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BiggerPockets Money Podcast

515 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 2.8K ratings

For those who have money… or want more of it!
Join Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench (from BiggerPockets.com) weekly for the BiggerPockets Money Podcast. Each week, financial experts Mindy and Scott interview unique and powerful thought leaders about how to earn more, keep more, spend smarter, and grow wealth.

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456: The Harsh Reality Real Estate Syndicators (and Investors) Face in 2024

October 06, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes

Many real estate syndications are facing absolute failure in 2023. But, even if you aren’t investing in any, this could be a learning experience like no other to help you build your wealth in the future. If you’ve never heard of a real estate syndication before, here’s a quick summary: a real estate syndication is where an “operator” raises money from a group of investors to buy a large commercial property, often an apartment complex, self-storage facility, or housing community. Over the past...

455: REITs: How to Make Real Estate Money WITHOUT Owning Rentals

October 02, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes

Want passive income? Well, DON’T invest in rental properties. Buy REITs (real estate investment trusts) instead. Yes, you read that right. Although rental properties are a phenomenal way to build wealth and cash flow and pay fewer taxes on your income, they aren’t the most “passive” type of investment around. Between the 2 AM tenant phone calls, leaky toilets, evictions, and common headaches of owning a house, rental properties might not be worth the extra incomefor most Americans. But REITs ...

454: Finance Friday: We Spend $12K a Month...Can We Still Retire in 10 Years?

September 29, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes

Tyler and Jenna need to know how to retire in ten years or less so they can spend less time working and more time with their family. The problem? They’re spending more than $10,000 monthly in expenses, and even with a high salary, that hurts their bottom line. But, a bigger problem to take care of is the six-figure savings sitting in their bank account, not bringing them any closer to becoming financially free. So, what should they do next? Today, Mindy is joined by her husband, Carl, as thes...

453: How to Conquer Financial Trauma & Develop a HEALTHY Relationship with Money

September 25, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour

Financial trauma is an extremely common roadblock on the journey to financial freedom. In fact, most people deal with this issue on some level, even if they aren’t aware of it. Whether your trauma patterns stem from your parents’relationship with money or an instance of financial abuse, know that there’s light at the end of the tunnel! Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today’s guest is Shannah Game—author, entrepreneur, certified financial planner (CFP), and host of the Everyon...

452: The 6 Investment Accounts You NEED for Financial Freedom

September 22, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes

If you’re new to personal finance, investment accounts can seem complicated. The terms, the lingo—HSA, Roth, IRA, 401(k)—these may seem like letters in an arbitrary order, but using these retirement and investment accounts can help you reach financial freedom faster, pay WAY less in taxes, and maximize your money even while you’re asleep. So, how do you get started? Tune in; we’ll show you how! Joining us is early-retired CFP (Certified Financial Planner) Kyle Mast to walk through each retire...

451: The 9-Step “Stairway to Wealth” That ANYONE Can Use to Become Rich

September 18, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes

This “financial order of operations” could be your ticket to financial freedom. If most Americans followed these steps, they would find themselves debt-free, with full retirement accounts, passive income, and “wealth-accelerating” investments that only top-income earners can access. But you don’t need to make hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to follow this “Stairway to Wealth”; you just need to follow these steps! Andrew Giancola from The Personal Finance Podcast built the “Stairway to...

450: The “Middle Class Trap” That’s Keeping You in Debt

September 15, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes

The fear of Job loss has become real for most Americans. And if you’re falling into the “middle-class trap,” a sudden loss of income could be even more severe. After the recent tech layoffs of 2022 and 2023, businesses outside of the Silicon Valley bubble are starting to feel the effects of higher interest rates and lower consumer spending. But what happens if YOU’RE the one who’s getting laid off? Will you be able to pay the bills? How much of a severance package can you expect? And what mov...

449: Coast FI in 4 Years: Cutting Expenses, Doubling Your Income, & HUGE Savings

September 11, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes

People spend much of their lives grinding to Coast FI, but the truth is that you’re only ever one big financial swing from achieving your FI goals much faster. Despite starting out with very little, today’s guest was able to break the cycle and reach her Coast FI goal in just four years. In this episode, she shares the blueprint for her “overnight” success! Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, we’re speaking with finance guru and real estate investorAmberly Grant. Amberly d...

448: The Average American’s Guide to Investing $10K–$100K

September 08, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes

Want to know how to invest $10K, $25K, $50K, or even $100K? The average American household has $41,600 saved. While that’s a decent chunk of cash, it’s not working very hard for you by sitting in a savings account, is it? Fortunately, there are all types of ways to invest that money and grow your nest egg much faster! Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! In this “sequel” to our $100-$5,000 episode, we’re looking at ways to invest a much larger amount of money—$10,000-$100,000. Sco...

447: How to Use Your Financial Fears to Build Wealth Better

September 04, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes

Financial fear is… a good thing!? Fear is an uncomfortable feeling we often try to ignore or suppress. But what if, like other emotions, it exists for a specific purpose? What if following it could help you avoid deathly decisions? Today’s guest is here to set the record straight on this very basic yet misunderstood human emotion we call fear. Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! In this episode, we’re speaking with leading personal finance expert and host of the So Money podcast,...

446: FIRE by 50: How to Have FUN on Your Journey Toward Early Retirement

September 01, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour

The FIRE community is notorious for chasing early retirement at all costs. Many search for creative ways to earn more money and spend less of it, only to end up hating the journey. If you’ve ever felt burnt out or discouraged on the road to FIRE, you’re in for a real treat with today’s episode! Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, we’re joined by Mark Trautman from Mark’s Money Mind. Early on, Mark decided that he was going to live life on his own terms. So, he and his wife...

445: Can’t Afford to Travel? Nomadic Matt Says You’re (Probably) Wrong

August 28, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes

Travel hacking allows you to see the world for less than you spend at home. That’s right. If you took your rent or mortgage payment in the US and traded it for traveling abroad, you could live off far less money and do far more than you do back in the States. But you’ll need to know how to work the system before you take off on your flight, or else you might come home happy and full but broke. Matthew Kepnes, better known online as Nomadic Matt, made travel his full-time job, documenting how ...

444: Financial Advisor Fees, LLCs, and Stock Investing 101 | Ask Mindy and Scott

August 25, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes

Financial advisors are supposed to look after your money, but sometimes, their profits come first. We’ve had many questions about which type of financial advisors to use, which aren’t worth the fee, and whether you even need one in the first place. On this Finance Friday episode, Mindy and Scott are taking questions directly from listeners like you, and one of the top ones finally answers the question: what are these “fees” financial advisors are charging me!? You’ve got money questions. Scot...

443: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to FI: A Day in the Life of a Finance Blogger

August 21, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes

A “wife-FI,” semi-retired finance blogger? It sounds like an exciting life, but what does it entail? Today’s guest didn’t arrive here overnight and doesn’t recommend it for everyone. What he does recommend, however, is identifying the type of financial independence you want and then working hard to achieve it! Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, we’re chatting with J Money, one of the pioneering finance bloggers who started his journey toward financial freedom back in 2007...

442: Finance Friday: Planning for a Family Costs More Than I Thought…

August 18, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutes

Knowing how to budget is one thing. Knowing how to budget for a pricey pregnancy and future family is another. So, how do you smoothly go from a couple used to saving thousands of dollars every month to a family with a slew of new costs added to the budget? First, let’s look at what you’re making, what you’re keeping, and what you MUST have on hand to safely raise a family.  We’ll be doing precisely that with today’s guest John. John and his wife make a sizable income and keep a strict budget...

441: Foreclosures Are Rising Across the Nation, But Who Should Buy Them?

August 14, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes

Foreclosure can be a sensitive topic. After the embarrassment of falling behind on payments, there’s the fear of losing your home and having no place to live. Rather than preying on someone who feels helpless, there are ways for investors to profit while also helping the distressed seller. In this episode, we’re chatting with guest and long-time friend Laura Morby. As the daughter of a general contractorand a licensed agent by twenty-two years old, Laura was destined for a long career in real...

440: Why ROE Beats ROI, and How to Earn Truly “Passive” Income from Real Estate

August 11, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes

As an investor, it’s easy to become fixated on cash flow, much like today’s guest at the start of his real estate journey. After realizing he was “house poor” with a mortgage payment larger than he could afford, Eric Garber stumbled upon house hacking. He rented out his basement and used the extra money to pay off his house early. With proof of concept for his newfound house hacking strategy and income from a stable W2 job, everything was going great. Then Eric’s world came crashing down when...

439: Watch Out for These Financial Infidelity “Red Flags” in Your Marriage

August 07, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes

What should you do if you suspect financial infidelity from a partner? Money is a taboo subject in many marriages, and it doesn’t help that some spouses take a hands-off approach to personal finance. As you might imagine, this can quickly lead to one partner taking advantage of the other. Today’s guest is helping people save their nest eggs by uncovering and proving financial infidelity. Welcome back to another episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, we’re joined by Tracy Coenen, a...

438: The Beginner’s Guide to Investing (Start with Just $100!)

August 04, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutes

Only have $100 – $5,000 but want to know how to invest it wisely? No amount is too small to start building smart money habits today. While some asset classes may not be viable for you just yet, there are still all kinds of ways to invest with a modest amount of money. Making the most of what you have now can set you up for a bright financial future. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Scott and Mindy have brought in reinforcements to discuss the best ways for beginners to inve...

437: Wedding Costs Are WILD: Is Your Dream Day Worth Going Into Debt?

August 02, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes

Wedding costs have been slowly growing over the past few decades. But recently, after a wild 2020, 2021, and 2022 wedding season, the average wedding cost has hit heights that most Americans simply can’t afford. But what can you do? Cancel your wedding and go straight to the courthouse? While this isn’t a bad option for some, most couples tying the knot want something their friends and family will remember for years. So, here’s how to do it on a budget! We brought expert event planner and fun...

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

July 31, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes

“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 wit...

435: Ask Mindy and Scott: Early Retirement, Asking for a Raise, and Stolen Money

July 28, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes

Is early retirement healthcare crushing your budget? Are you tired of getting your standard two percent raise every year? What do you do when a “friend” borrows money and never pays you back? Some personal finance questions aren’t easily answered online. Instead, you need time-tested money experts to give their takes on the best moves to make. And in today’s episode, Mindy and Scott will do just that, taking questions from BiggerPockets Money listeners and answering them so you can reach fina...

434: Financial Astrology for the Star-Skeptical Investor

July 26, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes

The views and discussions presented in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only. BiggerPockets does not endorse or promote financial astrology as a reliable method for making investment decisions. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from qualified financial professionals before making financial choices. Financial astrology. Yep, it exists. Traders and investors have been using the science behind the stars to predict pricesand market movement for centuries. But is...

433: Ramit Sethi Revisited: Spend Like Your Life Depends on It

July 24, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes

The last time Ramit Sethi was on the show, tears were shed, money fears were exposed, and Mindy was forced to take a hard look at her financial habits. Now, Ramit is back, as we revisit some of the critical moments of Mindy and her husband Carl’s interview on Ramit’s show, I Will Teach You To Be Rich. In this episode, Mindy challenges the FIRE frugality she’s been stuck on for so long and discovers why more money isn’t always a good thing. If you’ve ever had a money struggle, whether too much...

432: Hesitant to Invest? How to Avoid Running Out of Money During Retirement

July 21, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes

Terrified of running out of money in retirement? Countless people share the same fear. With so much recent discourse surrounding inflation and a looming recession, you may have a tighter grip on your money than usual. Today’s guest is here to help cool some of your concerns. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, we’re joined by David Stein from Money for the Rest of Us, who believes there are reasons to be optimistic about the economy and even more reasons to stay on the straigh...

431: Women in Real Estate: Closing the “Investing Gap” and Getting Started

July 17, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes

The gender investing gap is real, but it’s not due to women lacking capital. More often than not, women are saving their money rather than investing in real estate and allowing it to grow. As successful women in real estate, today’s guests are here to break down the reasons for this investing gap and how we can work together to close it. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, we’re joined by none other than Liz Faircloth and Andresa Guidelli, co-hosts of our sister show, The Real...

430: The Secret Way to Save 50% on Your Electricity Bill (EVERY Month!)

