EP 261-California Speech Therapist Learns True Meaning of ER Fund

About this episode

Rachel, a speech therapist, shares her journey towards financial independence after facing significant challenges.

Send us Fan Mail Rachel has had a lot of financial ups and downs, but finally got serious about her money three years ago. A speech therapist, Rachel didn't get started in her career until 31, so she felt like she felt like she had a late to start making "adult money". Rachel lives in a very high cost of living area and she works full time in the local public schools, while also work a side job doing telehealth to support her financial goals. Life changed when her son was diagnosed with leuke...

People in this episode

Host: Dave Fleischer

Guest: Rachel

Topics covered

• financial independence
• speech therapy
• cost of living
• telehealth
• personal finance

Keywords

• financial ups and downs
• adult money
• public schools
• side job
• financial goals

Mentioned in this episode

Places: California, high cost of living area

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