Jul 31

The 5 FIRE Mistakes CFPs See Over and Over

On this episode of BiggerPockets Money, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Adrianna Adams, CFP at Domain Money, to discuss some of the biggest mistakes people make on the path to financial independence and early retirement. From chasing the perfect FIRE number to o ... Show More

59m 52s

Jul 28

This ALL OUT Entrepreneurial Approach to FI Got him to $5M by 30

On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Cody Berman to uncover how he achieved financial independence before age 30 and built a $5 million net worth through entrepreneurship, side hustles, real estate investing, stock ... Show More

48m 5s

Jul 24

The "Middle Class Trap" Is Real—But We Need a Better Name

What is the Middle Class Trap, and how can high earners avoid it on the path to financial independence? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast hosts, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench explain why maximizing income isn't always enough and how smart tax planning can dramati ... Show More

36m 36s

Jan 2023

253: How to Build Your Financial Foundation BEFORE Investing in Real Estate w/Malia Gudenkauf

Personal finance is what most twenty-something-year-olds overlook. Why invest, save, or cut back spending when you finally have the money that a college degree or diploma promised you? For those who have just started working, spending all your hard-earned money on a bigger apartm ... Show More

48m 31s

Nov 2025

How She Built $380k by 38 (Without a Six-Figure Job) | Making a Millionaire

Rachel, a single mom and tech writer from Colorado, joins us to ask the question so many of us wrestle with, "Am I doing enough? " Together, we unpack her incredible financial progress, explore smart saving vs. over-saving, and discuss the balance between future security and pres ... Show More

38m 43s

Jun 2025

Fast-Tracking Financial Freedom (in Her 30s!) with JUST 5 Rentals

Five rental properties are all you need to change your life. This income alone could cover all your bills, allowing your entire paycheck to go toward investing as you're fast-tracked to financial freedom and early retirement. Even if you’ve got a demanding job with long hours and ... Show More

41m 22s

Jul 2024

436: “Snowballing” to 12 Doors in 4 Years & Replacing TWO Six-Figure Salaries w/Emily Love

Owning rentals could help you become financially free, afford you more time with family, and allow you to travel the world. Whether you’re stuck in a career you dislike or you need a more flexible job, you’re about to learn that real estate investing could be your golden ticket! ... Show More

41m 10s

Aug 2024

From $17K/Year Teacher Salary to Financial Freedom with Repeatable Rentals

How does a teacher with a LOW salary achieve financial freedom, let alone invest in real estate? Surprisingly, it’s not as hard as you think, and if you repeat the strategy from today’s show, you could reach financial freedom much sooner than you’d planned. In this episode, we’re ... Show More

37m 42s

Apr 2020

8: Why Pay Someone Else's Mortgage? Ditching $20k/Year Rent with Mallori and Lucas

Banks tend to love a certain type of borrower... and Mallori and Lucas don't quite fit the mold. They're not 9-to-5ers. They rely on tips and seasonal work. And they live modestly but aren't swimming in cash. So, when they took the plunge into real estate investing—in pricey Taco ... Show More

1h 12m

Apr 2024

390: Making Over $10K/Month Thanks to “Conscious” Multifamily Investing w/Yiting Yang

With the right rental properties, you could not only bring in thousands of dollars in cash flow each month but also build long-term wealth. Just ask today’s guest! Despite her fulfilling career, she came to the realization that she wasn’t on the path to financial independence and ... Show More

41m 3s

May 2024

412: Stay-at-Home Mom to “Accidental” Investor with a $600K/Year Business w/Terri-Leigh Huleis

Want to invest but fear you don’t have enough money to get started? Building a profitable real estate business could be the answer. This strategy allowed today’s guest to not only scale her portfolio but also develop skills to level up her own rental properties AND bring in $600, ... Show More

42m 58s

Jun 2024

423: Making $15K/Year & Living with His Mom to 5 Deals in 5 Years with LOW Money w/Todd Fullerlove Jr.

You DON’T need a ton of money to find and fund real estate deals. Despite earning just $15,000 per year, today’s guest found the perfect property for him and scrounged the money to close. If you’re willing to learn, network, and put yourself out there, you can do the same! Todd ... Show More

43m 50s

Apr 2024

392: Rookie Reply: Should I Move (and Quit My Job!) to Invest in Real Estate?

Can’t afford to buy a rental property due to your area’s high cost of living? At what point should you quit your W2 job and move elsewhere to realize your real estate investing dream? There are several factors at play here, but we tackle this exact scenario and much more in today ... Show More

33m 45s

387: Finance Friday: Is Staying At Your ...