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Coast Fire with Kids: Balancing Financial Independence and Family Life

In this episode of The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner and founder of Palm Valley Wealth Management, delves into the concept of Coast FIRE, specifically addressing the challenges and strategies for parents. Kelly emphasizes that while traditional FIRE advocates for aggressive saving and minimalist living to retire early, Coast FIRE offers a balanced approach. This allows parents to achieve financial growth without sacrificing their current lifestyle and family needs. Kelly discusses the importance of flexibility, recognizing different life seasons, and understanding trade-offs in financial planning. He offers practical advice for parents on how to manage their finances responsibly, ensuring that their money works to support a meaningful, fulfilling life. Kelly also invites listeners to reach out for personalized financial planning services through his firm.

00:00 Welcome to The Retire Early Retire Now Podcast
00:25 Introduction to Coast Fire with Kids
00:50 Challenges of Coast Fire for Parents
02:43 Defining Coast Fire for Parents
04:29 Financial Realities of Parenting
06:02 Avoiding Common Mistakes
12:46 The Emotional Side of Coast Fire
14:34 Evaluating Your Coast Fire Plan
16:23 Conclusion and Next Steps

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