Military service offers more financial advantages than most Americans realize, but is staying for a 20-year pension always the smartest move?
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Carol and Doug to discuss how military benefits can accelerate financial independence. They cover military pensions, VA d ... Show More
Jul 3
The Best Early Retirement Withdrawal Strategy (6 Proven Frameworks)
Reaching financial independence is only half the battle, knowing how to withdraw your money in early retirement is just as important. The right withdrawal strategy can help you minimize taxes, avoid unnecessary penalties, and make your portfolio last longer. In this episode of th ... Show More
42m 3s
Jun 30
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
Mar 2024
Should I Save for a House or Start Investing?
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6m 33s
Jun 2024
Was I Wrong To Pay Off My Home?
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10m 17s
Dec 2024
My Husband & I Disagree On How To Invest
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8m 44s
Jun 2024
Should I Roll My 401(k) Over to an IRA?
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5m 28s
Nov 2025
How She Built $380k by 38 (Without a Six-Figure Job) | Making a Millionaire
Rachel, a single mom and tech writer from Colorado, joins us to ask the question so many of us wrestle with, "Am I doing enough? " Together, we unpack her incredible financial progress, explore smart saving vs. over-saving, and discuss the balance between future security and pres ... Show More
38m 43s