We retired early and teach a course on financial independence. These are 5 mistakes we keep seeing people make.

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Alan and Katie Donegan
The Donegans on 5 common mistakes people make on their path to financial independence.

Alan and Katie Donegan

I was earning $300,000 at Google and saving for early retirement — then I quit for a more flexible life. It changed how I view success.

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Tang initially thought he'd stay at Google for life.

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I'm a financial independence influencer. There are 3 questions everyone should ask before starting their FI journey.

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Brad Barrett wants everyone thinking of pursuing financial independence to ask themselves three questions.

Brad Barrett

I've run a financial independence podcast for 9 years. Here are 4 mistakes I see early retirees make all the time.

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Brad Barrett is the host of the ChooseFI podcast, which he has been recording since 2017.

Brad Barrett

A 37-year-old who built a seven-figure net worth and considers himself 'semi-FIRE'd' explains how his investment strategy has evolved since picking stocks and 'gambling' money in his 20s

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Andre Nader is the founder of FAANG FIRE.

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A boomer who retired with a $2 million net worth despite working modest jobs shares his advice on retiring comfortably

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An old couple use no hands as they drive on the open road.
Richard (not pictured) said he and his wife retired on over $2 million in assets despite some costly investment mistakes.

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A millennial couple details how they went from $150,000 in debt to a net worth of $1.5 million in a decade without elite jobs or risky investments

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Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez and his wife, Doreen.

Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez

Meet the millionaires next door

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Many financially independent Americans aren't letting their wealth complicate their lifestyles.

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A millennial couple with a $1.2 million net worth explains how they both plan to retire by 35

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Andrea Wallace with her family
Andrea Wallace and her husband are set to achieve financial independence in four years.

Andrea Wallace

A Gen Xer who retired early at 34 returned to work a decade later. He only lasted 4 months.

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Sam Dogen
Sam Dogen retired at 34, went back to work at 46, and retired again four months later at 47.

Sam Dogen

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