Home of the World's Largest Financial Independence Community
Led by Co-Founders Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa, ChooseFI has become home to the largest Financial Independence community in the world. Every podcast episode, video, and article is packed with relatable, real-life content crowdsourced from the FI community.
Join us each week as we share the best strategies, stories, tools, and resources to help you take control of your money and get 1% better each day on your journey to FI.
"The Financial Independence movement has grown to be a movement in large part because of a podcast called ChooseFI."
Jean Chatzky CEO of HerMoney and Financial Editor of NBC's TODAY Show
Meet Brad and Jonathan
Brad Barrett
Co-Founder & Co-Host
Co-founder and co-host of ChooseFI, a CPA who left the corporate world to build the largest financial independence podcast and community in the world.
Jonathan Mendonsa
Co-Founder & Co-Host
Co-founder and co-host of ChooseFI, helping millions discover the path to financial independence through actionable strategies and community building.
Since 2017, our podcast has been downloaded over 80 million times by listeners worldwide.
Weekly episodes packed with actionable strategies for financial independence.
Real-world meetups happening across the globe, building community in person.
Our community spans every continent, united by the pursuit of financial freedom.
Our Mission
Making FI Accessible
Our mission is to make financial independence accessible to everyone. We believe that financial literacy should be widespread, empowering people to make informed decisions for a better future.
Practical Approach
We believe in a practical and realistic approach to personal finance — efficient budgeting, smart investing, and strategic planning. No gimmicks, no get-rich-quick schemes.
Community First
Our community is at the heart of everything we do. Through forums, local groups, and events, we encourage members to share experiences and insights on their journey to FI.
Education & Resources
Explore our library of articles, podcasts, calculators, and tools designed to guide you on your financial independence journey — from getting started to optimizing your path.
Ready to Start Your FI Journey?
Join thousands of people who are taking control of their finances and designing the life they want.