474: Mindy and Scott's Favorite Sleepaway Camp for FIRE Chasers

Deep in the forest, a secret financial independence summer camp is being held. Multiple times a year, all across the country, millionaires , financial freedom achievers, and those still on or just starting their FIRE journey meet up for a weekend like no other . Those who have achieved FIRE in their 30s, 40s, and 50s give advice, tips, and tactics to those who want to leave their jobs behind and see what a life of financial freedom feels like. It’s such a can’t-miss event that Mindy and Scott are regulars there too! Of course, we’re talking about CampFI , where you can roast marshmallows, talk about Roths, scheme with other investors on the best way to make millions, or simply meet the financial independence heroes you’ve only seen online . Throughout the year, these camps are held in every corner of the country, and today, you’ll get to hear exactly what happens around the campFIre. For that, we brought on CampFI founder Stephen Baughier to tell us more about this exclusive financial independence experience and his own journey to FI. After a tough wake-up call in his mid-30s , Stephen made it his goal to reach financial freedom, but not on the fast-paced schedule most FIRE chasers think of. Hear how Stephen was able to downsize his life, cut his spending, and have ultimate time freedom without having to work his tail off! In This Episode We Cover The one thing that made Stephen reevaluate his financial decisions in life Downsizing, cutting spending, and how to reach financial freedom faster Advice from millionaires and those who’ve already achieved FIRE CampFI costs , activities, events, and why you MUST attend Why you can (and SHOULD) slow down your path to FIRE Scott’s accidental run-in with a fireside cult -like chanting circle And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Money Facebook Group Network with Other Investors on The Path to FIRE Through the BiggerPockets Forums Finance Review Guest Onboarding Join BiggerPockets for FREE Mindy on BiggerPockets Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Apply to Be a Guest on The Money Show Podcast Talent Search! Money Moment Past Episodes Mentioned in Today’s Show: Doug Nordman Mr. Money Mustache CampFI Website Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-474 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email us: moneymoment@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices