Erik and his wife have three big debts to tackle: their mortgage on their primary residence, their mortgage on their rental property, and a HELOC (home equity line of credit) taken out as the down payment for their rental property. So, which debt should they tackle first?As two school teachers in New Jersey, Erik and his Wife made smart moves earlier this ye ... Show More
Oct 30
J Scott Explains the Economic Domino Effect of an Energy Shock
What happens when an energy shock sends oil prices soaring? The ripple effects can reach far beyond the gas pump, driving up the cost of groceries, transportation, and everyday goods while putting the Federal Reserve in a difficult position on inflation and interest rates.In this ... Show More
55m 22s
Oct 29
Best of BiggerPockets Money: Retire Early, Spend More? The FIRE Strategy You're Missing
What if the key to a better retirement isn't saving more, but learning when it's safe to spend more? Financial planner Aubrey Williams breaks down retirement guardrails, a flexible withdrawal strategy that helps early retirees adjust spending based on portfolio performance instea ... Show More
33m 20s
Jul 2024
989: Seeing Greene: Investing with High DTI, When to Refi, & Getting Out of Debt
Life happens, and you’ve accumulated some debt. You’re wondering how to buy real estate EVEN with a high DTI (debt-to-income) ratio. Whether it’s good debt, like rental property mortgages, or bad debt, like credit card debt, holding you back, David and Rob have some ideas to help ... Show More
44m 40s
Feb 2020
Ask Paula: Should I Put My Student Loans in Forbearance? Should I Buy a Vacation Rental? and More
#239: Lo is in a good spot with her career, but she’s struggling with a ton of student loan debt, and consequently, credit card debt. What should she do to manage it?Anonymous wants to know how to set up a backdoor Roth IRA.Eric and his wife own a property in Savannah, GA that br ... Show More
1h 15m