Explore FI Canada

Explore FI Canada is a round table discussion podcast that seeks to highlight the regional differences that impact our path to Financial Independence.

069: Farewell

Much has changed since we started Explore FI Canada 2.5 years ago. Sadly, it's time for one final change: we're saying farewell.

01-28
28:52

068: Cashflows & Portfolios Retirement Projection with Contest Winner Julia!

We discuss drawdown planning with contest winner Julia as we discuss her Cashflows & Portfolios retirement projection with Mark Seed!

01-14
53:03

067: Starting From Nothing… to Lifestyle Businesses… to FI | Jonathan Bielaski

Photographer Jonathan Bielaski shares his inspiring story of coming from nothing… to starting lifestyle businesses… to reaching FI.

12-17
54:35

066: Mental Health Challenges and Finding Balance | Learning to FI

Sterling from Learning to FI shares the mental health challenges he's faced and how he's found balance in his spending, investing and life.

12-03
45:31

065: FI School Lesson 4 | Income

In Lesson 4 of FI School, we'll discuss income: how to earn more money, maximize your human capital, and reach your FI goals sooner!

11-19
28:53

064: The Psychology of Early Retirement | Marla Taner

Our friend Marla Taner joins us to talk about the psychology behind early retirement and what it's like being friends with Mr. Money Mustache!

11-05
51:59

063: The Alternative Investments Path to FI | Liquid

Today, we're joined by Liquid from the Freedom 35 Blog to discuss alternative investments, leveraged investing, and much more!

10-22
56:11

062: The Low-Income Path to FI | Pastor Chris

Pastor Chris shares how he and his wife make the most of their low income, are paying off $68,000 of debt and are STILL able to aim for FI!

10-08
01:00:46

061: FI School Lesson 3 | Budgeting and Tracking

In Lesson 3 of our FI School series, we discuss budgeting and tracking—which we prefer, why they're both important, and how to get started.

09-24
30:58

060: Drawdown Planning + Contest Announcement!

Money Mechanic and Chrissy catch up after their summer break, discuss drawdown planning and announce an exciting new contest!

09-10
48:54

059: Where Are They Now? | T and Megan

EFIC's two! To celebrate our second anniversary, we're catching up with our two first guests: T from T on FIRE and Megan from Victoria!

07-09
50:09

058: From Adversity and Low Expectations to FI | Sharon

Sharon's mother and alcoholic father had low expectations for her future. She fought back, and is now living a happy life on her path to FI.

06-25
57:51

057: Find Your Freedom With FIRE | Ann Helga

Today, we're focusing on the softer side of FIRE as we meet Ann Helga, author of the unqiue FIRE book, "Find Your Freedom With FIRE".

06-11
01:07:06

056: FI Drawdown Strategies | Mark Seed

From order of accounts, to tax planning and more, Mark Seed joins us to discuss what you need to consider in your FI drawdown plan.

05-28
01:06:21

055: Reaching FI in the Yukon With a Disability | Tara

Listener Tara shares about life in the Yukon with a disability—and how it got her started on the path to FI.

05-14
51:36

054: Taking a Coast FI Sabbatical | Modest Millionaires

In this episode, Mel Dorion of Modest Millionaires shares how she transitioned from a stressful work situation to a Coast FI sabbatical.

04-30
58:35

053: A Canadian Guide to Early Retirement | Réjean Venne

Réjean Venne and his wife retired at just 28 and 29 years old—with three kids! Their story shows, once again, that regular Canadians can reach FI!

04-16
52:38

052: The Pro Athlete Path to FIRE (and Beyond) | Courtney Stephen

We interview Courtney Stephen (CFL/Hamilton Tiger-Cats player) about mindset, investing, multi-generational wealth, and more.

04-02
01:12:33

051: Northwest Territories FI | Scott

Scott lives with his family in Northwest Territories and joins us to share the benefits and challenges of pursuing FI in the North.

03-19
01:04:29

050: Taking the Leap From High-fee Mutual Funds to DIY | Kay

Listener Kay shares how she went from high-fee mutual funds and saving a little every month to DIY investing and the journey to FI.

03-05
49:59

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