Scott Trench wanted something more out of life, so he grabbed it by the horns and pointed it in the direction HE chose. By accumulating a large financial runway through a 50% savings rate on a median income, he gave himself the courage to take...
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Aug 28
5 Kids, Modest Income, and $1M Net Worth in 7 Years
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Dave shares how he and his family went from no real savings to building more than $1 million in net worth in just seven years while raising five kids on a median income. Dave explains how he used side hustles, aggressive saving, ... Show More
54m 10s
Aug 25
Starting From Zero at 50: How to Build $1M by 65
In this episode of The BiggerPockets Money Podcast, we explore how someone starting from zero at age 50 can build wealth and potentially reach a $1 million net worth by 65. We break down a realistic 15-year wealth-building strategy, including aggressive saving, living at the bott ... Show More
43m 43s
Aug 21
The Bear Case vs The Bull Case for Megacap Tech
In this episode of The BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are joined by special guest Carl Jensen to explore the bull and bear cases for megacap stocks, the future of AI, and what rapid technological advancement could mean for investors and the broad ... Show More
41m 48s
Jan 2024
Office Hours: Why Scott Doesn’t Have Health Insurance, How Gen Z and Millenials Can Accrue Wealth, and What Scott Does to Stay Healthy
Scott gives his thoughts on companies offering cash in lieu of healthcare benefits, speaking to why he likes it and why he doesn’t have health insurance. He then offers tips on how younger people can accrue wealth, including living a stoic lifestyle, diversification, and selectin ... Show More
21m 28s
May 2025
Lifestyle Arbitrage, Balancing Ambition and Relationships, and What Gives Scott Hope
Scott unpacks whether young Americans should consider lifestyle arbitrage — moving abroad for a better quality of life. Then, he offers advice on balancing ambition and relationships in your 20s and 30s. And in our Reddit Hotline segment, Scott answers the big question: what give ... Show More
20m 28s
Aug 2023
Office Hours: Halal Investments, Career Guidance for Recent Grads, and Making Decisions When You’re Angry
Scott offers advice on strategies for economic security and investing, especially when you have religious restrictions. He then provides tips on how to secure a job after graduating from college. He wraps up by offering advice on how to effectively make decisions while angry.
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19m 17s
May 2023
Office Hours: Using Real Estate to Build Wealth, How to Use Your Discretionary Income, and Best Practices Around Mentorship
Scott gives his thoughts on how to use real estate to build wealth, all while being burdened by student debt. He then answers a listener’s question about whether to use discretionary income to visit other company offices. He wraps up by discussing how he thinks about mentorship.
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20m 33s
Mar 2024
Office Hours: The Creator Economy, Planning Your Exit Strategy as a Business Owner, and Scott’s Sources of Inspiration
Scott gives his thoughts on the creator economy, specifically the tension that exists between social media and old media and what the future holds for the sector. He then advises a single mother who wants to move on from her small business. He wraps up with a conversation on his ... Show More
25m 17s
Jun 2025
CEO Pay Gaps, Should I Quit My Job to Start My Own Business? and Why Community Colleges Matter
In today’s episode, Scott tackles America’s widening income gap and what it reveals about our priorities. He offers perspective to a 20-something weighing comfort vs. ambition, and wraps with a big-picture take on the overlooked value of community colleges. Want to be featured in ... Show More
21m 27s