Now that Christmas is over, remember that it is not about the gift itself but about the thought that went into it. With our New Year's resolutions right around the corner, we decided to share some Money-Guy insights with our listeners. Sometimes age changes how we look at life and financial planning. It’s so important to enjoy the smaller things in life. Her ... Show More
Nov 24
How to Adapt When Your Income is Cut In Half | Making a Millionaire
After a divorce cut her income in half, 45-year-old public defender Rachel joined us to reconfigure her financial life. Together, we unpack the low-interest mortgage she paid down, the generous giving goals she is pursuing, funding college for her kids, and a whole lot more. We ... Show More
41m 44s
Nov 21
3 Signs Your Friends Are Secretly Broke (By Age)
Your friends might look rich on social media, but what’s really happening behind the scenes? We walk through the visual, behavioral, and mindset signs of being secretly broke (in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s) and contrast them with the habits of people who are quietly building rea ... Show More
34m 11s
Nov 19
Tax Updates You Can’t Afford to Miss
The IRS just released the 2026 tax updates and they’re full of major changes that impact your retirement accounts, your deductions, and your long-term tax planning. We break down new contribution limits for 401(k)s, IRAs, HSAs, SIMPLEs, and more, plus important updates to tax bra ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2018
1: The Surprising (Scientific) Truth Behind What Makes You Successful with Mr. Money Mustache
On this first episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, we speak with Mr. Money Mustache (AKA Pete) about what truly makes you a happy person. (Hint! It isn't money, and it isn't material possessions.) We'll talk about shifting your mindset to pursue financial freedom, how to l ... Show More
1h 3m
Jan 2024
Friday Flight - The Wealth Effect, Christmas Returns, & BNPL IRL #771
<p>Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ... Show More
27m 25s
Jun 2024
Ask HTM - Budgeting with Gift Cards, Inheriting Debt, & the Hidden Costs of Early Retirement #841
<p>Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step g ... Show More
52m 50s
Sep 2018
Stop Making Bad Money Moves w/ Emily Guy Birken (SB RWD 82)
Pay down your debts, or invest in the market? Upgrade to a new car, or start stashing away money for a house? Opportunity costs face us everyday, and today, we're rolling back the clock to when we sat down with Emily Guy Birken, who explains just how it all works. Plus, we talk o ... Show More
56m 57s
Jan 2016
028: Give Yourself the Gift of Not Worrying About Money by Mr. Money Mustache of MrMoneyMustache.com
Mr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure.
He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in various locations throughout ... Show More
10m 36s
Dec 2019
Money, Your Brain, and Buying Happiness (Bestie) #151
Merry Christmas and happy holidays! In the midst of all the festivities, now is a good time to ask ourselves: “Buying new stuff makes us happy, right?” Well if you have a need that is now being met, there is certainly some value that item is now providing. But value isn’t the sam ... Show More
50m 33s