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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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What if you could “retire” early, working only FOUR hours a week? Coast FIRE achiever Diania Merriam did just that! After a decade of hustle in corporate America, Diania found herself financially behind with $30,000 in debt. Dreaming of a life-changing adventure but lacking the funds, she decided to overhaul her finances. Fast forward, and now in her mid-thirties, she’s debt-free, successfully self-employed (or, as she puts it, happily “unemployed”), living life on her terms.
So, how did Diania save enough to walk away from her nine-to-five? The answer might surprise you. She didn’t need millions in the bank, and neither do YOU, to embrace early retirement. Diania asks, “Do you have enough to take a risk?” If you do, you could live the Coast FIRE lifestyle, just like her, working minimal hours and maximizing time freedom.
Ready to slash your workweek and dive into what you love? Stick around—by following Diania’s example, early retirement could be within your reach, EVEN if you’re just getting started on your FIRE journey!
In This Episode We Cover
Why you must be financially prepared to quit a soul-sucking job
Achieving Coast FIRE without millions in the bank and how to be happy living off of little
Why self-employed health insurance isn’t as big of an expense as most people think
Burning out before you hit FIRE and why being hyper-fixated on a financial goal could kill your drive
How starting your own business can save you a ton on taxes
How to “retire” early without replacing your full-time salary
And So Much More!
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Coast FI: The Calculated Way to Retire Early WITHOUT Giving Up What You Love
00:00 Intro
01:03 $30K in Debt!
03:22 Quitting Her "Toxic" Job
09:23 What About Health
12:02 How Much She Makes
20:53 You Have ENOUGH Money!
25:24 Connect with Diania!
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The IRA vs. 401(k). You’ve heard of these retirement accounts before, but do you know the difference between the two? Maybe you have a 401(k) at work and have been diligently getting your employer match but struggle to describe what you’re investing in. You’ve heard top financial experts talk about how a Roth IRA is crucial for saving on taxes long-term, but are you eligible to invest in one? Today, we’re discussing top retirement accounts and how to start investing with just $100.
CFP (Certified Financial Planner) Kyle Mast joins Mindy on today’s show to answer common questions about 401(k)s, IRAs, Roth IRAs, and HSAs! We’ll first describe when you should invest in a 401(k) vs. an IRA, why their Roth equivalents are so valuable, especially if you’re itching to save on taxes in retirement, and the best account for beginners that (most) Americans will get free money from.
What happens after you leave a job and your 401(k) remains? Kyle discusses the options to ensure your money stays invested, even after leaving an employer. We’ll also get into the triple-tax benefit HSA (health savings account) that you should take advantage of IF you qualify, which accounts to invest in first, and what to do once you’ve maxed out your retirement accounts!
In This Episode We Cover
401(k)s vs. IRAs and which to invest in first (especially if you’re employed!)
Roth IRAs and 401(k)s explained and when to choose a Roth over a traditional account
The best retirement account for beginners and how to get free money for retirement
How to take control of a 401(k) after leaving an employer
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and who qualifies for these extremely tax-benefited accounts
Which accounts to invest in first when maximizing retirement savings
How we would start investing for retirement if we only had $100/month extra
And So Much More!
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BiggerPockets Money - Episode 549: Is FIRE Dead? No, But Here’s Why Most WON’T Achieve It
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Traditional 401(k) vs. Roth IRA: Which One Wins?
00:00 Intro
02:17 401(k)s vs. IRAs
05:07 Roth IRAs and 401(k)s
11:21 Best Account for Beginners
14:31 401(k)s After Ending Employment
19:58 Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
26:46 How to Invest $100
32:00 Connect with Kyle!
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Have you ever made a poor financial decision? You’re not alone! But can a bad blunder disqualify you from FIRE? Today’s guest made a huge investment at the worst possible time, a move that had consequences a decade later. Despite this, he was still able to reach early retirement in just fifteen years!
Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Ryan Connell had a picture-perfect start to his financial independence journey—saving money at a young age and living well below his means. But then 2007 arrived, and Ryan made the “worst financial decision” of his life. He bought a house just weeks before the housing market began its historic collapse. But a move that could have derailed his quest for FIRE proved to be a minor setback because Ryan was still able to retire at the age of thirty-eight!
In this episode, you’ll learn why you should treat real estate as less of a “sure thing” and more like the stock market. Ryan discusses his current portfolio, which consists of 100% index funds, and what led him to pivot from real estate investing entirely. He even gives us a peek into the average day as an early retiree and shares why he has never had a FIRE number!
