BiggerPockets Money Podcast
Episodes
532: Building Generational Wealth? Don’t Lose It with This ONE Critical Mistake
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’re working hard to build wealth, but without estate planning, your assets could easily land in the wrong hands, causing your family a great ...
531: Financial Freedom in 9 Steps: The Money Guy’s Financial Order of Operations
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you follow these nine steps, you will reach financial independence. How do we know? Well, The Money Guy Show’s Brian Preston and Bo Hanson ...
530: Reaching $1M Net Worth and FI in 6 Years with a “Home Run” Rental Property
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You DON’T have to spend your entire life chasing financial independence. Play your cards right, and you may not even need a whole decade! With a ...
529: FI by 25: How to Buy Time and Freedom with a Few Years of Frugal Living
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Financial independence by the age of twenty-five?! Today’s guest started working and saving money at a very early age, which allowed him to buy ...
528: The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Taxes, LLCs, Deductions, & Audit Risks
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting your first or next business? This episode is for you. Today, we’re bringing you everything you need to know about small business taxes fo...
527: Retired at 49 on an Average Salary after Getting a “Late Start” to FIRE
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Think it’s too late for early retirement? Do you feel like just because you’re in your late thirties, forties, or fifties, FIRE doesn’t make ...
526: Personal Finance for Beginners: Bank Accounts, Real Estate, and Retirement
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Personal finance doesn’t have to be complicated. Saving, investing, and retiring early shouldn’t be a stumbling path to wealth, but many Ameri...
525: The Rational Investor’s Case Against Bitcoin
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts can’t fathom why Bitcoin will fail. If you tell them that you’re not investing in Bitcoin or other cryptos, they lo...
524: Lessons From the Rich That Took Me from $0 to a $1,000,000+ Business
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be a millionaire or build a business that brings in seven figures? Want generational wealth and to be debt-free? Want to know that you have...
523: Americans Say THIS Is How Much You Need to Retire (More Than You'd Think)
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is a six-figure salary enough to achieve FIRE? If you’re working towards financial independence, you know that any extra money at the end of the m...
522: How to Get PAID to Live in an Affordable City & Fast-Track Financial Freedom
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Moving is hard. But could relocating to a low-cost-of-living area help you lead a more fulfilling life and achieve financial freedom? As today’s gue...
521: Full-Time FIRE and Traveling the World…All Thanks to Rentals!
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could real estate investing help you reach financial freedom much sooner than you thought possible? Today’s guest had his world turned upside do...
520: The BEST Side Hustles You Can Start in 2024 (Outside of Real Estate!)
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best side hustles can put some extra cash in your pocket, help you leave your W2 job, or even launch you toward FIRE. If you’re looking to...
519: HSA vs. FSA and When to Drain Your Emergency Fund to Pay Off Debt
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how to avoid capital gains on your next home sale? If you tune in, you may dodge a quarter-of-a-million-dollar bullet (or more!). What ...
518; Shrinkflation: How to Outsmart The Grocery Stores’ Rising Prices
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you know it or not, “shrinkflation” is costing you. You’re paying more for less, as manufacturers boast record profits. Your paycheck ...
517: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy a Business
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buying a business? Maybe you’ve thought about it before. You could own a laundromat, self-storage facility, plumbing business, or landscaping...
516: Jaspreet Singh: Getting Rich Slowly and Why Some People STAY Broke
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how to get rich but fear it could be too late? Perhaps you’ve got responsibilities, bills to pay, and a family to feed. How can you pos...
515: How I Paid Off $150K in Debt and the 5 Factors That Boost Your Credit Score
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how to get out of debt for good? It’s not as easy as it sounds! The more you chip away at that number, the harder it becomes to resist ...
514: How to “Travel Hack” Like a Pro and Get FREE Flights, Hotel Stays, and More!
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how to travel for FREE in 2024 and 2025? We’re about to introduce you to the magical world of travel hacking. Never heard of it befor...
513: The “Red Flags” of Investment Fraud from a Former $3.8M Ponzi Scheme Manager
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Please be advised: this podcast episode contains discussions about sensitive topics, including suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners. I...
