for retirement (and even EARLY retirement!). No matter what age you're at, how much you have in the bank, and how much you make, you CAN retire on your terms, and our guests will prove it. The question is, will you follow through on their time-tested system for reaching retirement? Bill Yount and Jackie Cummings Koski from the Catching Up to FI podcast are here to show you that whatever your situation is, you can get on track for retirement. Bill and Jackie both were late starters, only taking retirement seriously decades after starting their working careers. Even with their “late start,” Bill and Jackie were able to massively multiply their net worths and retirement savings, allowing them to reach financial freedom on their terms. In today's show, Bill and Jackie walk through the four steps that anyone can take to begin saving for retirement. You don't need ANY money to take these initial steps, but doing so will change your entire financial future. Stick around for our next show as we get into the nitty gritty of retirement planning and put you directly on the path to retirement or early retirement! In This Episode We Cover: The four steps anyone can take to reach retirement Why it's okay to be a “late starter,” especially when it comes to retirement planning How to do a “backward budget” to quickly and easily see how much you're spending  Why you MUST look back on the financial “lessons” you've learned to build wealth now! Getting clear on your goals and what you want to achieve so you can reach retirement The “trifecta of mistakes” Bill made and how even that didn't stop his financial freedom journey! And So Much More! Links from the Show Join BiggerPockets for FREE Let Us Know What You Thought of the Show! Ask Your Question on the BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets YouTube The BiggerPockets Money Podcast BiggerPockets Money 314 - Finance Friday: How to Get to Early Retirement Even Faster BiggerPockets Money 422 - The Late Starter's Guide to Financial Independence (Even in Your 50s!) w/Bill Yount and Becky Heptig BiggerPockets Money 527 - Retired at 49 on an Average Salary after Getting a “Late Start” to FIRE w/Jackie Cummings Koski Catching Up to FI Reach Financial Independence Faster with "Set for Life" Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area BiggerPockets Money 422 - The Late Starter's Guide to Financial Independence (Even in Your 50s!) Connect with Scott Connect with Mindy Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1063 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dr. Jay as he sits down with Bill Yount, ER doctor and creator of Catching Up to FI, to explore the journey to financial independence—no matter when you start. Bill shares his inspiring story of taking control of his finances at age 50 after living paycheck to paycheck, proving it's never too late to change your financial future.With unique insights from his career in emergency medicine, Bill sheds light on the critical importance of estate planning and healthcare directives—especially for singles and childfree individuals—to avoid chaos in emergencies. Whether you're feeling behind or just getting started, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped to take the next step toward financial independence.Connect With Bill Yount here!  Or on socials: Instagram , Facebook , LinkedInAbout our Guest: Bill Yount is a 57-year-old practicing Emergency Physician and creator of Catching Up to FI. After decades of living paycheck to paycheck, Bill discovered the concept of Financial Independence at age 50, transforming his life by taking control of his finances.Through his platform, Catching Up to FI, Bill helps late starters navigate their journeys toward financial freedom, emphasizing the importance of mindset, financial mechanics, and balanced living. His mission? To inspire others to start their financial journeys—whether early or late—and to create a life of financial freedom and time abundance.Learn more about Bill's story and work: Linktree.Pre-order your copy of "The Childfree Guide to Life and Money: Make Your Finances Simple So Your Life Without Kids Can Be Amazing"  today to receive early access to Chapter 1 and an exclusive Q&A with Dr. Jay! Simply email your proof of purchase to media@childfreewealth.com #FinancialIndependence #CatchingUptoFI #ChildfreeWealth #FinancialFreedom #EstatePlanning #FinancialLiteracy #LateStartFinance #ChildfreeFinance #MoneyJourney #LateBloomers #FinancialEmpowerment #ChildfreeWealthPodcast #DrJay #ChildfreeFinances #ChildfreeEstatePlanning  The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. Like the show? Leave us a rating & review! If you want to join the conversation, email us at media@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com! Join our newsletter HERE. Schedule a meeting with a Childfree Wealth Specialist® HERE. Instagram: @childfreewealth Facebook: @childfreewealth LinkedIn: @childfree-wealth YouTube: @ChildfreeWealthPodcast Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