In This Episode We Cover
How Ryan rebounded from his “worst financial decision” to reach FIRE at thirty-eight
Real estate versus stocks and why you don’t need properties to retire early
Why time in the market is still more important than timing the market
Whether you can reach financial independence without stress and sacrifice
How to enjoy retirement with less productivity and more “negative time”
And So Much More!
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BiggerPockets Real Estate 955: BiggerNews: Real Estate vs. Stocks, the Ultimate Wealth-Building Debate
00:00 Intro
02:02 Buying a House...in 2007
09:42 Digging His Way Out
18:46 Ryan’s Journey to FIRE
28:25 Saving TOO Much?
35:00 Life After Early Retirement
40:49 Find Freedom Faster!
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2013 was a pivotal year for our hosts. Scott was fresh out of college and just beginning his journey to financial independence, while Mindy and her husband were well on their way to FIRE and had just launched their blog, 1,500 Days, to document their progress. But if they were starting over today, would they change anything?
Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! In today’s episode, Scott and Mindy are winding back the clock ten years and sharing what they would do differently if they were beginning their FI journey in 2024. Spoiler alert: they wouldn’t have changed very much regarding the fundamentals of frugality, saving money, and investing. But, as you’re about to find out, they would make some MAJOR tactical changes, and they even have a few regrets about not spending money!
Whether you’re brand new to FIRE or are already on track for financial freedom, you don’t want to miss this episode! You’ll learn about the real estate investing strategy Scott would prioritize in 2024, the stock investments that helped Mindy overshoot her FI number, and the lifestyle changes our hosts wish they had made along the way!
In This Episode We Cover
What Scott and Mindy would change if they were starting their FI journey today
Three types of investments that will carry you to financial independence
How to invest in real estate in 2024 (and which strategy to use)
When to prioritize saving cash over contributing to retirement accounts
The cash-flowing investment property WE would be buying in 2024
The individual stocks that catapulted Mindy toward FIRE
How to save thousands of dollars in taxes with live in flips
And So Much More!
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BiggerPockets Money - Episode 549: Is FIRE Dead? No, But Here’s Why Most WON’T Achieve It
00:00 Intro
01:24 Chasing FIRE in 2013
05:54 Where to Invest & Live In Flips
12:00 Starting from Zero in 2024
23:03 Lifestyle Changes with FI
27:34 Save and Invest!
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This might be the fastest path to FIRE we’ve ever seen. In just two years, Emily and James were able to retire early and travel the world full-time. They didn’t have a trust fund, some huge inheritance, or a winning lottery ticket. But they did make some serious sacrifices, cutting almost everything unnecessary out of their lives to retire early and quit the jobs they were itching to get out of. How’d they do it?
After realizing they were throwing away every cent they made, James stumbled upon a popular personal finance blog. He devoured it that day at work and came home a changed man. The AC temperature was going up, the restaurant expenses were going down, and he was deadset on achieving financial freedom. His wife, Emily, needed some convincing. But, with time, they both became locked in on FIRE. They moved to a cheaper house, rode bikes to work, and rarely ate out anymore.
Just two years after discovering FIRE, they achieved it, and they did it without millions of dollars in the bank. And here’s the thing: you might be able to do it, too, IF you’re willing to put in the work. How much money are they living on? How did they cut their expenses so significantly? And how do you convince your partner or spouse to follow you on the path to financial independence? Emily and James are showing you how in today’s episode!
00:00 Intro
01:21 Poverty to Overspending
06:12 Convincing Your Spouse on FI
09:09 0% to 85% Savings Rate
16:30 Buying $50K Rentals
23:29 Retiring on $31K/Year
29:40 The Secret to FIRE
32:43 Are They Still Retired?
34:36 Advice for Finding FIRE
36:24 Connect with James and Emily!
37:19 Use These FIRE Tips
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Pay off your mortgage or invest? If you’re on the path to FIRE, you’ve probably asked yourself this question. Without a mortgage payment, you could put thousands more in your pocket every month, and your FIRE number would decrease significantly. On the other hand, investing all the money you could have spent on paying off your mortgage may allow you to build considerably more wealth and reach Fat FIRE with more assets to your name. So, which move do you make?
Mindy and Scott are coming on to debate this common investing question. On team “Don’t pay it off!” is Mindy, who just recently made a six-figure profit by NOT paying off her mortgage. How did she do it? Stick around to find out. Scott, who just bought his recent home in cash, is pro-paying off the mortgage (for some), as it may lead you to FIRE much faster than you thought.
