
CoastFI Couple: Money, Relationships & Financial Independence
What does the journey to financial independence actually look like when you're navigating it together?
CoastFI Couple follows Matt and Yana's real-life journey toward financial independence—from working, saving, investing, and figuring out their Coast FI number to finally reaching Coast FI and asking a whole new question: Now what?
Along the way, they've shared the math, decisions, disagreements, experiments, and life changes that come with trying to build more freedom without waiting for traditional retirement.
Now that they've officially reached Coast FI, the journey isn't over. It's shifting from How much do we need? to How much can we let go? From accumulating to spending. From maximizing income to deciding when a good job is no longer worth the time it costs. And from planning for freedom someday to figuring out how to actually use it.
Expect candid conversations about Coast FI and Coast FIRE, personal finance, relationships and money, investing, intentional spending, career decisions, work optionality, and the emotional side of financial independence—with plenty of laughs and real-life detours along the way.
Whether you're just discovering the FIRE movement, working toward Coast FI yourself, or wondering what happens once you get there, come follow the journey with us.
Welcome To The Show
One Year Into CoastFI: Role Reversals, Slowing Down, and Finding Joy Beyond the Numbers
It’s been one full year since we hit CoastFI—and we’re recording this episode from the woods, camping and reflecting on everything that’s happened since Matt stepped away from the 9-to-5 grind. In thi...
Love, Money, and FIRE: How Money Trauma Impacts Couples on the Journey to Financial Independence
In this episode of CoastFI Couple, we explore the emotional side of financial independence and how unresolved money trauma can impact couples on their journey to FIRE. Whether it’s fear of spending, h...
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One Year Into CoastFI: Role Reversals, Slowing Down, and Finding Joy Beyond the Numbers
It’s been one full year since we hit CoastFI—and we’re recording this episode from the woods, camping and reflecting on everything that’s happened since Matt stepped away from the 9-to-5 grind. In thi...
Love, Money, and FIRE: How Money Trauma Impacts Couples on the Journey to Financial Independence
In this episode of CoastFI Couple, we explore the emotional side of financial independence and how unresolved money trauma can impact couples on their journey to FIRE. Whether it’s fear of spending, h...
How Qube Money Revolutionized Our Budgeting: A Deep Dive
Welcome back to CoastFI Couple! In today’s episode, Yana and Matt dive into the stress-free way they manage money together—without spreadsheets, end-of-month surprises, or budgeting guilt. They share ...
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QUBE MONEY

HOW WE USE QUBE MONEY TO COASTFI
In 2020, we discovered Qube Money, and it has completely transformed how we manage our monthly and annual budgeting.
By automating our spending and bills, we only need to make one cash transfer a month, giving us peace of mind and freeing us from the constant worry of overspending.
Curious About Us?

Matt and Yana, hosts of CoastFI Couple, are a happily married duo who met in college and have built a life grounded in financial independence, simplicity, and family.
Based out of Florida, they’ve become debt-free and reached Coast FI while raising money-conscious kids.
Matt, with a background in corporate America and a deep passion for personal finance, is now dedicated to helping others prioritize life over the grind, encouraging a stress-free approach to money.
Yana, with a day job in tech and a craft business on the side, brings a creative and yet big-picture perspective to embracing the values of peace and simplicity when planning the next phase of their financial independence.
Together, they empower couples to design a life where money supports their dreams - but never defines them.
"I really love the idea of this podcast being a vehicle for people to learn about it and to feel like they can actually apply some tools and strategies to build up their own financial literacy, communicate with their partner."

Yana Tarr - Podcast Host
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY
Reviews
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Healthy Relationships
Matt & Yana are a cute couple with great communication skills. They are on the same page about many things including money. Let them guide you to the top of the Coast FI mountains with their unique tools, tips, and tricks. Along the way, enjoy their adorable sense of humor. It is clear that they are in love and in money! Nice meeting you at FINCON Matt. I look forward to meeting Yana too. - Bill
Fantastic podcast!
Fantastic podcast and show for couples and partners interested in the FI movement. As a long time (famous) podcaster myself, Matt and Yana do a wonderful job connecting with their audience and teaching the basics of CoastFI. Subscribed and looking forward to their journey.
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