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436: How to Get Rich Slowly and Retire Earlier Than Most with a Modest Portfolio

BiggerPockets Money Podcast

English - July 31, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - ★★★★★ - 2.8K ratings
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“Get rich slowly” is a concept that most people in the FIRE community can get behind. “Time off,” on the other hand, seems to go against the idea of grinding to financial independence now and waiting until later in life to enjoy the spoils. Today’s guest is bucking this trend—using his financial freedom to support a “retired” lifestyle that includes traveling the world, discovering new hobbies, and learning new skills!
Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, we’re speaking with J.D. Roth, founder of the personal finance blog, Get Rich Slowly. Initially launched to document his quest out of debt, this popular blog helped J.D. fast-track his journey toward financial independence. He now considers himself “retired,” although the more risk-averse person might say it’s a little too soon.
If you’ve ever considered taking some time away from work but fear you don’t have the nest egg to support it, this is the episode you need to hear! J.D. tackles a handful of issues that FI-focused individuals don’t always touch on—including the importance of mental health and using a “mini” retirement to decompress. He also talks about why he’s not worried about his modest portfolio and shares the three five-year plans you need to prepare for any curveball life might throw in your direction!

In This Episode We Cover
How to implement a “mini” retirement on your journey to FIRE
Prioritizing your mental health in a fast-paced, work-first culture
How to take time off from work without blowing your nest egg
A day in the life of someone who is taking a year off from working
Important tips for saving more money and retiring even earlier
And So Much More!

Links from the Show
BiggerPockets Money Facebook Group
BiggerPockets Forums
Finance Review Guest Onboarding
Join BiggerPockets for FREE
Mindy on BiggerPockets
Scott's Instagram
Grab Scott’s Book, “Set for Life”
Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place
Apply to Be a Guest on The Money Show
Podcast Talent Search!
Listen to The Real Estate InvestHER Show
Join The Real Estate InvestHER Community on Facebook
Register for an Upcoming InvestHER Event
Money Moment
Finance Friday: How Sabbaticals Make You Happier, Healthier, and Wealthier

Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-436
 
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“Get rich slowly” is a concept that most people in the FIRE community can get behind. “Time off,” on the other hand, seems to go against the idea of grinding to financial independence now and waiting until later in life to enjoy the spoils. Today’s guest is bucking this trend—using his financial freedom to support a “retired” lifestyle that includes traveling the world, discovering new hobbies, and learning new skills!

Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, we’re speaking with J.D. Roth, founder of the personal finance blog, Get Rich Slowly. Initially launched to document his quest out of debt, this popular blog helped J.D. fast-track his journey toward financial independence. He now considers himself “retired,” although the more risk-averse person might say it’s a little too soon.

If you’ve ever considered taking some time away from work but fear you don’t have the nest egg to support it, this is the episode you need to hear! J.D. tackles a handful of issues that FI-focused individuals don’t always touch on—including the importance of mental health and using a “mini” retirement to decompress. He also talks about why he’s not worried about his modest portfolio and shares the three five-year plans you need to prepare for any curveball life might throw in your direction!


In This Episode We Cover

How to implement a “mini” retirement on your journey to FIRE

Prioritizing your mental health in a fast-paced, work-first culture

How to take time off from work without blowing your nest egg

A day in the life of someone who is taking a year off from working

Important tips for saving more money and retiring even earlier

And So Much More!


Links from the Show

BiggerPockets Money Facebook Group

BiggerPockets Forums

Finance Review Guest Onboarding

Join BiggerPockets for FREE

Mindy on BiggerPockets

Scott's Instagram

Grab Scott’s Book, “Set for Life”

Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place

Apply to Be a Guest on The Money Show

Podcast Talent Search!

Listen to The Real Estate InvestHER Show

Join The Real Estate InvestHER Community on Facebook

Register for an Upcoming InvestHER Event

Money Moment

Finance Friday: How Sabbaticals Make You Happier, Healthier, and Wealthier


Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-436

 

Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email us: [email protected]

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