

BiggerPockets Money Podcast
BiggerPockets
Intermediate to advanced personal finance strategies for people serious about the FIRE (financial independence retire early) movement—not just dreaming about it.
Tune in on Tuesdays and Fridays for new BiggerPockets Money episodes with your hosts, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench! Or visit BiggerPocketsMoney.com with additional resources.
Tune in on Tuesdays and Fridays for new BiggerPockets Money episodes with your hosts, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench! Or visit BiggerPocketsMoney.com with additional resources.
Episodes
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Jan 23, 2024 • 52min
495: The Digital Nomad’s Guide to High-Income Skills and Making Money Online
Jo Franco, entrepreneur, YouTuber, and digital nomad, shares her journey of developing high-income skills through internships, leading to multiple successful online businesses. She emphasizes the value of unpaid internships, reducing expenses, and money management tips for entrepreneurs. Jo also discusses the impact of living a frugal life as an immigrant and the transformative power of work experience leading to financial independence. Additionally, she highlights the importance of curiosity, initiative, persistence, and building wealth through opportunistic business.

Jan 19, 2024 • 44min
494: How to Buy a House, Fund a Business, & Invest “Extra” Cash in 2024
Learn how to buy a house with bad credit in 2024 and boost your credit score. Discover ways to fund your new business using home equity. Find out how to retire early by 'hacking' tax brackets. Get tips on budgeting as a couple. Explore whether it's ever wise to buy a brand-new car. Plus, learn strategies to invest 'extra' money and lower your tax bracket.

Jan 18, 2024 • 10min
493: 24 Money Tips for 2024: The BEST Ways to Invest Your Money THIS Year
Get expert advice on investing your money in 2024 with tips on tracking your finances, retirement planning, and optimizing your investment portfolio. Learn money hacks to save on expenses and how spending money can propel you toward your financial goals. Also, discover the importance of finding an investor-friendly agent for wealth building and making passive income in 2024.

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Jan 16, 2024 • 51min
492: How Much Do You NEED to Retire? It’s Less Than You’d Think
Retiring early and living a comfortable post-work life does not require millions of dollars. Wes Moss discusses the two crucial factors for a happy retirement, emphasizing that money is not the primary determinant. The podcast explores concepts such as job satisfaction, socialization in retirement, and cultivating relationships for a fulfilling post-work life.

Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 8min
491: Why You DON’T Need a College Degree to Reach Financial Freedom
Discover two unique ways of achieving financial independence before 30, including building a successful seasonal business and using the house hacking strategy. The podcast explores the experiences of two entrepreneurs who chose to skip college but still achieved financial freedom. They discuss the profitability of a Christmas lights installation business and showcase the tremendous potential earnings in learning Salesforce. The importance of preparation, saving money, and taking action is emphasized, challenging the notion of luck in achieving financial success. It also highlights the importance of making college a deliberate choice based on personal goals.

Jan 11, 2024 • 15min
490: 24 Money Tips for 2024: How to Slash Your Expenses and Save MORE This Year
Discover money-saving tips for 2024: reducing investment fees, home upgrades to save energy, shopping for insurance, using tax refunds wisely, and protecting your family's financial future.

Jan 9, 2024 • 44min
489: Humphrey Yang: How to Save $100K, Quit Your Job, and Build a Business
Guest Humphrey Yang, known for his financial content on social media, shares his journey to success through extreme frugality and calculated risks. He discusses the benefits of frugality, starting a business, going viral online, and making money through YouTube. Listeners are encouraged to test their own hypotheses in 2024.

Jan 5, 2024 • 40min
488: How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt FAST ($30K+ in 1 Year!)
Learn how to pay off credit card debt fast and become debt-free. Brittney Reynolds shares her journey of paying off $30K+ in credit card debt in just one year. She discusses the strategies she used and the drastic life changes she made. Discover the importance of community support and gaining insights from others facing similar challenges. Hear about steps to guard against financial difficulties and build wealth after paying off debt. Follow Brittney's progress and see how she handles her debt in June.

Jan 4, 2024 • 10min
487: 24 Money Tips for 2024: Credit Scores, Subscriptions, & Claiming FREE Money
Get ready for 2024 with essential money tips such as conducting a money review, managing subscriptions, checking credit scores, and claiming free money. Learn how to schedule regular 'money dates' for financial communication, evaluate home projects, and save money. Discover money-saving tips and promotional announcements like asking for discounts and exploring real estate investment options.

Jan 2, 2024 • 48min
486: JL Collins: You Don’t Need to Be Rich to Reach Financial Independence
JL Collins, renowned author in the financial independence community, shares the simple path to wealth for achieving early retirement and building financial freedom. Inspiring stories prove that anyone can reach financial independence, regardless of their circumstances. Paying attention to finances, exploring modest means, finding contentment, and valuable tips for achieving financial independence are discussed.