July 14, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes

Want to cut your electric bill in HALF? A few secret yet simple hacks can save you hundreds, if not THOUSANDS, on your utility bills. And with energy prices almost double where they were just a few years back, everyone is antsy about turning on their air conditioners, even if you feel like you’re about to melt. Thankfully, we’ve got Larry and Hope Ware, also known as “Under the Median,” to show us EXACTLY how they lowered their electric bill by making some simple money moves. Larry and Hope h...

429: What Most First-Time Home Buyers Get Wrong with Nicole Lapin and Scott Trench

July 13, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes

First-time home buyer? After this episode, you’ll see the house-hunting process in an entirely new light. Throw out the granite countertops and exposed beams you’ve always dreamed of because making an emotion-first home-buying decision could ruin your financial future. If you’re trying to build wealth, you’ll want to follow Scott Trench’s home-buying checklist, which may show that renting is the best money move you can make. The roles are reversed on today’s show because this ISN’T the Bigger...

428: The Mad Fientist on Early Retirement in Your 40s and 4% Rule Updates

July 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour

If you want to retire early, the Mad Fientist is your guide. For over a decade, Brandon, more commonly known as the “Mad Fientist,” has been running simulations, experiments, and exercises to discover which road to early retirement is the fastest. Now, in his forties, Brandon has time to reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and his regrets on the sprint to early retirement and financial freedom. And he’s also got a new update that’ll make your early retirement journey smoother. After tinkerin...

427: Finance Friday: Building a $200K/Year Portfolio on an “Average” Income

July 07, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes

A rental property portfolio can replace your job, give you ultimate financial freedom, and allow you to do what you want when you want. But building this massive passive income stream takes time, and if you stick with it, you’ll be rewarded plentifully like today’s guests, Jennifer and John. After starting with an “average” income, this couple was able to consistently buy cash-flowing rentals with the leftovers from their salaries. They compounded their cash flow to buy even more properties a...

426: The New Path to Financial Independence is HERE

July 03, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes

The Financial Independence, Retire Early movement (FIRE movement) is changing. More people are investing, making money, and working from anywhere in the world. Investing education and advice has become easier to access, and self-made millionaires have been created through simple frugality and smart spending. Compared to when the FIRE movement was born, now may be one of the best times in recent history to achieve financial independence. But there’s more than one path to choose from. Happy Fin...

425: Financially Free in 4 Years by Making One VERY Smart Money Move

June 30, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes

If you make the right money moves, financial freedom is only a few years away. You can’t spend your entire paycheck on travel, trips, high rent, or entertainment if you want to retire early and have true time freedom. Matt Amabilerealized this earlier than most. At twenty-two years old, Matt wasn’t making much at his job, and living in an expensive area didn’t help. His goal was simple: live for free so he could pocket most of his take-home pay. What happened was even better than he would hav...

424: How This Teacher Squashed $20K in Credit Card Debt and Hit Coast FI by 32

June 26, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour

Coast FI by 32 after racking up $20K in credit card debt only a few years earlier!? However unlikely this turn of events might seem, the truth is that any money story can be turned on its head with a little financial know-how and good money habits. And today’s guest is living proof! Having accumulated $20K in credit card debt by the time she graduated from college, Yanely Espinal wasn’t exactly on the straight and narrow path toward financial freedom. But after reading Suze Orman’s Women & Mo...

423: Burned Out? How to Quit Your W2 Job and Still Achieve FIRE

June 23, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes

Is your W2 job causing you to burn out? You have dreams of achieving financial independence and retiring early, but the unrelenting demands of your nine-to-five job are causing you to work around the clock and miss precious moments with loved ones. If you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone! Welcome back to another episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today’s guest, Amanda, has spent the last four years grinding toward an early retirement. Although the security of her husband’s relia...

422: The Late Starter’s Guide to Financial Independence (Even in Your 50s!)

June 19, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour

Is early retirement possible if you’re dead broke in your 50s? What about regular retirement when you have a negative net worth later in life? If you feel it’s too late to retire, today’s guests are here to prove you wrong. After waking up at fifty with zero dollars to her name, Becky Heptig faced a dilemma—make a change or work for the rest of her days. So Becky and her husband, almost overnight, flipped their lifestyle around and started saving and investing everything they could. Now, she’...