In this episode, Scott and Mindy discuss WHO should pay off their mortgage early, the pros and cons of investing vs. going debt-free, and why one move may be MUCH better for those closer to FIRE. Want more money for your future retirement? Sick of your job and want to quit quickly and retire on your terms? We’ve got options for BOTH!
In This Episode We Cover
Whether you should pay off your mortgage early or invest instead
How Mindy made a six-figure stock profit by NOT paying off her home
Why paying off your low-interest rate mortgage may make sense EVEN in 2024
How those close to retirement can shave off a BIG portion of their FIRE number and retire now
Whether you should keep cash in a high-yield savings account instead of paying down a low-rate mortgage
Other BIG cost-saving benefits of paying off your mortgage early
And So Much More!
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BiggerPockets Money 543 - How the “Middle-Class Trap” Stops Your Early Retirement
00:00 Intro
01:27 Why You SHOULDN’T Pay It Off
05:35 Why You SHOULD Pay it Off
15:07 Keep Cash in the Bank?
20:54 Big Benefits of Paying it Off
27:51 What Would You Do?
29:29 Scared of Stock Performance?
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Once you hit Coast FI, you don’t need to worry about retirement. While traditional FIRE may take a bit more extra work, Coast FI allows you to let your foot off the gas and enjoy life NOW, knowing that you’ll be set for retirement by the time you’re sixty-five. Lisa hit her coast FI number at the (very) young age of twenty-seven, and she will have millions of dollars waiting for her in retirement, even if she stops investing now. How’d she do it so quickly?
When her father challenged her to save $100K by age twenty-five, Lisa said, “Why not!” She hit the goal—actually, she got there two years earlier! After much saving and significant sacrifice, Lisa had a six-figure net worth in her early twenties. From there, she began heavily investing in her retirement accounts, which now boast over a quarter of a million dollars, and she’s on track to have half a million at thirty!
How did Lisa get so far ahead of the average twenty-seven-year-old, and what can you teach your kids, grandkids, nephews, nieces, or siblings to get them on the same path? Tune in because Lisa shares how to save $100K, the easiest way to invest for retirement, the tax-free account that will make your future self rich, and her best advice for growing wealth at a young age.
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In This Episode We Cover
How to save $100K in just a few years (even if you’re starting your career)
The tax-free retirement account you can’t afford to overlook
Coast FI 101 and how to hit it early so you can enjoy spending again
The sacrifice of saving and whether or not it’s worth it to go fully frugal
Index fund investing and why it’s one of the easiest ways to start investing
Lisa’s retirement portfolio and exactly what she’s investing in now
And So Much More!
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The Simple Path to Wealth—Index Funds Explained with JL Collins
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BiggerPockets Money 124 - Starting From $0 at Age 35 as a Teacher and Becoming ‘The Millionaire Educator’
00:00 Intro
01:37 Early Financial Education
03:53 $100K by 25 Challenge
07:08 Sacrificing to Save
10:26 Current Salary and Spending
13:13 What She Invests In
15:15 Coast FI at 27
21:45 Save Your First $100K!
24:56 Follow Her Lead!
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You can take your time to reach financial independence, but why wait? With a combination of hard work, savvy investing, and additional income streams, today’s guest reached FI by the age of twenty-eight. In this episode, she provides the blueprint that teachers and other middle-class workers can use to fast-track their financial goals!
Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, Brooke Coughlin is a business owner, real estate agent, investor, and author. But, just FOUR years ago, she was a seventh-grade teacher earning a $40,000 salary. The key to her rapid success? Brooke’s workday starts at 5 a.m. and ends well after 10 p.m. This relentless work ethic has helped her build a successful cleaning business, sell over $100 million worth of real estate, and pen her very own book!
Now, working from sunup to sundown isn’t for everyone. Perhaps you just want a reasonable nest egg for a comfortable retirement or some money to pass down to your children. Whatever your financial goals, there are all kinds of helpful nuggets to take away from today’s episode. You’ll learn about the first steps of entrepreneurship, how to build a business or side hustle alongside your W2 job, and how to become financially free from any starting point!
In This Episode We Cover
How Brooke went from a $40,000 salary to financial independence in FOUR years
The BEST ways to increase your income while working a nine-to-five job
What teachers should do today to build a nest egg for retirement
The first steps you must take to become a successful entrepreneur
How to build a real estate business that allows you to leave your W2 job
And So Much More!
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00:00 Intro
00:58 Supercharging Her Income
09:49 Juggling a HEAVY Workload
12:00 Brooke’s Real Estate Portfolio
16:03 What’s Brooke’s End Goal?
25:06 Connect with Brooke!
25:50 Start Building Your Nest Egg!
