What if you had $1 million invested for financial independence at just 36, but still worried that buying a home could derail your early retirement plans? Cheryl and her family have two young kids, a $1 million FI portfolio, and big goals: reach Coast FI and potentially work part time within five years, while ultimately retiring with $3 million by age 59.5. B ... Show More
Yesterday
Best of BiggerPockets Money: Ben Felix on the 4% Rule
How much can you safely withdraw in early retirement, and is the 4% rule still a good guideline? Ben Felix breaks down portfolio risk, asset allocation, bonds vs. stocks, flexible spending, and the psychological side of investing in retirement.To go beyond the podcast:Listen to t ... Show More
26m 47s
Oct 7
Is House Hacking Dead in 2026? How to Find Deals That Still Work
Is house hacking still a good strategy for reaching financial independence in 2026? Scott Trench and Evan Lawler break down a real house-hacking opportunity, looking at mortgage costs, cash flow, market conditions, sold properties, and how to systematically find real estate deals ... Show More
31m 11s
Oct 6
How Much Can You Safely Withdraw in Early Retirement? | Christine Benz
How much do you actually need to retire, and once you get there, how do you turn your portfolio into income without running out of money? In this episode, Christine Benz from Morningstar joins us to talk about one of the biggest challenges of early retirement: decumulation. We ge ... Show More
46m 59s
Mar 2024
Should I Save for a House or Start Investing?
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Listen to how ordinary people built extraordinary wealth - and how you can, too. You’ll learn how millionaires live on less than they make, avoid debt, invest, and are disciplined and responsible!
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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