Slash $100 from your monthly budget and watch it compound into $60,000 over 20 years. Small financial decisions aren't just about saving a few dollars this month — they're the building blocks of a six-figure portfolio shift. Brad and Jonathan break down the core pillars that repeatedly show up in every successful FI story: low-cost index fund investing, hous ... Show More
Jun 29
605 | Retire in Less Than 10 Years
At 21, Cody Berman appeared on ChooseFI as a college student discovering financial independence. Three years later, he retired at 26. Now 30 with a $5 million net worth, he's back to reveal exactly how he compressed a decades-long journey into a three-year sprint—and why the same ... Show More
1h 7m
Jul 2025
RBI Replay: What You’ve Done to Create Financial Freedom Vol. 3
Independence Week in the United States is the perfect time to explore financial freedom. This week’s podcast highlights nine key points leading to financial independence, featuring insights from Greek Philosophers, Rule Breaker listeners, and David himself. Rediscover Ask For a R ... Show More
48m 36s
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 10m
Sep 2024
The Simple Path to Wealth and FU Money with JL Collins
#194: Build wealth and achieve financial freedom with three simple, actionable steps. Personal finance expert JL Collins discusses the concept of "FU" money, the importance of living on less than you earn, the power of low-cost index fund investing, and other effective strategies ... Show More
1h 9m
Jun 2022
TIP456: How to Build a Wealth Plan for Financial Independence w/ Katie Gatti
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
14:38 - How to calculate your retirement needs.
20:32 - How to determine how much cash you should reserve.
39:46 - How to think through investment account types like 401ks, IRA’s, Roths, etc.
51:17 - The ideal allocation of index funds.
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1h 9m