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March 15, 2021

179: “The Guy Who Did Everything Wrong But Still Figured it Out” with…

Being in the military opens you up to an array of benefits for a financially abundant life. You have access to VA loans , a tax-free housing allowance, and a pension (if you stick around long enough). That’s why it’s of the u...

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March 11, 2021

178: Finance Friday: From $33k in Debt to $100k+ in Net Worth Through…

Last time we talked to Sarah, AKA Budget Girl , she was on Episode 6 of the Money Show. If you haven’t listened to that episode, here’s a quick recap. Sarah was $33,000 in debt from student loans , but she was able to pay it ...

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March 7, 2021

177: Putting Yourself in the Best Financial Position as a First Time …

It’s hard being a first time home buyer, especially if you don’t have any experience with real estate, property values, or market appreciation. You may be wondering how you’ll be able to buy a home that will help increase you...

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March 4, 2021

176: How to Grow Retirement Accounts Before Having Kids | Finance Fri…

Most listeners of the show will know that a cash cushion is always great to have and should be mandatory for almost everyone. Having a cash reserve of 6-12 months can help you cover unexpected expenses or life events like a s...

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Feb. 28, 2021

175: Staying Flexible in Early Retirement with A Purple Life

Last time we talked to Purple from A Purple Life , she told us about her plan to retire at the end of 2020. If you haven’t listened to that interview, you can listen to it here to get the full scoop on Purple’s journey from a...

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Feb. 25, 2021

174: Finance Friday: Reaching Semper FI (Financial Independence) Befo…

Real estate investors are known to have their hands in 20 different pots, this is doubly true for Marine and real estate investor Fabio. Fabio is a Captain in the Marine Corps and has been in service for the past 21 years. He...

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Feb. 22, 2021

173: Bringing in The ‘Dough’ with Brent TheFoodTruckCEO (Part 2)

Welcome to episode 173.5! Yesterday you heard from Brent , a former registered nurse who paid off over $100,000 in debt and started a mobile pizza truck ! Brent’s original interview was recorded back in January or 2020 and wa...

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Feb. 21, 2021

173: Leaving "Soul Crushing" Corporate to Chase Food Truck Dreams wit…

What does the average person do in their 20s? For most people, it means going into student debt , getting a car loan, getting a mortgage, and treating yourself . These are the “average financial decisions” that put many Ameri...

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Feb. 18, 2021

172: Finance Friday: Why You Don’t Need to Sacrifice Everything to Hi…

Jeff , like many listeners, feels as if there is enough money coming in every month , but somehow it’s slipping out, not allowing him and his wife to hit financial independence . A big reason this could be happening is simple...

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Feb. 14, 2021

171: Putting Happiness Over a Bigger Paycheck with Brandon Richard Au…

Most people would consider $80,000 a year a respectable salary, but what if you were making that much during college ? That’s what today’s guest, Brandon Richard Austin , made in his sophomore year. As a journalism major, he ...

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Feb. 11, 2021

170: Finance Friday: Trading Debt for Cash Flow and Liquidity with Te…

Erik and his wife have three big debts to tackle: their mortgage on their primary residence, their mortgage on their rental property, and a HELOC (home equity line of credit) taken out as the down payment for their rental pro...

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Feb. 7, 2021

169: Breaking the Taboo of Talking About Money with Friends, Family, …

It’s not always comfortable talking about money , especially with close friends, family members, partners, or even bosses. How did salary, savings, and investing become such a taboo subject to talk about? With us today is Eri...

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Feb. 4, 2021

168: Finance Friday: Budgeting Expenses While Living on The Road with…

A big piece of advice given by many wealthy people and real estate professionals is to simply “ get started when you’re young ”. This is exactly what our guest has done today. Clayton , a renewable energy worker, travels arou...

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Jan. 31, 2021

167: From Fired to FI Couple in 2 Years with Josh and Ali

Most people are told the same thing growing up, “go to college and take out a loan, get a car and take out a loan, live in a nice apartment even if it’s expensive”. This is exactly what Josh and Ali , AKA “ The FI Couple ”, d...

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Jan. 28, 2021

166: Are You Burning Out from Over-Saving? Finance Friday with Firefi…

Having too much money in investment accounts seems like a good problem to have, but it’s a problem nonetheless. Today we talk to firefighter Nathan and teacher Kristen about their income, expenditures, and investments. Nathan...

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Jan. 24, 2021

165: How 'Finance Ninja" Daniel J. Mills Started at $30k a Year and G…

While living abroad , it can be very difficult to i nvest in assets in your home country , especially if you’re an American. Daniel J. Mills found this out early in his professional career. As a English teacher living in Japa...

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Jan. 21, 2021

164: Attacking Your Fixed Expenses & What You Can Do to Boost Cashflo…

Kyle and Sarah are in a great position. Kyle owns a mechanic and repair shop while Sarah works a regular 9-5. Combined, they’re both bringing in a solid amount of cash flow each month, but it may be getting offset by their ex...

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Jan. 17, 2021

163: Taxes, Backdoor Roths, Options, and How to Max Out Your Children…

Have tax questions for your upcoming 2020 taxes ? Stick around then! We have a mind-blowing episode with enrolled agent Steven Hamilton from Hamilton Tax and Accounting . Mindy and Scott throw a lot of high-level, hard-hittin...

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Jan. 14, 2021

162: Finance Friday: High Salary - But Nothing to Show For It. Cuttin…

As you go further along in your career, you should (hopefully) make more and more money, but does that justify spending more money ? Most times, it doesn’t. We’re joined by Tracy, experienced engineer and retirement super sav...

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Jan. 10, 2021

161: Backdoor Roths, Mega Backdoor Roths, and Roth Conversion Ladders…

He’s back! Today we’re joined by a friend of the BiggerPockets podcast network, Brandon “ The Mad Fientist ”. Brandon walks us through advanced retirement account strategies you may have heard of, such as the Backdoor Roth , ...

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Jan. 7, 2021

160: 6 Income Streams with a W2 Job and 4 Kids: Finance Friday with C…

Many listeners of the BiggerPockets Podcast network are resourceful when saving and earning money, but maybe not quite as resourceful as Cort Johnson . Not only does he have a full-time engineering job , which he uses to supp...

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Jan. 3, 2021

159: How to Financially Thrive in Marriage (Even if You or Your Partn…

What happens when you get married and find out your partner has debt ? A lot of debt...That’s a question many young couples have, shortly after finding out their significant other’s full financial picture. While it may seem s...

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Dec. 31, 2020

158: Are You Under Leveraging? Finance Friday with Investor and Agent…

Happy New Year! With the first 2021 episode of Finance Fridays, we take a look at Wayne Loux’s investments, income streams, and overall finances. Wayne is like many of our listeners: working a W2 job , but also supporting him...

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Dec. 27, 2020

157: The Money Date: What You Should (And Definitely Should Not) Do t…

Calling all couples! You and your partner may be on the same page financially, or off in two different directions, regardless of where you’re at, it’s a great time to start having money dates ! In this episode, Mindy and Scot...

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