512: Unemployment Inches Up, Inflation Returns, & Serious News for Student Loans
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Has the job market finally flipped? Throughout most of the pandemic, it seemed that any and every worker was a hot commodity. Job-hopping was the new...
511: Pay Your Rent and Level Up Your Home with THIS Creative Side Hustle
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could one side hustle help you pay rent, save money to invest in real estate, or reach financial independence? Today’s guest picked up the p...
510: Morgan Housel: Financial Lessons From History Anyone Can Use to Get Rich
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan Housel’s ground-breaking book, The Psychology of Money, changed how many Americans thought about saving, spending, and investing. Through a...
509: How to Build, Grow, Scale, and SELL Your Online Business
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to make money online in 2024, good news: it’s easier than ever! Just ask today’s guest, who had to bootstrap his online business ...
508: Budgeting Tips for Families Living on ONE Income
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you really be a one-income family in 2024? Not if you don’t know how to budget! To achieve her money goalswhile living on a single middl...
507: The Path to Early FI, Transferring 401(k) Funds, & Wiping Out Bad Car Debt
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants to reach financial independence as soon as possible. But if you really want to get on the path to early FI, you’ve got to start ...
506: How to Use Your Money "Archetype" to Address Your Biggest Financial Burdens
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After tremendous research, the “MoneyType” quiz was finally released. All you need to do is answer some basic questions, and in a matter of minut...
505: Need a Financial Advisor? Start Here!
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most financial advisors aren’t what they seem. They paint themselves as stewards of your financial security, carefully analyzing every investment...
504: Early Retirement at 36 by Doing What EVERY Entrepreneur Should
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to reach early retirement, especially in your thirties, you’ll need to take some big risks. Today’s guest turned down what would ...
503: How to Keep MORE of Your Inheritance From the IRS (Avoid These Tax Mistakes!)
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With solid tax planning, receiving an inheritance could provide an enormous boost on your journey to financial freedom. One misstep, on the other ...
502: The Money Apps, Habits, and Productivity Hacks That Helped Us Find FI
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
These personal finance apps, tools, products, and habits helped us reach financial independence, and they can do the same for you. If you’re on ...
501: Finance Friday: When to STOP Investing and Start Saving Cash Instead
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a cash flow problem? You’re not alone! Dan invests in real estate, has a great W2 job, and maxes out his investment accounts. He w...
500: FIRE Advice from Codie Sanchez, Ramit Sethi, Money with Katie, and More!
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After 500 BiggerPockets Money episodes, we’ve learned a thing or two about financial independence. But, for this special episode, we wanted to f...
499: How to Make Money as an Artist
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most people pursuing financial independence own businesses or have stable jobs, working as hard as they can to make any extra dollar, throwing th...
498: Paying Off $118K of Debt in 2 Years and Buying Real Estate (16 Units!)
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Real estate investing is a popular path to financial freedom, but if you’re not careful, bad debt can get in the way. Before today’s guest cou...
497: Persuasion Secrets and Predatory Practices Businesses Use on YOU
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
By the time you finish this episode, you’ll be ten thousand dollars richer. Just read this testimonial from a recent BiggerPockets Money listener...
496: 24 Money Tips for 2024: How to Save on Rent AND Travel for Free!
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to reach financial freedom, knowing how to save money is crucial. Today, Mindy and Kyle deliver some special tips that will help you sa...
495: The Digital Nomad’s Guide to High-Income Skills and Making Money Online
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learning high-income skills can help you make money online—and a LOT of it! Just ask today’s guest, who worked not one but SEVEN internships ...
494: How to Buy a House, Fund a Business, & Invest “Extra” Cash in 2024
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to learn how to buy a house in 2024? Whether you have outstanding credit or your score could use a little work, there are different ways to b...
493: 24 Money Tips for 2024: The BEST Ways to Invest Your Money THIS Year
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to be a better investor in 2024? A few simple adjustments could help your money work much harder for you this year, and our hosts are here t...
492: How Much Do You NEED to Retire? It’s Less Than You’d Think
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone tells you you’ll need millions to retire, let alone retire early. You hear it all over mainstream financial media, “You need FIVE millio...
