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00:46:09

Did Buying a House Ruin Her Path to Financial...

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/10/09

What if you had $1 million invested for financial independence at just 36, but still worried that buying a home could derail your early retirement plans? Cheryl and her family have two young kids, a $1 million FI portfolio, and big goals: reach Coast FI and potentially work part time within five years, while ultimately retiring with $3 million by age 59.5. But after buying a primary residence, Cheryl wants to know whether she’s made a major financial mistake or if she can make homeownership,

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00:26:47

Best of BiggerPockets Money: Ben Felix on the 4% Rule

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/10/08

How much can you safely withdraw in early retirement, and is the 4% rule still a good guideline? Ben Felix breaks down portfolio risk, asset allocation, bonds vs. stocks, flexible spending, and the psychological side of investing in retirement.To go beyond the podcast:Listen to the Full Episode Here: https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/podcast/ben-felix-100-equities-in-fire/Interested in working with a Flat Fee Financial Planner? Go to https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/fipro/Get 50% Off Your First Year of

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00:31:11

Is House Hacking Dead in 2026? How to Find Deals That...

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2026/10/07

Is house hacking still a good strategy for reaching financial independence in 2026? Scott Trench and Evan Lawler break down a real house-hacking opportunity, looking at mortgage costs, cash flow, market conditions, sold properties, and how to systematically find real estate deals that can help you build wealth. If you're considering house hacking, real estate investing, or using rental income to accelerate FIRE, this episode offers a practical framework for evaluating the numbers and knowing when to

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00:46:59

How Much Can You Safely Withdraw in Early Retirement?...

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/10/06

How much do you actually need to retire, and once you get there, how do you turn your portfolio into income without running out of money? In this episode, Christine Benz from Morningstar joins us to talk about one of the biggest challenges of early retirement: decumulation. We get into how much you can realistically withdraw, what to do when markets are expensive or take a downturn, and how to build a portfolio that can support you for decades. Christine also explains why you don’t need a perfect

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00:54:11

J Scott Explains Inflation, Interest Rates & the Economy

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/10/02

What is happening with inflation, interest rates, energy prices, and the economy, and what does it mean for investors? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench welcome back J Scott to break down the current economic landscape and explain how inflation, Federal Reserve policy, energy costs, housing, interest rates, money supply, and geopolitical events can affect your finances and investments. They discuss why inflation still feels high, how rising energy

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00:23:52

Want to Reach FI Faster? These Careers Give You the...

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/09/30

What are the best careers for reaching financial independence? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Evan Lawler explore careers that can accelerate your path to FI. They break down how income potential, flexibility, pensions, benefits, variable income, and lifestyle can affect your ability to build wealth and reach financial independence faster.. They also discuss side hustles, managing inconsistent income, and why choosing the right career can be just as important as

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00:44:21

Naseema Went Bankrupt at 25, Became a Single Mom at...

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/09/29

Naseema McElroy shares how she went from nearly $1 million in debt to a $1.3 million net worth through strategic debt payoff, intentional spending, real estate decisions, disciplined investing, and resilient financial systems.

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00:51:54

How She Went From $18K in Debt to Nearly $1 Million...

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/09/25

How do you go from $18,000 in debt to nearly $1 million in just six years? On the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Kate to unpack the money decisions that completely changed her financial trajectory. She shares how she tackled debt, curbed sneaky spending, built an emergency fund, grew her income through career moves, and began consistently investing in low-cost index funds. More importantly, Kate explains how aligning her spending with what she actually

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00:31:56

Why I’m Baking Lifestyle Inflation Into my Coast FI Plan

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/09/23

Lifestyle inflation can quietly derail your path to financial independence, but does spending more as your income and life change have to be a bad thing? Scott Trench and Evan Lawler break down how spending changes through different stages of life, what the data says about future expenses like housing and childcare, and how to build a realistic financial independence or Coast FI plan. They also explore the FI community’s shift away from extreme frugality and how to use data, flexibility, and better

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00:55:28

Dividend Investing vs Index Funds: Which Is Better...

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/09/22

In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Eli Breece from Dividendology to unpack dividend growth investing and how it compares to traditional index fund investing. They discuss sequence of returns risk, dividend sustainability, free cash flow, valuation, bear markets, and how to evaluate dividend growth stocks. Eli also explains why he believes dividend investing can be a powerful approach to building long-term wealth and creating retirement

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00:27:30

How to Use AI to Improve Your Finances and Reach FI...

