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BiggerPockets Money Podcast
Intermediate to advanced personal finance strategies for people serious about the FIRE (financial independence retire early) movement—not just dreaming about it. Tune in on Tuesdays and Fridays for new BiggerPockets Money episodes with your hosts, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench! Or visit BiggerPocketsMoney.com with additional resources.
Episodes
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Best of BiggerPockets Money: Retire Early, Spend More? The FIRE Strategy You’re Missing
What if the key to a better retirement isn’t saving more, but learning when it’s safe to spend more? Financial planner Aubrey Williams breaks down…
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Is Financial Independence Still Possible for Gen Z?
Can Gen Z still achieve financial independence and retire early (FIRE) in 2026? On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, co-hosts Evan Lawler and…
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He Hit Coast FI at 28, Quit His Job, and Built Nearly $2M by 32
Kevin Scanlan, better known as the Financial Tutor, joins Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench on the BiggerPockets Money podcast to share how he went from house…
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The Banks, Credit Cards, and Insurance the Top 1% Recommend
What financial products do millionaires actually use, and which ones do they wish they’d avoided? Tad Fallows from Long Angle shares insights from a…
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Best of BiggerPockets Money: How to Go From Broke at 50 to Retired at 60!
Can you achieve financial independence and retire in 15 years if you’re starting from $0 at age 50? In this episode, we break down how to build wealth on…
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Take More Risks in Your 20s? It Could Help You Reach FI Faster
Your 20s can be the best time to take risks, but knowing which risks are worth taking can make all the difference in reaching financial independence. In this…
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How to Reach Coast FI by 45 and Build a Life You Actually Want
How do you go from financial mistakes and debt to financial independence? On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Kelley Long shares her journey…
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Their $3.8M Net Worth Is Trapped. How Can They Retire?
How can you have a $3.8 million net worth and still have zero cash available? In this episode of BiggerPockets Money, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench help a…
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Best of BiggerPockets Money: Aswath Damodaran on the $10 Trillion AI Bet
Is the massive investment in AI worth the cost? In this Best of BiggerPockets Money episode, Aswath Damodaran breaks down the trillions being poured into AI…
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From $0 to Financial Independence: Where We’d Start at 25
What would we do if we were 25 years old and starting from $0? In this episode of BiggerPockets Money, Mindy Jensen and Evan Lawler break down a step-by-step…
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The Boring Strategy that Allows Him to Retire at 54 (Median Income)
How do you build a $2 million portfolio and retire at 54 without earning an enormous salary? Mike shares how 25 years of consistent saving, basic investing…
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Did Buying a House Ruin Her Path to Financial Independence?
What if you had $1 million invested for financial independence at just 36, but still worried that buying a home could derail your early retirement plans?…
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Best of BiggerPockets Money: Ben Felix on the 4% Rule
How much can you safely withdraw in early retirement, and is the 4% rule still a good guideline? Ben Felix breaks down portfolio risk, asset allocation, bonds…
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Is House Hacking Dead in 2026? How to Find Deals That Still Work
Is house hacking still a good strategy for reaching financial independence in 2026? Scott Trench and Evan Lawler break down a real house-hacking opportunity…
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How Much Can You Safely Withdraw in Early Retirement? | Christine Benz
How much do you actually need to retire, and once you get there, how do you turn your portfolio into income without running out of money? In this episode…
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J Scott Explains Inflation, Interest Rates & the Economy
What is happening with inflation, interest rates, energy prices, and the economy, and what does it mean for investors? In this episode of the BiggerPockets…
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Want to Reach FI Faster? These Careers Give You the Biggest Advantage
What are the best careers for reaching financial independence? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Evan Lawler explore careers…
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Naseema Went Bankrupt at 25, Became a Single Mom at 30, and Built $1.3M by 45
How do you go from nearly $1 million in debt to building a $1.3 million net worth? In this BiggerPockets Money episode, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit…
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How She Went From $18K in Debt to Nearly $1 Million in 6 Years
How do you go from $18,000 in debt to nearly $1 million in just six years? On the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Kate…
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Why I’m Baking Lifestyle Inflation Into my Coast FI Plan
Lifestyle inflation can quietly derail your path to financial independence, but does spending more as your income and life change have to be a bad thing? Scott…
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Dividend Investing vs Index Funds: Which Is Better for Financial Independence?
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Eli Breece from Dividendology to unpack dividend growth…
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How to Use AI to Improve Your Finances and Reach FI Faster
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench explore how you can use AI to make better financial decisions and move closer…
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Is Coast FI Riskier Than Traditional FI?
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Evan Lawler take a closer look at Coast FIRE and what it really means to stop aggressively…
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Aswath Damodaran: Why AI Needs $10 Trillion in Revenue to Work
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Professor Aswath Damodaran, one of the world’s leading experts…
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How She Built a $1 Million Net Worth and Quit Her Job Before 35
Two years ago, Alex Preziosi came to the BiggerPockets Money Podcast with one big question: should she quit her W-2 job and go all-in on real estate? Fast…
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How to Buy a Franchise: What You Need to Know Before Investing
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Scott Trench is joined by Alex Smereczniak of Franzy to break down how to buy a franchise, what franchises…
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Both Own Liquor Stores. One Makes $300K. The Other Makes $2.1M. What Went Wrong?
In this episode, Ashley Kehr and Tim Delaney share their very different experiences owning and operating liquor stores, from starting a business during COVID…
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Both Own Liquor Stores. One Makes $300K. The Other Makes $2.5M. What Went Wrong?
