Want to know how to make $100 a day in 2025, all while working from home? We brought the queen of side hustles, Jackie Mitchell, back on the show to share how her money-making journey has been going. Jackie set a goal to make $100 a day to save up for a down payment. She did just that, making close to $11,000 in total in her one-hundred-day side hustling stretch. Now, she’s bought a house, still side hustling, and saving a TON of money. How’s she doing it?

Jackie reveals the easiest and most profitable side hustles from her $100-a-day challenge. Some side hustles made her $500 for just three hours of work, while other more casual tasks paid her anywhere from twenty to twenty-five dollars per hour while she was hanging out at home. But what has she done with that extra money?

Today, Jackie shares the huge money moves she’s made to put herself in a FIRE position early on in life. She’s got a big goal: pay off her new house in her thirties! Can she do it? With these side hustles, it’s looking likely. Plus, she shares how she pays for trips, holiday gifts, and more with her easy work-from-home side hustles anyone can sign up for.

In This Episode We Cover

The $100-a-day work-from-home side hustles you can do entirely online 

One side hustle that paid Jackie over $100 per hour and how she found it

The time-consuming side hustle that is NOT worth the money 

Paying off your mortgage early vs. investing and why Jackie is going against FIRE advice 

Budgeting hacks Jackie and her husband use to spend just eighty dollars a week on groceries (seriously!)

Why Jackie DOESN’T want to retire early (but WILL still reach financial independence!) 

And So Much More!

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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 Scott are going solo, talking through why money dates are such a crucial part of any healthy relationship. This isn’t just talk, both Mindy and Scott are adamant about money dates, they do them often with their partners as well!

If you’re an individual listening to this episode, you may feel a bit intimidated by the concept of a money date. Do you just sit down and talk about index funds and taxes for an hour? No! A money date can be a perfect time to be alone as a couple, talk about the future, make some positive changes, and hold each other accountable for being the best version of yourselves.

If you have a partner who may be a bit averse to the concept of a money date, have no fear. Mindy and Scott have perfected their plan for setting up a successful money date and how to make it enjoyable when you’re in it.

With the new year coming up very soon, this is the perfect time to plan a money date with your special someone. You won’t regret it!

In This Episode We Cover

What is a “money date”

What to do before you suggest a money date to your partner

How to make the money date successful and what topics to bring up

Following up on your money date and setting up systems for success

The importance of keeping your ideas simple in a money date

How to present the idea to a partner who may not be too keen on finances 

Why money dates help create healthier, happier relationships

And So Much More!

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Got debt to pay off? You might relate to Leo, a personal finance journalist who’s focused on financial stability over FIRE—at least for now. With six figures in student loans and credit card debt, Leo found themselves in a tough spot after being laid off with no safety net. Determined never to end up in that position again, they began chipping away at their debt, working toward financial peace of mind instead of a relentless grind to early retirement.

Leo shares why their approach to financial freedom is different. While they don’t want to wait until sixty-five to retire, they’ve crafted a “wealth plan” that balances paying off debt, building a safety net, and creating a better life today. 

In this episode, Leo dives deep into budgeting tips, debt repayment strategies, and the unique financial challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Tired of the all-out grind to FIRE and want “financial stability” instead? Leo has just what you need! 

In This Episode We Cover

Why financial stability can be just as important as the FIRE grind

Leo’s practical strategies for budgeting and paying off six-figure debt

How to create a wealth plan that supports your life—even while tackling debt

The sacrifices worth making (and the ones that aren’t!) in your financial journey

Why an “accountability buddy” is a cheat code for achieving your financial goals 

And So Much More!

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20:06 Does FIRE Change You?

22:10 Best FIRE Advice?

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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 tinkering with the beloved and rarely challenged 4% rule, Brandon decided it was time to sit down and calculate how much you really need to retire early. For decades, financial freedom chasers have been breaking their backs, trying to have as much stashed away as possible to enjoy their well-earned time off from work. But, it turns out that this number might be overinflated, and you can retire with much less than you think. That means your early retirement timeline just got a LOT shorter.

In this episode, Brandon will describe why the 4% rule may be a bit too rigid, how to ensure you’ll have enough during early retirement, what to do during a market crash or correction, and why spending thousands of dollars on a coffee machine isn’t such a bad idea. If you want to maximize enjoyment in early retirement, instead of building a big bank account you probably won’t use, stick around!

In This Episode We Cover

Early retirement rules of thumb you MUST know when on the path to FIRE

The 4% rule and why you DON’T need to follow it to a tee

Retirement withdrawal rules and how much to spend during a crash/correction

The skill of spending and what Brandon regrets most from pre-FIRE life

Tracking your expenses and why knowing your costs is CRUCIAL to early retirement

And So Much More!

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Are you worried you won’t be able to retire at sixty-five? Feeling financially limited in your fifties and need a retirement plan so you can finally stop working? Well, we made this episode just for you. Today, we’re teaching you how to retire on time at age sixty-five (or even retire early!) if you’re starting from zero with no money to your name. We spell out exactly what we would do to go from a zero-dollar net worth to a million dollars in retirement!

