After graduating cum laude with a degree in finance from the University of Florida, Todd started working for a Fortune Global 500 company. Less than a year later, he got laid off due to the Great Recession. During this difficult period, he committed to living on his terms and becoming financially independent. Todd dreamed of working less, experiencing more, and spending time with the most important people in his life. For the next 11 years, he worked in financial services, guiding thousands of people through the mortgage approval process. All while, he saved, invested and built passive income for the fate. Then, at 35 Todd accomplished his goal and became F.I.! He went on bucked list adventures around. The world and eventually started TightwadTodd.com. This coaching business is a way for him to follow another passion, helping others. It’s mission is financial education, so everyone can achieve their goals faster, live free, and have more fulfilled lives.