BiggerPockets Money

BiggerPockets

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For those who have money… or want more of it! Join Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench (from BiggerPockets.com) weekly for the BiggerPockets Money Podcast. Each week, financial experts Mindy and Scott interview unique and powerful thought leaders about how to earn more, keep more, spend smarter, and grow wealth.

1 Sept

The Brutal Cost of $50M in Real Estate by Age 31

In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Nic Morales shares how his experience working for the NFL led him into real estate investing and ultimately to managing a $50 million portfolio. He reveals the challenges, financing strategies, operational demands, and hard lessons behind scaling a large real estate business. To go beyond the podcast: Interested in a Flat Fee Financial Planner? Go to biggerpocketsmoney.com/fipro Get 50% Off Your First Year of Monarch by using code ‘Pockets’: https://www.monarch.com/pockets Connect with Nic Morales: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-morales-24797ab5/ We believe financial independence is attainable for anyone no matter when or where you’re starting. Let’s get your financial house in order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 Aug

5 Kids, Modest Income, and $1M Net Worth in 7 Years

In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Dave shares how he and his family went from no real savings to building more than $1 million in net worth in just seven years while raising five kids on a median income. Dave explains how he used side hustles, aggressive saving, minimalism, DIY skills, and strategic investing to dramatically improve his family’s finances. Dave also shares how paying off the mortgage, investing in tax-advantaged accounts, controlling major expenses, and having regular money conversations with his spouse helped transform their financial trajectory. His story offers practical lessons for anyone trying to build wealth, increase their savings rate, and create more financial freedom without needing an enormous income. To go beyond the podcast: Interested in a Flat Fee Financial Planner? Go to biggerpocketsmoney.com/fipro Get 50% Off Your First Year of Monarch by using code ‘Pockets’: https://www.monarch.com/pockets Follow BiggerPockets Money on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPMoney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biggerpocketsmoney Connect with Dave: http://www.davesguitarmusic.com/ We believe financial independence is attainable for anyone no matter when or where you’re starting. Let’s get your financial house in order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25 Aug

Starting From Zero at 50: How to Build $1M by 65

In this episode of The BiggerPockets Money Podcast, we explore how someone starting from zero at age 50 can build wealth and potentially reach a $1 million net worth by 65. We break down a realistic 15-year wealth-building strategy, including aggressive saving, living at the bottom quintile of expenses in your area, increasing income through jobs and side hustles, eliminating bad debt, and maximizing tax-advantaged retirement accounts. We also explore how real estate strategies like house hacking and live-in flips can accelerate wealth creation, along with the importance of disciplined spending, smart investing, community, and continuous learning. Starting at 50 presents unique challenges, but with a clear plan and consistent execution, financial independence can still be within reach. To go beyond the podcast: Interested in a Flat Fee Financial Planner? Go to biggerpocketsmoney.com/fipro Get 50% Off Your First Year of Monarch by using code ‘Pockets’: https://www.monarch.com/pockets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPMoney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biggerpocketsmoney BiggerPocket Money Episodes to Listen to for Catching up Later in Life Content: 130, 152, 194, 333, 345, 446, 459, 484, 537, 538 We believe financial independence is attainable for anyone no matter when or where you’re starting. Let’s get your financial house in order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Aug

The Bear Case vs The Bull Case for Megacap Tech

In this episode of The BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are joined by special guest Carl Jensen to explore the bull and bear cases for megacap stocks, the future of AI, and what rapid technological advancement could mean for investors and the broader economy. They break down tech valuations, surging AI investment, market concentration, the potential for AI to transform the labor market, and the risks of overpaying for future growth. To go beyond the podcast: Interested in a Flat Fee Financial Planner? Go to biggerpocketsmoney.com/fipro Get 50% Off Your First Year of Monarch by using code ‘Pockets’: https://www.monarch.com/pockets Follow BiggerPockets Money on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPMoney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biggerpocketsmoney Connect with Carl: https://www.1500days.com We believe financial independence is attainable for anyone no matter when or where you’re starting. Let’s get your financial house in order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18 Aug

