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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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How to Avoid (or Escape) the Middle-Class Trap and Retire Early
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…
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From Making $28,000/Year to FI in 5 YEARS
One rental property changed everything. Deandra was drowning—working multiple jobs, crushed by student debt, teaching full-time with no end in sight. Then she…
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How The Top 1% Actually Invest (Not What You Think)
The wealthiest 1% invest completely differently than you’ve been taught—and they definitely don’t follow the advice most financial advisors give…
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You DON’T Need to Be “Debt-Free” to Reach FIRE
Should you pay off all your debt before investing? Or is that costing you years of financial freedom? In this episode, we’re tackling the debate that…
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$90K in Debt to Coast FI with $1.5M (Here’s the Blueprint)
Ericka Young did what most people think is impossible—she went from 90k in debt to Coast FI with a seven-figure net worth. In this episode of the BiggerPockets…
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The FIRE Movement Is Dead! (What You Need to Know)
Is the FIRE movement dead? In 2025, more people are catching on to the huge downsides of pursuing financial independence, retire early. Strict frugality…
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The All Out Approach to Achieve FIRE in Your 30s (Median Income Earner)
In this BiggerPockets Money episode, we break down the all-out approach to reaching Financial Independence and Retiring Early in your 30s. No tech salary…
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Did She Already Reach Coast FI at 46? (Finance Friday)
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench tackle two pivotal financial decisions with their guest, Kristel. Has…
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Net Worth By Age In 2025 (Are You Above Average?)
Let’s talk about the average net worth by every age, and how to make sure you save and invest enough money to stay on track. In this episode of the…
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Should You Keep or Sell Your House? (Best Choice for FIRE)
Should you sell your house right now or turn it into a rental property? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench…
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FI at 44 AFTER Taking a Year Off at 31
What if you could take a year off at 31 and still retire early? Alex Morales, also known as Girl Chasing Wealth, is doing exactly that. In this BiggerPockets…
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The Four Fundamentals of Retirement Drawdown
Join Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench on the BiggerPockets Money Podcast as they welcome retirement tax experts Sean Mullaney, The FI Tax Guy, and Cody Garrett, a…
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Why Early Retirement Means Paying Less in Taxes
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are joined by tax experts Sean Mullaney and Cody Garrett to reveal how…
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Which FIRE Strategy is Best for You? (Lean to Fat FIRE)
Join Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench on this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast as they dive into the different types of FIRE. Financial Independence…
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FI Faster by Making More and Spending Less Using “Geo-Arbitrage”
Discover how geo-arbitrage can double your investing power without requiring a raise, career change, or lottery win! In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money…
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How to Save 50% of Your Income Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle
What if we told you that your path to financial independence isn’t about picking the perfect stocks, timing the market, or earning a massive salary? In…
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Mr. Money Mustache’s Simple Secret to Retiring Early in Your 30s
Pete Adeney, aka Mr. Money Mustache, joins BiggerPockets Money hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench to break down the shockingly simple math behind early…
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How to Make Your FIRE Portfolio Even MORE Passive (Finance Friday)
Today on the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, we’re diving into an incredible success story. Meet Beau, a retired military professional who built a massive…
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Mindy Tracks Her Net Worth Live w/ Monarch Money
Ever wondered how financial experts ACTUALLY manage their own money? Mindy Jensen opens her real financial accounts LIVE on this episode! In this…
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The Secret to Retiring Early AND Spending More Money
Retire earlier. Spend more. Live better. For most people, these sound like mutually exclusive goals—you can pick one, maybe two, but certainly not all three…
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From $90K in Debt to Coast FIRE at 45
Fear that early retirement is out of the question because you have too much debt? It’s not game over. Whether you’re debt-free or still chipping…
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The Case for Picking Stocks w/ Co-Founder of The Motley Fool
Do you think you can’t beat the market? David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, joins the BiggerPockets Money podcast to shatter this limiting…
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How to Go From Broke at 50 to Retired at 60!
Are you worried you won’t be able to retire at sixty-five? Feeling financially limited in your fifties and need a retirement plan so you can finally stop…
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Investor Retires in 6 Years ($120K/Year) by Doing This
On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast Mindy and Scott are joined by Beau Webb. Beau went from flying Blackhawk helicopters in the Army to…
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How to Build a Business That’ll Replace Your 9-5 | Hala Taha
What does it take to transform from a $27,000-a-year employee into an eight-figure entrepreneur? Hala Taha, founder of YAP Media, joins Mindy Jensen and Scott…
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How Regular People Can Achieve Coast FI in Their 30s
Coast FI is a fascinating concept that’s gaining traction in the financial independence community. And no, to Mindy’s disappointment, it…
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How to Reach Coast FIRE (The Relaxed Way to Retire!)
Tired of the extreme saving grind? What if there was a way to front-load your retirement savings and then “coast” to financial independence without…
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How “Regular” People Can Achieve FIRE (Early Retirement) by 40!
