The Fiscal Feminist

There is no real “absolute” definition of financial independence. Some people may think it means retiring at 40 but that is a very myopic view of it. Rather, I would like to define “financial independence” to mean the ability to live without financial fear during the roller coaster ride of life because you are prepared enough to deal with life’s ups and downs without going into debt, sacrificing and skimping on necessities. It is the ability to live your life as you desire within reasonable parameters, to be able to breathe. It doesn’t mean you never have to work another day in your life, but it does mean you have the freedom to pivot by quitting a job you don’t like, going back to school, starting a new business, or pursuing a new course in life without major upheaval. Freedom to choose, to have options.
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Show Notes

There is no real “absolute” definition of financial independence. Some people may think it means retiring at 40 but that is a very myopic view of it. Rather, I would like to define “financial independence” to mean the ability to live without financial fear during the roller coaster ride of life because you are prepared enough to deal with life’s ups and downs without going into debt, sacrificing and skimping on necessities. It is the ability to live your life as you desire within reasonable parameters, to be able to breathe. It doesn’t mean you never have to work another day in your life, but it does mean you have the freedom to pivot by quitting a job you don’t like, going back to school, starting a new business, or pursuing a new course in life without major upheaval. Freedom to choose, to have options.

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Creators & Guests

Host
Kimberlee Davis
Kimberlee Davis is founder of the Fiscal Feminist and a Partner and Managing Director in The Bahnsen Group, a wealth management practice with offices in Newport Beach, California and New York City. She is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.

What is The Fiscal Feminist?

Kimberlee Davis is your host of The Fiscal Feminist, a show about women and our relationship with money and finances. Kimberlee Davis is Managing Director and Partner at The Bahnsen Group, a private wealth management firm. She specializes in personal wealth advising and oversees financial and retirement planning solutions for high net worth individuals and multi-generational families. Her proficiency also includes helping individuals transition to financial independence after life altering events such as death or divorce.