Financial Independence 101 - Lite
Embark on your journey to financial independence with the "Financial Independence 101 - Lite" coaching plan. This plan is designed for those who are ready to take the first step towards mastering their personal finances and building a secure financial future. With my extensive background in product management and strategy at Charles Schwab, coupled with my personal experience of achieving early retirement to travel the world, I am here to guide you through the essentials of financial planning. My approach is practical, personalized, and focused on helping you gain clarity and control over your financial life. Here's what we'll cover together: - **Financial Planning Fundamentals**: We'll start by assessing your current financial situation, including income, expenses, savings, and investments. Together, we'll identify your financial goals and create a plan to achieve them. - **Budgeting and Saving Strategies**: Learn how to create a realistic budget that aligns with your lifestyle and goals. I'll share effective saving techniques to help you build a robust financial cushion. - **Investment Basics**: Understand the principles of investing and how to make informed decisions that grow your wealth over time. We'll explore different investment options and strategies that suit your risk tolerance and objectives. Throughout our sessions, I will provide you with the tools, resources, and support you need to make informed financial decisions. My goal is to empower you to take control of your finances, reduce financial stress, and set the foundation for a prosperous future. Let's work together to unlock your financial potential and set you on the path to independence. Your journey to financial freedom starts here. Disclosure: I’m not a financial advisor. I will provide detail on general concepts and frameworks that have worked for us and others. At the end of the day, you are responsible for your financial decisions, your financial journey is yours to chart.
What's included
Since I am not a Financial Advisor, this will be very much a discussion. I will share the general framework and strategy. We will then work through it together and we can continue to refine it. At the end, you will have something that you heavily contributed to and are comfortable with. Disclosure: I’m not a financial advisor. I will provide detail on general concepts and frameworks that have worked for us and others. At the end of the day, you are responsible for your financial decisions, your financial journey is yours to chart.
- Together, we'll assess your financials to identify goals and create a general plan.
- Realistic budgeting plan tailored to your lifestyle and financial objectives.
- Introduction to investment principles and strategies. You can pick what works for you.
Meet your expert

Vimal F.
Let me teach you how to retire early
Product executive with 15+ years of experience leading product strategy and execution across wireless hardware, SaaS, financial technology, and AI. I've built and led high-performing product organizations, defined product vision and roadmaps, translated strategy into measurable objectives (OKRs), and aligned cross-functional teams to deliver products that solved meaningful customer problems and generated measurable business results. Throughout my career, I've led complex initiatives spanning hardware, software, AI, manufacturing, operations, sales, and marketing. I enjoy bringing together diverse teams, simplifying complex problems, and turning strategy into execution. In Chief of Staff and Product leadership roles, I partnered closely with senior executives to drive organizational priorities, improve operating cadence, and ensure strategic initiatives translated into measurable outcomes. I also served as a trusted thought partner, helping leaders navigate difficult decisions with objective analysis and clear communication. My background combines deep technical expertise with business leadership, supported by an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from McGill University. After retiring early, I now travel the world with my family while documenting our journey at TheRebelRoadmap.com, where I write about wealth building, early retirement, and designing a life with more freedom. I’ve also gone back to my roots and started to build things leveraging AI to solve real-world problems; documenting it at www.vimalbuilds.com.