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Where Are They Now? Five Smart Money Listeners on Job Loss, Debt, FIRE, and Life Moves

Aug 10, 2026 · 28m

Summary

Hosts Sean Piles and Elizabeth Ayola check in with five past listeners to see how their financial advice played out. Updates cover Bree’s job loss and health crisis, Ellie’s early retirement in Spain, Paolo’s Coast FI strategy, David’s cross-country move, and Delius’s debt payoff. The episode highlights how these individuals used money as a tool to achieve personal freedom, stability, and life goals.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Indeed and San Pellegrino Chow Intro: Where Are They Now? Episode Overview Bree: Job loss, brain tumor, and moving abroad Ellie: FIRE success and life in Spain Paolo: Coast FI and reducing savings rate Mid-roll Sponsors: Indeed and San Pellegrino David: Cross-country move and rental property Delius: Selling house to pay off debt Hosts reflect on listener outcomes and values Outro, contact info, and Uber Eats ad
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