This is a step-by-step plan that anyone who wants to retire on time can follow. We’ll walk through two personas: Barb, a recently divorced stay-at-home mom reentering the workforce with a zero-dollar net worth. Then, we’ll touch on Sally, a six-figure income earner who also is starting from zero. Both scenarios take slightly different steps, so listen closely because your income level could completely change your money moves!

Don’t give up on retirement! No matter your age, these simple steps can help get you to a financially stable (if not flourishing) position. We’ll talk about how to make more money, cut expenses, save every month, which investments you should prioritize for retirement, and what to do if you’re still in debt!

In This Episode We Cover

How to go from broke at fifty to millionaire (and retirement-ready!) at sixty 

The one beginner-friendly investment that could make you richer (faster) than traditional retirement accounts 

Starting a side hustle and how to make more money so you can retire faster 

The passive, stable, and relatively safe investment that anyone can put their money into 

When to pay off debt and which interest rates to prioritize first 

How to become a personal finance genius in just a year simply by “listening” 

And So Much More!

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BiggerPockets Money 169 - Breaking the Taboo of Talking About Money with Friends, Family, and Bosses w/Erin Lowry 

BiggerPockets Money 586 - Average Net Worth by Age (How Do You Compare?)

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

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(02:21) How to Start from ZERO!

(06:33) Stay-at-Home Mom, No Income, Divorced

(20:08) Six-Figure Income, $0 Net Worth

(27:32) Investing Your Money

(31:34) Paying Off Debt

(36:24) Want More Retirement Strategies?

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Do you want to know how to save $1,000 a month (or more!) with simple spending and saving tweaks? Today, we’re giving you the BEST money hacks for 2025 from the expert, Chris Hutchins of All the Hacks! Some of these smart money moves will save Chris over $20,000 just next year, and that’s not even including all the other hacks he shared in this episode. The best part? These money hacks can help you retire early by substantially reducing your cost of living.

Chris starts by sharing one of the most genius ways he’s making extra money. You could call it a side hustle, and Chris has a LOT of them to share. Then, we start taking HUGE chunks of money out of your monthly expenses as Chris shows you how to slash all your insurance costs, reduce your property taxes effortlessly, save tens of thousands a year on healthcare, and easily go out to eat for thirty percent less.

If your 2025 goal is to save more, spend less, and get to FIRE faster, this is the perfect way to start, and missing out on these tips could cost you tens of thousands! 

In This Episode We Cover

Chris’s favorite side hustle of 2024 that’s making him extra money (nobody has thought of this!)

How to slash your property tax bill in exchange for a couple of hours of your time

Reevaluating your car insurance and why you MUST get new quotes ASAP

Savvy healthcare hacks that could save Chris $24,000 this year alone 

How to get a deep discount whenever you eat out (twenty to thirty percent off!)

The one thing you can’t (and probably shouldn’t) hack 

And So Much More!

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BiggerPockets Real Estate 783 - Home Buying Hacks: Finding The Perfect House (and Agent!) w/Chris Hutchins

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All the Hacks 181 - Making an Easy $3k/mo from Online Deals with Kai

Blueberry Pediatrics 

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Ownwell - Property Tax Reducer 

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Alex Preziosi wants to reach financial independence by the age of forty-five, and with several hundred thousand dollars in retirement accounts, brokerage accounts, and savings, she’s on pace to do just that. But now, she’s thinking about quitting her W2 job. Can she still hit her FI goal? Today’s guest has good problems, but problems, nonetheless!

Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Since we last spoke with Alex, she has made two major leaps on her journey to financial independence. First, she has taken up house hacking, which pays for most of her mortgage in an expensive area of the US. But that’s not all. She has also grown her side hustle as a real estate agent into a full-fledged business, where she now earns more than she does at her W2 job! These moves have only widened the gap between her income and her expenses, and, as a result, she’s sitting on an even bigger pile of cash.

Now, Alex finds herself at yet another crossroads. Is her W2 holding her back? Should she pursue full-time entrepreneurship while she has such a strong cash position? Stay tuned as we dive into the numbers and try to figure out Alex’s best path to FI by forty-five!

In This Episode We Cover

The best path for Alex to reach financial independence by forty-five

When to leave your W2 job and pursue full-time entrepreneurship

How to lower (or eliminate!) your housing cost with the house hacking strategy

Where to invest a large amount of cash (stock market versus real estate)

Tax strategies that could help you save a fortune over your lifetime

And So Much More!

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(01:14) Alex’s Money Journey

(04:26) House Hacking Numbers

(08:01) Money Snapshot

(14:24) Leaving Her W2?

(23:30) Buying More Rentals

(29:57) Alex’s Investing Strategy

(36:13) HUGE Cash Position

(43:21) Connect with Alex!

