012R | In Today’s Podcast we cover: Our first Friday Roundup Highlights from Frugalwoods episode Frugality is not about deprivation Freedom is the goal of financial independence Different perspectives: Brad the naturally frugal and Jonathan the ‘reluctant frugalist’ Your life is so much less stressful with money in the bank Email from Isaac: How have others responded to you being “openly FIRE” in your real life? Email from Evan: Has some tax hacks he wants to pass along Questions about travel rewards – do Chase points expire and how to transfer? Update on Jonathan’s goal to lose 30 points by April 22nd Update on Brad’s fitness goals Update on Jonathan’s student loan payoff Links from the show: Podcast episode: Epic Frugality with Liz from Frugalwoods Money Mustache: How to Go from Middle Class to Kickass Sign up for our email list: ChooseFI.com/subscribe Getting started with travel rewards – podcast and step-by-step guide Personal Capital signup link