BiggerPockets Money Podcast

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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.

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	780	Founded	9 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	InvestingBusinessEducation

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Latest Episodes

Can This 29-Year-Old Couple Retire by 40 With a $2.5M Portfolio?

Can a 29-year-old couple with a $1.7 million net worth become work optional by age 40? In this Finance Friday episode, we break down their financial plan after inheriting two rental properties and explore the biggest decision they face: keep investin... more

7 Aug 2026 • 1 hr 3 min

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There's No "Right" Way to Reach Financial Independence

In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench react to the biggest takeaways and criticisms from Mindy's recent episode with The Money Guys. Mindy shares her perspective on the conversation, clears up misconc... more

4 Aug 2026 • 39 min

The 5 FIRE Mistakes CFPs See Over and Over

On this episode of BiggerPockets Money, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Adrianna Adams, CFP at Domain Money, to discuss some of the biggest mistakes people make on the path to financial independence and early retirement. From chasin... more

31 Jul 2026 • 59 min

This ALL OUT Entrepreneurial Approach to FI Got him to $5M by 30

On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Cody Berman to uncover how he achieved financial independence before age 30 and built a $5 million net worth through entrepreneurship, side hustles,... more

28 Jul 2026 • 48 min

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Toby Johnston

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CJ Sturmitz

Founder of Equity for the Win (Equity FTW) and CFP

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Matt MacFarland

CPA, Keystone CPA, experienced in retirement planning

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Hosts

Mindy Jensen

Host with expertise in personal finance and FIRE, frequently discusses lifestyle design and practical strategies.

Scott Trench

Co-host with focus on real estate investing, portfolio strategies, and FIRE planning discussions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings

Bring back the old finance Friday
I used to love where they would deep dive into guests that are working towards FI but need direction on what to do. I think that’s majority of people who listen to this show and it’s nice to see where others are at. Had to stop listening because they just seem to focus on people who hit FI or just repeat topics. I had to stop listening to the show. It’s not the same.
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JaBrowen
United States3 months ago
Nice!
I really have been enjoying the non real estate episodes. Please keep them coming!
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UTNDguy
United States3 months ago
Great help and encouragement on my journey to F.I.R.E.
I have been encouraged and received helpful advice on my way to fire. I like the actual numbers break downs and the realistic plans they lay out. I’m hoping the reach coast fire in the next year and am using Mindy’s “Live-in flip” strategy to build wealth to reach my full fire number faster.
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Avid Listener
United States4 months ago
Too focused on the number
Listened to a few episodes before I deleted when Scott mentioned his approval for Trump as being personally advantageous to his number. To me FIRE is more about my lifestyle I want for myself and society around me and not just how much can I accumulate. I think Scott’s opinion is misguided and incredibly privileged to say Trump is going to help his number personally while ignoring all the social constructs he is breaking or has broken. To each their own - but sorry, do not support Scoot and w... more
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Dwebb77
United States4 months ago
Nice!
I really have been enjoying the non real estate episodes. One piece of constructive feedback: Scott, if you have an expert or guest on your show, he/she should probably speak more than you.
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UTNDguy
United States5 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate the motivational “time freedom” angle and actionable steps.

Many enjoy the mix of real estate focus with broader FI concepts.

Some critics note excessive advertising and perceived privilege in examples.

Listeners praise practical FI guidance and real-world math breakdowns.

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Apple Podcasts	#26	United States/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts	#107	United States/Business
Apple Podcasts	#64	Canada/Business/Investing
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Yes, the Trump Account Belongs in your Financial Order of Operations. Here’s Where.

Q: For anyone who may be hearing about Trump accounts for the first time, can you just explain very quickly what they are?

They're essentially a tax-advantaged account for children that is controlled by parents until the child turns 18, similar to an IRA for kids, with initial government contributions and specific investment rules.

Should You Choose Coast FI or Go All In on FIRE?

Q: What makes Coast FI a significant milestone outside of the traditional FI path?

Coast FI serves as a practical, less intimidating milestone that acknowledges real-world constraints like family responsibilities and career pivot opportunities, while still building a financial runway and the potential to pursue meaningful work or entrepreneurship without the pressure to chase aggressive early retirement.

Should You Choose Coast FI or Go All In on FIRE?

Q: Define Coast FI for us in simple terms.

Coast FI is a hybrid form of financial independence where you reach a point where your investments are on track to fund retirement at your planned age, so you can coast economically by covering day-to-day expenses without needing to continuously invest toward retirement, while still preserving flexibility for future opportunities.

The "Middle Class Trap" Is Real—But We Need a Better Name

Q: Does the middle class trap still exist after considering different paths to FIRE?

Yes, but the term may be misleading; the speakers acknowledge the concept exists and discuss prioritizing post-tax net worth and flexibility over strictly maxing out retirement accounts.

Should You Stay for the Military Pension? The Math Might Surprise You

Q: How do you actually value the pension mathematically against private market gains?

They run through probabilities of actually reaching 20 years, the inflation-adjusted pension amount, and compare it to a private-sector portfolio with a similar withdrawal rate, concluding the pension can be worth roughly 1.0–1.5 million in present-value terms depending on assumptions.

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Content centers on advanced personal finance and practical FIRE strategies, with a strong emphasis on real-world case studies, portfolio construction, tax optimization, and wage growth. Frequent guests include real estate investors, financial coaches, and FIRE advocates, while topics span from early retirement planning and withdrawal strategies to coastFI, healthcare costs, and lifestyle design in high-cost living areas. Notable strengths include data-driven breakdowns, sponsor integrations that align with listeners' financial tooling, and a willingness to tackle both analytic and behavioral aspects of achieving financial independence. Listeners are likely looking for actionable steps, concrete numbers, and frameworks they can apply to real... more

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