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, and a small savings re-mix help them reach their goals.
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Mar 2
They Turned Real Estate Into Wealth, But Still Feel Stuck | Making a Millionaire
Becca (34) and Christian (35) have an $821,000 net worth, $276,000 household income, and two rental properties generating $65,800 combined annual rent, but they have no time, self-managing six rental units while raising an 18-month-old and working full-time. They came asking whet ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2025
You're Not Behind: Why Everyone SEEMS to Have More Money Than You
<p>This week, Sim breaks down the five key ways to stop chasing fake wealth and start building real financial freedom. From understanding the hidden privilege behind wealth to working smarter, not harder, she shares practical steps to shift your money mindset and grow lasting wea ... Show More
28m 19s
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
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
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
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
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 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 9m