"I'm 42 and want to retire early at 45. I’ve stress-tested my plan and everything looks okay, but I’m having a hard time mentally stepping away from the job. I know I want to spend more time with my kids (they’re my ‘why’).So why is it so hard to make the switch?"
We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode!
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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
Oct 14
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
Jan 2025
206. Purpose vs. Passion (and How to Make Money with Both) with Jordan Grumet
What am I here for? Can I actually make money following my passions? Big questions with even bigger answers –– but today’s (returning!) guest, Dr. Jordan Grummet, is here to guide us through figuring out that fine balance between passion, purpose, and building a financial future ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 23
Money, Mindset & the Machines: How AI (and Self-Awareness) Can Change Your Financial Future with Elizabeth Ayoola
What happens when technology meets money mindset? In this conversation, Elizabeth Ayoola — writer, finance expert, and co-host of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast — shares how she went from writing $8 articles as a new mom to building lasting financial freedom. We get into how AI ... Show More
43m 26s
Feb 2025
success in your 20’s: lessons from making 1/2 million dollars in 1 year as a founder, social media strategist, and content creator
my most nerve-wracking, shaking in my boots, i'm sweatinggggg episode, but i'm finally ready to share: after 3 years, i hit 100K followers on tiktok (now almost 100K on ig) in less than 2 years, i hit 6 figuresin 2024, i made 1/2 million dollarsin january this year, i made $70Kin ... Show More
30m 11s
Oct 8
The ONE THING You Have to Do Every Day to Get Financial Freedom
The ONE THING You Have to Do Every Day to Get Financial Freedom In this episode of Join Up Dots, David dives deep into the real secret to financial freedom — something simple, powerful, and often overlooked. It's not about chasing more money or getting rich overnight; it's about ... Show More
18m 39s