Episodes

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 FIRE. They outline the steps for both traditional early retirees and ...

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 to do it that most people never learn about. In this comprehensive guide...

The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement has transformed how people think about work, money, and retirement. In this comprehensive episode, Mindy and Scott break down everything you need to know about achievin...

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 to FIRE advocate will transform how you think about wealth buildi...

You're eager to build serious wealth, but the idea of managing tenants, fixing toilets, handling trash issues, and dealing with the endless headaches that come with real estate investing makes you cringe. Even though we're th...

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 actually sabotaging your early retirement? Today, we're diving into the...

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 don't need a six-figure salary to achieve financial independence. If you'...

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 often-overlooked 72(t)t rule that could be a game-changer for early...

Katie Gatti Tassin from " Money with Katie " escaped the middle-class wealth trap of endless working and spending by having her "financial awakening" early. Through just a few years of self-education she more than doubled her...

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 retirement planning forever. Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podca...

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 estate investors , we’ve brought on an expert to set the record strai...

If you invest consistently, reaching FIRE (financial independence, retire early) by your mid-40s is absolutely possible. These two financial-freedom -chasing twins are proof of it! Only in their 20s , both Andy and Oliver fro...

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. Freedom, time with loved ones, and giving back to your community are...

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 gotten to their FIRE number , quit their job, and lived entirely off of...

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” for those pursuing FIRE —but does the data tell a different story...

BiggerPockets’ CEO Scott Trench announces his decision to step down as CEO, and focus full-time efforts on personal finance content with BiggerPockets Money . We also welcome BiggerPockets’ new CEO, Ale Ayestaran. Learn more ...

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 trailblazers for FIRE, showing that anyone, with the right investin...

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 education while also securing your financial future ? Scott, Min...

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 Metal Money, didn’t think about retiring early until a divorce m...

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 portfolio big enough to withdraw 4% per year to fund your lifestyle....

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 across Mindy and Carl’s blog, he realized he was already at his g...

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 what if early retirement isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be? Wha...

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 student loans, today’s guests are proof that FIRE is never too far ...

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 is there a remedy to these exorbitant expenses that Americans are...