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The Best Investing Order of Operations for FIRE (2025)


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In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench discuss the order of operations for investing your money to achieve FIRE. They outline the steps for both traditional early retirees and those looking to invest in real estate (or start a business). 

If you’re a beginner in the FIRE movement, start here and work through these steps to FIRE the fastest. If you’re close to FIRE already or at a significant financial milestone, don’t worry. We have tips you can use right now to retire earlier and avoid the “middle-class trap” that kills so many FIRE dreams.The episode dives deep into why each step is essential and provides actionable tips for maximizing your investment strategy based on your personal goals.

What We Discuss:

  • Investing Order of Operations for FIRE

  • Invest Order of Operations for Real Estate Investors

  • Why we prioritize a Fully Funded 401(k) over a Roth IRA


    And SO much more!

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