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June 6, 2021

203: 14 Kids, One Income, and STILL Retiring 10 Years Early

What’s your excuse for not hitting financial freedom ? Maybe you work at a low paying job, maybe you only have one income for your household, or maybe you’re caring for a few kids, limiting the income you can save and invest....

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June 3, 2021

202: Finance Friday: How Should I Plan Ahead to Leave College Debt-Fr…

Most 21-year-olds aren’t thinking about Roth IRAs, early retirement, house hacking, or graduating college debt-free. But today’s guest, Anthony, is! Anthony is currently a student in community college, preparing to transfer t...

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May 30, 2021

201: Don’t Delay Your Wealth by Being Scared of “Good Debt” w/ Jake S…

How do you think about debt? Most of us would shudder to think of having high-interest consumer debt in our lives, and for good reason. Consumer debt can lead to a detrimental financial future and tons of wasted money on inte...

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May 27, 2021

200: Episode 200 Special: A Personal Finance Masterclass with Kyle Ma…

We love when guests come back on the show, especially when that guest is Kyle Mast . You may have heard him back on episodes 41 & 84 , but now he’s here to celebrate our 200th episode with us! Scott and Mindy have come up wit...

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May 23, 2021

199: Is It Worth $500,000+ In Student Debt for Higher Paying Careers?

The average American takes a long time to pay off debt, especially student loan debt . These amounts can vary, some people have a few thousand in student loan debt, others have tens of thousands, but what about $521,741 in st...

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May 20, 2021

198: Finance Friday: Are You Spending Too Much Time on Low-Pay Jobs?

Many of you know that Mindy loves live-in-flips, and although she can definitely swing a hammer, she doesn’t have the skills of a finish carpenter, but today’s guests, Serafina & Darrin , do! Serafina and Darrin were both wor...

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May 16, 2021

197: 4 Children, a Lower Income, and STILL Hitting Financial Independ…

There are a lot of excuses we hear from people as to why they can’t reach financial independence . They needed that new car, they needed that nicer apartment, they needed the expensive vacations. Often, this is what we hear f...

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May 13, 2021

196: Finance Friday: Debt-Free, Great Pensions, But Will it Be Enough?

Getting out of debt can be very empowering, which is exactly how Azar and Jeffrey felt when they paid off $83,000 of debt in under 3 years ! They thought it may be the best time to start investing in real estate, but with a s...

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May 9, 2021

195: 3 Degrees, Debt Free, and “Coasting” to Financial Independence

Student loans can often drag people into debt , especially when chasing more than one degree. But here’s an unusual story: Brenda Olmost , PhD student, nurse practitioner, and member of the FIRE community is graduating with N...

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May 6, 2021

194: Finance Friday: Will I Still Be Able to Hit Retirement At 60?

It’s a common concern among many Americans on whether or not they can retire on a timeline they feel comfortable with. In this episode, we talk to Deb, who’s having some of those same concerns. She has over $100,000 in assets...

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May 2, 2021

193: Building a Business After Homelessness, Addiction, and Debt

Part of the mission of the BiggerPockets Money Show is to share journeys from all walks of life. Our guests show that no matter where you’re at, you can reach financial freedom and enjoy your life on your terms. Today’s guest...

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April 29, 2021

192: I Make Great Money - Why Do I Feel So Broke? Finance Friday

In many of our lives, we make a decent salary, we try to save and invest, but we still feel bogged down by debt. How is it possible to feel “broke” while making a great salary? That is the question that Tiara, today’s guest, ...

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April 25, 2021

191: It’s Not Your Money, It’s Your Future Self’s Money with Angela R…

Many of us have had the benefit of growing up in households where our parents taught us about money, saving, and investing . Angela Rozmyn was raised in one of these households, and when she wanted something like a bunk bed, ...

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April 22, 2021

190: Why You Should Always Have Side-Income: Finance Friday with Rach…

Side businesses can be a fantastic way to boost your savings and investing rates, especially if you’re making a low salary! Rachael works in the insurance industry and is keen on getting a promotion soon, due to her recently ...

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April 18, 2021

189: Revenge Spending: How It’s Sabotaging Your Financial Relationship

Getting a finance degree doesn’t make you a great investor or saver, that’s what Teri Slater , personal finance coach found to be true after completing her degree. From a relatively early stage, Teri had already racked up stu...

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April 15, 2021

188: Finance Friday: Is A Master's Degree Worth The Pay Raise?

Being strapped with student debt isn’t easy. It creates a whole new obstacle to hitting financial freedom , but it can be mitigated. So does it make sense to invest on the side and pay the regular monthly payments on student ...

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April 11, 2021

187: Tiffany Aliche's 10 Financial Components to Become 'Financially …

Tiffany Aliche is back for her third appearance on the BiggerPockets Money Show! We’ve talked to her about how to teach your children about money and climbing out from financial rock bottom , now we talk to her about making m...

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April 8, 2021

186: Finance Friday: Using Student Loan Forgiveness to Catapult FI w/…

Today we talk to Sammie , a physician assistant out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Sammie makes a great income, around $140,000 a year , but is strapped with a very big $160,000 student loan debt . The good news? She’s eligib...

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April 4, 2021

185: “I DON’T Want to Retire Early” with Investing Expert Barbara Fri…

Barbara Friedburg wasn’t always the savvy investor and saver that many people know her as, but her background helped get her there. Born to parents of the great depression, Barbara had the traits of frugality and modesty inst...

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April 1, 2021

184: Finance Friday: Is Your FI Number Overly-Conservative?

Saving up for financial independence can take some time, but if you’re earning a high salary, keeping your ex Saving up for financial independence can take some time, but if you’re earning a high salary, keeping your expenses...

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March 28, 2021

183: Mini Millionaires: How to Set Up Your Children for Financial Ind…

Those who are part of the FI or FIRE movement know how important it is to set yourself up on the right path in your youth. For parents, how do you get your kids excited about pursuing financial freedom? How do you talk to you...

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March 25, 2021

182: What if My Career Gets Phased Out? Finance Friday with Mike

Mindy and Scott don’t often get stumped on the Money Show, but it happens once in a great while. What do you do when you have a multi-million dollar net worth, appreciating properties, a maxed out 401(k), and a solid safety r...

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March 21, 2021

181: A Slow, Steady, and Sustainable Way to Buy Rentals with Julie

You may hear of 20 year olds with $1,000,000 in real estate, or a novice flipper doing 50 flips a year, or even a wholesaler who made six figures on one deal. What about the everyday investor who slowly grinds and acquires a ...

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March 18, 2021

180: So You’ve Reached Millionaire Status, What’s Next? Finance Frida…

What do you do once you’ve hit millionaire status? You have rental properties, brokerage accounts, and a good amount of cash on hand, so what’s next? This is the question that today’s guest, Brian Blask, has. Brian has done e...

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