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BiggerPockets Money, page 4
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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The New FIRE? Why Time Freedom Beats Early RetirementTime freedom vs early retirement/“coast FIRE.” Brian Harriot argues that the goal isn’t quitting work entirely, but designing a life where you control when and how you work.13 Feb 2026 · 55 min · 24 chapters
The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Ideal Side HustleHow to choose and start a side hustle with realistic time, upside, and a step-by-step “ladder” approach—starting with low-barrier gigs and evolving toward higher-paying, more scalable work using…10 Feb 2026 · 55 min · 27 chapters
Debate: AUM vs Flat Fee Which is Better?In this episode, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench host Ryan Sterling, CEO of NerdWallet Wealth Partners, to discuss the different financial advisor compensation structures, specifically focusing on the…6 Feb 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 29 chapters
How We Built a $1M Net Worth by 32 (Step-by-Step Breakdown)Trevor and his wife share a step-by-step path to $1M net worth by age 32, emphasizing financial strength, corporate benefit arbitrage, relocation flexibility, and real estate value-add.3 Feb 2026 · 52 min · 30 chapters
The 4% Rule Was Never Designed for FIRE’s Healthcare RealityWhy the standard 4% rule can fail for FIRE retirees due to healthcare “hump” costs before Medicare, and how to model a larger buffer/bridge.30 Jan 2026 · 55 min · 20 chapters
The Major MONEY Milestones To Hit By EVERY Decade!The BiggerPockets Money Podcast episode lays out “major money milestones” for people pursuing financial independence, organized by decade (20s through 50s+), with guidance framed as…27 Jan 2026 · 45 min · 23 chapters
The Proven Path to Financial Independence by 44Stephen’s path to financial independence (FI) and his detailed early-retirement decumulation plan, including spending guardrails, cash buffer, Roth conversions, and managing ACA health insurance…23 Jan 2026 · 46 min · 17 chapters
How to Negotiate Your Salary and Reach Financial Independence Faster | Paula PantHow to negotiate salary and compensation to reach financial independence faster, using negotiation frameworks (BATNA, aspiration/reservation points, ZOPA) and practical tactics (documentation,…20 Jan 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 26 chapters
Reached FI at 60: How to Switch from Accumulation to Drawdown with Bill YountBill Yount (a doctor) explains how he confirmed financial independence at age 60 and how he shifted from accumulation to drawdown/wealth preservation.16 Jan 2026 · 50 min · 16 chapters
Broke and in Debt at 50? How to Still Retire On-Time (Step-by-Step Plan)In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench provide a practical guide for individuals in their 50s who find themselves deeply in debt but are still seeking…13 Jan 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 34 chapters
How to Retire Early: A 15-Year Plan to Go from $1,000 to FIREThe BiggerPocketsMoney “Ultimate Guide to Financial Independence in 2026,” focused on retiring early via a 7–15 year plan, including the FI definition, the 4% withdrawal framework, savings-rate math,…6 Jan 2026 · 47 min · 19 chapters
How to Use AI to Reach Financial Independence FasterHow to use AI to accelerate financial independence/FIRE, plus risks to jobs, markets, and AI infrastructure (chips/electricity).2 Jan 2026 · 29 min · 16 chapters
Scott Builds Four Portfolios with Four Different Strategies ($40k Experiment)Scott Trench runs a “$40k experiment” building four $10,000 brokerage portfolios on Public.com to compare (1) a simple S&P 500 index ETF, (2) a 60/40 stock-bond mix, (3) a risk parity allocation, and…30 Dec 2025 · 40 min · 18 chapters
Which Path to Financial Independence Is Faster? Sell or Rent?Whether to keep a Connecticut primary residence as a rental or sell it to reach financial independence faster, while relocating to Florida.26 Dec 2025 · 46 min · 19 chapters
How to Set FIRE Goals and Actually Achieve Them (2026)The BiggerPockets Money hosts (Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench) review 2025 wins and walk through their 2026 “FIRE goals” and goal-setting process across family, fitness, entrepreneurship, lifestyle,…23 Dec 2025 · 34 min · 18 chapters
How to Track Your Path to FI in 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)The episode is a step-by-step guide for FIRE planning in 2026 via a free “personal financial statement” spreadsheet (Day 1 of the 31-Day DIY Personal Finance Challenge).19 Dec 2025 · 22 min · 11 chapters
How this Couple Achieved FIRE in Their 30s (Average Income)In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench interview Sam and Carolyn, a couple who achieved Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) by their 30s…16 Dec 2025 · 1 h 9 min
Financial Independence Through the Unthinkable: A Healthcare CrisisFinancial Independence Through the Unthinkable: A Healthcare Crisis12 Dec 2025 · 53 min
The Ultimate Guide to Early Retirement Drawdown (2026)Early retirement “decumulation” (how to withdraw without running out of money), including portfolio diversification, tax-efficient account withdrawals, and three drawdown philosophies.9 Dec 2025 · 47 min · 19 chapters
The Case for Blended (Instead of Sequential) Drawdown for Early RetireesIn this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench, together with tax expert Mark, explore alternative retirement withdrawal strategies.5 Dec 2025 · 1 h 11 min
If We Started FIRE Over in 2025, Here's Exactly What We'd DoThe hosts revisit how they’d restart FIRE (financial independence/retire early) in 2025, comparing starting over at ages 23, 35, and 53, and adjusting for family, risk tolerance, and AI-era…2 Dec 2025 · 34 min · 19 chapters
Does Money Buy Happiness? What the FIRE Community Gets WrongWhether money buys happiness, and what the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) community gets wrong—especially the “RE” mindset, identity issues after quitting, and overly rigid assumptions…28 Nov 2025 · 47 min · 26 chapters
Will 2026 Healthcare Costs Destroy Financial Independence for Millions?How ACA (Obamacare) enhanced premium tax credits may expire after 2025, potentially causing ACA marketplace premiums to double or triple in 2026—especially for early retirees and FIRE households—plus…25 Nov 2025 · 51 min · 28 chapters
Proof You Don't Need a High Salary for FIRE (Teacher Retires at 50)A music teacher (Andrew Luman) explains how he’s on track to reach FIRE at age 50 without a pension, using high savings, budgeting, and house hacking via a multi-unit property while investing…21 Nov 2025 · 48 min · 20 chapters