Ep13: Econome-I wanna be, where the people are

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FIRE Takes

Tim and Gwen

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Gwen (https://www.fierymillennials.com/) and her husband Tim give their hot (FIRE-coded) takes on interesting financial and relationship stories from reddit and the internet .

Tim and Gwen blend humor, personal anecdotes, and practical advice, making complex financial topics accessible and engaging

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Gwen (https://www.fierymillennials.com/) and her husband Tim give their hot (FIRE-coded) takes on interesting financial and relationship stories from reddit and the internet .

Tim and Gwen blend humor, personal anecdotes, and practical advice, making complex financial topics accessible and engaging

Find more on https://firetakespod.com

Relationships

Society & Culture

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Ep13: Econome-I wanna be, where the people are

FIRE Takes

34 minutes 54 seconds

7 months ago

Ep13: Econome-I wanna be, where the people are

🏡 Post-Econome Reflections + Financial Red Flags You CAN'T Ignore | Fire Takes Podcast Ep. 13

Tim and Gwen are back from Econome with spicy takes, marital wisdom, and financial horror stories! In this episode:

🔥 Our Econome Takeaways

How Tim finally "spread his wings" socially (Gwen: "It only took 3 years!")
The speaker who called Gwen out about her unfinished book
Why we might delay retirement for an $80k electric VW van (#WorthIt?)

🚩 Financial Infidelity Nightmare A bride-to-be discovers her fiancé’s $40k secret debt (AGAIN). We debate:

Is this gambling addiction?
Should she cancel the wedding?
Why "separate finances" failed spectacularly

🍽️ Making Friends Without Going Broke HCOL area survival tips:

Free activities > $20 avocado toast
How to say "Let's walk instead of brunch" (without sounding cheap)
The board game group polyamory rumor we can't unhear

Resources Mentioned:

Book: Fight Right by Gottman (Barbara Sloan's recommendation)
ChooseFI local groups

Connect With Us: 📸 Instagram: @FireTakesPod 💻 Website: https://firetakespod.com

#FireTakes #FinancialInfidelity #Econome #FICommunity #ChooseFI

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