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Tae Kim achieved Coast FIRE after accumulating $2,000,000 in investments by age 42. Here's how he did it and what his life looks like now! Coast FIRE Calculator (free): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/calculators/coast-fire/ Financial Tortoise (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@TaeKimFinancialTortoise @TaeKimFinancialTortoise CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro - Coast FIRE w/ $2 Million | Tae Kim (Financial Tortoise) 01:03 - Coast FIRE 5 02:35 - When did you start investing? 07:03 - Wife's occupation 09:07 - Work-Life Balance 14:15 - Life after transitioning out of corporate work life 17:30 - Current income and life expenses 18:28 - Coast FIRE areas of accumulation 19:20 - Free time and travel plans 20:30 - Pace of our society #CoastFIRE #CoastFI #FIRECommunity #FamilyFinance #personalfinance GUEST BIO - Tae Kim Tae Kim, known as the Financial Tortoise, is a personal finance content creator and YouTuber who advocates for building wealth gradually. He has over 100,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, where he shares insights on personal finance, investing, and wealth-building strategies. Tae emphasizes the importance of steady progress over quick gains, inspired by the fable of the tortoise and the hare. A former U.S. Army captain and MBA graduate, Tae's passion for financial literacy grew from personal experiences and challenges, including paying off $105,000 in student loan debt. His family's immigrant background from South Korea and their working-class struggles influenced his perspective on frugality and financial success. Tae's approach combines lessons from influential authors and his personal journey, focusing on achieving financial independence through consistent and disciplined efforts. OTHER VIDEOS TO WATCH Coast FIRE: An Easier Way to Join the FIRE Movement https://youtu.be/SUm-G7j5P-E?si=Jz3Z_4-PL-DQ83Mf How to Reach Coast FIRE by Age 30, 40 and 50 (2022) https://youtu.be/3fx0U0V1LK8?si=UWnqMPqUWMsM4jB0 Coast FIRE Achieved at 35 w/ $600k (Josh Miller) https://youtu.be/KTub_jYViS4?si=eI_zSn6ss9aqMP6C MARRIAGE KIDS AND MONEY: This award-winning blog, podcast and YouTube channel are dedicated to helping families build wealth and thrive. Each week, Andy Hill shares actionable advice and tips for family financial independence. Also, he interviews personal finance experts, families who've achieved financial independence and debt-free parents to inspire you to do the same. BIO - ANDY HILL: Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world. When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a Soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing in his hammock. ✅ CONNECT WITH US Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagekidsandmoney Blog: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com Podcast: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/podcast-archive/ Facebook Group: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/community Subscribe to my YouTube channel today to strengthen your family tree and live financially free! HOW WE MAKE MONEY & DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone, and this content has not been provided by, reviewed, approved or endorsed by any advertiser. Information shared on this channel is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Video Editing: EditVideo Thumbnail: Ardi, The Thumbnail Wiz Channel Management: Nev Maraj