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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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6 Simple Steps to Financial Independence
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench break down the six foundational principles for building wealth and achieving…
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Ben Felix Critiques FIRE… And Then Makes the Case for 100% Equities in FIRE
In this episode, Ben Felix joins Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench on the BiggerPockets Money podcast to break down his thoughts on the FIRE movement, portfolio…
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The Biggest Portfolio Mistakes FIRE Investors Make
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench break down the biggest portfolio mistakes people make on the path to…
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How Kyle Built a $4M Real Estate Portfolio Making Less Than $40K
On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench bring on Kyle Collette to discuss how he achieved financial independence and…
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Your FIRE Number Is Probably Wrong — Here’s Why
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench break down the biggest mistakes people make when calculating their FIRE…
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Is Small Cap Value Worth It? Ben Felix Explains the Truth About AVUV & Factor Investing
On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Ben Felix to break down one of the most debated topics in…
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How the Top 1% Are Investing in 2026 (Real Portfolio Data)
What are high-net-worth investors actually doing with their money in 2026? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, we break down the latest asset…
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The Messy Middle of Financial Independence (How to Stay Motivated)
The “messy middle” is the longest—and hardest—phase of the financial independence (FIRE) journey. It’s where progress feels slow, motivation dips, and burnout…
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From $69K Debt to Financial Independence in NYC
Kim Hunter Borst didn’t start her financial independence journey in New York City—but it’s where everything changed. After building a high-income life, she and…
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Paula Pant Quit Her Job with $25K (Now She’s FI in NYC)
Paula quit her $32,000 job in 2008—before she’d ever heard of the FIRE movement—with just $25,000 saved to travel the world. When she came back, she started…
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She Retired at 39… After Moving to New York City
Most people think you need to leave expensive cities to reach financial independence. Walli Miller did the opposite. After discovering the FIRE movement in…
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Coast FI by 30 in a HCOL City (Here’s How He’s Doing it)
In this episode, discover how Eli, a 24-year-old living in NYC, is on track to hit financial independence and retire early—despite the city’s high living…
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9 Things No One Tells You About Financial Independence
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Carl Jensen (our guest host for the week!) break down 9 financial independence (FIRE)…
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How This Teacher Financial Independence with Rentals
Corby Goad went from a modest teacher salary to financial independence through real estate investing—and he did it by mastering the fundamentals. In this…
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How This Teacher Reached Financial Independence with Rentals
Corby Goade went from a modest teacher salary to financial independence through real estate investing—and he did it by mastering the fundamentals. In this…
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Retiring Early in 5 Years? Do THIS First
Thinking about early retirement in the next 5 years? This episode breaks down exactly how to prepare—financially and emotionally—so you don’t just retire…
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How She Quit Full-Time Work at 27 Without Millions (Coast FI)
What if you didn’t have to grind your way to financial independence? In this episode, Alyssa shares how she reached Coast FI by prioritizing flexibility…
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Can He Retire in 10 Years? (We Ran the Numbers)
Is a $2M net worth enough to retire in 10 years? In this Finance Friday episode, Mindy and Scott break down a real “messy middle” case study—Karl, a…
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How Tiffany Aliche Went from Rock Bottom to Millionaire
From $500 a month to a $10M+ net worth, Tiffany Aliche shares how she rebuilt her life after $300K in debt—and the 10 pillars of “financial wholeness” that…
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The Hidden Systems Great CEOs Use Every Day
What does it actually take to think like a CEO? In this episode, Scott Trench breaks down the essential “CEO toolkit”—from strategic thinking and financial…
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How Middle-Class Families Can Retire On Time Without Burning Out
Building lasting wealth doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench break down the…
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Why the Last 3 Years Before Early Retirement Matter Most
If you’re within three years of early retirement, your success depends on more than just your net worth. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast…
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The 13 Biggest Financial Independence Mistakes (That Delay FIRE by Years)
What are the biggest mistakes people make on the road to financial independence? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and…
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How He’ll Hit $500K by 30 (Coast FI Plan)
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Evan Lawler, a full-time engineer and content creator, to…
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The Middle Class Trap: Why $750,000 Doesn’t Feel Like Enough (Financial Plan)
Are you a high earner in your 30s or 40s with a growing net worth — but somehow still feel financially stuck? You might be caught in the “boring…
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Does More Money REALLY Buy Happiness? | Matt Killingsworth
What’s the real relationship between money and happiness? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with…
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From $15,000 to Financial Independence Through Real Estate
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Grace Gudenkauf, a real estate investor who began her…
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Can You Reach Financial Independence on a Median Income?
Can you reach financial independence earning a median or below-median income? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott…
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Cruising to FIRE in Her 40s (After Living Pay Check to Pay Check!)
On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are joined by Emily Egashira to hear about her financial journey. Emily’s…
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AVUV vs VTSAX: Why Small Cap Value Could Outperform
On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are joined by Frank Vasquez to explore small cap value investing, factor…
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Paul Merriman’s 4-Step Portfolio Strategy for Long-Term Wealth
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are joined by Paul Merriman. Paul shares decades of investing wisdom…
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The New FIRE? Why Time Freedom Beats Early Retirement
What if financial independence isn’t about retiring early — but about controlling your time right now? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast…
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The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Ideal Side Hustle
How do you choose a side hustle that actually makes money instead of wasting your time? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast Nick Loper from Side…
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Debate: AUM vs Flat Fee Which is Better?
