SCOUT· 40%43m·2026-11-04·MoneyAt 33 She Built Financial Freedom So She Could Work Just 4 Days a Month
What if you could work less, travel more, and enjoy financial freedom long before reaching your full early retirement number? Mel, nurse and creator of Traveling to Retirement, joins Mindy Jensen and Evan Lawler to explain how Coast FI changed her approach to money, work, and life. At 33, she has a 65–80% savings…
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“Mindy, have you guys done an update video from your podcast with Ramit? Would love to hear how you guys are living your rich life now and changes you’ve made since the podcast!”
“Could you do some true coast fire videos in the sense of the everyday person. When I think of coast fire I do not think of people with 1.7 million at 33. Where are the 30-40 year olds with 500 k saved? On track to coast until 65. You have g…”
“I love Mel! I follow her on instagram and she’s great.”
“Awesome job Mel! Glad you were able to keep the Japan trip with your savings. Have a great trip!”
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