How do you build nearly $1 million in net worth while working seasonally, living intentionally, and creating a lifestyle you actually enjoy? In this episode, Heather shares her remarkable journey from living in a 300-square-foot cabin to building substantial wealth through nursing, guiding, rental properties, and smart financial decisions. We break down her ... Show More
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Has the FIRE Number Gone from $1M to $2.5M?
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench tackle one of the biggest questions in the FIRE movement: Why has the traditional $1 million FIRE goal grown to $2.5 million or more? They discuss how inflation, rising living costs, lifestyle chang ... Show More
38 m
Jun 26
Is Investing Ethical? How to Invest Without Compromising Your Values
Is investing ethical? Can you build wealth, pursue financial independence, and still invest according to your values? Scott and Mindy tackle one of the biggest questions in personal finance, exploring ethical investing, ESG investing, capitalism, index funds, and the moral trade- ... Show More
25m 52s
Jun 23
The Ultimate Guide to Healthcare Costs for FIRE
Healthcare is one of the biggest unknowns in any FIRE plan. If you're considering early retirement, self-employment, or leaving a traditional job, understanding health insurance costs could save you thousands of dollars per year and prevent costly planning mistakes. In this episo ... Show More
40m 12s
Aug 2025
Late Starter’s Guide to Real Estate (Start in Your 40s!)
Is it too late to invest in real estate if you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s? No! Today, we’re giving you the exact blueprint to retire in 10-15 years, even if you’re starting in your 50s with a median income and average savings. Got a small sum stashed for retirement and looking t ... Show More
40m 25s
Apr 2025
FIRE movement: 3 things we love and 3 things we hate
Retiring early sounds like the dream, but is it actually realistic? Or even worth striving for? The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement is no doubt one of the most popular financial movements of the past decade, and we think there have been some great lessons out ... Show More
18m 33s
May 2025
How to Retire with Rentals in Just 10 Years (It’s Still Possible!)
Want to retire early? You don’t need millions of dollars in stocks, retirement accounts, or cash to do it. You might just need a handful of rental properties. Today’s guest, Paul Novak, only started investing four years ago in 2021, but he’s already nearly at his early retirement ... Show More
30m 21s