In this episode of the BiggerPocketsMoney podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench host Ryan Sterling, CEO of NerdWallet Wealth Partners, to discuss the nuances…
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How We Built a $1M Net Worth by 32 (Step-by-Step Breakdown)
Trevor and his wife reached a $1 million net worth by age 32 and are on track to achieve financial independence well before 40. In this episode of the…
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The 4% Rule Was Never Designed for FIRE’s Healthcare Reality
The 4% rule has a major flaw: it doesn’t account for healthcare costs. If you’re planning to retire early, health insurance premiums will rise…
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The Major MONEY Milestones To Hit By EVERY Decade!
Are you on track to achieve financial independence? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench outline the essential…
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The Proven Path to Financial Independence by 44
Should you retire the second you hit financial independence, or is there value in working just a little longer? Steven faced this exact decision at 40 and…
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How to Negotiate Your Salary and Reach Financial Independence Faster | Paula Pant
Want to reach financial independence faster? The quickest path isn’t extreme frugality—it’s earning more. And that starts with salary negotiation…
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Reached FI at 60: How to Switch from Accumulation to Drawdown with Bill Yount
You’ve hit financial independence—now what? How do you actually start spending the money you’ve spent years accumulating? Bill Yount reached FI at…
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Broke and in Debt at 50? How to Still Retire On-Time (Step-by-Step Plan)
You’re in your 50s, $50,000 in debt, and retirement at 65 feels impossible. We made this episode for you. Today, Mindy and Scott spell out the exact…
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How to Reach Coast FIRE (The Relaxed Way to Retire!)
What if you didn’t have to save 70% of your income to retire early? What if you could hit a number in your 30s, ease off the gas, and still reach…
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How to Retire Early: A 15-Year Plan to Go from $1,000 to FIRE
What if you’re doing FIRE in the wrong order? Most people chasing financial independence are following steps that actually slow them down—and it could be…
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How to Use AI to Reach Financial Independence Faster
AI is revolutionizing how we build wealth and achieve financial independence. In this episode, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench break down exactly how to use AI…
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Scott Builds Four Portfolios with Four Different Strategies ($40k Experiment)
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast with Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench, Scott builds four different investment portfolios using real money, each…
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Which Path to Financial Independence Is Faster? Sell or Rent?
Should you turn your primary home into a rental property or sell it when you move? It’s one of the biggest financial decisions homeowners face, and in…
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How to Set FIRE Goals and Actually Achieve Them (2026)
Episode #704 ~~~ Download the Goal Setting Document: www.biggerpocketsmoney.com/resources ~~~ Subscribe to the 31 Day Challenge…
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How to Track Your Path to FI in 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)
Ready to take control of your finances in 2026? Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are breaking down one of the most powerful tools for financial success: the…
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How this Couple Achieved FIRE in Their 30s (Average Income)
Sam and Carolyn reached financial independence in their thirties through frugality, real estate investing, and building side hustles that generated $10,000 per…
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Financial Independence Through the Unthinkable: A Healthcare Crisis
Join Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench for a powerful conversation with Regina Moore, who achieved millionaire status before 35 through frugality and her career as…
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The Ultimate Guide to Early Retirement Drawdown (2026)
Building a $2.5 million portfolio is hard. Spending it without running out? That’s even harder. Welcome to the 700th episode of the BiggerPockets Money…
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The Case for Blended (Instead of Sequential) Drawdown for Early Retirees
Are you using the wrong retirement withdrawal strategy? Sequential drawdown—draining one account before touching the next—is the most common approach to early…
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If We Started FIRE Over in 2025, Here’s Exactly What We’d Do
What would you do differently if you could start your FIRE journey over today? Back in 2013, Scott was fresh out of college house hacking his way to financial…
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Does Money Buy Happiness? What the FIRE Community Gets Wrong
What happens after you achieve financial independence? Former Facebook employee turned comedian Paul Ollinger discovered the answer wasn’t what he…
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Will 2026 Healthcare Costs Destroy Financial Independence for Millions?
Will 2026 healthcare costs destroy your FIRE plan? Enhanced ACA tax credits expire in 2026—meaning health insurance premiums could DOUBLE or TRIPLE overnight…
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Proof You Don’t Need a High Salary for FIRE (Teacher Retires at 50)
Think you need a six-figure salary to retire early? Think again. Middle school teacher Andrew Luman is achieving financial independence and retiring at 50—all…
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Stay on Track to FIRE With These Money Moves Before 2026
Time’s running out on 2025, and there are critical financial moves you need to make before December 31st. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money…
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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest? (Best Choice for FIRE)
Pay off your mortgage or invest? If you’re pursuing FIRE, you’ve wrestled with this question. A paid-off house means thousands extra in your pocket…
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How to Build a Tax-Efficient Portfolio (Advanced Strategies)
Most people think index funds are the only path to financial independence—and they’ll get you there in 15-20 years. But what if you could get there…
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How Can Paul Fast Track to FIRE by 45? ($1.6M Net Worth)
Paul has a $1.6 million net worth at 40 years old—impressive by any standard—but he’s stuck wondering: Can I retire in the next 5-6 years? In this…