Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...