(44:57) “Unlock” Your Potential!

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Many people struggle with money anxiety, even those in the FIRE community. Your money fears could keep you on the sidelines, or it could have the opposite effect, making you ultra-conservative with your retirement savings. Today, we’re diving into five of the most common financial fears, whether they’re worth fretting about, and what to do about them!

Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Do you ever worry about your finances? You’re not alone! Maybe you’re concerned about your FIRE number being too low and running out of money in retirement. Maybe you’ve wondered whether you’ll ever be able to afford a house or if the “grind” to financial independence is even worth it. We’ve pulled the most common concerns about money and are going to respond to each of them in today’s show!

Tune in to learn how much money you actually need to comfortably retire, how to deal with burnout on the journey to FIRE, and if you’re “missing out on life” by practicing frugality in your youth. Scott and Mindy will even debate whether the returns from real estate investing are worth the trouble of managing rental properties!

In This Episode We Cover

How much money you actually need to retire (and if the four-percent rule still works)

Renting versus buying a house amidst today’s high home prices and interest rates

Whether the “grind” to early retirement is worth it (and what you should do if it’s not!)

Active versus passive real estate investing (and which delivers the highest returns)

Whether you “miss out on life” by living frugally and racing toward retirement

And So Much More!

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BiggerPockets Money 522 – How to Get PAID to Live in an Affordable City & Fast-Track Financial Freedom

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(01:27) “Missing Out” on Life

(08:01) Running Out of Money

(15:41) High Housing Costs

(24:10) Low Rental Property Returns

(32:13) Burnout Before FIRE

(34:19) What We’re Reading!

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Dion McNeeley retired in just ten years after starting from not just zero but NEGATIVE. He was forty years old with $89,000 in debt, had no assets, a low-paying job, and zero investing experience. Thanks to his “lazy” method of building wealth, he was able to amass millions of dollars in assets, create over $200,000 per year in passive income streams, and retire just ten years after starting his journey to FIRE. Can you do it, too, even in today’s markets? Yes!

Dion did what most people aren’t willing to: lower your cost of living, spend less, save more, and yes…house hack. He built a small real estate portfolio just by house hacking alone. Still, thanks to the compounding effect of real estate, Dion’s passive income from the rentals began to overtake his monthly expenses. Now, he rakes in four to five times more than he could ever spend. Who wouldn’t want a $200,000 per year income stream in retirement?!

But it’s NOT too late to copy Dion’s exact strategy. In fact, Dion is sharing why NOW is one of the best times ever to get into real estate investing and how you, too, in ten years or less, could be making major passive income and enjoying early retirement!

In This Episode We Cover

How to explode your passive income by slowly investing in real estate

Dion’s journey from $89,000 in debt and low-paying jobs to financial freedom

Why Dion encourages you to IGNORE what everyone is saying about the housing market 

A $1,000,000 mistake that Dion made that you should NOT repeat (DON’T pay off your house!)

Why Dion doesn’t care about growing a big real estate portfolio (and you shouldn’t either!)

And So Much More!

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(01:00) $89K of BAD Debt

(07:00) Do This NOW!

(10:58) Great News for Landlords

(13:43) Dion's $1,000,000 Mistake

(16:19) No Stocks, No Bonds...Just Rentals?

(18:15) "Reverse Budgeting"

(19:58) Emergency Reserves and Current Portfolio

(22:13) Working 2 Hours a MONTH!

(23:49) Dion's FIRE Advice

(27:39) Connect with Dion!

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Are you beating the average American in personal finances? Today, we’re sharing the average net worth by age to see where exactly you stack up. Whether you’re in your twenties, thirties, forties, or fifties, we have the data showing whether you’re behind (or ahead of) the norm. What do you do if you feel like you’re falling behind? Don’t worry; we’re also giving tips on how every age bracket can improve its net worth. 

Don’t know how to calculate your net worth? It’s easy, and you can do it in minutes after (or even during) this episode. Once you know your net worth, it’s time to decide your next move. Do you need to make more money so you can invest faster? Are you close enough to FIRE that you can let your foot off the gas a bit? Should you buy that new boat? No! Don’t ever buy a boat. 

We’re also sharing our own net worth journeys and the money moves we made that skyrocketed our wealth to millionaire status. You can’t go back in time and copy everything we did, but you CAN copy some of our same strategies to boost your net worth! 

In This Episode We Cover

The average net worth for Americans in their twenties, thirties, forties, and fifties 

How the rich invest differently than most of us (and what they’re buying)

How to calculate your net worth and whether primary residence equity is included or not 

What everyone in their twenties should be doing with their money to secure a comfortable retirement 

Why you DON’T need to be a mega-high income earner to become a millionaire 

The reason Scott thinks YOU should be starting a business to FIRE faster 

And So Much More!

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BiggerPockets Money 491 - Why You DON’T Need a College Degree to Reach Financial Freedom w/Adrian Zapata and Javier Leyva

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