Episodes

Passive income and credit scores . While they don't entirely rely on each other, having good credit does allow you to build passive income streams far faster . Andrew Brazell learned this the hard way, but thankfully profited...

Those searching how to retire early usually come away with one conclusion—you have to make much, much more money. Most financial independence pursuers think that a large salary or enormous sum of assets is what will bring the...

Early retirement is one of those common personal finance topics that always comes up on the show. It’s arguably the most talked-about subject in our Facebook group and is a common theme among guests on the show. But what does...

“Buy now, pay later” companies have been around for decades, but not in the form they take today. You may have noticed that when you check out from an online store, a little prompt asks you if you want to purchase your goods ...

What's stopping you from becoming debt-free ? Everyone’s answers will vary, but one truth remains the same—excessive debt can prevent you from living the life you deserve. Today’s guest, Joe Bussey , took control of his life ...

Retirement investing is a crucial part of planning for financial freedom . While early retirement is a status that almost everyone would love to achieve, the second-best thing is standard retirement, where you can use your sm...

I Bonds , and treasury bonds in general, have always been thought of as the “retiree's investment choice.” For those that have a short time horizon on investments, bonds have made perfect sense. With a guaranteed return , the...

Many FIRE chasers want to know how to stop overspending . But maybe the solution to overspending is simply knowing about it in the first place. For many Americans, credit card debt , exuberant living , and buying more than wh...

Want to work less and make more ? With a forty-hour workweek, it seems hard to imagine a reality where you can do less but still get the same results. How can you fit an entire week’s worth of work into only one day ’s workin...

If you want to invest in real estate , you’ll need a few things: a property, an income source, and some cash. If you’ve got all three, you should be able to finance your way to owning a rental property , but this becomes a li...

Before you quit your job , you will need to prepare yourself not just financially, but mentally. If you’re thinking of leaving your W2, and you're not at retirement age just yet, odds are you have a side hustle or even an ent...

It’s a strange time for student debt . On one hand, many college graduates are electing not to pay their student loans while they sit in forbearance . On the other, some debtors are choosing to take advantage of the zero-perc...

You may have seen mortgage tips posted throughout the forums or in the BiggerPockets Money Facebook Group , but rarely do you get preapproval tips straight from a lender themselves . As the housing market stays hot and intere...

Almost every age group wants to know how to retire in ten years . Whether you’re in your teens, your mid-thirties, or your mid-fifties, retirement can seem like an eternity away. Those who retire early and find financial free...

Asking for a prenup (prenuptial agreement) can be an exceedingly scary ask. To your partner, a prenup may seem like a way of telling them that you’re planning for a future divorce. But, in reality, it could be the thing that ...

You’ve heard of middle-class money traps before. Like spending your whole paycheck on rent, not paying yourself first, and the sneaky seduction of obsessive eating out. Today, we’re talking about a far less known type of midd...

Budget meals , cheap eats, and deliciously discounted recipes are all in this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast . As many of you financial freedom chasers know, one of the biggest monthly expenses on your budget tend...

Stock market crashes aren’t common, but when they happen, they often catch you by surprise. Thankfully, we’re not in the middle of a stock market crash, but this current correction or “dip” we’re riding has got some early ret...

The idea of college comes with a lot of questions—but there is one question that isn't usually asked: is college worth the cost ? Most would say yes, but the honest answer is sometimes. Today’s guest, Robert Farrington, the C...

Everyone has experienced negative cash flow . If you have a troublesome rental property, you may experience negative cash flow. If you have a low income but an appetite for expensive eateries, you may also experience negative...

Early retirement was a goal for today’s guest, Antoinette Munroe, the moment she started making money. Her money journey started in second grade when she sold her Halloween candy for extra cash. By high school, she graduated ...

Index funds and rental properties are at opposite ends of the investing spectrum. On one side, you have highly diversified, almost entirely passive index funds. On the other, you have cash-flowing, yet far more hands-on, rent...

A master’s degree shows quite simply that you’re a master (at least to some extent) in a certain subject. For decades, getting a master’s degree has been seen as a financially savvy move to open you up to higher pay, better j...

Financial independence is not a new concept to Carl and Mindy Jensen. For as long as they’ve been together, Carl and Mindy have been open and upfront about their financial situations. When they learned about the FIRE movement...