From Zero to Hero: A Late Starter’s Guide to the Galaxy | Becky Heptig | 100

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Join host Bill and guest Diana Falck as they explore the intersection of community resilience and getting involved. In the wake of a recent crisis in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee, the duo highlights local relief efforts and community collaboration. Then in this special 100th episode, we get back to the basics with a step-by-step guide for late starters on the path to financial independence. Our guest for this special episode is original Catching Up to FI co-host, Becky Heptig! She joins Bill and Jackie as they share insights and guide you through how to get on track with your finances. They not only share what to do but in what order. It’s hard starting late and feeling like you’ve done everything wrong. The good news is, there is time to catch up and this is the place to start.

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🕒 Timestamps/Chapters:

00:00 Call to Action: How You Can Help in the Disaster in North Carolina and Tennessee

05:28 Introduction

07:50 Celebrating 100 Episodes with Becky Heptig

10:52 Why People Get a Late Start in Financial Independence 17:16 Disadvantages of a Late Start

25:26 Advantages of a Late Start

38:01 Financial Order of Operations for Late Starters

44:57 Eliminating Debt: The First Step to Financial Freedom

45:57 Big Picture Wealth Building Strategies

47:27 Calculating Your Net Worth and FI Number 

49:32 Increasing Income and Reducing Expenses

51:06 Playing Defense: Insurance and Protection

54:51 Offensive Strategies: Emergency Funds and Employer Matches

01:01:35 Investing Wisely: Roth IRAs, HSAs, and More

01:06:15 Risk Tolerance and Rebalancing Your Portfolio

01:10:02 Maximizing Employer Plans and Mid-Range Debts

01:12:55 Hyperaccumulation and Taxable Brokerage Accounts

01:16:06 Prepaying Future Expenses and College Funding

01:22:57 Reevaluating and Automating Your Financial Plan

01:27:09 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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