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Published May 31, 2023

095R | Call to Action

Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendosa delve into the strategies for military personnel to achieve financial independence through maximizing the GI Bill, share highlights and community insights from FinCon 2018, and discuss the inspiring impact of the 'Playing with FIRE' documentary on the financial independence movement.
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  • Community Engagement

    The Financial Independence (FI) community demonstrated remarkable engagement during FinCon 2018, particularly with the introduction of the Community Pass. noted that many attendees were deeply impacted by the content and eager to connect with its creators and fellow enthusiasts 1. This enthusiasm was evident at a meetup where attendance far exceeded expectations, with over 200 people showing up, despite logistical challenges 2.

    It's changed their life. It's had a profound impact on their lives, and they wanted to come meet the people that have been making this content.

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    shared that the event was a success, highlighting the community's dedication and the unique connections formed at such gatherings 1.

       

    Networking & Experiences

    Networking at FinCon 2018 was a blend of learning and camaraderie, as and recounted their experiences. The event was more than a conference; it was a celebration of relationships and shared goals, with attendees traveling from across Florida to participate 2. Despite a venue mishap, the meetup was a testament to the community's resilience and enthusiasm.

    We described this meetup as kind of like the happiest disaster that we've ever had.

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    The hosts also celebrated winning a Plutus Award, underscoring the community's support and the meaningful connections made during the event 1.

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