In this week’s episode of Money Talk, I sat down with Justin Taylor, also known as The Saving Sherpa and co-host of The Financial Independence Show. Justin reached financial independence by age 31, retired at 33, and just wrapped up a six-month global adventure living on about $50 a day! We recorded this conversation live at FinCon in Portland, Oregon, and dug into how intentionality with money and life can open up incredible opportunities, like traveling the world without breaking the bank.

Whether you’re looking for ways to stop the Amazon-spending spiral, dreaming about financial independence, or just want to be more deliberate with your time and money, this episode will give you practical tools and inspiring stories to help you take action today. We also talk about how intentionality spills over into other areas of life, like health, fitness, and even how you travel.

💰 This Week’s Money Talking Points

1. How can you be intentional with your money?
2. What other areas of your life are you intentional with?
3. Where can a lack of intentionality really impact your finances?

🔗 Resources & Mentions:

• Justin Taylor (The Saving Sherpa): https://savingsherpa.com
• The Financial Independence Show podcast with Justin Taylor & Cody Berman: https://thefishow.com/

⏱ Time Stamps:

[07:00] The power of intentional spending (and the Tuesday lunch test)

[09:50] How to stay intentional while traveling for six months on $50/day

[13:40] Travel mishaps: Visa issues and stolen bags in Florence

[16:00] Lessons learned and why sometimes spending more is the intentional choice

[18:00] Helping others gain confidence to take the leap toward FI

[19:40] Life takeaways from six months abroad and seeing joy around the world