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Enjoy the Journey

The journey to financial independence

should be as remarkable as the destination

The journey to financial independence should be as remarkable as the destination

Don't delay happiness until you reach financial independence


Feel like you need to achieve FI before you can make changes to improve your life?

Let’s bust that myth.

We can show you how.

I heard about Coast FI from the Fioneers in 2020, and it has completely changed my life. At the time, I was overworked and stressed out with a 50% savings rate on the path to FIRE.

After downloading their calculator and realizing I had already reached Coast FI, I was able to downshift my work, lean into flexibility and freedom now, and let compound interest do the heavy lifting for the next few decades.

Now, I’m self-employed and make enough money to cover my little family of three’s living expenses on less than 15 hours or work per week. I wouldn’t trade this flexible lifestyle for anything.

- Anders Skagerberg, CFP

One key milestone is Coast FI

  • The point where saving and investing becomes optional.
  • What you've already saved will GROW to provide you with a comfortable traditional retirement.
  • All you need to do is cover your actual costs from here forward.

To find out your own Coast FI number, grab our FREE Coast FI Calculator!

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Hi! We're the Fioneers.

Our friends call us by our first names, Jess and Corey.

Since 2018, we’ve helped thousands of people design lives they truly love along the way to financial independence!  

Our content, courses, and events help people: 

Most importantly, we walk the talk. Between the two of us, we’ve worked in nonprofits, taken career breaks, worked part-time, started passion-based businesses, taken leaps to self-employment, and built out a campervan!

And…we have not reached financial independence. We’re living proof that you don’t need to be FI to design a life you don’t want to retire from.  

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Before working with Jess, I knew I wanted to have summers off with my family and work for myself. I just wasn't sure how to get from point A to point B. With the help of Jess and Design a Life You Love, I came away with a definite plan I was excited about and could execute. The support and accountability have accelerated my plan from 5 years to just under 2 years. This is still an ongoing journey, but I could not be happier with how things have progressed so quickly.
Kamran
I was motivated to participate in the Intentional Living Challenge because I realized that I wasn’t happy with how I was spending my time. I’d often wonder, “Why am I even doing this?” During the challenge, I learned actionable tools to build a non-judgmental self-awareness, reframe my inner dialogue from pessimism toward progress, and do self-care through subtraction. I now prioritize time to reflect, unwind, and experience little moments of joy on a daily basis. I’ve taken up new hobbies, and I’m exploring options to pivot my career to be more flexible and personally meaningful.
Nicole
Before working with Jessica, I had a lot of aspirations that I put on hold. I did believe it was important to find happiness along the journey to FI. Yet, I had the idea that I needed to find happiness in my current circumstances only. The projects I wanted to do would have to wait. Now, I realize that I can make many changes in my life now so that I can also pursue my passions.
Mel

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