Are you interested in financial independence with kids? In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, I share my interview on the Catching Up To FI Podcast with Bill Yount and Jackie Cummings-Koski. We discuss the steps we took as a family to find our version of financial independence with kids. EPISODE RESOURCES: Recommended Resources Make My Kid a Millionaire: https://www.makemykidamillionaire.com/sa Catching Up To FI Podcast: https://catchinguptofi.com/ SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth. To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger's Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy's message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world. When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing on his hammock. HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Kayli Groves Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FinCon '24 continues from Atlanta, and the conference has a heavy emphasis on financial coaching this year, which comes through in a few of today's conversations from the annual meeting of bloggers, podcasters, content creators, coaches and more. Chuck's guests include KeyAnder Early of How Money Works, who focuses on financial literacy and teaching young adults; Bill Yount, co-host of the "Catching Up to F.I." podcast, which helps people who start their journey to financial independence later in life; Jen Yip, founder of the Lunch Money app, a fintech start-up that provides budgeting services and financial management; Stacy Blackshear of Rewire Behavior Financial Coaching, which works with parents of kids with disabilities to give them financial control and hope; and Dr. Disha Spath, the founder of The Frugal Physician. Plus, in The NAVigator, portfolio manager Jonathan Browne of RiverNorth Capital Management discusses why muni-bond closed end funds are a particularly good value play right now.

