BiggerPockets Money Podcast

Learn about the 'Stairway to Wealth' financial order of operations that can lead to financial freedom. Discover the importance of building an emergency reserve and investing in retirement accounts. Explore strategies for paying off debt and the potential returns of 'wealth accelerators'. Get insights into real estate investment opportunities and the significance of education in this field. Prioritize retirement savings for long-term financial stability and understand the importance of a solid financial foundation.

Learn how to navigate potential job loss, negotiate severance packages, and avoid the 'middle-class trap'. The hosts also discuss real estate investments, syndications, and managing financial difficulties during unemployment.

Amberly Grant, finance guru and real estate investor, shares her journey of reaching Coast FI in just four years by cutting expenses, doubling income, and saving. She discusses how house hacking covered her mortgage, the power of real estate investing, and managing her real estate portfolio on the side. Amberly also highlights how she doubled her W2 income, saved $80,000 in one year, and made her husband wife-FI.

Learn how to invest $10K-$100K, explore active and passive investment opportunities. Discover ways to get one-hundred percent financing for real estate deals and build a profitable business. Gain essential tax planning tips and strategies for maximizing returns. Also, hear about buying stinky properties to increase equity and promote BiggerPockets' free agent finder.

Financial fear is explored in this episode as the guest, a leading personal finance expert, discusses how fear can be leveraged to gain financial wisdom and create a brighter financial future. The nine most common flavors of fear are discussed, along with practical ways to use fear to practice gratitude in life.

Financial independence advocate Mark Trautman shares his journey to early retirement, including maximizing 401(k) contributions and implementing Roth conversion strategies. He discusses enjoying the journey to FIRE, managing finances after the death of a spouse, minimizing tax liability, and the concept of a 'fun bucket' account for guilt-free indulgences. The podcast also covers comparing financial progress, managing taxes and health insurance in early retirement, teaching financial matters to children, and concerns with the 4% rule for retirement planning.

Matthew Kepnes, the travel expert who made travel his full-time job, shares secrets to travel hacking. He discusses the most cost-effective way to travel, the importance of getting a travel rewards credit card, and the cheapest countries/areas to stay in. He also talks about hostel horror stories, free activities, and the significance of travel insurance.

Learn about financial advisor fees and the types of advisors to hire. Find out if cashing out a 401(k) early is worth it, and when to use LLCs for real estate investing. They also discuss how to start investing in stocks with $1,000 and when it's time to sell or refinance a property.

J Money, a pioneering finance blogger, shares about the 'wife-FI' lifestyle and investing for the long haul. He also discusses the pros and cons of renting versus owning a home, paying off a home or keeping a mortgage, and how to invest during a potential economic downturn.

How to budget for surrogacy and future family costs, managing student loan payments and rental property, financial planning and cash accumulation, tips for financial future, and promoting sponsor ad.