{"items":[{"title":"Are Roth Conversions Necessary? | Cody Garrett and Sean Mullaney","url":"https:\/\/choosefi.com\/podcast-episode\/truth-about-roth-conversions-581","image":"https:\/\/cdn.choosefi.com\/media\/images\/featured\/dfbd64e1-c42a-4409-9dfc-4b58448f033b.png","date_published":"2026-01-11T19:00:00+00:00","content_text":"Roth conversions create taxable income on purpose \u2014 but does everyone need them? Two experts weigh in","summary":"Roth conversions create taxable income on purpose \u2014 but does everyone need them? Two experts weigh in"},{"title":"Top Five Regrets of the Dying (Book Club with Frank Vasquez and Ginger)","url":"https:\/\/choosefi.com\/podcast-episode\/book-club-regrets-of-the-dying-ep-574","image":"https:\/\/cdn.choosefi.com\/media\/images\/featured\/b550d564-93b1-44e6-8699-5038ea1249d8.png","date_published":"2025-11-23T19:00:00+00:00","content_text":"The top 5 deathbed regrets \u2014 and why most people fail to live authentically until it's too late","summary":"The top 5 deathbed regrets \u2014 and why most people fail to live authentically until it's too late"},{"title":"557 | It's Big, But Is It Beautiful?  Let's Talk About It...","url":"https:\/\/choosefi.com\/podcast-episode\/557-big-beautiful-bill-what-it-means-for-fire-community","image":"https:\/\/cdn.choosefi.com\/media\/images\/featured\/6cf8cbc4-357b-4c07-9dd8-5760c1451c0a.png","date_published":"2025-07-27T20:00:00+00:00","content_text":"The One Big Beautiful Bill extends tax rates and raises standard deductions. What this means for your FI timeline and charitable strategies.","summary":"The One Big Beautiful Bill extends tax rates and raises standard deductions. What this means for your FI timeline and charitable strategies."},{"title":"Take the Next Step ","url":"https:\/\/choosefi.com\/podcast-episode\/take-the-next-step-ginger-roundup-ep-511","image":"https:\/\/cdn.choosefi.com\/media\/images\/featured\/8eee0e70-4f91-4264-a85a-ec4034589270.png","date_published":"2024-09-22T20:00:00+00:00","content_text":"Brad and Ginger share Alaskan cruise insights and travel rewards limitations. \"It's a little hard to use travel rewards points for cruises.\"","summary":"Brad and Ginger share Alaskan cruise insights and travel rewards limitations. \"It's a little hard to use travel rewards points for cruises.\""},{"title":"Visualizing Your Domino Effect","url":"https:\/\/choosefi.com\/podcast-episode\/visualizing-your-domino-effect-devon-ep-504","image":"https:\/\/cdn.choosefi.com\/media\/images\/featured\/9a8078b4-0dd7-4e2f-83ec-c576a8c739c7.png","date_published":"2024-08-11T20:00:00+00:00","content_text":"Devon transformed his finances using military benefits and FI principles to save for real estate. \"Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.\"","summary":"Devon transformed his finances using military benefits and FI principles to save for real estate. \"Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.\""},{"title":"Deep Dive: Roth IRA Conversion Ladder","url":"https:\/\/choosefi.com\/podcast-episode\/deep-dive-roth-ira-conversion-ladder-ep-503","image":"https:\/\/cdn.choosefi.com\/media\/images\/featured\/e59964bd-de7e-4ff4-8099-d84c55e7f428.png","date_published":"2024-08-04T20:00:00+00:00","content_text":"The Roth IRA conversion ladder bridges retirement access before 59.5. \"Maybe the single most important advanced FI strategy\" with five-year planning windows.","summary":"The Roth IRA conversion ladder bridges retirement access before 59.5. \"Maybe the single most important advanced FI strategy\" with five-year planning windows."},{"title":"Your Social Security Questions Answered | Mike Piper","url":"https:\/\/choosefi.com\/podcast-episode\/your-social-security-questions-answered-mike-piper-ep-497","image":"https:\/\/cdn.choosefi.com\/media\/images\/featured\/e01aae92-963d-4542-b588-d3a46b670232.png","date_published":"2024-06-23T20:00:00+00:00","content_text":"Mike Piper explains PIA calculations, bend points, spousal benefits, and survivor strategies. Author of \"Social Security Made Simple.\"","summary":"Mike Piper explains PIA calculations, bend points, spousal benefits, and survivor strategies. Author of \"Social Security Made Simple.\""},{"title":"Mailbag: Roth vs. Trad, $35k Roth to 529, Combining Finances | Rachael Camp","url":"https:\/\/choosefi.com\/podcast-episode\/mailbag-roth-vs-trad-35k-roth-to-529-combining-finances-rachael-camp-ep-496","image":"https:\/\/cdn.choosefi.com\/media\/images\/featured\/5060768d-af4f-4899-80da-493eb2e63120.png","date_published":"2024-06-16T20:00:00+00:00","content_text":"Rachael Camp covers tax arbitrage strategies, converting $35K Roth to 529 plans, combining finances after marriage, and RMD calculations.","summary":"Rachael Camp covers tax arbitrage strategies, converting $35K Roth to 529 plans, combining finances after marriage, and RMD calculations."},{"title":"The Ultimate Random Show | Ginger","url":"https:\/\/choosefi.com\/podcast-episode\/the-ultimate-random-show-ginger-ep-490","image":"https:\/\/cdn.choosefi.com\/media\/images\/featured\/b5ba3d1d-5aff-47ad-98a6-848b97348e0a.png","date_published":"2024-05-06T01:00:00+00:00","content_text":"Brad and Ginger break down the Vegas ChooseFI event, travel rewards strategies, and why community beats spreadsheets for designing your ideal life.","summary":"Brad and Ginger break down the Vegas ChooseFI event, travel rewards strategies, and why community beats spreadsheets for designing your ideal life."},{"title":"Freedom Before FIRE | Trip of a Lifestyle","url":"https:\/\/choosefi.com\/podcast-episode\/freedom-before-fire-trip-of-a-lifestyle-ep-489","image":"https:\/\/cdn.choosefi.com\/media\/images\/featured\/214f1826-5de2-4cd1-b7fd-9336107e930d.png","date_published":"2024-04-29T01:00:00+00:00","content_text":"Steven and Lauren Keys share their inspiring journey to financial independence, emphasizing that saving money opens up life choices rather than restricting them. They discuss their extensive travel experiences, including a transformative three-month trip to Australia, showcasing how to effectively leverage travel rewards for maximizing value. Through their story, they illustrate the power of a mindset shift\u2014focusing on savings as a pathway to freedom and enjoyment, rather than mere accumulation of wealth. Their approach illustrates how embracing a frugal lifestyle can lead to richer experiences without financial stress.","summary":"Steven and Lauren Keys share their inspiring journey to financial independence, emphasizing that saving money opens up life choices rather than restricting them. They discuss their extensive travel experiences, including a transformative three-month trip to Australia, showcasing how to effectively leverage travel rewards for maximizing value. Through their story, they illustrate the power of a mindset shift\u2014focusing on savings as a pathway to freedom and enjoyment, rather than mere accumulation of wealth. Their approach illustrates how embracing a frugal lifestyle can lead to richer experiences without financial stress."}]}