Are we overusing popular "helper" apps like DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber? One popular blogger thinks so, which made us ask some of the top podcasters in the money space: do you agree? This simple question helped create a fantastic discussion about the importance of community, real-life neighborhoods, avoiding "using" people while still appreciating them, and so much more. Dr. Bill Yount joins us from the Catching Up To FI podcast. Bill's a natural community builder, so we were thrilled that he agreed to join Paula Pant (Afford Anything) and Doc G (Earn & Invest) in this wide-ranging discussion. As always, we'll also include another EPIC edition of Doug's trivia in the middle of today's chat! FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/how-to-save-big-money-on-doordash-instacart-and-uber-sb1554 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.StackingBenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you a late starter who wants to reach retirement (or early retirement)? Then we've got just what you need! We're back with Bill Yount and Jackie Cummings Koski from the Catching Up to FI podcast as we share how to invest for retirement as a “late starter.” Did you know there are some serious advantages to investing later in life? Some of these advantages are so secret that even our hosts didn't know about them! But today, we're sharing them with you so you can achieve financial freedom on your terms! From top to bottom, we're sharing everything you need to retire sooner—from the best retirement accounts to debating 401(k)s vs. Roth IRAs vs. HSAs and more! Worried about healthcare if you retire before you turn sixty-five? DO NOT put your retirement plans on pause because of this! With some smart healthcare saving and investing, you won't have to worry about visits to the doctor's office! But before you start investing, we need to get your spending in check. Bill shares how he went from paycheck to paycheck to exploding his savings rate by “downsizing” his spending, which makes reaching financial independence even easier! If you're ready to retire, stick with us and follow these steps to a tee if you want to be financially free! Missed part one? Listen to it here! Support today's show sponsor, BAM Capital, your path to generational wealth with premier real estate investment opportunities!  In This Episode We Cover How much do you need to retire? Here's the exact calculations we use The best retirement accounts to invest in that have substantial tax advantages Social Security and whether or not you can plan on receiving it when you retire  The “triple tax benefit” healthcare account that you'll wish you knew about sooner How to “downsize” your life so you can invest more and retire faster  “Catch up” retirement investing and the investment accounts that late starters must take advantage of 401(k)s vs. Roth IRAs vs. HSAs: Which should you invest in first? And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Money Facebook Group Network with Other Investors on The Path to FIRE Through the BiggerPockets Forums Finance Review Guest Onboarding Join BiggerPockets for FREE Mindy on BiggerPockets Scott on BiggePockets Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Apply to Be a Guest on The Money Show Podcast Talent Search! Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Property Manager Finder Finance Friday: How to Get to Early Retirement Even Faster BiggerPockets 422 - The Late Starter's Guide to Financial Independence (Even in Your 50s!) w/Bill Yount BiggerPockets Money 527 - Retired at 49 on an Average Salary after Getting a “Late Start” to FIRE w/Jackie Cummings Koski Want to Be a Guest on the BiggerPockets Money Show? Apply Here Catching Up to FI Podcast HSA – The Ultimate Retirement Account Open Social Security The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement 00:00 Intro 01:19 Create a Simple Plan 04:58 How Much Do I Need to Retire? 09:18 What About Social Security?  16:27 Reducing Your Expenses 19:59 Healthcare and HSAs 33:28 Best “Catch Up” Investments  38:31 Roth vs. HSA vs. 401(k)  47:34 Investing Beyond Retirement Accounts  49:38 It's NEVER Too Late!  Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-538 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got a late start on your retirement planning? Do you feel like you missed the boat and won't be able to retire on your timeline? We've got good news for you in today's episode—it's never too late for retirement (and even EARLY retirement!). No matter what age you're at, how much you have in the bank, and how much you make, you CAN retire on your terms, and our guests will prove it. The question is, will you follow through on their time-tested system for reaching retirement? Bill Yount and Jackie Cummings Koski from the Catching Up to FI podcast are here to show you that whatever your situation is, you can get on track for retirement. Bill and Jackie both were late starters, only taking retirement seriously decades after starting their working careers. Even with their “late start,” Bill and Jackie were able to massively multiply their net worths and retirement savings, allowing them to reach financial freedom on their terms. In today's show, Bill and Jackie walk through the four steps that anyone can take to begin saving for retirement. You don't need ANY money to take these initial steps, but doing so will change your entire financial future. Stick around for our next show as we get into the nitty gritty of retirement planning and put you directly on the path to retirement or early retirement! Support today's show sponsor, BAM Capital, your path to generational wealth with premier real estate investment opportunities!  In This Episode We Cover The four steps anyone can take to reach retirement  Why it's okay to be a “late starter,” especially when it comes to retirement planning How to do a “backward budget” to quickly and easily see how much you're spending  Why you MUST look back on the financial “lessons” you've learned to build wealth now! Getting clear on your goals and what you want to achieve so you can reach retirement The “trifecta of mistakes” Bill made and how even that didn't stop his financial freedom journey! And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Money Facebook Group Network with Other Investors on The Path to FIRE Through the BiggerPockets Forums Finance Review Guest Onboarding Join BiggerPockets for FREE Mindy on BiggerPockets Scott on BiggePockets Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Apply to Be a Guest on The Money Show Podcast Talent Search! Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Property Manager Finder Finance Friday: How to Get to Early Retirement Even Faster BiggerPockets 422 - The Late Starter's Guide to Financial Independence (Even in Your 50s!) w/Bill Yount BiggerPockets Money 527 - Retired at 49 on an Average Salary after Getting a “Late Start” to FIRE w/Jackie Cummings Koski Want to Be a Guest on the BiggerPockets Money Show? Apply Here 00:00 Intro 01:14 Late Start, Early Retirement 06:01 Before You Can Start 08:06 “Backwards” Budgeting  17:12 Make a Plan  28:26 Acknowledge Your “Lessons”  33:19 Stick Around!  Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-537 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you found yourself feeling behind the eight ball? Does it seem too late to get your financial lives in order? In This rewind episode, we talk to Bill Yount and Becky Heptig of Catching Up To FI and they discuss both their regrets and triumphs. If you feel like you are late to the game, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is a bittersweet episode for the Catching Up to FI team as our beloved friend and co-host, Becky, announces she's stepping down from the podcast next month in order to pursue other aspirations during her go-go years of retirement as well as spend more time with her grandkids. While she may not be asking questions on the podcast, be sure to look for Becky in the Facebook group and FI community as she will be present and active in those spaces. Becky, we want to thank you for all you've done to mold the Catching Up to FI community, foster meaningful and educational conversations, and give practical yet compassionate advice to all of us in the financial independence space. Your dedication, spark, and humor will be missed on the podcast but we can't wait to see where life takes you in the coming years.  Although we cannot replace Becky, we are excited to welcome the lovely and joyful Jackie Cummings Koski to the show! Jackie is a transparent financial educator and author of Money Letters to My Daughter (and upcoming book, FIRE for Dummies). She has helped Bill co-host as a guest on previous episodes and is excited to jump into the seat full time. Bill and Jackie are cooking up some tasty future episodes, so be sure to stay tuned!

