🗽 Carla and I reveal our picks for the "Mount Rushmore of Financial Independence," highlighting the icons, authors, and community leaders who inspire the FI movement.    Watch and Subscribe on YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/@ForgetAboutMoneyPodcast?sub_confirmation=1] 😬 Additionally, we acknowledge the current tipping culture and how it's gone wild in recent years—tipping pressure, guilt, and where we draw the line. 🥇 In this episode, we discuss:  1️⃣ David's Mount Rushmore of Financial Independence: Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache), Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa (ChooseFI), Stephen Baughier (CampFI), and JL Collins (The Simple Path to Wealth) 2️⃣ Carla's Mount Rushmore of Financial Independence: Vicki Robin (Your Money or Your Life), Paula Pant (Afford Anything), Stephen Baughier (CampFI), and Carl & Mindy Jensen (1500 Days & BiggerPockets Money)  3️⃣ Honorable Mentions: Additional FI icons shaping the community  4️⃣ Tipping Culture Gone Wild: The growing pressure, frustration, and guilt associated with tipping 🔗 David's Mount Rushmore of Financial Independence:  📘 Pete Adeney – Mr. Money Mustache [https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/] 🎙️ Brad Barrett & Jonathan Mendonsa – ChooseFI [https://www.choosefi.com/] 🏕️ Stephen Baughier – CampFI [https://www.campfi.org/] 📚 JL Collins – The Simple Path to Wealth [https://a.co/d/i3sgz17] 🔗 Carla's Mount Rushmore of Financial Independence:  📘 Vicki Robin – Your Money or Your Life [https://a.co/d/2Dz85fY] 🌐 Paula Pant – Afford Anything [https://affordanything.com/] 🏕️ Stephen Baughier – CampFI [https://www.campfi.org/] 📓 Carl & Mindy Jensen – 1500 Days [https://www.1500days.com/] 🔗 Honorable Mentions:  🏕️ Diania Merriam – EconoMe Conference [https://economeconference.com/about/] 📘 Jacob Lund Fisker – Early Retirement Extreme [https://earlyretirementextreme.com/] 🌲 Frugalwoods – Frugalwoods Blog [https://frugalwoods.com/] 🎙️ Brandon Ganch – Mad Fientist [https://www.madfientist.com/] 🔗 David's Links:  💰 Free Money Course [https://www.fiology.com/free-money-course/] 🏛️ The Mount Rushmore of Financial Independence: Icons, Community, and Inspiration [https://www.fiology.com/the-mount-rushmore-of-financial-independence/] 😬 Tipping Culture in America: Has It Gotten Out of Control? [https://www.fiology.com/tipping-culture/] 🍏 Forget About Money on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forget-about-money/id1730601757/] 🎧 Forget About Money on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5BQTKUPL6IHtXCEJTY9jYo/] #tipping #financialindependence #money     🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Don't miss out on more episodes about intentional living and financial independence! Hit subscribe and the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated. 📜 Disclaimer:  This episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult with a professional for guidance specific to your financial situation.