Explore FI Canada

013: Financial Freedom at 33 and 34 | Phia from Freedom 101

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In this episode, Money Mechanic and Chrissy interview Phia and Mike from Vancouver. They write about their financial freedom journey at their blog, Freedom101.ca. Phia and Mike achieved financial freedom in their thirties—with two kids, living in a high-cost-of-living area, and each having been divorced!

012: Value Busters 2 | Money Mechanic Joins In

In this episode, Money Mechanic tells us what he won’t spend money on, while Chrissy and Ryan reveal the items they missed in Value Busters I. MM gets a little angry and ranty in this one! We hope you enjoy it!

011: Real Estate Investing in Canada | Mr. Prairie FIRE

Join Ryan, Chrissy, and Money Mechanic as they talk to Fred (aka Mr. Prairie FIRE). We cover how he found the FIRE movement, real estate investing, house hacking, and so much more!

010: Moving From Florida to Alberta | Court from Modern FImily

In this episode, Ryan and Chrissy interview Court from Calgary, Alberta. We talk about why she and her wife moved from sunny Florida to snowy Alberta, the benefits of living in Canada, how coming out as lesbians was easier than coming out as FIRE… and so much more!

009: Community Feedback

Join Ryan and Chrissy as they share feedback from the community and talk about building a FIRE community in Canada. They share podcast reviews, episode comments, and make a big announcement.

008: Reaching FI in Downtown Toronto | Archie

In this episode, Chrissy and Ryan discuss the FIRE journey with Archie from Toronto, Ontario. They touch on the advantages of living downtown, her grocery bill, how she got her partner on board, and her experience as a Camp Mustache and Chataqua attendee. She is also an admin on the ChooseFI Canada Facebook group.

007: Taking a Slower Path to FI | Jolie Viguers

In this episode, Chrissy and Money Mechanic chat with Jolie Viguers from Calgary, Alberta. Jolie and her husband have chosen a slow-go path to FI. She’s also a financial coach, and is part of the ChooseFI high school curriculum review team.

006: Value Busters | What We REFUSE To Spend Money On!

In this episode, Chrissy and Ryan chat about the things they don’t spend money on. There’ll be plenty of ranting and voicing of opinions! Listen in as they bash businesses and products that they simply do not value.

005: Achieving FI in Toronto | Kristy and Bryce from Millennial Revolution

Today we’re talking to Canada’s FI power couple—Kristy and Bryce from Millennial Revolution! They made FI possible in high-cost Toronto, rejected the cult of home ownership and began the Millennial Revolution. They’re also the authors of the brand-new book, Quit Like a Millionaire.