Ho ho ho! We hope you had a holly, jolly, frugal, and festive holiday season. With the BiggerPockets elves off tinkering to make even greater shows for next year, we bring you one of our FAVORITE episodes for an encore! In this show, you'll hear about two VERY late starters who were able to reach retirement right on time! If you think it's too late to retire, think again! ______ Is early retirement possible if you're dead broke in your 50s? What about regular retirement when you have anegative net worth later in life? If you feel it's too late to retire, today's guests are here to prove you wrong. After waking up at fifty with zero dollars to her name, Becky Heptig faced a dilemma—make a change or work for the rest of her days. So Becky and her husband, almost overnight, flipped their lifestyle around and started saving and investing everything they could. Now, she's retired as a millionaire with complete financial flexibility. Bill Yount wasn't just worth zero dollars; he had a negative net worth at fifty. Even with a high-paying job, new cars, and a nice house, Bill was miles away from retirement but took the same path as Becky as he aggressively saved and started planning for retirement. Just a few years out from retirement, Bill has millions stashed away, a luxury lifestyle that his investments support, and a boat-sized amount of cash in his bank account. If you think it's TOO late to retire, you're wrong. Becky and Bill prove in today's episode that even if you're starting late, with NOTHING to your name, retirement is only a decade (or a few years) away. You'll hear EXACTLY how they retired early when starting from zero, the “wake-up call” late starters MUST have, and what you can do TODAY to get your retirement planning on track! In This Episode We Cover How to go from broke in your 50s to millionaire (or multimillionaire) in your 60s Lifestyle creep and why a high income is dangerous for most Americans How to reverse your “spend first, save last” mindset and start investing for your future The “wake-up call” that caused Becky and Bill to change their financial mindset Whether or not it's ever “too late” to retire (and what to do if you're there) Becky and Bill's advice for those that are broke in their 40s, 50s, or 60s Why you should NEVER buy a boat  And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Money Facebook Group Network with Other Investors on The Path to FIRE Through the BiggerPockets Forums Finance Review Guest Onboarding Join BiggerPockets for FREE Mindy on BiggerPockets Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Apply to Be a Guest on The Money Show Podcast Talent Search! Money Moment Grab Scott's Book, “Set for Life” Rethink Social Security: Myths, Benefits, and Clearing Up Misconceptions Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-484   Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email us: moneymoment@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of the show, Bill and Becky sit down together at Podcast Movement Live to chat about the importance of charitable giving. Giving money may seem difficult, even counterintuitive, if you're a late starter, but there are other ways to give beyond cash; you can also donate your time, talent, and even your car! Bill and Becky list a few of their favorite charitable organizations as well as the advantages of donor-advised funds and qualified charitable distributions. Happy giving! Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Resources mentioned on the show: Guidestar Financial Peace University  Habitat for Humanity Ronald McDonald House Charities  Salvation Army  Vehicles for Veterans  Kars4Kids  On Ramp  Donor-Advised Fund Definition  CareCuts of Knoxville  Qualified Charitable Distribution  Freedom for Fido  Catching Up to FI Episode 019 with Fritz Gilbert  Living Journeys Community Cancer Support  The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea  CUtFI Recommended Charities    Disclaimer: We are not lawyers, financial advisors, accountants or tax experts. Please consult your own professional advisors before making any important decisions. Our content is for entertainment and education purposes only.

