You need to have two mindsets to achieve and enjoy FI. You need to develop the skills and pyschology to get you there, and THEN you have to develop the psychology and skills to enjoy it and stop trying to save money. It’s a difficult conundrum

86 – Gratitudinal

Sep 4th, 2023 1h 18m

Stoicism, gratitude and abundance. Common traits amongst Mustachians and the FI community in general. Learning to place emphasis on each of them leads to more happiness and purpose in life. We all know the FI journey is as much mental as it is

085 – Logical Conclusion

Aug 10th, 2023 1h 17m

This time The Mechanic was off on a road trip. 12 days and 22 breweries on the East Coast. There was a lot of research done for this episode, and we found a few good beers to bring back. We talk a lot of beer, but also slow travel and...

084 – The Random Show

Jul 19th, 2023 1h 51m

This is a 2 hour marathon, you might want to save it for snow shoveling. We really try not to rant about inflation, housing, gov, etc. But the Accountant just can’t help himself. We do get into a lot of random topics and some fun random beer. S

083 – FI Questions

Jun 24th, 2023 1h 9m

This episode features some thoughtful FI Questions submitted by listener Patrick. We enjoy an extra special beer, hand delivered to us from Belgium by listener Roland. Of course there’s the usual overtime bs and raw style we now embrace. This e

082 – Worst episode ever

May 16th, 2023 1h 36m

The Economist thinks this is our worst episode ever, but I’ll let you be the judge of that. We drink Icelandic beer, we rant, we talk finance, what you have come to expect from us. We also talk about the shocking blow up of a BC mortgage compan

081- World’s Best Podcast 2023

Apr 13th, 2023 1h 43m

Well, what can I say. We’ve been delinquent delivering you amazing content. That doesn’t necessarily end with this episode, but hey, we’re back in the garage, swilling a few beers and trying to find our way in an uncertain world. Thanks to Joli

080 – Bring on 2023

Jan 12th, 2023 2h 1m

Happy New Year!! What will 2023 bring? We reminisce on wins and losses of 2022 and look forward to the interesting year ahead. Be warned this is our longest and most explicit episode yet!! Here in the FI Garage, we’re all on the path to FI, how

079 – November rants

Nov 17th, 2022 1h 41m

Slow start to this episode, but we really get going towards the end!! We seem to get on a few rants in this one focusing around our current economic climate and healthcare challenges in Canada. Here in the FI Garage, we’re all on the path to FI

078 – Crushed by Pumpkin Ale

Oct 11th, 2022 1h 6m

The Accountant went beer shopping and brought us a GIANT Pumpkin Ale. We end up chatting a lot about alarm clocks and how to figure out the right part time schedule. Here in the FI Garage, we’re all on the path to FI, however, we consider the R

076 – August Banter

Aug 24th, 2022 48m 37s

It’s the Accountant and the Mechanic today bantering and sharing some beers from White Tooth Brewery, generously sent to us by Debbe. Here in the FI Garage, we’re all on the path to FI, however, we consider the RE part optional. #FIRE Now on Yo

075 – Double Overtime

Jun 27th, 2022 44m 33s

Things are getting a little out of hand tonight and we’re rolling right into double overtime! We actually have a good discussion about insurance coverage in this one. Here in the FI Garage, we’re all on the path to FI, however, we consider the

074 – Friday night Overtime

Jun 27th, 2022 49m 46s

We didn’t even stop the recording…Just grabbed some more beers for more fun. Part 2 begins right where we left off. Here in the FI Garage, we’re all on the path to FI, however, we consider the RE part optional. #FIRE Now on YouTube!! Check out

073 – Friday night in the FI Garage

Jun 27th, 2022 44m 30s

The boys are here to have some brews and catch up on what’s happening out there in the markets and our lives. Caution, the Accountant gets explicit!! We’re only releasing raw and uncut episodes now, you have been warned. Here in the FI Garage,

072 – The Boys Are Back

Apr 18th, 2022 54m 44s

We’re back and sharing some personal updates and what the future holds for the FI Garage. Here in the FI Garage, we’re all on the path to FI, however, we consider the RE part optional. #FIRE Now on YouTube!! Check out our channel for bonus cont

071 – FIRE life update from Kevin

Feb 2nd, 2022 1h 36m

We catch up with Kevin and hear where his travel adventures in early retirement have taken him. Kevin was a guest on interview 005 where he talked about second mortgage lending in tax sheltered accounts. Here in the FI Garage, we’re all on the

070 – Welcome to 2022

Jan 19th, 2022 1h 4m

This episode has the guys enjoying a Saskatchewan classic, Old Style Pilsner, provided by fan of the show Sterling! This episode we talk about the year that was, the year to come, and get slightly off the rails like our last few shows. Here in

068 – The Mechanic gets angry

Dec 9th, 2021 59m 16s

Well the Mechanic gets frustrated anyway. This episode has the guys enjoying a few beers delivered all the way from Terrace, BC by fan of the show Rae! This episode turns into a crypto talk, some inflation discussion, and generally slightly off

067 – Listener emails

Nov 24th, 2021 51m 13s

In this episode, we discuss topics from recent listener emails. We drink some Off the Rail Brewing beer graciously brought to us by Jason. Here in the FI Garage, we’re all on the path to FI, however, we consider the RE part optional. #FIRE Now

066 – How do you Pick your Stocks?

Nov 17th, 2021 59m 18s

In this episode we discuss how we find stocks and some of the things we consider when we are deciding if it is a stock we want to own. We drink some Belgian tripes graciously bought for us by Max from Quebec. Here in the FI Garage, we’re all on

065 – Jolie Viguers – Financial Education

Nov 2nd, 2021 56m 7s

In this episode we discuss all the ways Jolie is involved providing financial education within her community. We drink some xxxxxx graciously bought for us by xxxxxx from xxxxxx. xxxxxxxxxxxx. Here in the FI Garage, we’re all on the path to FI,

064 – Should you take a year off?

Oct 12th, 2021 48m 35s

063 – Are REITs right for your portfolio?

Sep 14th, 2021 46m 3s

In this episode we discuss if you’re better off to invest in REIT’s for your real estate exposure. We drink some Alexander Keith’s IPA graciously bought for us by Daniel from Halifax. We continue the trend of real estate from last episode but t

062- Are you ready to become a landlord?

Aug 31st, 2021 1h 15m

In this episode we discuss if you’re ready to become a landlord and all that goes along with it. We drink some Mt Benson IPA from White Sails Brewing graciously bought for us by Sean from Nanaimo. We had some listener questions about real estat

061 – Should You Invest Inside a Corporation?

Aug 17th, 2021 50m 5s

In this episode we discuss holding investments inside of a corporation. We drink some Earl Grey IPA from Saltspring Island Brewing graciously bought for us by Kari from Money in Your Tea, this episode sponsored by Tom Drake of Maple Money. Many