491: Why You DON’T Need a College Degree to Reach Financial Freedom
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you dream of hitting financial independence before the age of fifty, forty, or even thirty? In this episode, we’re joined by two of the Sheek...
490: 24 Money Tips for 2024: How to Slash Your Expenses and Save MORE This Year
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With a few money tips for 2024, you could take your savings to a new level this year. From investment fees to utilities, there are all kinds of ...
489: Humphrey Yang: How to Save $100K, Quit Your Job, and Build a Business
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You probably already know who Humphrey Yang is, and even if you don’t, there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of his YouTube, TikTok, or Ins...
488: How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt FAST ($30K+ in 1 Year!)
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to show you how to pay off credit card debt FAST. It isn’t glamorous, and it won’t be easy, but if you can do it, an entire ...
487: 24 Money Tips for 2024: Credit Scores, Subscriptions, & Claiming FREE Money
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re after the best money tips for 2024, we’ve got you covered! Every dollar counts when it comes to improving your finances, and our hosts...
486: JL Collins: You Don’t Need to Be Rich to Reach Financial Independence
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JL Collins is one of the most respected authors in the financial independence community. His book, The Simple Path to Wealth, became the FIRE mo...
485: How to Start Thinking, Acting, and Investing Like the Rich
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants to know how to get rich. And here’s the truth: getting rich might be much easier than you think. While most people would assume the ...
484: The Late Starter’s Guide to Financial Independence (Even in Your 50s!) | ENCORE EPISODE
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ho ho ho! We hope you had a holly, jolly, frugal, and festive holiday season. With the BiggerPockets elves off tinkering to make even greater shows fo...
483: Lean FI in 6 Years, Fat FI in 10, and Quitting Your Job The FIRE Way
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At twenty-nine years old, Andy Johnson had achieved lean FIRE. He had enough to survive but not enough to make his future family comfortably financi...
482: How I Turned My Tiny Side Hustle into a Multi-Million Dollar Business
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you turn a TINY side hustle into a full-on income stream? Even more, how do you make your side hustle a multimillion-dollar business that ...
481: Building a $1 Million Net Worth in Only 3 Years by Investing in Real Estate
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people know that investing in real estate is one of the best ways to reach financial independence, but very few ever take action. Once today’...
480: The Millionaire Fast-Track: How to Hit Financial Freedom Before 30
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This eighteen and twenty-two year old are on track to reach financial freedom by the age of thirty. And if you think that you can’t make big ...
479: How to Become a “Quiet” Millionaire and Avoid the Financial Guru Trap
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t strive to become rich. Instead, become a “quiet” millionaire like Tae Kim, the “Financial Tortoise.” You’ve seen the flashy cars...
478: Need Funds for Your Business? How to Get FREE Money Through Business Grants
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sitting on an amazing business idea? Knowing how to get money to start a business is a critical first step to getting your concept off the ...
477: Year-End Tax Planning Tips You NEED to Know Before the 2024 Tax Season
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With 2024 right around the corner, it’s time for a final year-end tax planning push! There are all kinds of ways to pay less to the IRS, and toda...
476: The Real-Life Girlboss: How I Built Nasty Gal to a $100M Business
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nasty Gal went from an eBay side hustle to a business doing $100M in sales in under a decade. Behind it was the most famous “Girlboss” in A...
475: How to Get Rich Without Investing in Real Estate
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You want to know how to get rich. But you probably don’t want to deal with the tenants, toilets, trash, and constant headaches of investing in rea...
474: Mindy and Scott's Favorite Sleepaway Camp for FIRE Chasers
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deep in the forest, a secret financial independence summer camp is being held. Multiple times a year, all across the country, millionaires, fina...
473: Holiday Shopping Hacks That’ll Save You Hundreds (or Thousands) This Season
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 holiday shopping season is here, and you know what that means…gifts, trips, and LOTS of spending. If you love the holiday season but ar...
472: All the Money Hacks We WISH We Had Known About (ENCORE Episode!)
