If We Started FIRE Over in 2025, Here's Exactly What We'd Do
What would you do differently if you could start your FIRE journey over today? Back in 2013, Scott was fresh out of college house hacking his way to financial independence, while Mindy and her husband...
2 Des 202534min
Does Money Buy Happiness? What the FIRE Community Gets Wrong
What happens after you achieve financial independence? Former Facebook employee turned comedian Paul Ollinger discovered the answer wasn't what he expected—and it completely changed how he thinks abou...
28 Nov 202547min
Will 2026 Healthcare Costs Destroy Financial Independence for Millions?
Will 2026 healthcare costs destroy your FIRE plan? Enhanced ACA tax credits expire in 2026—meaning health insurance premiums could DOUBLE or TRIPLE overnight. This healthcare subsidy cliff threatens m...
25 Nov 202550min
Proof You Don't Need a High Salary for FIRE (Teacher Retires at 50)
Think you need a six-figure salary to retire early? Think again. Middle school teacher Andrew Luman is achieving financial independence and retiring at 50—all on a teacher's salary. In this episode of...
21 Nov 202548min
Stay on Track to FIRE With These Money Moves Before 2026
Time's running out on 2025, and there are critical financial moves you need to make before December 31st. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Mindy and Scott walk you through the essen...
18 Nov 202518min
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest? (Best Choice for FIRE)
Pay off your mortgage or invest? If you're pursuing FIRE, you've wrestled with this question. A paid-off house means thousands extra in your pocket each month and a lower FIRE number. But investing th...
14 Nov 202528min
How to Build a Tax-Efficient Portfolio (Advanced Strategies)
Most people think index funds are the only path to financial independence—and they'll get you there in 15-20 years. But what if you could get there faster? In this episode, Mindy Jensen and Scott Tren...
11 Nov 202543min
How Can Paul Fast Track to FIRE by 45? ($1.6M Net Worth)
Paul has a $1.6 million net worth at 40 years old—impressive by any standard—but he's stuck wondering: Can I retire in the next 5-6 years? In this episode of BiggerPockets Money, Paul shares his journ...
7 Nov 202547min
