The $86 Moment

The $86 Moment

Every journey has a starting point. Ours was eighty-six dollars, and this is the episode where we tell the whole story. Alicia and Darrius: * Break down the $86 moment and why it changed everything for their family * Get honest about what military life teaches you about money, and where it completely falls short * Share what the day-to-day road to FI actually looks like when life is beautifully complex Had your own $86 moment? We want to hear it. Join the community: https://cardco.myflodesk.com/highway86tofi [https://cardco.myflodesk.com/highway86tofi] Topics discussed: Financial Independence, Military Retirement, Investing, Neurodiverse Parenting, Wealth Building, Budgeting, If this episode hit home, share it with somebody who needs to hear it. Leave a review and help us reach more families who are ready to build their own road. We'll see you on the next mile. _____ Highway $86 to FI is produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. Alicia and Darrius are not licensed financial advisors, accountants, or legal professionals. The content shared on this podcast reflects our personal experiences and opinions and should not be construed as professional financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial professional before making any financial decisions. Your road is your own; we are just here to help you think it through.

Highway $86 to FI | Trailer: Welcome to the Road

Financial independence didn't start with a big plan for us. It started with eighty-six dollars and a decision: to stop following everyone else's road and start building our own. We're Alicia and Darrius, a retired military family who came to this work later than we should have. We're not at the finish line yet. But we're here, showing up every day, making intentional moves toward a future we can actually live in, while navigating the beautiful complexity of neurodiverse family life. Highway $86 to FI is where families build Financial freedom. On this show, we're getting back to basics — the 4% rule, honest budgeting, the stuff nobody taught us. And we're bringing in guests who are doing this too, in their own way. Because your road won't look exactly like ours. And that's the point. We're not here to sell you a system. We're here to show up honestly and figure it out with you. IN THIS TRAILER: * Who we are and why we started this show * What the $86 really meant for our family * What you can expect from Highway $86 to FI STAY IN THE LOOP We're just getting started, and we want you with us from mile one. Join our email list for updates, early access, and everything we're building:👉 https://cardco.myflodesk.com/highway86tofi We'll see you on the next mile. ______ Highway $86 to FI is produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. Alicia and Darrius are not licensed financial advisors, accountants, or legal professionals. The content shared on this podcast reflects our personal experiences and opinions and should not be construed as professional financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial professional before making any financial decisions. Your road is your own, we are just here to help you think it through.