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
It’s been one full year since we hit CoastFI—and we’re recording this episode from the woods, camping and reflecting on everything that’s happened since Matt stepped away from the 9-to-5 grind. In this candid conversation, we open up about the emotional shifts, role reversals, and lessons we’ve learned along the way.
Matt shares the transition into being a stay-at-home dad and the unexpected physical and emotional toll, while Yana d...
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 success, money trauma can create hidden obstacles that derail your financial plans. We’ll discuss how couples can recognize these emotional blocks, communicate effectively about money, and align their f...
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 budgeting app linked to a card, transformed their finances by giving them real-time control, effortless automation, and complete peace of mind. Learn how they set up Spending, Bill, and Goal Qub...
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 financial partnership through open and intentional communication.
Skyler, a money coach and host of Money Talk with Skyler Fleming, brings his passion for finance, while Rebecca, a family med...
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? That’s a ton of untapped potential just waiting to be unlocked! Join hosts Yana and Matt as they break down how to fully take advantage of these accounts to supercharge both your healthcare spe...
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 shares her personal journey, from breaking barriers in the tech industry to becoming a passionate advocate for empowering women in finance.
We explore practical steps for taking co...
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, joins us to share her wealth of knowledge and experiences. We tackle the challenges of integrating traditional money management methods with modern financial automation, explore the benefit...
Welcome back to CoastFI 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 and Matt break down each "flavor" of FIRE, discussing their unique characteristics, benefits, and the transitions between them.
Whether you're just startin...
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 should you fill first? From building a strong emergency fund and taking full advantage of employer retirement contributions, to navigating the complexities of HSAs and Roth IRAs, we outl...
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 anxiety and panic attacks.
We'll discuss how these challenges affected our journey to financial independence, the tough decisions we had to make, and how we ...
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 evolving their motivations for pursuing CoastFI, highlighting the importance of goal-setting and healthy communication in building a strong financial foundation.
They'll also touch on the si...
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 break down what the 4% rule is, how it serves as a projection strategy for retirement withdrawals, and why it's so popular among those aiming for financial independence.
You'll learn about its origin...
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 today's episode, we're sharing some of our personal experiences and mindset shifts on our journey to CoastFI. We'll reflect on how we balanced our goals and frugality t...
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 journey toward CoastFI.
We'll explore how the Qube Money app has become a game-changer for us by simplifying and gamifying budgeting. Yana will share her initial hesitatio...
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Coast Fi Couple Podcast!
Join your hosts, Matt and Yana, as they embark on a journey to demystify financial independence and share their personal experiences navigating the path to CoastFI.
In this episode, Matt and Yana introduce themselves and their journey towards financial independence.
They'll break down what CoastFI means, share how they discovered and em...
Welcome to the CoastFI Couple Podcast!
Join hosts Matt and Yana as they introduce you to the world of financial independence and the unique path of CoastFI.
In the upcoming episodes, you’ll dive deep into strategic financial insights, actionable steps to build wealth, and ways to cultivate open, healthy money conversations with your partner and family.
Whether you're just getting started or are alr...
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