Are you doing better than the average American at saving in your 401(k)? We'll talk about basics of a 401(k), including new limits, employer matches, and vesting schedules, how many millionaires are created by 401(k)s, and of course the average 401(k) balance by age.
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Apr 27
From Broke in Their 30s to Millionaires in Their 50s | Making a Millionaire
Jason (54) and Candida (54) have seen a major transformation in their financial journey. In their 30s, their net worth was over negative $250,000. Now, their net worth is over $4,000,00. The major cause of their success (a 12-property portfolio) has now become the cause of their ... Show More
59m 12s
Feb 2025
3035: [Part 1] Generating Retirement Income Before Age 59 by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet
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Episode 3035:
Darrow Kirkpatrick explores various strategies, from leveraging taxable investment accounts to taking advantage of Ro ... Show More
10m 4s
Oct 2025
The All Out Approach to Achieve FIRE in Your 30s (Median Income Earner)
In this BiggerPockets Money episode, we break down the all-out approach to reaching Financial Independence and Retiring Early in your 30s. No tech salary required, no inheritance, no luck. Just aggressive saving, smart investing, and a willingness to optimize every dollar. We'll ... Show More
1h 10m
Nov 2025
The Real Financial Order of Operations - Part 2 of 2
This is part two of our financial order of operations series.
In part one, we covered the non-negotiables—the oxygen mask, debt payoff, insurance, and the foundation of every real financial plan. This week, we get into the gray areas. The places where conventional wisdom isn’t ju ... Show More
28m 10s
Feb 2025
10 Tiny Habits That Made Me Rich
<p>This week, Sim shares 10 small but powerful money habits that helped her go from financial stress to building real wealth with ease. She spills the tea on negotiating bills, reinvesting dividends, deleting shopping apps, and using LinkedIn to increase your salary, all without ... Show More
23m 38s
Apr 2025
7 Tiny Habits That Kept You Broke
<p>This week, Sim breaks down the seven tiny money habits that quietly held her back from financial success — and the powerful mindset shifts that changed everything. From learning to say no, to avoiding generational wealth traps, and finally realising the importance of budgeting ... Show More
22m 18s
Nov 2025
Best of 2025: How To Change Your Finances in 1 Week
This week, Sim shares the ultimate 7-day financial glow-up plan to help you take control of your money, build wealth, and live your dream life. From tracking your net worth and cutting back on spending to negotiating a raise and setting up automated investing, this episode breaks ... Show More
31m 19s
Jul 2025
The ONLY 6 Accounts You Will Ever Need
And in case you missed it, check out last week's episode of Your Money Guide on the Side where Bill Perkins and I answered the question, How Do I Die With Zero?
In this solo episode, Tyler breaks down the only six financial accounts you’ll ever truly need—and more importantly, h ... Show More
33m 30s