421: Finance Friday: How to Retire in Your 40s by Building Multiple Income Streams

June 16, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes

One of the best ways to boost your earning potential is with multiple income streams. With only so much time to dedicate to each stream, however, how do you maximize your total income without burning out? Today’s guest, Joe, is no stranger to the time constraints that come with managing multiple streams of income. With THREE promising income streams, he’s got his hands full! At 22, Joe launched an online coaching business that earned almost $30K per month at its peak. Unfortunately, working 9...

420: Trading His Man Cave for a “Money Cave” That Makes THOUSANDS a Month

June 12, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes

Turning a man cave into a “money cave” Airbnb making thousands of extra dollars a month? It doesn’t get more house-hackable than this! Ron Curtis was able to pick up his first home in a pricey area for only a few thousand dollars. But how he funded his “money cave” is even more impressive. Within just hours, Ron was able to get $20K to renovate and rehab his basement unit, turning a few thousand dollars into two fully-furnished units and a house hack that pays his mortgage for him. Want to he...

419: Finance Friday: Barely Breaking Even? Here’s How You Can STILL Invest

June 09, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes

Side income streams are your way out of breaking even every month. If you’re like most Americans and find your savings stagnating, without much room for growth, it might be time to look at opportunities outside your nine-to-five. This is exactly what today’s guest, Liz, did by becoming a real estate agent and growing her seasonal business. But, Liz is in one of the northernmost states, where winters are harsh and home sales halt once the snow falls. Liz wants to grow her real estate agent sid...

418: Replacing His Wife’s $100K Salary in Year ONE with THIS Online Side Hustle

June 05, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes

An online side hustle that replaces your $100K salary in year one!? It sounds like an impossible feat, but today’s guest was able to achieve this by launching an unusual ecommerce business—allowing his wife to quit her job and stay at home with their kids full-time! Welcome back to another episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, we’re chatting with Steve Chou, a serial entrepreneur, ecommerce influencer, and founder of MyWifeQuitHerJob.com. When Steve’s wife became pregnant with th...

417: Finance Friday: Why I Spent $100K+ on My Four-Legged Friend

June 02, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour

Pet insurance probably isn’t a top priority for you right now. Your budget might have health, car, and home insurance, but pet insurance? Is it really worth the cost? Today we talk to David, an engineer and part-time wilderness trip guide, who was hit with an astonishing amount of vet bills after his beloved four-legged friend, Blaze, was diagnosed with Lymphoma. This unexpected bill damaged David and his wife’s investing plans, but not all hope is lost. If you have a dog, cat, rabbit, lizard...

416: Codie Sanchez: These “Boring Businesses” Will Make You Rich

May 29, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes

Want to replace your nine-to-five? You'll need to know how to buy a business. And while you may think that you need to be some high-level executive or business-building savant, the reality is that TONS of profitable businesses are selling for pennies on the dollar, just waiting for you to come in, scoop them up, and start making six (or even seven) figures without doing all the work. This is the EXACT strategy that Codie Sanchez used to leave her high-paid banking career to make millions runn...

415: Finance Friday: How to Achieve Your “Dream Life” Decades Before Retirement

May 26, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes

Retirement is always some far-off goal. When you’re older and much more wealthy, you can live the golden years of your life without a care in the world. The problem? None of us know how much time we have left, how healthy we’ll be as we age, and whether or not these years are the best we’ll ever get. So, why wait to retire in your sixties when it’s possible to retire in your twenties, thirties, forties, or fifties? If you had the choice to live your ideal life NOW, wouldn’t you choose to do s...

414: Nicole Lapin's Money Hacks to Rehab Your Finances & Say Goodbye to Bad Debt

May 22, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutes

Wish you had a few money hacks to help with things like getting out of debt, finding the right assets to invest in, and growing your nest egg? The average person may not even know where to start! Today’s guest is using her platform to help simplify money concepts and improve financial literacy at a time when it is sorely lacking. Welcome back to another edition of the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, we’re joined by Nicole Lapin, founder of the Money News Network, host of Money Rehab with ...

