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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast

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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 16h
#Financialindependence #FIRE #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic
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The Perfect Answer to the Impossible Question? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 11
Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Let's think about your future. Let's say you're an autistic person who has managed to navigate some of life's hurdles through a combination of masking, luck, and a bit of support here and there. You're managing to hit some life milestones. You've got a job, a mortgage, some disposable income, and some savings. Great, right? But you know that sooner or later, autistic burnout is going to knock you sideways. You might have to stop working, or work fewer hours. Suddenly, your future financial wellbeing is looking uncertain.
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Episode 11: The Perfect Answer to the Impossible Question. David (Mortgage Advisor on FIRE) explains the big Financial Independence question most of us have to face at some point. youtu.be/S6Z4d_R_qOw #Financialindependence #FIRE #Autism #Autistic
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Episode 11: The Perfect Answer to the Impossible Question
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Big claims need big evidence. Does the science match the hype? We do a deep dive on this episode of AFI: youtu.be/KaemKCTukqs
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Episode 10 - In The News: Miracle Autism Treatment? youtu.be/KaemKCTukqs #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismFacts #AutismMyths #AutismMythsBusted #Financialindependence #FIRE
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Episode 10: In The News
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #FIRE #Financialindependence
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Miracle Autism Treatment? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 10
Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. In Episode 10 of our podcast, David and I look at the recent news report of a "miracle" treatment for autism. Some of the context behind this story is a cause for concern, to say the least. This story even prompted what could be called an existential discussion about being autistic. Also, we have an announcement about some changes to the podcast. You can watch the YouTube version of the episode below, or if you prefer your podcasts through your headphones, you can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Audible - find some links further down the page.
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
How Can Financial Independence Have Different Flavours? – From Episode 9 of AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. The podcast I co-host, AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast, is based partly on the premise that autistic…
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How Can Financial Independence Have Different Flavours? – From Episode 9 of AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast
Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. The podcast I co-host, AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast, is based partly on the premise that autistic people are more likely than the general population to be financially disadvantaged. A core understanding is that autistic people need to be able to maximise their financial wellbeing, and avoid financial pitfalls, in order to thrive. In particular, autistic people need to be able to step away from working when burnout hits, without suffering a financial crisis as a result - as in not being able to pay bills and so on.
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
One of the worst theories of autism ever concocted… youtu.be/4mu_REW7CNA #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismFacts #AutismMyths #AutismMythsBusted #Financialindependence #FIRE
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Why the Theory of Mind Deficit Model of Autism is Nonsense
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
From episode 9: Why is Autism Diagnosis Getting Reversed in Sweden? youtu.be/E9lrxkFHYt0 #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismFacts #AutismMyths #AutismMythsBusted
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From episode 9: Why is Autism Diagnosis Getting Reversed in Sweden?
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Theory of Mind Deficit model of autism created a domino effect of public misconception of autistic people… youtu.be/oDX5V-I52tg #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismFacts #AutismMyths #AutismMythsBusted
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Episode 9: Why is Theory of Mind Deficit Nonsense, and How Can FI Have Different Flavours?
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Episode 9: Why is Theory of Mind Deficit Nonsense, and How Can FI Have Different Flavours? youtu.be/oDX5V-I52tg #Autistic #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyAutistic #FIRE #Financialindependence
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Episode 9: Why is Theory of Mind Deficit Nonsense, and How Can FI Have Different Flavours?
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Why is Theory of Mind Deficit Nonsense, and How Can FI Have Different Flavours? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 9 Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Here's the latest episode of AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast. In this podcast, we…
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Why is Theory of Mind Deficit Nonsense, and How Can FI Have Different Flavours? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 9
Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Here's the latest episode of AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast. In this podcast, we discuss all the major autism issues, with a recurrent focus on financial wellbeing for autistic people and everyone. We're not selling anything. We don't recommend any financial products or services. We are just two autistic guys shining a light on the fact that autistic people are more likely than the general population to be financially disadvantaged. In this episode, we take a look at why people in Sweden are getting their autism diagnoses reversed.
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6HVgo8i... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... Audible: www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0HFJVMC9... YouTube: youtube.com/@afipodcast?... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #FIRE #Financialindependence
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The vicious cycle of skill access potentially explains skill loss in autistic burnout; a clip from episode 8 of AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast. youtube.com/shorts/gJh7O...
