Summary: Looking to retire early? Here are two effective and efficient strategies to help you two reach your dreams of financial independence faster! <br> [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/couplemoney/Growing_the_Gap_to_Retire_Early.mp3″ social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” social_pinterest=”true” ]<br> Mind the Gap & Achieve Financial Independence Faster<br> <br> As we wrap this year up, I’m going over the interviews we’ve had, pulling out threads that connect some of guests.<br> One huge thread I’ve heard repeated is that personal finance nugget:<br> Spend less than you earn.<br> With the couples who achieved big goals, they’ve honed in on building that gap between they they earned and what they spent.<br> It comes down to two strategies: frugality and going income.<br> Frugality and entrepreneurship are powerful tools when used together can build your family’s finances dramatically. Interestingly, the terms frugality and entrepreneurship are a bit misunderstood.<br> Hope you enjoy!<br> If you’re looking to retire sooner, please check out my <a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/early-retirement-in-your-30s-with-frugalwoods/">interview with Liz, creator of Frugalwoods</a>. She and her husband are on schedule to become financially independent next year and have already moved to their homestead.<br> <br> Subscribe to Couple Money Podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/couple-money-podcast-build/id924656111">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/elle-martinez/couple-money-podcast?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, or copy <a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/feed/podcast/">this link to use </a>with a podcatcher of your choice. You can also find me hanging out on <a href="https://twitter.com/CoupleMoney">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/couplemoney">Facebook!</a><br> <br> Resources to Grow the Gap<br> <br><br> Want to learn more? Here are some resources to check out:<br> <br> * <a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/nick-loper-on-how-you-can-earn-more-money-with-side-hustles/" rel="bookmark">Boost Your Income with Side Hustles</a><br> * <a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/252388">Being Productive as a Work from Home Parent</a><br> * <a href="http://www.sidehustlenation.com/ideas/">79 Side Hustle Business Ideas You Can Start Today</a><br> * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307465357/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0307465357&linkCode=as2&tag=couplemoney-20&linkId=23e79a55d117d7e6bc570e053acef398">The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich</a><br> * <a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/retire-early-couple-root-good/" rel="bookmark">How to Retire Early as a Couple</a><br> * <a href="http://rootofgood.com/buying-a-used-car-cheap/">How To Score a $50 Car Payment For Life</a><br> * <a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/financial-independence-and-parenthood/" rel="bookmark">Financial Independence and Parenthood</a><br> <br> New Year, New You Financial Summit<br> How would you like to hear from others who have done big things like pay off six figures of debt, retired early, or became a one income family to have more time for the kids?<br> We’re hosting the <a href="http://couplemoney.com/newyearnewyou">New Year, New You Summit</a>. It’s a huge week-long event that you can catch from home. It’s going to be happening January 9-13, 2017.<br> And the best part? You can watch the summit that week for FREE! <a href="http://couplemoney.com/newyearnewyou">You just have to register and we’ll save you a spot</a>.<br> <br> <br> Thank You to Our Partners<br> Support for this podcast comes from partners like Personal Capital.