Join hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench as they sit down with Cody Garrett, a former musician turned financial planner who discovered the FIRE movement seven…
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Are We Heading Into a Recession? J Scott Breaks It Down
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are joined by real estate expert J Scott to break down the mixed…
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How to Fast Track Your Path to FIRE | The Wealth Ladder
In this insightful episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench delve into the practical steps for building wealth with financial…
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How to Achieve Financial Independence in the Military
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench, along with guest David Pere, delve deep into achieving financial…
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The Portfolio Strategy That Could Double Your Safe Withdrawal Rate
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench welcome Frank Vasquez back on to challenge everything you thought you…
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The Portfolio that Supports a 5% Safe Withdrawal Rate | Frank Vasquez
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are joined by Frank Vasquez, host of the Risk Parity Radio Podcast…
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How Much Do You Need for Early Retirement? (How to Calculate Your FI Number)
What’s your financial independence number (FI/FIRE number)? Are you being too conservative, or are you cutting things close? Do you even have one? Today, we’re…
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The Best Investing Order of Operations for FIRE (2025)
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench discuss the order of operations for investing your money to achieve…
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How I’m Accessing My IRA at 45 (Without Paying Penalties)
Want to access your IRA before turning 59½ without paying the brutal 10% early withdrawal penalty? You’re not alone, and there are completely legal ways…
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Your Complete Guide to Financial Independence (2025)
The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement has transformed how people think about work, money, and retirement. In this comprehensive episode…
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Wall Street Pro Reveals Why He Ditched Trading for Index Funds
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Mindy and Scott speak with Victor Haghani, a seasoned financial expert whose journey from Wall Street titan…
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How to FIRE Without Investing in Real Estate
You’re eager to build serious wealth, but the idea of managing tenants, fixing toilets, handling trash issues, and dealing with the endless headaches…
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Is Your FIRE Strategy Wrong? The Middle Class Trap Debate with Brad Barrett
Buying a house, maxing out your 401(k), and leveraging real estate are considered the gold standard for building wealth, but what if these strategies are…
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The Proven Path to Financial Independence in Your 40s
On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Dave Fleischer, a teacher who’s proving that you…
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How to Access Retirement Funds Early Using the 72(t) Strategy
On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with John Bowens from Equity Trust. John is an expert on the…
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Money with Katie: Breaking Free from the Middle-Class Money Trap
Katie Gatti Tassin from “Money with Katie” escaped the middle-class wealth trap of endless working and spending by having her “financial…
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4% Rule Creator Bill Bengen Reveals His NEW 5% Retirement Strategy
The 4% rule just got a major update! Bill Bengen, the creator of the famous 4% withdrawal rule, returns to share his latest research that’s changing…
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The Ultimate Guide to Asset Protection: LLCs, Insurance & Partnerships
Do you really need an LLC for rentals? What kind of insurance should you get? With so many questions (and confusion) surrounding asset protection for real…
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The “Set It and Forget It” Path to FIRE by Your 40s
If you invest consistently, reaching FIRE (financial independence, retire early) by your mid-40s is absolutely possible. These two financial-freedom-chasing…
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Leaving His Job at 36 to Give Back, NOT Get Rich During FI
For many of us, FI (financial independence) isn’t just about having the biggest bank account. Growing wealth is one thing, but getting rich isn’t the goal…
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If No One Follows the 4% Rule, What IS the Right Withdrawal Rate?
Most people assume the “safe withdrawal rate” for retirement (or early retirement) is 4%. But, if that’s the case, why is it SO hard to find anyone who’s…
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No, Taxes Won’t Derail Your FIRE: Here’s What You’ll Really Pay in Retirement
No, Taxes Won’t Derail Your FIRE: Here’s What You’ll Really Pay in Retirement Podcast Description Taxes in retirement have been called a “silent wealth killer”…
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Scott Steps Down as CEO: A New Age for BiggerPockets Money
BiggerPockets’ CEO Scott Trench announces his decision to step down as CEO, and focus full-time efforts on personal finance content with BiggerPockets Money…
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JL Collins: The “Simple” Path to Wealth, FIRE, and Stress-Free Investing
The Simple Path to Wealth is arguably the most influential book in the FIRE movement. JL Collins, its author, is revered among early retirees as one of the…
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How to Create Huge Tax Savings Funding Your Kid’s College (& FIRE on Time!)
Paying for college is one of the biggest financial hurdles families face—even as you’re chasing or approaching FIRE. What’s the smartest way to save for higher…
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I Retired Early in My 40s WITHOUT Withdrawing from My Portfolio! | Life After FIRE
You CAN retire early in just ten years IF you save and invest enough. Fortunately, your retirement expenses may be less than you think. Chris Luger, from Heavy…
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The 4% “Rule” is Wrong for FIRE—Here’s a Better Alternative
For decades, the 4% rule has been the calculation every FIRE chaser has used to determine when they can retire early—risk-free. The math is simple: have a…
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How to Build (and Enjoy) Your “Dream” Life in Early Retirement | Life After FIRE
What if you reached financial independence…before knowing what it was? That’s what happened to Chris Rusin. After discovering the FIRE movement and stumbling…
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The Single Biggest Risk That Could Stop Your Early Retirement (& How to Dodge It)
You’re part of the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early) so you can quit your job, have complete time freedom, and truly enjoy your life. But…
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We Paid Off $500K in Debt: Now We’re on Track to Retire (Early) in Our 50s
Fear that early retirement is out of the question because you have too much debt? It’s not game over. Whether you’re debt-free or still chipping away at your…
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Healthcare Hacks That Could Save You Thousands on the Journey to FIRE
Wealth and health are closely intertwined, especially here in the US, where the high cost of healthcare can put significant financial pressure on families. But…
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The Financial Order of Operations for FIRE (Step-by-Step Early Retirement Plan)
Most people chasing FIRE (financial independence, retire early) are doing it all out of order, and it’s costing them years of financial freedom. So, we…
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The “Silver Lining” for Investors After a Historic Week for Stocks| Life After FIRE
We’re coming off one of the wildest weeks in stock market history. How are retirees reacting to these massive swings? How should you adjust your FIRE portfolio…