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Late-start financial independence journey refers to the process of achieving financial freedom later in life, typically after making financial mistakes and not focusing on saving and investing earlier on. This journey often involves individuals realizing the need to change their financial habits and make significant adjustments to their lifestyle in order to reach their financial goals. In this episode featuring Dr. Bill Yount, a practicing emergency medicine physician, he shares his personal experience of discovering the path to financial independence later in life. Dr. Yount describes his journey as a physician, starting with a lifestyle-inflated paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle. He came out of residency with significant credit card and student loan debt, and like many physicians, he bought a big house and a new car without paying much attention to his finances. Dr. Yount admits that he and his family did not have a clear understanding of their net worth, their spending habits, or their saving strategies. They lived with the mindset that if they could make the monthly payments, they could afford it. However, as time went on, their lifestyle continued to inflate, and they found themselves waking up at the age of 50, realizing that they had not adequately prepared for retirement. Listen to what he did next.    Learn more about Dr. Bill Yount: Meet Bill Yount, a 57-year-old Emergency Physician, happily married with fraternal twin boys. He learned how to care for people's health without learning how to care for his own money and financial well-being. Bill is a late-starter who woke up to Financial Independence at 50. He lived largely a paycheck-to-paycheck existence in the rat race, on the hedonic treadmill. He spent first and saved last. He knew largely nothing about investing and personal finance. It seems like he made the most mistakes in the financial book. Waking up was painful, full of what-if regrets and shame. Recovery has been hard but oh so rewarding. His mission is to help other late starters start now and get others to start as early as possible on their individual journeys to financial independence. Money is a powerful tool and about mindset, mechanics, and life. We all deserve to live a balanced life of financial freedom and time abundance.   Here's where to connect: Catching Up to FI Website Facebook Groups - Catching up to FI and Financial Literacy Project.   Looking for something specific? Here you go 00:00:07 Late starters can still achieve financial independence. 00:09:26 Downsizing and saving for retirement. 00:14:48 Embrace saving and intentionality. 00:19:11 Be mindful of financial priorities. 00:23:19 Take action to overcome financial regret. 00:28:17 Financial plan for late starters. 00:32:00 Financial plan is crucial for success. 00:38:06 Never too late for financial freedom. This episode is brought to you by…  PearsonRavitz– helping physicians find the right disability insurance for their individual needs. If you enjoyed the show, find and follow Dr. Disha everywhere else: Twitter Website Facebook The Frugal Physicians Facebook Group YouTube (Coming Soon!) ----------- Please note: The content shared on the podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized financial advice. It is essential to consult with professionals such as accountants, financial advisors, or attorneys to receive personalized guidance based on your specific needs.

Bill & Becky chat about the conference Podcast Movement and our show live from the FinCon Booth. Resources mentioned on the show: FinCon Podcast Movement FI Tax Guy Sean Mullaney's YouTube Channel Stacking Benjamins Afford Anything with Paula Pant Lynn Frair: The 8 Forms of Capital Bigger Pockets Money with Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench Bite Your Tongue Podcast with Denise Gorant and Dr. Ellen Braaten Hey, Boomer! Podcast with Wendy Green info@catchinguptofi.com  

In this episode: changing your mindset, starting FI at 50, the pros and cons of starting late, and facing your faults. We always say on this show that FI is for everyone, but our guests Becky Heptig and Bill Yount really embody this message. As hosts of the "Catching Up to FI" podcast, Becky and Bill are a fantastic resource for those who have found FI later in life and still would like to give it a go despite the delayed start! While FI looks different for everyone and can be influenced by when you start, we agree with Bill and Becky in saying becoming intentional with your finances is always a positive decision, no matter when you do it in life. Although your path may look different from those who started earlier, you would still be taking steps to better your life inside and around your finances. Perfection isn't the goal, improvement is what we strive for, and a positive step is still a step in the right direction! Becky Heptig & Bill Yount: Website: catchinguptofi.com Podcast: Catching Up to FI Facebook: Catching Up to FI Facebook Group Timestamps: 1:10 - Introduction 4:29 - Changing Your Mindset and Facing Your Faults 14:32 - Taking Late Action 21:34 - Getting Stuck and Overcoming It 24:28 - Starting FI at 50 33:25 - Is It Ever Too Late To Start FI? 40:00 - The Pros and Cons of Starting Late 44:45 - The Growth of Those Catching Up to FI 48:22 - Conclusion Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: Is It Too Late? | Becky Heptig | ChooseFI Ep. 152 The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement Mailbag: Breaking up with your Advisor, I Bonds, 4% Rule, Accounts for Kids, Roth IRAs | Sean Mullaney | ChooseFI Ep 447 Dave Ramsey JL Collins Subscribe to The FI Weekly! More Helpful Links and Resources: Earn $1,000 in cashback with ChooseFI's 3-card credit card strategy Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence Keep learning or start a new side hustle with one of our educational courses Commission-Free Investing with M1 Finance

