Voicemails from the ChooseFI community about saving on grocery bills, making life changes to optimize your circumstances, and a travel suggestion, as well as a review of Monday’s episode and updates from Brad and Jonathan about bills, travel, solar panels and more.
- Brad reviews his experience at CampFI in Florida last week.
- The community aspect of CampFI is really rewarding for Brad, who already knew a handful of attendees and was excited to meet some new faces.
- Jonathan used Bill Fixers to reduce his cable bill from $86 to $45 and improved his internet speed.
- When should someone use Bill Fixers to negotiate their bills?
- Brad’s wife, Laura, is investigating solar panels for their home, near Richmond, Va., and will report back how it’s going. For a reference, listen to Episode 105R.
- To see Brad’s net worth tracking schedule, sign up for the email list on the ChooseFI website.
- A review of Monday’s episode with Rocky Lalvani, who grew up in an immigrant family where conversations about finances were commonplace. Listen to the full episode with Rocky Lalvani here.
- Generally, Rocky noticed that second- and third-generation immigrants aren’t managing finances well.
- Jonathan brainstorms ways that ChooseFI can help people who are interested in getting started on their FI journey to learn about the basics and feel confident in their decisions.
- With a growth mindset, why can’t children learn to be good at standardized tests and set themselves up for more financially optimized opportunities.
- Common struggles Jonathan has observed in the community:
- Getting your spouse on board
- Increasing your income
- Sales is the most essential job, because at its core it’s really about communication skills.
- How does someone practice good communication skills?
- Good listeners are better communicators because you can connect with someone on a deeper level.
- What is the talent stack, and how is Jonathan making use of it?
- Voicemail from Quinn, who explains how he and his wife decreased their grocery by nearly 50% by eliminating meat from their diet.
- How is Brad’s wife, Laura, optimizing dinner planning?
- Cody shares the ways he and his family are taking ownership of their circumstances with new jobs, cutting expenses, finding freelance opportunities, securing cheaper housing and prioritizing health.
- Nick adds to the ChooseFI travel conversation, pointing out that hostels are an economic choice that often gives someone opportunities to understand the culture better and meet international friends.
