Podcast 103: How Leslie & Thomas Used Boldin to Retire Early | Real Retirement Stories
Leslie & Thomas share how DIY planning, Boldin tools & weekly money talks helped them retire early and spend confidently in their go-go years.
The personal finance articles in this section cover taxes, financial wellness, retirement planning, the use of financial advisors, and estate planning.
Financial planning and personal finance are undertakings where you adopt habits today so that you are better off in the future. To effectively manage your money, you need to set goals and make the right financial decisions today with regards to your spending, income, and savings so that you are set up for whatever the future holds.
Maintaining a personal financial plan is meant to be a part of your life like eating well and getting exercise. However, managing money is not as well integrated into as many people’s routines as physical fitness – even though the research shows that people with written plans feel more confident and have less stress.
Plans enable you to make better decisions, develop better financial habits, and have improved financial outcomes.
Leslie & Thomas share how DIY planning, Boldin tools & weekly money talks helped them retire early and spend confidently in their go-go years.
Discover how Andrea Solarz retired solo with confidence using Boldin, Social Security, and annuities to fund a life of purpose and travel.
CFP® Beth Pinsker shares lessons on caring for parents—covering wills, POAs, caregiving costs, and planning with compassion and clarity.
Boldin survey reveals most Americans worry a government shutdown and also the threat to ACA subsidies and retirement confidence.
Umbrella insurance adds extra liability protection but it isn’t for everyone. Learn who needs it and what it covers.
Celebrate Episode 100 of Boldin Your Money! Hear Mark Eakle’s real retirement story—401(k)s, debt-free college, and the power of compounding.
Go beyond wealth. Measure your true financial health. Explore retirement, risk, cash flow, tax, and other financial metrics.
Discover the top financial aha moments! Have you experienced all of these insights? From spending and taxes to flexibility and confidence.
Retirement security is less a number and more a mindset. Flexibility can be the difference between surviving and thriving.
Discover how mini-retirements can create career clarity, freedom & growth. Jillian Johnsrud shares her 4-step framework for intentional time off.
We made the 2025 Inc. 5000 list! Thank you to our community for helping us grow and transform financial planning.
Financial motivations drive your financial decisions. Be aware of them and you will make better choices.
Can you really plan for societal collapse? Most Boldin users (planners by nature) say don’t bother. Here’s their advice.
According to experts, one of the biggest risks in financial planning isn’t investing in a volatile portfolio, but rather avoiding risk altogether.
Retired early, but not done. Scott Garrett shares how Boldin gave him the confidence to leave work and retire on his own terms.
Can I retire at 55? It’s a common question for Americans seeking more freedom in their prime. Retiring five to ten years before traditional retirement age can o…
Debt isn’t necessarily terrible. Good debt helps you get ahead. Bad debt puts you in a hole. Understand the differences for better financial outcomes.
The secret to financial success? A written plan! Get valuable 10 insights that could change how you think about your future.
Steve Chen & Andy Hill discuss how to turn negative net worth into Coast FI, spark kids’ money talks & own your family time.
Is your glass half full or half empty? Learn why financial optimism delivers better outcomes and how to develop a sunnier outlook and why optimistic realism is…
Learn about everything that has changed (and why) in Boldin’s Monte Carlo analysis and your Chance of Retirement Success score.
Die with Zero is a call to live fully. Explore the core ideas and see 8 steps to a retirement plan that leaves nothing on the table.
SEC registration for Boldin Advisors means increased access, more choice, and continuation of the highest standards of guidance from CFP® professionals.
Planning is valuable, but it isn’t the goal itself. Discover 3 ways to get unstuck if you think you suffer from retirement analysis paralysis.
Take financial wellness into your own hands and do it yourself retirement planning: easy, comprehensive, reliable.