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From episode 8 of AFI: Skill loss in autistic burnout
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Can You Self-Diagnose Autism? Can You Retire Early? The Truth About Both – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast- Episode 7 Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. I somehow missed out posting this episode of AFI here when it first went live, but better late than never; here…
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Can You Self-Diagnose Autism? Can You Retire Early? The Truth About Both – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast- Episode 7
Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. I somehow missed out posting this episode of AFI here when it first went live, but better late than never; here it is. There is a lot of criticism of autistic people who self-diagnose, but quite often those criticisms don't stand up to scrutiny. Have a watch, and please let me know what you think. Also, if you like this blog and website, I would be so grateful if you could give the AFI podcast a follow. You can find us on the major podcast platforms, and you can watch us on YouTube.
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
From Episode 8: Autistic Burnout - What is it? What is it not? What's it like, and what causes it? youtu.be/Y1fqtLwVuRI #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Financialindependence #FIRE
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From Episode 8: Autistic Burnout - What is it? What is it not? What's it like, and what causes it?
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Part 23: Tiny Lab-Grown Brains Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Every so often, a piece of autism research arrives with the suggestion that scientists may finally be closing in on the biological cause of autism. A new study from researchers at the University of California, San…
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Part 23: Tiny Lab-Grown Brains
Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Every so often, a piece of autism research arrives with the suggestion that scientists may finally be closing in on the biological cause of autism. A new study from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has generated just this kind of coverage, leaving me thinking, "Not this again..." There are certainly ingredients here for an attention-grabbing story. Scientists have investigated genetic mutations associated with autism, mapped out what those mutations do at the molecular level, and studied their effects in, as the media would have it, …
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Episode 8: What Does Autistic Burnout Actually Do To You? youtu.be/51S5ljnqDCo A deep dive on Autistic Burnout from two angles, plus our usual In the News segment. #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Financialindependence #FIRE
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Episode 8: What Does Autistic Burnout Actually Do To You?
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
From Episode 8: How David's autistic burnout & his financial independence journey converged: youtu.be/4EJnDa69Wdw #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Financialindependence #FIRE
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From Episode 8: David's autistic burnout & his financial independence journey
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
From AFI Episode 8: In The News - Should Autistic People Be Allowed to Drive Cars? youtu.be/b9jlGdwm6Zw #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Financialindependence #FIRE
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From AFI Episode 8: In The News - Should Autistic People Be Allowed to Drive Cars?
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Autistic burnout is one of the most serious and debilitating things that can happen to an autistic person. In this episode of AFI, hosts Darren and David have a frank discussion about the causes and effects of autistic burnout. youtu.be/51S5ljnqDCo #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #FIRE
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Episode 8: What Does Autistic Burnout Actually Do To You?
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
What Does Autistic Burnout Actually Do to You? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 8 Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Here is the latest episode of AFI, the podcast I host with David, of Mortgage Advisor on FIRE fame. In this episode, we approach the…
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What Does Autistic Burnout Actually Do to You? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 8
Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Here is the latest episode of AFI, the podcast I host with David, of Mortgage Advisor on FIRE fame. In this episode, we approach the subject of autistic burnout from two angles. Also, as usual, we have our In the News segment, this week talking about the recent announcement from The National Autistic Society, and the sad developments regarding Noah Woods. And, following a report from Australia, we tackle the question, should autistic people be allowed to drive? If you prefer to listen to your podcasts rather than watching on YouTube, you can find the audio version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Audible.
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #FIRE #Financialindependence
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Episode 8: What Does Autistic Burnout Actually Do To You?
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Yes, we cover all aspects of that in the video.
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6HVgo8i... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... Audible: www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0HFJVMC9... YouTube: youtube.com/@afipodcast?... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #FIRE #Financialindependence
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Episode 7: Can You Self-Diagnose Autism? Can You Retire Early? The Truth About Both. youtu.be/XY2wZv9v7eQ
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Episode 7: Can You Self-Diagnose Autism? Can You Retire Early? The Truth About Both.
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Wait, what? Your employer will give you free money? How employer pension matching works youtu.be/PDcxFv4t8Xc
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How employer pension matching works
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
New episodes every Thursday ! Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6HVgo8i... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... Audible: www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0HFJVMC9... YouTube: youtube.com/@afipodcast?... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #FIRE #Financialindependence
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
What Are the Objections to Autism Self-Diagnosis? youtu.be/tdNL7f6_NeM #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic
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What Are the Objections to Autism Self-Diagnosis?