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The BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast is about to hit a huge milestone—our 1,000th episode! Real estate has changed quite a bit since we started this podcast, so we’re making some changes, too.
We’re bringing on new guests and new formats while focusing on investing tactics and strategies that work in TODAY’s housing market. Oh, and did we mention fewer ads, too?
We’re still delivering the time-tested knowledge, inspiration, and news you expect from the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast so YOU can work towards financial freedom, no matter the market conditions.
Join Dave Meyer, our new host, for our 1,000th episode, and tune in on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to learn how YOU can reach financial independence through real estate!
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Todd retired early at age forty-four, just three years after discovering the FIRE movement. The most interesting part? He quit without reaching his FIRE number. That’s right. After realizing he couldn’t go one more day working his job, he quit, even without the perfect amount of money on the sidelines. Did he survive in the FIRE life, or did he eventually have to return to work to rebuild his portfolio? Stick around and find out!
Although Todd made a good income, he spent most of it on his lifestyle. As his family’s sole provider, every expense took away from his income, leaving him with a respectable but by no means large savings rate. One day, as Todd surfed the internet at work, he stumbled upon a financial independence blog post, and the rest was history! He chased FIRE ruthlessly for three years and eventually was able to retire on his terms.
If you’re looking to retire in your forties, quit your job, find financial freedom, or finally grow your savings, tune in for Todd’s advice. Even if you don’t have a high income, you can follow his cost-cutting, “boring” investing advice to achieve financial independence faster than you thought possible!
In This Episode We Cover
The “boring” investments that lead you to financial independence and early retirement
Coming up with your FIRE number and whether the 4% rule still works
Getting richer in retirement and how to build wealth WITHOUT working
How cutting your expenses will fast-track your path to early retirement
Quitting your job and why you MUST prepare for life in retirement BEFORE you walk away from your salary
And So Much More!
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How to Retire Early (From Someone Who Did at Age 27)
00:00 Intro
01:09 Finding the FIRE Movement
03:24 Getting His Wife on Board
04:38 His FIRE Number
05:32 FIRE Movement Myths
07:37 Getting Richer in Retirement
11:55 Quitting His Job!
13:14 Prepare for Post-FI!
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Wouldn’t it be nice if your home paid for itself? Every month, you throw a substantial sum of money towards your rent or mortgage payment, but what if you could live mortgage-free? With ADU investments, it’s more than possible. Michael Russell used an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) to make an extra $1,400/month off of his pricey California home. Combined with a bit of house hacking, Michael was getting PAID to live in one of the nation’s most expensive states. And he did it all on an average salary!
So, how do YOU use ADUs to lower your cost of living and turn your home into a cash-flowing investment? Today, Michael walks us through exactly how he did it, how much it cost, how long it took, and how much money he ended up making.
With high interest rates, will the ADU investing strategy still work in today’s market? How hard is it to build an ADU? And what’s the one mistake Michael wishes he hadn’t made before he built his ADU? We’re answering all these questions in this episode and showing you how to slash your mortgage payment, even if you live in a costly housing market!
In This Episode We Cover
ADU investing explained and how much it costs to build an accessory dwelling unit
Why more local and state governments WANT homeowners to build ADUs
How to get paid to live (even in a high-cost-of-living area) with ADUs and house hacking
The one mistake that cost Michael months of time (and rent) that you can’t afford to repeat
Finding homes with ADU potential and the investor-friendly agent you NEED to spot these opportunities
And So Much More!
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Work with Michael
BiggerPockets Real Estate 356 - 30+ Rentals (in a Pricy Market) Through BRRRR and Section 8 with Joe Asamoah
BiggerPockets Real Estate 575 - Killer Cash Flow with This “Tenant-First” Section 8 Rental Strategy w/Joe Asamoah
BiggerPockets Money 37 - Paying Off Student Loan Debt with a Median Income and Two Kids in Northern California with Kyle Renke
00:00 Intro
01:19 Money Snapshot
04:17 Home Run House Hack
06:01 Smart Money Moves Early On
10:47 Surviving on $36K/Year
12:40 Building the ADU
22:12 How Long Did it Take?
24:55 ADU Investing with High Rates
33:37 Starting ADU Side Hustles
37:40 The Right Type of Agent
45:58 Connect with Michael!
46:59 The Housing Solution?
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Is the FIRE movement dead? In 2024, more people are catching on to the huge downsides of pursuing financial independence, retire early. Strict frugality, massive sacrifice, working harder than ever…is it really worth it to retire decades before everyone else? If you’re internally screaming, “Yes! Of course it is!” you’re in good company. Today, we’re talking about why FIRE is NOT dead in 2024 but why most Americans won’t achieve it.