In this episode, Ashley Kehr and Tim Delaney share their very different experiences owning and operating liquor stores, from starting a business during COVID…
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The Brutal Cost of $50M in Real Estate by Age 31
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Nic Morales shares how his experience working for the NFL led him into real estate investing and ultimately…
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5 Kids, Modest Income, and $1M Net Worth in 7 Years
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Dave shares how he and his family went from no real savings to building more than $1 million in net worth…
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Starting From Zero at 50: How to Build $1M by 65
In this episode of The BiggerPockets Money Podcast, we explore how someone starting from zero at age 50 can build wealth and potentially reach a $1 million net…
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The Bear Case vs The Bull Case for Megacap Tech
In this episode of The BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are joined by special guest Carl Jensen to explore the bull and bear…
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What to Know Before Hiring a Financial Advisor
How do you choose the right financial advisor? Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench explain what to look for when hiring a financial planner, including AUM vs…
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How Scott & Virginia Trench Think About Goals, Spending and Investing
How do Scott and Virginia Trench actually run their household, set big financial goals, and build toward financial independence together? In this episode…
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How Scott & Virginia Trench Think About Goals, Spending and Investing
How do Scott and Virginia Trench actually run their household, set big financial goals, and build toward financial independence together? In this episode…
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REITs Have Under Performed for 25 Years. Is the Next Decade Different?
REITs have underperformed for 25 years, but could the next decade be different? Jussi Askola joins us to look at where REITs stand today, how they are valued…
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Can This 29-Year-Old Couple Retire by 40 With a $2.5M Portfolio?
Can a 29-year-old couple with a $1.7 million net worth become work optional by age 40? In this Finance Friday episode, we break down their financial plan after…
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There’s No “Right” Way to Reach Financial Independence
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench react to the biggest takeaways and criticisms from Mindy’s recent…
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The 5 FIRE Mistakes CFPs See Over and Over
On this episode of BiggerPockets Money, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Adrianna Adams, CFP at Domain Money, to discuss some of the biggest…
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This ALL OUT Entrepreneurial Approach to FI Got him to $5M by 30
On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Cody Berman to uncover how he achieved financial…
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The “Middle Class Trap” Is Real—But We Need a Better Name
What is the Middle Class Trap, and how can high earners avoid it on the path to financial independence? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast…
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Yes, the Trump Account Belongs in your Financial Order of Operations. Here’s Where.
Trump Accounts are one of the newest tax-advantaged investment accounts for children, but where do they fit in your financial plan? In this episode of the…
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The Money Guys Gave Us Advice… Here’s What We’re Changing
What did Mindy and Carl Jensen learn from The Money Guys after they reviewed their portfolio? In this recap episode, Mindy and Carl share their biggest…
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Should You Choose Coast FI or Go All In on FIRE?
Is Coast FI the smarter path to financial independence in today’s economy? In this episode, Scott Trench and Evan Lawler compare Coast FI vs. traditional…
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The Money Guys Help us Escape Our 401k Tax Trap
In this special episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and her husband Carl head to The Money Guy Show studio for a comprehensive portfolio…
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Is My Spending Reasonable? This Data Set Will Tell You
Are you actually spending too much, or does it just feel that way because of where you live? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen…
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Why $500K Is More Important Than $1 Million (Coast FIRE)
Is $500,000 actually a more important financial milestone than becoming a millionaire? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen sits…
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Should You Stay for the Military Pension? The Math Might Surprise You
Military service offers more financial advantages than most Americans realize, but is staying for a 20-year pension always the smartest move? In this episode…
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The Best Early Retirement Withdrawal Strategy (6 Proven Frameworks)
Reaching financial independence is only half the battle, knowing how to withdraw your money in early retirement is just as important. The right withdrawal…
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Has the FIRE Number Gone from $1M to $2.5M?
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench tackle one of the biggest questions in the FIRE movement: Why has the…
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Is Investing Ethical? How to Invest Without Compromising Your Values
Is investing ethical? Can you build wealth, pursue financial independence, and still invest according to your values? Scott and Mindy tackle one of the biggest…
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The Ultimate Guide to Healthcare Costs for FIRE
Healthcare is one of the biggest unknowns in any FIRE plan. If you’re considering early retirement, self-employment, or leaving a traditional job…
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Mortgage Rates Jumping from 4% to 8%: What Should This Investor Do?
How do you build nearly $1 million in net worth while working seasonally, living intentionally, and creating a lifestyle you actually enjoy? In this episode…
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The Financial Independence Step Most People Forget: Estate Planning
Most people know they should have an estate plan, but keep putting it off. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Mindy Jensen and special guest…
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Katie Wants to Quit Her Job. Can They Afford It?
In this Finance Friday episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench analyze whether Katie can step back from work while…
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What to Do When Most of Your Wealth Is in Company Stock
If you work at a startup or public tech company and have RSUs, stock options, founder shares, or a potential IPO on the horizon, this episode could save you…
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Reach Financial Independence Faster: Backdoor & Mega Backdoor Roth Explained
Want to build tax-free wealth even if your income is too high for a Roth IRA? In this episode, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are joined by CPA’s Amanda Han and…
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The Fastest Path to Financial Independence Isn’t What You Think | Mrs. Dow Jones
Most people think financial independence is all about cutting expenses, but there’s only so much you can cut. In this episode, Haley Sacks, better known…
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10 Ways to Massively Increase Your Net Worth in One Year (Median Salary)
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench break down practical strategies for doubling your net worth and…
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How to Build an Investment Strategy for Financial Independence
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Bob Haines joins hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench to explain how to build an investor policy statement…