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Thanks Nicki, really appreciate that. We’re new at podcasting, and it’s very early days, so we would owe you our undying gratitude if you could give us a mention if and when it’s appropriate.
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Subscribe via your favourite podcast platforms or YouTube… YouTube: youtube.com/@afipodcast?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6HVgo8i... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... Audible: www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0HFJVMC9... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #FIRE #Financialindependence
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Is it okay to diagnose yourself with autism? Can you really plan to retire early if you’re not in a highly paid job? Episode 7 of AFI is available on all your podcast platforms and YouTube. youtu.be/XY2wZv9v7eQ?... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #FIRE #Financialindependence
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Episode 7: Can You Self-Diagnose Autism? Can You Retire Early? The Truth About Both.
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“Mooted” means to suggest or introduce an idea, topic, or person for people to discuss or consider. You introduced the idea of the field of “autistic people” in response to me mentioning the field of autism studies, so yes, it WAS mooted; by you. I have never mocked you.
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I agreed no such thing, and i have not “complained” about anything you have said. You would benefit from reading what I’ve actually posted rather than persistently attributing to me things that I have not said.
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Links… YouTube: youtube.com/@afipodcast?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6HVgo8i... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... Audible: www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0HFJVMC9... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #FIRE #Financialindependence
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I agree that autism doesn’t exist separately from the person. But a field of autism studies does exist. Also, there is nothing in anything I have said that indicates I have any kind of problem with any mooted “field of studying autistic people.” I have not commented on any such field.
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Who Are the A**holes, What is Autism, and What are the assets? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 6 Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Coming in Episode 7... AFI: The podcast that explores the intersection of autism and financial independence. Hosted by…
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Who Are the A**holes, What is Autism, and What are the assets? – AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast – Episode 6
Hello, and welcome back to The Autistic Writer. Coming in Episode 7... AFI: The podcast that explores the intersection of autism and financial independence. Hosted by Darren Scothern (The Autistic Writer) and David Scothern (Mortgage Advisor on FIRE), AFI is available on all major podcast platforms. YouTube Spotify  Apple Podcasts 🎧 Audible / Amazon Music That's all for this time. Take care. share this article: The Autistic Writer is a labour of love, dedicated to promoting autism acceptance, understanding, and equality. If you'd like to help support this work, a small tip via Buy Me a Coffee would be greatly appreciated.
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Links… YouTube: youtube.com/@afipodcast?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6HVgo8i... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... Audible: www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0HFJVMC9... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #FIRE #Financialindependence
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Links… YouTube: youtube.com/@afipodcast?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6HVgo8i... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... Audible: www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0HFJVMC9... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #FIRE #Financialindependence
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Links… YouTube: youtube.com/@afipodcast?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6HVgo8i... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... Audible: www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0HFJVMC9... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #FIRE #Financialindependence
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Links… YouTube: youtube.com/@afipodcast?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6HVgo8i... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... Audible: www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0HFJVMC9... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #FIRE #Financialindependence
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Intro to Asset Classes youtu.be/AELQuv2KyFg
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Intro to Asset Classes
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Financialindependence #FIRE
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Episode 6 is here! This week, we discuss Edward Norton's recent comments about autism, and we take a look at asset classes in investing. And tackle part two of the big question: What is autism, exactly? (Spoiler: It's not as straightforward as you might think.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlnQ...
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Episode 6: Who are the A**holes, What is Autism, and What are the Assets?
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
In this episode, we try to answer the question, What is autism exactly? Plus, sliding doors moments as two young people set off on their financial lives and face the consequences of their decisions.
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Episode 5: What Are We Getting Wrong About Autism and Investing?
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Some people think autism isn’t relevant to them. Here’s why it matters to everyone. Plus, a look at your FI number, and safe withdrawal rates.
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Episode 4: Why Autism Matters, and How Much is Enough?
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
There are billions being pumped into the autism industry… but where is it all going? Plus, a look at effective budgeting strategy.
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Episode 3: Where Did All the Money Go?
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Why money might not be what you think it is. Plus, more on the barriers faced by autistic people.
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Episode 2: What Money Is, and Why It's Hard to Get
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
A look at why it’s so difficult for autistic people to thrive.
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Episode 1: What Stops Autistic People Thriving? Key financial principles, and social barriers.
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
What exactly is the problem?
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Episode 1: What Stops Autistic People Thriving? Key financial principles, and social barriers.
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AFI: The Autism and Financial Independence Podcast @afipod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Show me the money!
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