A master’s degree shows quite simply that you’re a master (at least to some extent) in a certain subject. For decades, getting a master’s degree has been seen as a financially savvy move to open you up to higher pay, better job opportunities, and golden networking connections. But times have changed, and as more students see college as an inferior option to ... Show More
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Katie Wants to Quit Her Job. Can They Afford It?
In this Finance Friday episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench analyze whether Katie can step back from work while still making sure that her husband, Jesus, can retire early at 50. They break down the FIRE math, withdrawal strategies, heal ... Show More
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What to Do When Most of Your Wealth Is in Company Stock
If you work at a startup or public tech company and have RSUs, stock options, founder shares, or a potential IPO on the horizon, this episode could save you thousands—or even millions—in taxes. Equity compensation can be one of the fastest paths to building wealth, but it can als ... Show More
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George Anders & The Surprising Power of a "Useless" Liberal Arts Education
So often on this podcast, and on my radio show, we field questions from recent grads with insane amounts of student loan debt. Sometimes it’s enough debt to wreck a life. There’s enough blame to go around, but so often it’s a case of students feeling the pressure to go to fancy, ... Show More
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College: To Go or Not To Go? | Ep 673
“The big caveat off the top is, if you want to go into one of those careers that requires a degree, it requires a degree.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) explores the value of a college education versus real-world experience, drawing from their own journey from university to successf ... Show More
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Jul 2020
5 Easy Steps to Improve Your Finances (Even in 2020) | David Waldrop
Today’s guest, David Waldrop, is a friend of the podcast who has been on the show in the past He’s a CFP® and has so many great tips to help you build a stronger financial foundation, including these 5 easy steps to improve your finances. This is a reboot episode, but the content ... Show More
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What is the value of an online degree? [E173]
Who is your degree for, and what is your degree for?The answer to such a question might appear obvious, but as we will see, it is far from straight forward.To examine the value of an online degree we first begin by understand the difference between learning and a degree, opening ... Show More
26m 38s
Jun 2024
1KHO 302: College Isn’t for Everyone: How to Learn and Earn With or Without a Degree | Hannah Maruyama, The Degree Free Podcast
Co-host of the incredible Degree Free Podcast Hannah Maruyama joins us to explore different paths to success in life, with or without a college degree.
Hannah shares her journey of "breaking out" of college, finding work that defies traditional expectations, and navigating the jo ... Show More
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