FIRE Takes

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By: Tim & Gwen

Gwen (https://www.fierymillennials.com/) and her husband Tim give their hot (FIRE-coded) takes on interesting reddit and internet stories.Tim and Gwen blend humor, personal anecdotes, and practical advice, making complex financial topics accessible and engagingFind more on https://www.firetakespod.com

Ep10: Pillow Fighting Championships and THC Edibles: We explore Bum FI
#10
Last Friday at 11:00 AM

In this episode, Tim and Gwen dive into the world of "Bum FI"—what happens when people achieve financial independence and retire early, only to embrace a life of leisure (or laziness, depending on who you ask). From video games and THC edibles to societal judgment and spousal tension, this episode explores the challenges and controversies of living the "bum" lifestyle post-FIRE.

Episode Summary:

https://firetakespod.com/ep10-pillow-fighting-championships-and-thc-edibles-we-explore-bum-fi/


Ep9: ADHD Budgets, $84 Cab Rides, and FIRE Couples: Money, Love, and the Mess In Between
#9
01/31/2025

From budgeting with ADHD to sweating small expenses, Gwen and Tim tackle Reddit stories about money struggles, FIRE misalignment in relationships, and dating as a financially independent woman. They share laughs, personal insights, and FIRE takes on life’s financial quirks.

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Episode notes:

https://firetakespod.com/ep9-adhd-budgets-84-cab-rides-and-fire-couples-money-love-and-the-mess-in-between/


Ep8 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Audacity
#8
01/17/2025

We discover the audacity people can have demanding money from the people in their lives. Come join us in our trip through the wardrobe.

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More about this Episode:

https://firetakespod.com/episode-8-the-lion-the-witch-and-the-audacity/


Ep7 - Gwenisode Redux
#7
01/03/2025

This week we are out of town for the holiday but didn't want to leave you completely without our lovely voices. I am reposting, nay reemphasizing my interview with the lovely Gwen. If you already heard it, I apologize and we will catch you in a couple weeks. Thanks, Tim.

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Ep6 - Our FIRE takes on Chuck's Money Life
#6
12/20/2024

We join Chuck Jaffe on the Money Life podcast to take a question from one of her listeners and Chuck gives his take right along with us.

Our Full Episode with Chuck

https://moneylifeshow.libsyn.com/channel-capitals-roberts-says-rate-cut-cycle-may-be-slower-than-expected

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Ep:5 Drop Bears and other things that ruin relationships
#5
12/06/2024

These three couples all have money issues threatening to doom the relationship. Find out if Tim and Gwen have the right perspective to fix them or at least help you avoid getting into the same spot. Also we learn a little about cryptozoology..

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Talk about this episode:

https://firetakespod.com/ep5-drop-bears-and-other-things-that-ruin-relationships/


Ep:4 Burning Questions: When to Share Your Financial Fire
#4
11/22/2024

Three Redditors seek help with love and money talking income disclosure, FIRE plans, and unexpected nest eggs. Gwen and Tim dole out what they got, FIRE takes.


Ep:3 FIRE and Water
#3
11/08/2024

A couple tries to make it work when one partner has adopted Lean FIRE and the other keeps working. Well, I say "couple trying to make it work" but this is Reddit so we know its really just one person yelling into the void.


Ep:2 Should I talk to my partner? Nah, Reddit is fine.
#2
10/21/2024

Two couples that should probably talk to each other and one person that wants validation to fix their old car inspires a new set of takes from Gwen and Tim.


Ep:1 The Ring of FIRE
#1
10/21/2024

A demanding bride to be, a guy with an unexpected largess and a not so great financial advisor all inspire takes from Gwen and Tim.