BiggerPockets Money Podcast
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The Bear Case vs The Bull Case for Megacap Tech
What to Know Before Hiring a Financial Advisor
How Scott & Virginia Trench Think About Goals, Spending and Investing
REITs Have Under Performed for 25 Years. Is the Next Decade Different?
Can This 29-Year-Old Couple Retire by 40 With a $2.5M Portfolio?
There's No "Right" Way to Reach Financial Independence
The 5 FIRE Mistakes CFPs See Over and Over
This ALL OUT Entrepreneurial Approach to FI Got him to $5M by 30
The "Middle Class Trap" Is Real—But We Need a Better Name
Yes, the Trump Account Belongs in your Financial Order of Operations. Here’s Where.
The Money Guys Gave Us Advice… Here’s What We’re Changing
Should You Choose Coast FI or Go All In on FIRE?
The Money Guys Help us Escape Our 401k Tax Trap
Is My Spending Reasonable? This Data Set Will Tell You
Why $500K Is More Important Than $1 Million (Coast FIRE)
Should You Stay for the Military Pension? The Math Might Surprise You
The Best Early Retirement Withdrawal Strategy (6 Proven Frameworks)
Has the FIRE Number Gone from $1M to $2.5M?
Is Investing Ethical? How to Invest Without Compromising Your Values
The Ultimate Guide to Healthcare Costs for FIRE
Mortgage Rates Jumping from 4% to 8%: What Should This Investor Do?
The Financial Independence Step Most People Forget: Estate Planning
Katie Wants to Quit Her Job. Can They Afford It?
What to Do When Most of Your Wealth Is in Company Stock
Reach Financial Independence Faster: Backdoor & Mega Backdoor Roth Explained
The Fastest Path to Financial Independence Isn't What You Think | Mrs. Dow Jones
10 Ways to Massively Increase Your Net Worth in One Year (Median Salary)
How to Build an Investment Strategy for Financial Independence
6 Simple Steps to Financial Independence
Ben Felix Critiques FIRE… And Then Makes the Case for 100% Equities in FIRE
The Biggest Portfolio Mistakes FIRE Investors Make
How Kyle Built a $4M Real Estate Portfolio Making Less Than $40K
Your FIRE Number Is Probably Wrong — Here’s Why
Is Small Cap Value Worth It? Ben Felix Explains the Truth About AVUV & Factor Investing
How the Top 1% Are Investing in 2026 (Real Portfolio Data)
The Messy Middle of Financial Independence (How to Stay Motivated)
From $69K Debt to Financial Independence in NYC
Paula Pant Quit Her Job with $25K (Now She’s FI in NYC)
She Retired at 39… After Moving to New York City
Coast FI by 30 in a HCOL City (Here’s How He’s Doing it)
9 Things No One Tells You About Financial Independence
How This Teacher Reached Financial Independence with Rentals
Retiring Early in 5 Years? Do THIS First
How She Quit Full-Time Work at 27 Without Millions (Coast FI)
Ep 733Can He Retire in 10 Years? (We Ran the Numbers)
Is a $2M net worth enough to retire in 10 years? In this Finance Friday episode, Mindy and Scott break down a real “messy middle” case study—Karl, a high-saving household navigating early retirement planning, rising expenses, healthcare costs, and market uncertainty after doing everything right. You’ll learn how to evaluate your FI timeline using the 4% rule, safe withdrawal strategies, portfolio diversification, and tax-efficient investing across 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, and brokerage accounts. They also cover sequence of returns risk, Roth conversion strategies, and how to balance active income with long-term wealth building. If you’re wondering whether you’re truly on track for early retirement—or how to turn your net worth into lasting financial freedom—this episode gives you the frameworks and numbers to find out. To go beyond the podcast: Kick start your financial independence journey with our FREE financial resources - https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/resources Subscribe on YouTube for even more content- www.youtube.com/biggerpocketsmoney Connect with us on social media to join the other BiggerPockets Money listeners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPMoney Resources from this episode: KFF Health Insurance Calculator: https://www.kff.org/interactive/subsidy-calculator/ Rising Healthcare Costs in Early Retirement Article: https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/why-healthcare-costs-rise-sharply-with-age-in-early-retirement-and-why-early-retirees-need-a-bigger-buffer-than-the-4-rule/ Personal Financial Statement: biggerpocketsmoney.com/resources We believe financial independence is attainable for anyone no matter when or where you’re starting. Let’s get your financial house in order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 732How Tiffany Aliche Went from Rock Bottom to Millionaire
From $500 a month to a $10M+ net worth, Tiffany Aliche shares how she rebuilt her life after $300K in debt—and the 10 pillars of “financial wholeness” that helped her do it. This episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast breaks down the mindset, strategy, and systems behind lasting wealth, stability, and freedom. To go beyond the podcast: Kick start your financial independence journey with our FREE financial resources - https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/ Subscribe on YouTube for even more content- www.youtube.com/biggerpocketsmoney Connect with us on social media to join the other BiggerPockets Money listeners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPMoney Connect with Tiffany Aliche: Buy ‘Get Good With Money’: https://getgoodwithmoney.com/ Website: https://thebudgetnista.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetnista We believe financial independence is attainable for anyone no matter when or where you’re starting. Let’s get your financial house in order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 731The Hidden Systems Great CEOs Use Every Day
