How to Avoid (or Escape) the Middle-Class Trap and Retire Early

BiggerPockets Money Podcast · Nov 4, 2025 · 1m

You’re doing everything right—buying a house, maxing out your 401(k), investing in real estate—but what if these “smart” money moves are actually trapping you in your job? It’s the paradox plaguing the FIRE community: you could be a millionaire on paper but can’t afford to retire because all your wealth is locked up. Welcome to […]