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CoastFI Couple
Welcome to CoastFI Couple, where love and financial independence meet!
Join Matt and Yana as they candidly share their journey to CoastFI, exploring how open, healthy communication about money can strengthen partnerships and marriages.
Whether you’re just starting your Financial Independence journey or already on your way, this podcast offers practical strategies, insightful interviews with couples and thought leaders, and plenty of fun.
Perfect for anyone curious about FI or wanting to improve money conversations with their spouse, CoastFI Couple is your go-to for witty, engaging, and actionable advice.
Tune in every other week to strengthen your bond and get closer to financial freedom—one episode at a time!
Episodes
15 episodes
Love, Money, and FIRE: How Money Trauma Impacts Couples on the Journey to Financial Independence
In this episode of CoastFI Couple, we explore the emotional side of financial independence and how unresolved money trauma can impact couples on their journey to FIRE. Whether it’s fear of spending, hoarding, or guilt over financial su...
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Episode 14
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47:58
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How Qube Money Revolutionized Our Budgeting: A Deep Dive
Welcome back to CoastFI Couple! In today’s episode, Yana and Matt dive into the stress-free way they manage money together—without spreadsheets, end-of-month surprises, or budgeting guilt.They share how Qube Money, a revolutionary budge...
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Episode 13
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54:41
Money Matters in Marriage: Building Trust and Tackling Debt Together | Skyler and Rebecca Fleming
Welcome back to the CoastFI Couple Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Skyler and Rebecca Fleming, a married couple of four years and proud DINKWADS (dual income, no kids - with a dog!), to explore how they’ve built a strong fina...
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Episode 12
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45:30
HSA Hacks for Couples: A Game-Changer in Retirement Planning
Welcome back to CoastFI Couple! In today’s episode, we’re tackling a powerful (but often overlooked) financial tool: the Health Savings Account (HSA). Did you know that a whopping 92% of people using HSAs are leaving free money on the table? Th...
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Episode 11
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39:42
Empowering Women in Finance: First Steps, Community & Values-Aligned Investing | Janine Firpo | 10
In this episode of the CoastFI Couple Podcast, we sit down with Janine Firpo, author, Forbes 50 Over 50 Awardee, and co-founder of Invest for Better, to discuss the transformative power of financial literacy and values-aligned investing. Janine...
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50:47
Raising Money-Savvy Teens: How Parents Can Prepare for College and Beyond | Colleen Salchow | 009
Welcome back to CoastFI Couple! In today’s episode, we dive deep into the complexities of teaching financial literacy to teenagers in an increasingly cashless world. Colleen Salkow, an accredited financial counselor, military spouse, and mother...
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43:49
The Staircase to Financial Independence - CoastFI, BaristaFI, and Beyond to FatFI!
Welcome back to Coast FI Couple! In today's episode, Yana and Matt walk up the "Fire Staircase" — a step-by-step journey through the various stages of financial independence, from CoastFi all the way to Fat Fire. Listen in as Yana ...
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Episode 8
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26:57
The Waterfall Strategy: Which Financial Buckets to Fill First on Your FI Journey (Ep.07)
In today’s episode, Yana and Matt dive into the essential steps of financial planning, breaking down the critical "order of operations" when it comes to managing savings and investments on your path to Financial Independence. Which bucket shoul...
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Episode 7
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34:37
Let’s get serious - Panic Attacks, Burnout, and Building Balance Ep.06
We're excited to have you with us for Episode 6, "Panic Attacks, Burnout, and Building Balance". Today, we're getting personal as Matt share’s his experience with job-related burnout and the severe impact it had on his mental health, including ...
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Episode 6
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39:05
Finding your Why - seriously, where the heck is it? Ep. 5
Welcome back to CoastFi Couple! In today's episode, Yana and Matt dive deep into the essential topic of "finding your why" when it comes to financial independence. They'll share their personal journey of identifying and ...
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23:37
The 4% Rule - A Monte Cristo Sandwich Ep. 4
Welcome back to the CoastFI Couple Podcast! In today’s episode, we're diving into one of the cornerstone concepts of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) community—the 4% rule. Join hosts Matt and Yana as they...
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Episode 4
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21:45
Obstacles to FIRE: Eating those Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches Ep. 3
Welcome back to CoastFI Couple, the podcast where we explore financial independence and the art of effective money communication between partners. We’re excited to dive into episode 3, overcoming “Obstacles to Financial Independence."In...
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Episode 3
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34:16
Tools to Climb: Budgeting as a Couple hits Different Ep.2
Today Yana & Matt delve into the intertwining worlds of financial independence and healthy money communication in relationships. In Episode 2, we're excited to share our insights on budgeting and financial tools that have revolutionized our...
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Episode 2
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34:49