What does it actually take to think like a CEO? In this episode, Scott Trench breaks down the essential “CEO toolkit”—from strategic thinking and financial fluency to culture, decision-making, and crisis management—giving you the frameworks and systems you need to lead effectively, whether you’re running a company or simply trying to make better, higher-stakes decisions in your own life. To go beyond the podcast: Kick start your financial independence journey with our FREE financial resources - https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/ Subscribe on YouTube for even more content- www.youtube.com/biggerpocketsmoney Connect with us on social media to join the other BiggerPockets Money listeners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPMoney We believe financial independence is attainable for anyone no matter when or where you’re starting. Let’s get your financial house in order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 730How Middle-Class Families Can Retire On Time Without Burning Out
Building lasting wealth doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench break down the Financial Stability Framework, a practical roadmap designed to help middle-class households achieve long-term financial independence. To go beyond the podcast: Kick start your financial independence journey with our FREE financial resources - https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/ Subscribe on YouTube for even more content- www.youtube.com/biggerpocketsmoney Connect with us on social media to join the other BiggerPockets Money listeners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPMoney We believe financial independence is attainable for anyone no matter when or where you’re starting. Let’s get your financial house in order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 729Why the Last 3 Years Before Early Retirement Matter Most
If you’re within three years of early retirement, your success depends on more than just your net worth. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Fritz Gilbert to break down the most overlooked part of financial independence: the mental, emotional, and social transition into retirement. Learn why the final years before FIRE are critical, and how failing to prepare beyond finances can lead to loss of identity, lack of purpose, and unexpected dissatisfaction. You’ll discover Fritz’s powerful framework for navigating the four phases of retirement, how to replace work-driven identity with purpose and community, and why curiosity, experimentation, and health span planning are essential for long-term fulfillment. Whether you’re approaching financial independence or already planning your early retirement lifestyle, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to build a meaningful, flexible, and deeply satisfying life after work. To go beyond the podcast: Kick start your financial independence journey with our FREE financial resources - https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/ Subscribe on YouTube for even more content- www.youtube.com/biggerpocketsmoney Connect with us on social media to join the other BiggerPockets Money listeners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPMoney Connect with Fritz Gilbert Website: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/blog/ We believe financial independence is attainable for anyone no matter when or where you’re starting. Let’s get your financial house in order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 728The 13 Biggest Financial Independence Mistakes (That Delay FIRE by Years)
What are the biggest mistakes people make on the road to financial independence? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench break down the 13 biggest FIRE mistakes that quietly delay or derail your progress toward early retirement. From starting too late and ignoring spending habits to misunderstanding the 4% rule and overlooking healthcare costs, these common financial independence mistakes can cost you years on your journey to FIRE. You’ll learn how to avoid lifestyle creep, optimize your savings and investment strategy, reduce tax inefficiencies, and build a flexible financial independence plan that can adapt to real-world risks. Whether you’re just starting your FIRE journey or already investing for early retirement, this episode reveals the most co To go beyond the podcast: Kick start your financial independence journey with our FREE financial resources - https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/ Subscribe on YouTube for even more content- www.youtube.com/biggerpocketsmoney Connect with us on social media to join the other BiggerPockets Money listeners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPMoney We believe financial independence is attainable for anyone no matter when or where you’re starting. Let’s get your financial house in order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices