CoastFI Couple: Money, Relationships & Financial Independence
What does the journey to financial independence actually look like when you're navigating it together? CoastFI Couple follows Matt and Yana's real-life journey toward financial independence—from working, saving, investing, and figuring out their Coast FI number to finally reaching Coast FI and asking a whole new question: Now what? Along the way, they've shared the math, decisions, disagreements, experiments, and life changes that come with trying to build more freedom without waiting for traditional retirement. Now that they've officially reached Coast FI, the journey isn't over. It's shifting from How much do we need? to How much can we let go? From accumulating to spending. From maximizing income to deciding when a good job is no longer worth the time it costs. And from planning for freedom someday to figuring out how to actually use it. Expect candid conversations about Coast FI and Coast FIRE, personal finance, relationships and money, investing, intentional spending, career decisions, work optionality, and the emotional side of financial independence—with plenty of laughs and real-life detours along the way. Whether you're just discovering the FIRE movement, working toward Coast FI yourself, or wondering what happens once you get there, come follow the journey with us.
Episodes
Yana finally did it — she quit her corporate job.
But this isn't your typical "I hate my boss, I'm out" story. She actually liked her job, her team, and her manager. So why walk away?
In this episode, Matt sits down with Yana just six weeks after her last day to unpack the emotional journey of leaving a good job behind for Coast FI. They talk about the anxiety and second-guessing leading up to her two weeks' notice, strategical...
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 an...
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 a...
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, an...
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 ...
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 y...
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 cont...
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 b...
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 starting on your financia...
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 outline ...
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 chose to prioritize o...
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 significance...
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 abou...
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 to create a...
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 hesitations and event...
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 embraced it, ...
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 ar...
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