It’s easy to claim that the FIRE movement is dead in 2024 when inflation has been high, savings rates are low, and there’s economic uncertainty all around. The problem? Almost all of that can be easily factored into your FIRE plan, and with some sacrifices, you could easily retire early in five, ten, or fifteen years. So, if FIRE is still possible, what must the average person do to achieve it?
We’ll discuss the mindset shift you must undergo to reach financial independence, the sacrifices you must prepare for, and what we would have done differently on our own paths to FIRE. Achieving financial freedom doesn’t need to be an all-out grind with zero enjoyment. Even if you make minor money moves today, you could be retiring YEARS earlier than you thought possible!
In This Episode We Cover
An update on the FIRE movement and whether or not FIRE is possible in 2024
The 4% rule explained, and why it works EVEN during high inflation
The sacrifice that most Americans will NEVER make to retire early
How to achieve FIRE even if you have an average income
The “grind” that gets you RICH and how to tell you’re on the right track for FIRE
How frequently to check your investments/accounts (and whether it really matters)
And So Much More!
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00:00 Intro
04:19 Is the FIRE Movement Dead?
10:93 Do You Need a High Income?
16:36 Should Everyone Pursue FIRE?
24:44 How Average People Achieve FIRE
30:04 FIRE in 2024
35:54 Retiring Early During Inflation
38:38 You CAN Achieve FIRE
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Are we in a recession? Are we headed for a recession? No one knows for certain, but you can never be too prepared for an economic downturn. Are you saving money? Do you have a plan in the event you lose your job? In today’s episode, we’ll help prepare you for anything that might be thrown your way!
Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Amidst economic uncertainty, there are two steps you must take to weather tough times: build an emergency fund and brace for a potential layoff. Today, Mindy and guest co-host Amanda Wolfe are bringing you their best money tips for getting through a recession. First, they’ll show you how to pad your emergency fund by saving hundreds on groceries each month, negotiating your bills, and eliminating unnecessary expenses from your budget. Believe it or not, it might even be time to cut back on aggressive debt paydown or extra 401(k) contributions!
Next, they’ll help you with a potential job search. You’ll learn how to get your resume seen by more employers and determine your market pay rate. But that’s not all. Stick around until the end to learn why staying with your current company—regardless of whether your job is at risk—could cost you millions of dollars over your lifetime!
In This Episode We Cover
How to get your financial house in order before an economic decline
Calculating how much money YOU need for an emergency fund
How to slash your food bill by hundreds of dollars per month
The BEST places to find money and bolster your savings
How to start preparing for a new job today (before you lose it!)
When to cut back on “extra” payments and retirement contributions
Why staying at your current job might be costing you millions of dollars
And So Much More!
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BiggerPockets Money - Episode 110: Systematically Increasing Income and Intentionally Decreasing Spending with A Purple Life
00:00 Intro
02:19 Building Your
11:31 Slashing Your Grocery Bill
17:22 Negotiating Bills & Auditing Purchases
27:56 The “No-Spend” Challenge
33:52 Preparing for a New Job
42:53 Send Us Your Money Tips!
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You could be missing out on the chance to earn passive income from your home (and other rentals!) with a “no-brainer” money move. This investing strategy is picking up steam and could become one of the big trends in real estate this year. Today’s guest was one of the early adopters, and it carried him to FIRE by his late thirties!
Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, we’re chatting with “That ADU Guy,” Derek Sherrell. Right before the 2008 housing market crash, Derek left his contracting job behind and returned to school to become a firefighter. Little did he know that this career move would provide the time, freedom, and connections to launch a full-blown side hustle alongside his W2 job. Before the age of forty, Derek became financially independent, with the ability to retire early, all thanks to this simple strategy. Since then, he has made it his life’s mission to inspire countless others to do the same!
In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Tune in to learn why the combination of serial house hacking and some kind of “secret sauce” (in this case, ADUs) is perhaps the easiest path to FIRE. Derek will tell you everything you need to know about buying, building, and renting out ADUs—from financing these units to scaling your business!
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In This Episode We Cover
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) explained (and how they create passive income)
Why the modified serial house hacking strategy might be the easiest path to FIRE
How to completely replace your W2 income with cash flow from ADUs
How to easily (and affordably) convert a single-family home into a duplex
Why ADU investing could be one of the biggest investing opportunities in 2024
How to get your spouse on board with your real estate investing strategy
And So Much More!
