My Honest FIRE Q&A: Money, Work & Wealth After Retirement

This week, Sim shares the 15 purchases that have genuinely made her more productive, happier, and more intentional with her money. From a Kindle and a quality mattress to meal prep, travel upgrades, and the surprising $99 gadget that helped her reclaim over 1,000 hours from social media, she breaks down which splurges are actually worth the investment. If you're trying to spend smarter instead of simply spending less, this episode will help you decide where paying more can genuinely improve your life.🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim walks through every stage of the investing journey, from your first $1,000 invested to building a $1 million portfolio, and reveals the biggest financial traps to avoid along the way. She shares the mistakes she made with brokers, meme stocks, IPO investing, portfolio diversification, and tax planning, plus the habits that helped her grow long-term wealth. Whether you're just starting to invest or working towards financial independence, this episode will help you make smarter decisions at every portfolio milestone.🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim breaks down the biggest lessons from The Millionaire Next Door and reveals why the people who look wealthy are often not the people who are actually building wealth. She explores the habits of self-made millionaires, the difference between high earners and wealth accumulators, and why professionals like doctors, lawyers, and business owners can sometimes struggle most with lifestyle inflation. If you're trying to grow your net worth, invest more effectively, and avoid the common money traps that keep people from building long-term wealth, this episode is for you. 🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim breaks down the major changes coming to popular index funds like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 ahead of high-profile IPOs from companies such as SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic. She explains how private markets have transformed investing, why index providers are changing their rules, and what these updates could mean for long-term investors. Sim also explores the risks, opportunities, and whether you should change your investing strategy or continue dollar-cost averaging through the noise.🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim breaks down the latest Federal Reserve interest rate news and explains what rising interest rates could mean for your investments, mortgage, savings, and financial future. She explores why stock markets often fall when rates rise, how inflation and economic growth are connected, and what investors should expect if the Fed increases rates again. Sim also shares practical strategies for navigating market volatility, building an emergency fund, and staying confident as a long-term investor during uncertain economic times.🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim breaks down the money conversations every couple needs to have, from financial red flags and secret debt to budgeting, investing, prenups, and building wealth together. She shares practical advice on combining finances, navigating different money mindsets, and why financial compatibility matters just as much as emotional compatibility in long term relationships. Sim also opens up about her own relationship, FIRE journey, and the habits that help couples create financial security without losing their independence. 🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim answers your biggest money, investing, and lifestyle questions in a candid Q&A episode covering everything from spending anxiety and lifestyle creep to FIRE, investing strategy, and building financial discipline. She shares her honest thoughts on wealth, index funds, market bubbles, and why reaching financial independence completely changed the way she thinks about retirement and work. Sim also opens up about the emotional side of money, navigating comparison culture, and how to create a rich life without losing yourself in the process. 🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim shares the deeply personal story of becoming financially retired at just 29 years old and reveals the exact strategies that helped her achieve FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). She breaks down her FIRE number, the investing habits and side hustles that accelerated her wealth, plus the mistakes she wishes she avoided along the way. Sim also opens up about the surprising reality of “retirement,” why financial freedom didn’t look the way she expected, and how reaching FIRE changed her relationship with work, money, and purpose.🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim breaks down Start With Yourself by Emma Grede, sharing key lessons on money mindset, career growth, and building a clear vision for your future. She unpacks practical strategies like making decisions with confidence, negotiating your worth, and managing emotions in business and life. Plus, Sim addresses the criticism around the book and what it really means for ambitious women navigating wealth, success, and personal finance.🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sim sits down for an interview with angel investor and entrepreneur Jaclyn Johnson to unpack how startup investing really works behind the scenes. They break down how to start angel investing with as little as a few thousand dollars, what to look for in founders, and how women can access opportunities traditionally kept behind closed doors. If you’ve ever been curious about investing in startups but felt intimidated, this episode gives you a clear and practical starting point.🎓 Join the WaitlistWatch on YouTube.More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial confidence in under 5 minutes a week. Join 140,000+ investors in trainingInstagram | TikTok | X | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.