Paying for college is one of the biggest financial hurdles families face—even as you’re chasing or approaching FIRE. What’s the smartest way to save for higher education while also securing your financial future? Scott, Mindy, and Amberly are breaking it all down on today’s episode!
Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! There are several ways t ... Show More
Apr 24
From $69K Debt to Financial Independence in NYC
Kim Hunter Borst didn’t start her financial independence journey in New York City—but it’s where everything changed. After building a high-income life, she and her husband found themselves $69,000 in debt from lifestyle inflation. Instead of leaving NYC, they got intentional—cutt ... Show More
31m 16s
Apr 23
Paula Pant Quit Her Job with $25K (Now She’s FI in NYC)
Paula quit her $32,000 job in 2008—before she’d ever heard of the FIRE movement—with just $25,000 saved to travel the world. When she came back, she started freelancing and made a pivotal decision: buying a triplex and house hacking. That one move changed everything. Today, she’s ... Show More
33m 43s
Feb 2025
212. Finance For College Students (Scholarships, Investing, Saving, AND Life Advice!) with Cherie Animashaun
College students or parents, friends of college students, if you're trying to graduate debt-free, or if you're trying to become financially literate, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I’m talking to teen activist and nonprofit founder, Cherie Animashaun, about all thi ... Show More
57m 22s
Apr 2025
How to Raise Money-Smart Kids: What a Middle School Class Taught Me About Money
What happens when you hand a mic to a room full of 8th graders and start talking about money? You get insights that are smarter, bolder, and more financially sound than you’d expect — and in some cases, more than most adults can offer. In this episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, ... Show More
32 m
Jun 2024
161. How to Open an Investing Account (and the BIG Mistake You Might Be Making)
If you’ve ever wanted to know the steps to open and fund an investing account (yes these are two separate actions!), then grab a notebook and tune in! In this episode, Tori breaks down the essential steps to opening an investment account, choosing the right investments, and navig ... Show More
28m 38s
🤔 Think you’re good with money? Take our Money in America quiz! Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze answer your questions and discuss: "As a single mom, what is the best way to get rid of a day care debt that is past due?" "My boyfriend and I both h ... Show More