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving! This Turkey Day, we're giving you an encore of one of our favorite episodes on the money hacks EVERYONE should know about! This wa...
471: The Secret to Saving More, Spending Less, and a Perfect Credit Score
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building wealth, saving money, getting rich—it’s much more straightforward than most people think. You don’t need to be a financial expert o...
470: Make an Extra $100/Day with These Work-From-Home Side Hustles
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how to make $100 a day the easy way? We’ve got the queen of side hustles, Jackie Mitchell, on the show to share the most legit, lo...
469: David Greene’s 3 Steps to Building Wealth EVEN in a Bad Economy
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building wealth is about to become more challenging than ever before. High interest rates make many rental properties cash-flow-less, the economy co...
468: ‘Bar Rescue’ Host Jon Taffer on the “Secret Recipe” for a Successful Business
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer has spent more than a decade finding the most disgusting, poorly-run, money-hemorrhaging bars in America and turnin...
467: Switching Jobs, Becoming a Landlord, and Investing vs. Paying Off Debt
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Switching jobs is a HUGE career decision that impacts not only your finances but also your schedule, quality of life, and more. When is changing ...
466: The Retirement Planning Roadmap: 401(k)s, Real Estate, Bonds & More
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven’t started your retirement planning yet, you’re not out of luck. Whether you’re in your twenties, thirties, forties, fifties, or si...
465: Finance Friday: Should I Double Down on Real Estate or Start a Side Hustle?
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When people hear the term “passive income,” their minds usually flash to real estate investing. But, taking on real estate debt may not be the ...
464: How HGTV’s Heather Rae and Tarek El Moussa Flipped Over 1,000 Houses
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HGTV’s Heather and Tarek El Moussa have built an empire that any entrepreneur would be jealous of. They’ve collectively flipped over a thousan...
463: How to Teach Your Kids About Money (Saving, Investing, Spending, and FIRE)
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching your kids about money is one of the most CRUCIAL parts of parenting. So why do so many Americans completely neglect financial literacy for...
462: Finance Friday: Could a Franchise Fuel My FIRE in 10 Years (Or Less)?
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to reach FIRE long before you’re sixty-five? If you make a decent income, invest diligently, and watch your spending, you STILL could fall ...
461: How to Pull Yourself Out of Car, Student, or Credit Card Debt
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You want to retire, but you’ve got credit debt, auto loans, and student loans. It feels like every time you get your paycheck, it quickly slips aw...
460: The Fast Road to FIRE and Our Housing Market Crash Predictions | Ask Mindy and Scott
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will the housing market crash? If you’re like most Americans, the economy is starting to feel a bit unsettling. But, with so many homeowners lo...
459: Divorce Season: How to Protect Your Financial Future During Separation
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marriage and money are known for mixing like oil and water, but a little financial knowledge will allow you to navigate these sensitive issues with...
458: Finance Friday: Pay Off Debt, Invest in Real Estate, or…Buy Vending Machines?
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if one part-time side hustle could replace your entire income? Even better, what if you could keep your full-time job and spend a few hours a...
457: Money and Relationships: How to Have “The Talk” Before It’s Too Late w/Vivian Tu AKA “Your Rich BFF”
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vivian Tu, AKA “Your Rich BFF,” is the internet’s expert on money and personal finance. She was doing schoolyard trades before she worked on W...
456: The Harsh Reality Real Estate Syndicators (and Investors) Face in 2024
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many real estate syndications are facing absolute failure in 2023. But, even if you aren’t investing in any, this could be a learning experience ...
455: REITs: How to Make Real Estate Money WITHOUT Owning Rentals
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want passive income? Well, DON’T invest in rental properties. Buy REITs (real estate investment trusts) instead. Yes, you read that right. Al...
454: Finance Friday: We Spend $12K a Month...Can We Still Retire in 10 Years?
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Jenna need to know how to retire in ten years or less so they can spend less time working and more time with their family. The problem? T...
453: How to Conquer Financial Trauma & Develop a HEALTHY Relationship with Money
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Financial trauma is an extremely common roadblock on the journey to financial freedom. In fact, most people deal with this issue on some level, even...