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/09/18

In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench explore how you can use AI to make better financial decisions and move closer to financial independence. They share practical ways to ask better questions, give AI the right context, stress test your financial plan, and even develop an investment thesis. Plus, they talk about where AI can help and why you still need to double-check its work.To go beyond the podcast:Interested in a Flat Fee Financial Planner? Go to

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00:27:30

Is Coast FI Riskier Than Traditional FI?

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/09/16

In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Evan Lawler take a closer look at Coast FIRE and what it really means to stop aggressively saving for retirement while still working toward financial independence.

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01:10:39

Aswath Damodaran: Why AI Needs $10 Trillion in...

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/09/15

In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Professor Aswath Damodaran, one of the world’s leading experts on valuation and a professor of finance at NYU Stern School of Business, to unpack whether the massive excitement around AI is justified by the numbers. They explore the billions being invested in AI infrastructure, how much revenue AI companies would need to justify today’s valuations, the risks of overinvestment and an AI bubble, and how

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00:51:18

How She Built a $1 Million Net Worth and Quit Her Job...

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/09/11

Two years ago, Alex Preziosi came to the BiggerPockets Money Podcast with one big question: should she quit her W-2 job and go all-in on real estate? Fast forward to today, and she's left behind her brutal commute, grown her real estate business, added another rental property, gotten married, and built a net worth of more than $1 million, all before 35! But here's the twist: Alex is now just $50,000 away from Coast FI and wondering if she can finally take her foot off the gas. Mindy Jensen and Scott

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00:47:49

How to Buy a Franchise: What You Need to Know Before...

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/09/08

In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Scott Trench is joined by Alex Smereczniak of Franzy to break down how to buy a franchise, what franchises actually cost, who is best suited for franchise ownership, and how to evaluate the risks and rewards of buying a franchise business. They also explore real-world franchise success stories, passive income potential, and how franchising can fit into a broader financial independence strategy.This episode is brought to you in partnership with

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56:28

Both Own Liquor Stores. One Makes $300K. The Other...

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/09/04

In this episode, Ashley Kehr and Tim Delaney share their very different experiences owning and operating liquor stores, from starting a business during COVID to buying an existing store and dealing with the realities of employees, cash flow, inventory, suppliers, and day-to-day management. They break down what it takes to build a profitable liquor store, how to source rare bourbon and whiskey, why standard operating procedures are critical, and the costly lessons that can come from poor financial

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00:53:28

Both Own Liquor Stores. One Makes $300K. The Other...

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/09/04

In this episode, Ashley Kehr and Tim Delaney share their very different experiences owning and operating liquor stores, from starting a business during COVID to buying an existing store and dealing with the realities of employees, cash flow, inventory, suppliers, and day-to-day management. They break down what it takes to build a profitable liquor store, how to source rare bourbon and whiskey, why standard operating procedures are critical, and the costly lessons that can come from poor financial

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56:52

The Brutal Cost of $50M in Real Estate by Age 31

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/09/01

In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Nic Morales shares how his experience working for the NFL led him into real estate investing and ultimately to managing a $50 million portfolio. He reveals the challenges, financing strategies, operational demands, and hard lessons behind scaling a large real estate business.To go beyond the podcast: Interested in a Flat Fee Financial Planner? Go to biggerpocketsmoney.com/fipro Get 50% Off Your First Year of Monarch by using code

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00:53:52

The Brutal Cost of $50M in Real Estate by Age 31

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/09/01

In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Nic Morales shares how his experience working for the NFL led him into real estate investing and ultimately to managing a $50 million portfolio. He reveals the challenges, financing strategies, operational demands, and hard lessons behind scaling a large real estate business.To go beyond the podcast: Interested in a Flat Fee Financial Planner? Go to biggerpocketsmoney.com/fipro Get 50% Off Your First Year of Monarch by using code ‘Pockets’:

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54:10

5 Kids, Modest Income, and $1M Net Worth in 7 Years

BiggerPockets Money ·

2026/08/28

In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Dave shares how he and his family went from no real savings to building more than $1 million in net worth in just seven years while raising five kids on a median income. Dave explains how he used side hustles, aggressive saving, minimalism, DIY skills, and strategic investing to dramatically improve his family’s finances.Dave also shares how paying off the mortgage, investing in tax-advantaged accounts, controlling major expenses, and having

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