The vast majority of HTM listeners are Gen Z and Millennials - people who are starting early and taking the bull by the horns. But that’s not true for everyone in our audience, and it’s certainly not true for the average American. Our guest today didn’t even start thinking about financial independence until age 50. But he made up for lost time in a big way and now he’s helping thousands of other late starters do the same. Bill Yount is an emergency room physician on a mission to help people escape the rat race, live more balanced lives, and reclaim their time. His podcast, Catching Up to FI, is packed with practical wisdom for anyone who feels like they’re late to the game. Today we discuss:
- Bill’s personal journey from burnout and debt
- Geo-arbitrage and massively downsizing
- Debunking the myth that all doctors are rich
- Debt payoff or investing when you’re last to the game
- Transitioning to retirement and the “One More Year Syndrome”
- Emotional aspects of retirement
- A general take to living a full and engaging life
- And much more!
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