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00:00 Intro
02:31 Life with FI & Current Portfolio
06:06 Derek’s Money Journey
12:26 Changing Careers & Building Wealth
18:21 Buying the “Lucky” House
28:14 House Hacking with ADUs
37:20 3 ADU Investing Strategies
49:06 Derek’s BIG Mission
55:58 Connect with Derek!
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The road to financial independence isn’t always linear, but stoicism might be the secret ingredient that keeps you on track. This ancient philosophy gets a bad rap, but with its framework as your financial “operating system,” you’ll be able to weather all kinds of storms!
Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, Darius Foroux is a business owner, landlord, financial educator, and the author of eight books. But as a boy, he watched his family live paycheck to paycheck for many years. Vowing to one day become wealthy, Darius started saving every penny possible, only to find that practicing staunch frugality could only take him so far. After more than a decade of hard work and sacrifice, he had just $10,000 to his name and, after student loans, a negative net worth. But in 2015, Darius made a seismic mindset shift that propelled him to FI in just FIVE years!
In this episode, Darius dispels the myth that stoicism is about suppressing emotions and lacking empathy. Instead, you’ll learn that its tenets revolve around creating balance, staying grounded, and changing how you respond to things beyond your control—virtues that are congruent with building wealth. But that’s not all. He will also show you how to increase your income, gain a “stoic edge,” and invest your money in 2024!
In This Episode We Cover
How Darius went from a low net worth to financial independence in FIVE years
Why reaching FI is easier with stoicism as your “operating system”
Why investing in yourself and learning new skills is the KEY to higher income
The three steps for gaining a “stoic edge” that helps you build wealth faster
The BEST way to start investing in the stock market in 2024
And So Much More!
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00:00 Intro
03:24 Darius’ Money Journey
11:16 Negative Net Worth & the “Aha!” Moment
22:25 Stoicism in Personal Finance
32:11 Building Wealth with Stoicism
41:36 How to Start Investing in 2024
47:04 Reaching FI & Retiring Like a Stoic
52:46 Connect with Darius!
53:19 Find Joy in the Journey!
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Fat FI and generational wealth in THREE years?! How is that possible? The sooner you forge good money habits, the sooner YOU can achieve your FI goal. Today’s guest wanted to build wealth as soon as possible, and in this episode, he will share the secrets to his enormous (and rapid) success!
Only a few years ago, Josh Janus was flipping sneakers he couldn’t afford and making DoorDash deliveries for a little cash. Today, he has a seven-figure income and an eight-figure real estate portfolio. Fat FI at the age of just twenty-three, Josh still has his entire life ahead of him and a significant net worth to deploy however he chooses. Will he continue to grind away as a real estate agent, working eighty-hour weeks and optimizing his time for even higherearnings? Or will he take his foot off the gas and enjoy some of the wealth he’s worked so hard to build?
Now, you may be in a very different season of life than Josh. After a family, career, and maybe even a late start to your FI journey, this explosive wealth-building trajectory might not be in the cards. But even if you don’t aspire to build a $15 million multifamily portfolio or revitalize your hometown, a few years of extreme discipline and sacrifice will unlock all kinds of financial opportunities. Tune in to Josh’s incredible story and find out how!
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In This Episode We Cover
How Josh achieved financial independence in just THREE years (at twenty-three!)
How to grow a seven-figure income as a real estate agent and investor
Building a large real estate portfolio (starting with little to no money!)
Increasing your income by evaluating your schedule for delegable tasks
How practicing discipline and sacrifice can fast-track your journey to FI
And So Much More!
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BiggerPockets Real Estate - Episode 749: From DoorDasher to $1.5 MILLION in Real Estate (All at 22 Years Old!) with Josh Janus
00:00 Intro
02:03 Josh’s Money Snapshot
10:34 What’s the End Goal?
13:13 Flipping Sneakers to Learning Real Estate
25:12 Becoming an Agent & Leaving College
28:52 $600K in Year ONE?!
35:16 The Real Cost of Success
43:52 “Seasons” of Life
49:04 Connect with Josh!
50:04 Hustle for Your FI Goal!
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Reaching financial independence and becoming a millionaire before the age of thirty?! While this path requires several years of ruthless saving, smart investing, and unwavering discipline, there’s no reason why YOU can’t enjoy financial freedom and attain the lifestyle you want!
Shortly after graduating from college with over $50,000 in student loans, Franklin Zheng found himself working a grueling, eighty-hour-per-week factory job. Fortunately, it was also around this time that he discovered BiggerPocketsand decided to try his hand at real estate investing. He started attending local meetups, where he learned that simply getting in the same room with other investors presented all kinds of opportunities. It wasn’t long before Franklin had found his future investing partner, and in just FIVE years, he has built a cash-flowing real estate portfolio of thirty-eight units, as well as a business that has allowed him to leave his W2 job and travel the world!