452: The 6 Investment Accounts You NEED for Financial Freedom
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re new to personal finance, investment accounts can seem complicated. The terms, the lingo—HSA, Roth, IRA, 401(k)—these may seem like l...
451: The 9-Step “Stairway to Wealth” That ANYONE Can Use to Become Rich
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This “financial order of operations” could be your ticket to financial freedom. If most Americans followed these steps, they would find themselve...
450: The “Middle Class Trap” That’s Keeping You in Debt
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fear of Job loss has become real for most Americans. And if you’re falling into the “middle-class trap,” a sudden loss of income could be ...
449: Coast FI in 4 Years: Cutting Expenses, Doubling Your Income, & HUGE Savings
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People spend much of their lives grinding to Coast FI, but the truth is that you’re only ever one big financial swing from achieving your FI goals...
448: The Average American’s Guide to Investing $10K–$100K
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how to invest $10K, $25K, $50K, or even $100K? The average American household has $41,600 saved. While that’s a decent chunk of ca...
447: How to Use Your Financial Fears to Build Wealth Better
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Financial fear is… a good thing!? Fear is an uncomfortable feeling we often try to ignore or suppress. But what if, like other emotions, it exist...
446: FIRE by 50: How to Have FUN on Your Journey Toward Early Retirement
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The FIRE community is notorious for chasing early retirement at all costs. Many search for creative ways to earn more money and spend less of i...
445: Can’t Afford to Travel? Nomadic Matt Says You’re (Probably) Wrong
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Travel hacking allows you to see the world for less than you spend at home. That’s right. If you took your rent or mortgage payment in the US ...
444: Financial Advisor Fees, LLCs, and Stock Investing 101 | Ask Mindy and Scott
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Financial advisors are supposed to look after your money, but sometimes, their profits come first. We’ve had many questions about which type of fi...
443: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to FI: A Day in the Life of a Finance Blogger
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A “wife-FI,” semi-retired finance blogger? It sounds like an exciting life, but what does it entail? Today’s guest didn’t arrive here overni...
442: Finance Friday: Planning for a Family Costs More Than I Thought…
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing how to budget is one thing. Knowing how to budget for a pricey pregnancy and future family is another. So, how do you smoothly go from ...
441: Foreclosures Are Rising Across the Nation, But Who Should Buy Them?
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Foreclosure can be a sensitive topic. After the embarrassment of falling behind on payments, there’s the fear of losing your home and having no...
440: Why ROE Beats ROI, and How to Earn Truly “Passive” Income from Real Estate
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As an investor, it’s easy to become fixated on cash flow, much like today’s guest at the start of his real estate journey. After realizing he was...
439: Watch Out for These Financial Infidelity “Red Flags” in Your Marriage
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What should you do if you suspect financial infidelity from a partner? Money is a taboo subject in many marriages, and it doesn’t help that some...
438: The Beginner’s Guide to Investing (Start with Just $100!)
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Only have $100 – $5,000 but want to know how to invest it wisely? No amount is too small to start building smart money habits today. While some...
437: Wedding Costs Are WILD: Is Your Dream Day Worth Going Into Debt?
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wedding costs have been slowly growing over the past few decades. But recently, after a wild 2020, 2021, and 2022 wedding season, the average weddin...
436: How to Get Rich Slowly and Retire Earlier Than Most with a Modest Portfolio
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Get rich slowly” is a concept that most people in the FIRE community can get behind. “Time off,” on the other hand, seems to go against the...
435: Ask Mindy and Scott: Early Retirement, Asking for a Raise, and Stolen Money
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is early retirement healthcare crushing your budget? Are you tired of getting your standard two percent raise every year? What do you do when a ...
433: Ramit Sethi Revisited: Spend Like Your Life Depends on It
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The last time Ramit Sethi was on the show, tears were shed, money fears were exposed, and Mindy was forced to take a hard look at her financial ha...
432: Hesitant to Invest? How to Avoid Running Out of Money During Retirement
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Terrified of running out of money in retirement? Countless people share the same fear. With so much recent discourse surrounding inflation and a l...