Coast FIRE w/ $500k at 31 (Expat in China 🇨🇳) | Jordan Biesinger

Jordan Biesinger from Utah achieved Coast FIRE after accumulating $500,000 in investments by age 31. Here's how he and his wife Shan did it and what their familly's future looks like as expats in China! Coast FIRE Calculator (free): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/calculators/coast-fire/ Biesinger FIRE Journey (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@BiesingerFIREJourney CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro - Jordan Biesinger 01:20 – The Coast FIRE Five Breakdown 03:00 – How They Got Started with Investing 04:30 – Real Estate, Student Loans & MBA Funding 05:50 – Retirement Account Strategy 06:50 – Index Funds & Simplified Investing 07:40 – Income Growth & Side Hustles 09:10 – Income Range During the Journey 09:50 – Current Life in China & Online Business 10:45 – Why They’re Still Investing After Coast FIRE 11:30 – FIRE Goals & Account Types 12:00 – Teaching Financial Literacy to Their Kids 12:45 – 529 Plans and Budgeting as Expats 13:40 – Why They Moved to China 14:30 – Mental Health, Family, and Life Flexibility 15:50 – Living in China as an American 16:40 – Jordan’s Top 2 Tips to Reach Coast FIRE 17:30 – Where to Follow Jordan’s Journey #CoastFIRE #CoastFI #FIRECommunity #FamilyFinance #personalfinance GUEST BIO - Jordan Biesinger Jordan Biesinger is a financial independence advocate and content creator who, alongside his wife, achieved Coast FIRE by age 31 with over $500,000 invested. Originally from Utah and now living in China, Jordan shares insights on early investing, real estate, and frugal living through his YouTube channel, Biesinger FIRE Journey. His content focuses on helping others simplify their path to financial freedom, offering practical advice on budgeting, investing, and living abroad.​ OTHER VIDEOS TO WATCH Millionaire Couple by 40 Living The Portugal Beachside Expat Life https://youtu.be/2e1n0M1TzV0 Coast FIRE w/ $1M at 36 in Texas | Jace Mattinson https://youtu.be/Kt_SoYgmB6M Coast FIRE w/ $600k at 42 | Nina from Michigan https://youtu.be/4fO4LGyy4tI MARRIAGE KIDS AND MONEY: This award-winning blog, podcast and YouTube channel are dedicated to helping families build wealth and thrive. Each week, Andy Hill shares actionable advice and tips for family financial independence. Also, he interviews personal finance experts, families who've achieved financial independence and debt-free parents to inspire you to do the same. BIO - ANDY HILL: Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world. When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a Soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing in his hammock. ✅ CONNECT WITH US Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney Blog: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com Podcast: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/podcast-archive/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel today to strengthen your family tree and live financially free! HOW WE MAKE MONEY & DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone, and this content has not been provided by, reviewed, approved or endorsed by any advertiser. Information shared on this channel is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Video Editing: Hinz Video Thumbnail: Ardi, The Thumbnail Wiz Channel Management: Nev Maraj