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, you’ll get a glimpse of what it takes to achieve financial independence and amass a one-million-dollar net worth. Make no mistake—it’s not easy. Franklin will be the first to tell you that the last five years have been filled with all kinds of successes, challenges, and failures. But if he can do it, YOU can, too!
In This Episode We Cover
How Franklin reached financial independence by thirty in just FIVE years
What you MUST know before investing in commercial real estate
Fast-tracking your real estate journey through the power of local meetups
How to start a real estate business that allows you to leave your W2 job
The secret to forming successful real estate investing partnerships
How to defer capital gains tax on your rental property with a 1031 exchange
And So Much More!
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00:00 Intro
01:10 The 80-Hour Factory Job
08:17 Real Estate Meetups & Partnerships
16:48 Renting to Attorneys
19:32 Selling the Office Building
23:07 “Unicorn” Rentals & 38 Units!
29:14 Starting the Lending Business
32:47 Leaving His W2 & Traveling the World
36:27 Put in the Work!
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You dream of retiring early, but you’re stuck in the “middle-class trap.” You’ve built up a solid net worth, maybe own a rental property or two, and on paper, you look like you’re on track to make it rich. But in reality, you don’t feel that way. With all your wealth tied up in home equity or retirement accounts, your “early” retirement may have to be pushed to the traditional age of sixty-five. So, how do you free up some of this wealth so you can start accessing it today to retire early tomorrow?
This is the question Emily and Justin are struggling to answer. They’ve gone from nothing to a substantial net worth—$1,500,000! With big dreams to travel internationally and retire from their jobs in twelve years, they’re wondering if they can still make it to early retirement AND if they can do so while enjoying life a little bit more today. Mindy and Scott offer some unconventional advice for the personal finance space, but it may help this couple feel more secure so they can start living today instead of waiting to finally retire in twelve years!
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In This Episode We Cover
The “middle-class trap” that stops even millionaires from retiring early
Why you should NOT sacrifice everything now just to retire a few years earlier
What to do when you struggle to spend more, even on the things you love
Paying off your primary residence early vs. keeping a low-interest mortgage (and what to do with the money instead!)
Putting your pension into your net worth calculation (and how it can get you closer to FIRE!)
Roth conversion ladders and the smart way to save significantly on taxes in retirement
And So Much More!
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How to Access Retirement Funds Early
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Ramit Sethi’s Money Advice for Couples: Live a Rich Life, Together
00:00 Intro
02:19 Frugal Beginnings
07:58 Big Retirement Goals
13:48 Financial Snapshot
14:50 Struggling to Spend Money?
24:18 Can We Retire in 12 Years?
36:45 A HUGE Extra Income Source
45:46 Loosen Up Your Budget!
52:13 Retire Even Earlier?
01:02:09 Emergency Reserves for Rental Properties
01:07:51 Don't Get Caught in The Trap!
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Want a personalized financial independence plan that’ll get you closer to early retirement? Well, we’ve got just what you’re looking for! On this second annual “Financial Independence Day,” Mindy and Scott are sharing a new way to get you to financial freedom faster. With so many applications for our “Finance Friday” series, we decided to make a downloadable that allows you to do your own personal finance review AND build a faster path to FIRE!
But before you start filling out your financial independence plan, listen to this episode. We review some common traps and pitfalls that have stopped our Finance Friday guests from achieving financial freedom. We’ll explain exactly what each net worth bracket should focus on, how to get through the saving and investing “grind” to FIRE, and the biggest mistake most people make that will STOP them from ever finding financial independence.
Want to reach financial independence faster? Download the DIY Finance Friday document here, and if you want Mindy and Scott’s personalized suggestions, apply to be a Finance Friday guest!
In This Episode We Cover
How to build your own plan for financial independence and reach early retirement faster
Coming up with your financial snapshot to see a complete picture of your net worth
The biggest opportunities to reach FIRE for different net worth brackets
The “middle-class trap” that will stop you from retiring early (even if you’re wealthy)
Getting through “the grind” and how to know you’re on the right path for FIRE
Whether building wealth comes through a “process” or a “single event,” and how to combine both
And So Much More!
