This might be the fastest path to FIRE we’ve ever seen. In just two years, Emily and James were able to retire early and travel the world full-time. They didn’t have a trust fund, some huge inheritance, or a winning lottery ticket. But they did make some serious sacrifices, cutting almost everything unnecessary out of their lives to retire early and quit the ... Show More
Jul 21
Yes, the Trump Account Belongs in your Financial Order of Operations. Here’s Where.
Trump Accounts are one of the newest tax-advantaged investment accounts for children, but where do they fit in your financial plan? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Jeremy Schneider of Personal Finance Club explains how Trump Accounts work, who should open one, ... Show More
36m 36s
Jul 17
The Money Guys Gave Us Advice… Here’s What We’re Changing
What did Mindy and Carl Jensen learn from The Money Guys after they reviewed their portfolio? In this recap episode, Mindy and Carl share their biggest takeaways on retirement planning, cash reserves, Roth conversions, tax strategy, and portfolio diversification. They discuss wha ... Show More
32m 22s
May 2022
How to Stop Working While You're Still Young
FIRE is a big discussion topic in the personal finance world. It stands for “financial independence, retire early” and is a way of saving enough to stop working. But it can mean a lot of different things, and can be done a lot of different ways. This week, Delyanne Barros talks t ... Show More
25m 40s
Oct 2025
Is $2M Enough to Retire at 40? | Making a Millionaire
Emily and Kenji grew up with very little and now (at 34 and 36) they’ve built a $2M net worth and a plan to be work-optional by 40. We pressure-test their CoastFIRE math, reveal why a $1M taxable bridge can still come up short, and show how solo 401(k)s, backdoor Roth conversions ... Show More
48m 55s
Apr 2023
The Dark Truth of Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) | What They Don't Tell You
<p>We reached financial independence and have been retired for more than three years. And we talk a lot on our channel about how great FIRE is! But, there are some dark sides to FIRE also - things you don’t hear people discussing. So, to better prepare you on your FIRE journey, a ... Show More
8m 50s
Feb 2023
TAP 509 - Quit Like a Millionaire, Stop Working & Start Living
Summary: In this episode, I talk to Kristy & Bryce. Kristy, due to stress at work decided to control her own destiny, save, quit her job at the age of 31 and travel the world! Bryce joined her and they went on to write the book "Quit Like a Millionaire" to share their story. They ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2023
23. What is FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), & how do I calculate it?
<p>“Financial Independence, Retire Early”. It’s one of those terms that sounds too good to be true, like “guaranteed return on investment” or “zero calorie donuts”. Add the fact that it forms a soundbite-worthy acronym – “FIRE” – and you’d be forgiven for smelling a Ponzi scheme. ... Show More
19m 45s