Ready, F.I.R.E., Aim! - Critiquing the Financial Independence Retire Early Movement
October 28, 2020
Hosted by J.R. Robinson with Co-Host Jessica Lani Rich
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Episode Description
This week's My Two Cents turns a critical eye toward the Financial Independence Retire Early movent. J.R. will describe the different strategies, identify some of the key bloggers who have promoted the move, and provide his unvarnished two cents about the benefits and shortcomings of this unique approach to retirement planning.
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My Two Cents is a unique personal finance program that seeks to educate and engage consumers about trending topics in financial planning. Our host, J.R. Robinson, has a penchant for providing research-supported opinions that look beyond the media hype and advertising propaganda in an effort to inform listeners and clear up popular misperceptions.
Jessica Lani Rich adds her experience as a longtime media host and expert interviewer and will provide additional thought-provoking commentary. J.R.’s charismatic sometimes edgy commentary sprinkled with entertaining anecdotes from his professional experience paired with Jessica’s conversational skills makes for a lively and refreshing personal finance program.
J.R. Robinson with Co-Host Jessica Lani Rich
John (J.R.) Robinson is the founder of Honolulu-based Financial Planning Hawaii and a co-founder of software maker Nest Egg Guru. J.R. has published numerous peer-reviewed journal papers, including three award winning papers on retirement income sustainability. He has written dozens of articles and op-ed contributions on a wide range of financial planning topics, and his commentary is regularly featured in the national financial news media. He has twice been included on Investopedia’s list of the top 100 most influential financial advisors in the U.S.
Jessica Lani Rich is the President and CEO of Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii (VASH) and Travelers Aid of Honolulu. She is the Producer and Host of a television program, “Inspire You and Me,” which is seen statewide. She was formerly a personality and News Director with KUMU and KPOI radio stations in Honolulu. She is also a published author with her book, "Gift of Hawaii, Island Inspirations."
Episode Directory
December 2020
November 2020
October 2020
- 10/28/2020: Ready, F.I.R.E., Aim! - Critiquing the Financial Independence Retire Early Movement Listen Now
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