BiggerPocketsMoney

BiggerPockets Money

DIY Personal Finance

Podcast
Blog
Resource Library
31 Day DIY Challenge
Subscribe

Community

YouTube Channel

Newsletter

Contact Us

Resources

Financial Plans

Personal Financial Statement

Goal Setting Template

Marketplace

Flat-Fee Financial Planning

Tax Professionals

Mortgage Brokers



  • Our Content


    Podcast

    YouTube

    Blog

    Newsletter

    Getting Started

    31 Day DIY Finance Challenge

    Contact Us

    Check Out Our Books!

    Mindy and Scott are Authors! Check out the books we’ve written below + pick up a copy wherever books are sold!

  • Our BP Money Community


    Join the Facebook Group

    Be a Guest on The Podcast

    Ask A Question (Coming Soon)

    Our Forums (Coming Soon)

    Contact Us

    Other Great Communities:


    ChooseFI Facebook Group

    /r/FIRE and /r/financialindependence

    BiggerPockets.com (Real Estate)

    Catching Up to FI Facebook Group

    Mr. Money Mustache Forum

    Bogleheads Forum

    FI Meetups (Prototype)

    Find a list of Financial Independence Meetups around the country, hosted by anyone, added by the community

    Check Out FI Meetups
  • Free Downloadable Resources


    Sample Financial Plans (Doc)

    FIRE Projection Models (XLS)

    Goal Setting Template (PDF)

    Personal Financial Statement (XLS)

    Podcast Presentations (PDF)

    Investment Philosophy Template (PDF)

    Full Resource Library

    Free Calculators


    Decumulation Simulator

    FIRE Projection Modeler (App)

    Home Finance Calculators

    Health Insurance Expected Value

    Life Insurance Salesman Defeater

    Browse All

    31 Day DIY Personal Finance Challenge

    An In-Depth Personal Finance Reset. Completely Free, Emailed to you Daily for the next 31 Days

    Start the Challenge
  • Our Marketplace


    Easily find lists of professionals, tools, and services for the most common pain points on the FIRE journey.

    FIRE-Friendly Professionals


    Flat Fee Financial Planning

    Insurance Brokers

    Tax Professionals

    Mortgage Brokers

    Estate Planners

    Small Business Benefits

    Tools & Services


    Top Credit Cards

    Net Worth Tracker

    High Yield Savings Accounts

    Small Business Banking

    Small Business Setup

    Brokerage (Public.com)

    • About Us
    • Contact
Join for Free
  • Mindy Jensen

    ·

    January 21, 2026

    The FIRE Basics You Can’t Skip (Even If You’re Already Wealthy)

    If you make a high income or already have a sizable net worth, it’s tempting to believe you’ve “graduated” from the basics of FIRE. You max your accounts.You invest consistently.You’ve read the books.You know the math. And yet, this is exactly the stage where many FIRE plans quietly break. Not because the basics stopped mattering…

    Blog
  • Mindy Jensen

    ·

    January 21, 2026

    The 17 Personal Finance Books Worth Reading If You Actually Want to Be Better With Money

    When it comes to personal finance, there’s no shortage of advice floating around. But not all money books are created equal. Some are packed with timeless wisdom, others with quirky stories that actually stick, and a few will make you question every purchase you’ve ever made. To save you time – and a few wrong…

    Blog
  • ·

    January 20, 2026

    How to Negotiate Your Salary and Reach Financial Independence Faster | Paula Pant

    Blog
  • Scott Trench

    ·

    January 16, 2026

    Reached FI at 60: How to Switch from Accumulation to Drawdown with Bill Yount

    Blog
  • Mindy Jensen

    ·

    January 14, 2026

    Budgeting for Couples: How to Talk About Money Without Fighting

    If you want to fast-track a relationship stress test, forget assembling IKEA furniture. Just talk about money. Nothing reveals differences in values, habits, and emotional baggage faster than a casual question like, “So… how do you think we should handle our finances?” That one sentence can unlock childhood trauma, deeply held beliefs about security, and…

    Blog
  • Scott Trench

    ·

    January 13, 2026

    Broke and in Debt at 50? How to Still Retire On-Time (Step-by-Step Plan)

    Blog
  • Scott Trench

    ·

    January 9, 2026

    How to Reach Coast FIRE (The Relaxed Way to Retire!)

    Blog
  • Mindy Jensen

    ·

    January 6, 2026

    How’s Your Emergency Fund – Really?

    Quick question. Don’t overthink it. Don’t open a spreadsheet. If something went sideways tomorrow – job loss, medical bill, busted transmission, a surprise that absolutely refuses to stay in the “minor inconvenience” category – how would you handle it? Would you be mildly annoyed… or deeply panicked? That emotional reaction is often a better indicator…

    Blog
  • Scott Trench

    ·

    January 6, 2026

    How to Retire Early: A 15-Year Plan to Go from $1,000 to FIRE

    Blog
  • Scott Trench

    ·

    January 2, 2026

    How to Use AI to Reach Financial Independence Faster

    Blog
Next Page

@2026 BiggerPockets Money. All rights reserved.

BiggerPockets Money is owned and operated by Early Retirement Group, LLC. All content on this site, in our podcast, videos, emails, tools, and resources is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. We do not provide individualized or personalized advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your specific situation.

BiggerPockets Money has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. BiggerPockets Money and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. Opinions, reviews, analyses, and recommendations are our own and are not influenced by compensation.

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Affiliate Disclosure

  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook

Company

About

Contact

Privacy Policy

Terms of Use

Affiliate Disclosure

Resources

Blog

Resource Library

31 Day Challenge

Product

Flat Fee Financial Planning

Pricing

Best Credit Cards