BiggerPockets Money Podcast

BiggerPockets Money Podcast

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BiggerPockets Money Podcast episodes

  • The 5 FIRE Mistakes CFPs See Over and Over
    On this episode of BiggerPockets Money, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Adrianna Adams, CFP at Domain Money, to discuss some of the biggest mistakes people make on the path to financial independence and early retirement. From chasing the perfect FIRE number to overlooking liquidity and tax planning, Adriana shares the lessons […]
    1 hr
  • This ALL OUT Entrepreneurial Approach to FI Got him to $5M by 30
    On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Cody Berman to uncover how he achieved financial independence before age 30 and built a $5 million net worth through entrepreneurship, side hustles, real estate investing, stock market investing, and multiple income streams. Cody shares the mindset, strategies, […]
    49 min
  • The “Middle Class Trap” Is Real—But We Need a Better Name
    What is the Middle Class Trap, and how can high earners avoid it on the path to financial independence? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast hosts, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench explain why maximizing income isn’t always enough and how smart tax planning can dramatically improve your after-tax wealth. They explore how strategies […]
    37 min
  • The Money Guys Gave Us Advice… Here’s What We’re Changing
    What did Mindy and Carl Jensen learn from The Money Guys after they reviewed their portfolio? In this recap episode, Mindy and Carl share their biggest takeaways on retirement planning, cash reserves, Roth conversions, tax strategy, and portfolio diversification. They discuss what advice they’re putting into action, what they’re still debating, and how these lessons […]
    33 min
  • Should You Choose Coast FI or Go All In on FIRE?
    Is Coast FI the smarter path to financial independence in today’s economy? In this episode, Scott Trench and Evan Lawler compare Coast FI vs. traditional FIRE, breaking down the trade-offs between reaching financial freedom as fast as possible or building enough wealth to let compound growth do the heavy lifting. They discuss investing, side hustles, […]
    39 min
  • The Money Guys Help us Escape Our 401k Tax Trap
    In this special episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and her husband Carl head to The Money Guy Show studio for a comprehensive portfolio review with Brian Preston and Bo Hanson. After years of maximizing traditional 401(k) contributions to reduce their tax bill, they’ve built substantial wealth, but now they’re asking an important […]
    1 hr 30 min
  • Is My Spending Reasonable? This Data Set Will Tell You
    Are you actually spending too much, or does it just feel that way because of where you live? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench break down a new budget benchmarking tool that compares your spending to households like yours using real government data, regional cost-of-living adjustments, fair market […]
    37 min
  • Why $500K Is More Important Than $1 Million (Coast FIRE)
    Is $500,000 actually a more important financial milestone than becoming a millionaire? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen sits down with Evan Lawler to explore why reaching $500K early could put you on track for Coast FIRE and potentially grow into millions by traditional retirement. They discuss the power of compound […]
    39 min
  • Should You Stay for the Military Pension? The Math Might Surprise You
    Military service offers more financial advantages than most Americans realize, but is staying for a 20-year pension always the smartest move? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Carol and Doug to discuss how military benefits can accelerate financial independence. They cover military pensions, VA disability […]
    1 hr 3 min

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Intermediate to advanced personal finance strategies for people serious about the FIRE (financial independence retire early) movement—not just dreaming about it.