Is early retirement possible if you're dead broke in your 50s? What about regular retirement when you have a negative net worth later in life? If you feel it's too late to retire, today's guests are here to prove you wrong. After waking up at fifty with zero dollars to her name, Becky Heptig faced a dilemma—make a change or work for the rest of her days. So Becky and her husband, almost overnight, flipped their lifestyle around and started saving and investing everything they could. Now, she's retired as a millionaire with complete financial flexibility. Bill Yount wasn't just worth zero dollars; he had a negative net worth at fifty. Even with a high-paying job, new cars, and a nice house, Bill was miles away from retirement but took the same path as Becky as he aggressively saved and started planning for retirement. Just a few years out from retirement, Bill has millions stashed away, a luxury lifestyle that his investments support, and a boat-sized amount of cash in his bank account. If you think it's TOO late to retire, you're wrong. Becky and Bill prove in today's episode that even if you're starting late, with NOTHING to your name, retirement is only a decade (or a few years) away. You'll hear EXACTLY how they retired early when starting from zero, the “wake-up call” late starters MUST have, and what you can do TODAY to get your retirement planning on track! In This Episode We Cover How to go from broke in your 50s to millionaire (or multimillionaire) in your 60s Lifestyle creep and why a high income is dangerous for most Americans How to reverse your “spend first, save last” mindset and start investing for your future The “wake-up call” that caused Becky and Bill to change their financial mindset  Whether or not it's ever “too late” to retire (and what to do if you're there) Becky and Bill's advice for those that are broke in their 40s, 50s, or 60s Why you should NEVER buy a boat  And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Money Facebook Group BiggerPockets Forums Finance Review Guest Onboarding Join BiggerPockets for FREE Mindy on BiggerPockets Scott's Instagram Grab Scott's Book, “Set for Life” Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Apply to Be a Guest on The Money Show Podcast Talent Search! Listen to The “On The Market” Podcast: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, BiggerPockets Money Moment  Rethink Social Security: Myths, Benefits, and Clearing Up Misconceptions Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-422   Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email us: moneymoment@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill & Becky chit-chat about what is going on in their lives this week.  This week we had birthdays, funerals, and car trauma.  Life throws us curve balls.  It surprises us with joy, sorrow, and challenges.  Time is fragile and not guaranteed.  As humans and late starters, we are incredibly resilient, adaptive, and resourceful.  We are here not just to survive, but to thrive together.

Bill and Becky take off the gloves and go to war.  To budget or not to budget...that is the question.  Bill is a "nerd light" tracker.  Becky is an all-in spreadsheet nerd budgeter.  This is a smackdown on what type of budget is best, styles, pros, cons, and apps.  Listen to the end and find out how Bill budgeted for skydiving and Becky for race car driving.   Resources mentioned in the show: YNAB Mint Every Dollar Empower (formerly Personal Capital) Quiken

Have you found yourself feeling behind the eight ball? Does it seem too late to get your financial lives in order? Today, we talk to Bill Yount and Becky Heptig of Catching Up To FI and they discuss both their regrets and triumphs. If you feel like you are late to the game, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill and Becky talk cash flow planning and sinking funds.  We try and make them sexy and help you see why they are an invaluable way to take care of occasional expected expenses and unexpected financial surprises.

Becky interviews her cohost Bill regarding his conflicted relationship with money on the way to financial recovery after a late start on the journey to financial independence.   Resources mentioned in the show: https://www.facebook.com/groups/371081386982173  

We talk with Bill Yount from the Financial Literacy Project Facebook group about being behind the eight ball when it comes to his path to financial stability.  We talk "Back-Loading" the sacrifice and how it feels to see people in their twenties and thirties retire early.  Do you ever think that it is too late and you will never catch up?

From his grandmother's healing in Kathryn Kuhlman's meetings to his own present day prophetic ministry, Prophet Bill Yount has been led by the Holy Spirit.  He wants others to also have healing from Jesus "run in their family." Living supernaturally is vital, now more than ever, in these increasingly difficult times. What does living supernaturally look like?  Bill describes it and speaks prophetically over the listeners. As one who frequently blows the shofar in meetings, Bill blows his shofar in this podcast and has words of hope for families with prodigal loved ones. Bill has 5 prophetic books on Amazon, but in this episode he shares prophetic words from his book, Some Hear Thunder, I Hear a Roar. https://www.pammorrisonministries.com

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This rewind episode is all about burnout. We discuss this difficult topic with The Happy Philosopher, I Dream of FIRE, Melissa Blevins, and Bill Yount. You can avoid burnout. You just need to know how! And surprisingly, financial independence is not the answer.