What to Know Before Hiring a Financial Advisor

How do you choose the right financial advisor? Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench explain what to look for when hiring a financial planner, including AUM vs. flat-fee vs. hourly compensation, CFP credentials, fiduciary status, advisor qualifications, questions to ask, and how to prepare for your first meeting. If you're considering working with a financial advisor, this episode will help you understand how advisors are compensated, identify potential conflicts of interest, prepare your financial information, and get more value from professional financial planning. To go beyond the podcast: Interested in a Flat Fee Financial Planner? Go to biggerpocketsmoney.com/fipro Get 50% Off Your First Year of Monarch by using code ‘Pockets’: https://www.monarch.com/pockets Follow BiggerPockets Money on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPMoney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biggerpocketsmoney We believe financial independence is attainable for anyone no matter when or where you’re starting. Let’s get your financial house in order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
14 Aug

How Scott & Virginia Trench Think About Goals, Spending and Investing

How do Scott and Virginia Trench actually run their household, set big financial goals, and build toward financial independence together? In this episode, Scott and Virginia pull back the curtain on the systems and conversations that keep their family, finances, and future moving in the same direction. They talk about their approach to goal setting, weekly household and financial check-ins, dividing responsibilities, and making sure their money decisions support the life they actually want to live. They also dive into their investment strategy, including real estate, stocks, portfolio diversification, and how they adjust their investments as market conditions change. And of course, there’s plenty to unpack when it comes to building and protecting wealth, from proactive tax planning and estate planning to the financial tools they use to keep track of everything. If you’re working toward financial independence, investing for the long term, or simply trying to get more intentional about your money and your life, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Scott and Virginia make it all work. To go beyond the podcast: Take the guesswork out of investing, taxes, and retirement. Book a free consultation with Domain Money Today: www.biggerpocketsmoney.com/cfp Get 50% Off Your First Year of Monarch by using code ‘Pockets’: https://www.monarch.com/pockets Kick start your financial independence journey with our FREE financial resources - https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/ Subscribe on YouTube for even more content- www.youtube.com/biggerpocketsmoney Connect with us on social media to join the other BiggerPockets Money listeners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPMoney Connect with Virginia Trench: Website: https://www.virginiatrench.com/ We believe financial independence is attainable for anyone no matter when or where you’re starting. Let’s get your financial house in order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11 Aug

REITs Have Under Performed for 25 Years. Is the Next Decade Different?

REITs have underperformed for 25 years, but could the next decade be different? Jussi Askola joins us to look at where REITs stand today, how they are valued, and where investors may find the best opportunities. We discuss how to value REITs using NAV and FFO, why management quality matters, and which sectors look most attractive, including data centers, cell towers, multifamily, retail, and office. We also compare public and private real estate and explore what could drive REIT returns over the next 10 years. To go beyond the podcast: Take the guesswork out of investing, taxes, and retirement. Book a free consultation with Domain Money Today: www.biggerpocketsmoney.com/cfp Get 50% Off Your First Year of Monarch by using code ‘Pockets’: https://www.monarch.com/pockets Kick start your financial independence journey with our FREE financial resources - https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/ Subscribe on YouTube for even more content- www.youtube.com/biggerpocketsmoney Connect with us on social media to join the other BiggerPockets Money listeners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPMoney Connect with Jussi Askola Website: https://www.leonbergcapital.com/ Buy His New Book ‘The Reit Advantage’: https://www.amazon.com/dp/9916435359?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Substack: https://www.high-yield-landlord.com/ We believe financial independence is attainable for anyone no matter when or where you’re starting. Let’s get your financial house in order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7 Aug

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 investing in real estate, leverage their equity, or shift toward index funds? We analyze their rental property cash flow, portfolio allocation, tax strategies, and long-term investment plan to determine the smartest path toward financial independence. Whether you're pursuing FIRE, building wealth through rental properties, or deciding how to invest an inheritance, this episode offers practical insights for making thoughtful long-term financial decisions. To go beyond the podcast: Take the guesswork out of investing, taxes, and retirement. Book a free consultation with Domain Money Today: www.biggerpocketsmoney.com/cfp Get 50% Off Your First Year of Monarch by using code ‘Pockets’: https://www.monarch.com/pockets Kick start your financial independence journey with our FREE financial resources - https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/ Subscribe on YouTube for even more content- www.youtube.com/biggerpocketsmoney Connect with us on social media to join the other BiggerPockets Money listeners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPMoney We believe financial independence is attainable for anyone no matter when or where you’re starting. Let’s get your financial house in order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Mindy Jensen

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Scott Trench

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For those who have money… or want more of it! Join Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench (from BiggerPockets.com) weekly for the BiggerPockets Money Podcast. Each week, financial experts Mindy and Scott interview unique and powerful thought leaders about how to earn more, keep more, spend smarter, and grow wealth.