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BiggerPockets Money, page 3
by BiggerPockets · English
For those who have money… or want more of it! Join Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench (from BiggerPocketsMoney.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 reach financial independence.
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How the Top 1% Are Investing in 2026 (Real Portfolio Data)Long Angle’s 2026 Asset Allocation Report, using survey data from high-net-worth investors, to show how the top 1% actually allocate capital across equities, real estate, private credit, and…1 May 2026 · 47 min · 21 chapters
The Messy Middle of Financial Independence (How to Stay Motivated)The “messy middle” of financial independence—years after you’ve started saving/investing but before retirement feels close—how to stay motivated without burnout, and how to keep life enjoyable while…28 Apr 2026 · 30 min · 16 chapters
From $69K Debt to Financial Independence in NYCHow Kim Hunter-Borst and her husband reached financial independence in New York City despite $69K debt, using aggressive expense cuts, retirement maxing, and a rent-stabilized Manhattan apartment.24 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 16 chapters
Paula Pant Quit Her Job with $25K (Now She’s FI in NYC)Bonus episode of BiggerPocketsMoney featuring Paula Pant’s path to financial independence (FI) while living in NYC, plus a discussion of NYC costs, taxes, and how she adjusted her lifestyle.23 Apr 2026 · 31 min · 17 chapters
She Retired at 39… After Moving to New York CityWally Miller’s FIRE story—retiring at 39 while living in Manhattan, New York City, with household spending around $40k–$45k/year and a stock portfolio that grew from ~$110k (2016) to about $1.7M.22 Apr 2026 · 40 min · 18 chapters
Coast FI by 30 in a HCOL City (Here’s How He’s Doing it)Eli, a 24-year-old auditor in NYC, explains how he’s on track for Coast FI by age 30 while living in Manhattan, arguing NYC can accelerate FI via high income, expense control, and “city hacks”…21 Apr 2026 · 35 min · 11 chapters
9 Things No One Tells You About Financial IndependenceNine “things no one tells you” about financial independence (FI), focusing on mindset shifts after reaching FI, spending and money habits, and life changes beyond finances.17 Apr 2026 · 39 min · 18 chapters
How This Teacher Reached Financial Independence with RentalsCorby Goad’s path from a teacher’s salary to financial independence through long-term, highly leveraged rental investing in Boise, surviving the 2007–2011 crash, then scaling via refinancing and…14 Apr 2026 · 48 min · 25 chapters
Retiring Early in 5 Years? Do THIS FirstWhat to do in the 5 years before early retirement—clarify life goals, stress-test the portfolio (withdrawal rate, asset location, taxes), model healthcare costs, plan the “bridge” to age 59½, and…10 Apr 2026 · 39 min · 21 chapters
How She Quit Full-Time Work at 27 Without Millions (Coast FI)Alyssa’s “slow-fi” path to Coast FI—how she quit full-time work at 27 without “millions,” using early retirement-account funding, after-tax liquidity, and flexible healthcare careers; plus discussion…7 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 24 chapters
Can He Retire in 10 Years? (We Ran the Numbers)A “crossroads” FIRE planning session for Carl and his wife: can they retire/work-optional in ~10 years, how to protect their portfolio through sequence-of-returns risk, and how to fund the pre-59.5…3 Apr 2026 · 55 min · 24 chapters
How Tiffany Aliche Went from Rock Bottom to MillionaireTiffany Aliche (Budgetnista) explains her “financial wholeness” framework and how it helped her go from “rock bottom” during the Great Recession to building a business worth tens of millions and a…31 Mar 2026 · 54 min · 23 chapters
The Hidden Systems Great CEOs Use Every DayScott Trench shares a “CEO toolkit” of practical executive artifacts and decision frameworks, arguing that financial independence and career growth depend heavily on thinking like a CEO—using…27 Mar 2026 · 56 min · 20 chapters
How Middle-Class Families Can Retire On Time Without Burning OutBiggerPocketsMoney episode lays out a “Financial Stability Framework” for a middle-class household to reach traditional retirement age (60–65) without burnout.24 Mar 2026 · 40 min · 23 chapters
Why the Last 3 Years Before Early Retirement Matter MostAuthor of the blog *The Retirement Manifesto*20 Mar 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 26 chapters
The 13 Biggest Financial Independence Mistakes (That Delay FIRE by Years)BiggerPocketsMoney episode on 13 financial independence (FIRE) mistakes that can delay FIRE, split into 5 “obvious” errors and 8 subtler ones.17 Mar 2026 · 35 min · 19 chapters
How He’ll Hit $500K by 30 (Coast FI Plan)Evan Lawler’s Coast FI plan to reach $500,000 by age 30, using aggressive saving, Roth accounts, and frugal housing; discussion of spending growth, Roth vs 401k tradeoffs, and possible future options…13 Mar 2026 · 39 min · 21 chapters
The Middle Class Trap: Why $750,000 Doesn't Feel Like Enough (Financial Plan)In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench discuss the financial challenges faced by high earners in their 30s and 40s who feel stuck despite having a…10 Mar 2026 · 1 h · 21 chapters
Does More Money REALLY Buy Happiness? | Matt KillingsworthWhether more money buys happiness, and what happiness depends on beyond income—especially for people pursuing FI/early retirement. Guests: Dr.6 Mar 2026 · 42 min · 22 chapters
From $15,000 to Financial Independence Through Real EstateGrace Goodenkoff’s path from a first $15k-ish cash position to financial independence via real estate in Eastern Iowa, including DIY renovations, market tailwinds, refinancing, shifting from older…3 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 23 chapters
Can You Reach Financial Independence on a Median Income?Whether people earning median (or slightly below) income can still reach financial independence, arguing that lower income can create “unfair advantages” via lower fixed expenses, more time for…27 Feb 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
Cruising to FIRE in Her 40s (After Living Pay Check to Pay Check!)Emily and her husband’s path from poverty and paycheck-to-paycheck living to FIRE/financial independence by their early 40s, using Dave Ramsey’s “baby steps” first, then switching to FIRE concepts…24 Feb 2026 · 53 min · 17 chapters
AVUV vs VTSAX: Why Small Cap Value Could OutperformExplains small-cap value investing and why ETFs like AVUV may outperform or add diversification versus broad large-cap index funds such as VTSAX.20 Feb 2026 · 45 min · 18 chapters
Paul Merriman’s 4-Step Portfolio Strategy for Long-Term WealthPaul Merriman’s 4-Step Portfolio Strategy for Long-Term Wealth17 Feb 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 32 chapters