413: Finance Friday: How to Use Your Home to Retire YEARS Earlier

May 19, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes

Early retirement is possible for almost anyone, no matter where you start or how much you make. If you can sacrifice and save more than you spend, there’s a good chance you could retire years or even decades earlier than the rest. In fact,you can retire early on a median income salary without any retirement savings to start with…but you’ll need to do one crucial thing. As you’ll see from today’s guests, David and Danielle, one smart purchase may have set them up for life! We’re back with anot...

412: The Beginner's Blueprint to Buying $0 Down Real Estate w/ “Creative Finance”

May 17, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour

Pace Morby built an 1,800-unit real estate portfolio using none of his own money. Unbelievable right? Well, it’s 100% true, and he’s here today to tell you why most of what you know about real estate investing is entirely wrong. For years, you’ve been told to save up 20% down, keep your credit in tip-top shape, and NEVER buy at, or over, asking price. But, Pace did the opposite of what traditional investors told him to do. He’s bought thousands of properties withno money down, without a singl...

411: How to “Quiet Quit” Your 9-5 Job and Become a Full-Time Boss

May 15, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes

While the job of a full-time content creator might seem glamorous from the outside looking in, make no mistake—there’s plenty of work involved, and it’s not always easy to get your business off the ground. Our next guest spent years building up her content creation platform while continuing to work her nine-to-five tech job before she made her first six figures! Welcome back to another episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, Scott and Amanda are joined by Gabrielle Judge, a content...

410: From Homeless at 14 to Debt-Free Homeowner AFTER Prison Time

May 12, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes

A debt-free homeowner with an emergency fund and a keen eye for personal finance? A few years ago, Jazmyn Gray wouldn’t have dreamed that’s how her life turned out. From a young age, Jazmyn was thrown into drug addiction, homelessness, a life of crime, and later, prison time. She was a teenage mother whose silver lining was running a successful business until she was robbed, abused, and pushed into relapsing. But that’s not Jazmyn’s whole story. Through some entrepreneurial pursuits behind ba...

409: How to Use Your First Home to Fast-Track Wealth

May 08, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes

As a first-time home buyer, you may be struggling to make a move. And who can blame you? In 2023, with high mortgage rates and stiff competition, more and more would-be home buyers are staying put as renters—but this could be a big mistake. Even Jay Papasan, executive at Keller Williams and bestselling author, wishes he made his first home purchase faster. It wasn’t until Jay was thirty that he finally pulled the trigger on purchasing a property. He had just moved to Austin, Texas, and bought...

408: Finance Friday: Why Retiring Early Isn’t As Simple As You Think

May 05, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes

Early retirement is the holy grail of financial freedom. With a large enough nest egg, you no longer have to work, giving you the time to spend with your family and friends or do whatever you want. The problem? Hitting financial independence is much easier than most FIRE-chasers think, and achieving their biggest goal comes with unintended consequences. The fact of the matter is, retiring early is a hard choice, and it’s NOT as simple as walking away from your job. Today, we talk to Phil, who...

407: 8 Rentals in 8 Years and Unlocking MASSIVE Tax Breaks with One Career Move

May 01, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes

Think it might be too late for you to enjoy the spoils of real estate investing? Well, you’d be wrong! Regardless of age, background, or financial circumstances, it’s never too late to switch careers and become a real estate investor. Just ask today’s guest! In this edition of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, we’re joined by Evan Miller, who was a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed US Air Force cadet when he first took an interest in real estate. It wasn’t long before his childhood dream of becoming a...

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Ashley Likely
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Carol Scott
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Chad Carson
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David Stein
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Dawn Brenengen
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Gino Barbaro
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Jamila Souffrant
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Jean Chatzky
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Jen Hemphill
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Joe Saul-Sehy
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Lynn Frair
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Matt Giovanisci
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Nick Loper
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Patrice Washington
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Paula Pant
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Pete Mockaitis
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Ramit Sethi
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Rob Berger
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Roger Whitney
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Scott Rieckens
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Sunitha Rao
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Travis Hornsby
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Vicki Robin
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Wilson Muscadin
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