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BiggerPockets Money 426 - The New Path to Financial Independence is HERE
BiggerPockets Money 157 - The Money Date: What You Should (And Definitely Should Not) Do to Align Your Finances as a Couple
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Scott Trench’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Perfect, 1-Page Investment Plan
00:00 Intro
01:59 FIRE for DIYers
04:45 Your Financial Snapshot
15:25 Opportunities for FI
23:08 Avoiding the “Middle-Class Trap”
32:58 Getting Through The “Grind”
39:32 You NEED Both of These
44:24 Changing Your Path to FIRE
52:07 Happy FI Day!
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Student loan debt can easily get in the way of financial independence, especially if there’s a high interest rate attached to your loans. But should you pay down this debt at the expense of investing for the future? There are several factors we’re going to explore in today’s episode!
Lauren is a physician assistant with a stable W2 job, a house hack, and a side hustle that provides her with a little “fun” money each month. But as she and her partner work toward their goal of reaching FI in twenty years, they’ve got some money issues to work out—namely, how to tackle the $150,000 in student loans hanging over their heads. Should they pay down this debt, invest in real estate, or both? Should they put their retirement contributions on hold? One day, they hope to travel the world and enjoy their favorite pastime, kitesurfing! But should they fast-track this dream before planning for a family?
Lauren is at a crossroads in her journey to FI, and in today’s episode, Scott and Mindy will provide her with an actionable blueprint she can use to achieve her financial goals, career aspirations, and dream lifestyle. Along the way, you’ll learn when to prioritize aggressive debt paydown, how to strike the perfect investment portfolio mix, and important things to consider before starting a family!
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In This Episode We Cover
When to pay down student loan debt rather than invest in real estate
Why buying rental property today will leave you with more cash flow in retirement
How to financially plan for weddings, honeymoons, children, and other BIG expenses
Paying off your primary residence versus buying MORE rental properties
How to improve asset allocation with a mix of rentals and retirement accounts
And So Much More!
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BiggerPockets Money - Episode 35: Hacking Your Life to Live for (Almost) Free with Craig Curelop
BiggerPockets Money - Episode 514: How to “Travel Hack” Like a Pro and Get FREE Flights, Hotel Stays, and More!
00:00 Intro
01:25 Financial “Wellness”
07:01 Lauren’s Money Snapshot
15:51 MAJOR Career Decisions
22:15 FI in 20 Years (or Fewer!)
27:53 Paying Off $150K Student Loans
36:07 Weddings, Honeymoons, & Kids
44:55 Kitesurfing & Traveling the World!
57:39 Pay Down the Mortgage?
01:02:54 Enjoy Life AND Build Wealth!
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I don't understand a 40K house. the building materials alone for a house cost more than that, never mind the labor. Plus the cost of the land? if the houses are so low cost, why would anyone rent? I couldn't even buy a driveway for that price...
how can I write in to ask a question?
She loves bachata!
sad to see people using dogs for profit...when millions of dogs die in shelters each year in the US
This is basically me! Key takeaway: Get a higher salary via a higher-paid career (rather than lower-paid job + side hustles/hobbies), before starting house-hacking
This guest was all over the place. Really hard to follow.
MINDY IS THE ABSOLUTE WORST!!! this podcast gets great guests with awesome stories, however, you never get to hear them talk because mindy is ALWAYS talking about herself and forcing her opinions on everyone else. a common phrase from her is "I'm right, dont listen to anyone else or yourself or look at the numbers of a deal, im right" Mindy Jensen is single handedly ruining an otherwise great show. Bigger Pockets, can you get a new host please?
Great Podcast. A couple things not discussed or maybe I missed them. 1) Higher 401k contributions for tax purposes 2) HSA 3) Roth coversion ladder which allows you to access money way before retirement age. This is a key to maxing out your retirement accounts.
covered calls Mindy......
Very relatable
Very inspiring
Scott didn't ask him what was his favorite joke to tell at parties
the fact that this man graduated without student debt and has still gone on to helping people pay off over a billion dollars in student loan debt shows something. it's cool to me how people can make a business out of helping people. It's one of the reasons I love the FI community. I'm excited to get to the point that I can help more and more people better their lives.
I need to listen to this episode at lease 4 times. on the really good ones I try to listen twice and then twice sitting down taking notes and this is for sure the one I'm going to do that with
I love the show. I've been listening to BP the original for years now and in some ways I like this one almost more. its diverse and always goes over stuff that's really helpful with how to live and grow your wealth.
I am for sure going to start doing this. I can cut but I suck at grocery shopping and a lot of my food goes to waste. I've wanted to start meal planning and I'm going to check out Erin's website and really start doing what I need to cut my spending in this area.
how exactly is he the right person to give advice on this topic??? he didn't have student loan debt...
I am curious to know the answer that Scott asked. What were the 20 cities and what data points was she looking at?