Co-host Brae Wyckoff of Kingdom Writers Association and I will start things off with EIijah List prophet and author Bill Yount, sharing a vision about writers being activated from heaven. Then, hear from local and national authors and hear their work. It will be a remarkable broadcast over this Feast of Tabernacles timeframe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We survey our community to delineate how they are surviving 2020 with all the ups and downs we have already encountered this year.  Featuring Stephen Chen, Jolene Unland, Bill Yount, and David Blobaum.  Plus a short segment with Vincent Pugliese about his new venture The Youth Entrepreneur School.  

We talk a LOT about margin in this podcast - and it recently occured to me that margin is simply a means to an end. Margin gives you the time to follow my friend Dr. Bill Yount's mantra which is to Pause-Plan-Pivot. What's even better than margin longterm? LEVERAGE. And in addition to Time Leverage, you can also Leverage your social connections so that you scale yourself in new ways - and become even more effective.

Episode 130: Lifestyle deflation is the process of making small changes to remove low-value expenses. Learn how to use lifestyle deflation for a better frugal living with Dr. Bill Yount of Pivot Points MD. What is Lifestyle Deflation? Lifestyle deflation is identifying and correcting the excess spending and waste in [...]

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Finding yourself in a bit of a financial pickle? Our guest has a truly relatable story to tell about overcoming financial mistakes. Bill Yount shares what he did to achieve FI in 3 to 5 years, even after creating a financial firestorm. Take control of your finances with our free financial audit checklist.

In Episode 45 we toy with the issue of all to common problem of burnout in your personal journey to financial independence, how to manage it, and hopefully avoid it altogher. Our guests are: Jeff of The Happy Philosopher Scott from I Dream of Fire Melissa Blevins of MelissaBlevins.com Bill Yount from Financial Literacy Project Facebook Group  

Bill Yount has been a member of Bridge of Life Church in Hagerstown, Maryland for the past 40 years where he is in leadership. He faithfully served in Prison Ministry at Mount Hope Inc. for 23 years and now travels full-time, ministering in churches and Aglow circles. He is currently an Advisor at Large for Aglow International. Bill's calling is to encourage the Body of Christ to move forward into God's Destiny as they are sent into the Harvest field. "Humility and Humor" characterize his ministry as he brings forth a fresh word that is "in season" proclaiming the word of the Lord! The shofar or ram's horn is at times used in his meetings breaking the powers of darkness over regions, churches and house-holds. The shofar represents God's breath blowing into the nostrils of His people, reviving them and awakening the lost as he travels across the U.S. Many of God's messages he ministers prophetically come out of every day life with his family and friends. Bill is also a member of the Apostolic Company of Alliance International Ministries. "Great message, Bill. So many good points, well illustrated as only you can do. I love your style. You slide the truth in there while we're chuckling and then we realize we've just been hit with a major bombshell. Repentance, anyone? Really good. Thanks." - Carol Miller "You might say that Bill's style for the prophetic word is like The Message is to the written word. It is a God given impartation in words and images that are easy to relate to. Whether you are in the midst of a 'mountaintop' experience, or in the 'valley of the shadow of death'." - Jane Hansen Hoyt, President, Aglow International

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What are you investing yourself in? How do we find our purpose? We know that nothing we do will carry eternal significance without God. So how do we find the God factor in what we are doing? On this podcast, Bill Yount and I share our insights on Finding Purpose. I know you will get something good out of this! Plus, Bill just released a new book, Handfuls of Purpose on Amazon.

“Transparency slays our giants.” A quote from my good friend, Bill Yount. Over the past 20 years, Bill and I have developed a close, transparent friendship. Good friends mentor each other. We have encouraged one another, prophesied to one another and just generally choose to be real with one another. I think you will glean a lot from this podcast as my guest, Bill Yount and I talk about being real and transparent.

Open Access Prayer Watch with Abby Abildness leading And Bill Yount Speaking March 2, 2017 7-9PM at The Londonderry Inn www.billyount.com