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  • 445: Can’t Afford to Travel? Nomadic Matt Says You’re (Probably) Wrong

    Travel hacking allows you to see the world for less than you spend at home. That’s right. If you took your rent or mortgage payment in the US and traded it for traveling abroad, you could live off far less money and do far more than you do back in the States. But you’ll need…

  • 444: Financial Advisor Fees, LLCs, and Stock Investing 101 | Ask Mindy and Scott

    Financial advisors are supposed to look after your money, but sometimes, their profits come first. We’ve had many questions about which type of financial advisors to use, which aren’t worth the fee, and whether you even need one in the first place. On this Finance Friday episode, Mindy and Scott are taking questions directly from…

  • 443: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to FI: A Day in the Life of a Finance Blogger

    A “wife-FI,” semi-retired finance blogger? It sounds like an exciting life, but what does it entail? Today’s guest didn’t arrive here overnight and doesn’t recommend it for everyone. What he does recommend, however, is identifying the type of financial independence you want and then working hard to achieve it! Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money…

  • 442: Finance Friday: Planning for a Family Costs More Than I Thought…

    Knowing how to budget is one thing. Knowing how to budget for a pricey pregnancy and future family is another. So, how do you smoothly go from a couple used to saving thousands of dollars every month to a family with a slew of new costs added to the budget? First, let’s look at what…

  • 441: Foreclosures Are Rising Across the Nation, But Who Should Buy Them?

    Foreclosure can be a sensitive topic. After the embarrassment of falling behind on payments, there’s the fear of losing your home and having no place to live. Rather than preying on someone who feels helpless, there are ways for investors to profit while also helping the distressed seller. In this episode, we’re chatting with guest…

  • 440: Why ROE Beats ROI, and How to Earn Truly “Passive” Income from Real Estate

    As an investor, it’s easy to become fixated on cash flow, much like today’s guest at the start of his real estate journey. After realizing he was “house poor” with a mortgage payment larger than he could afford, Eric Garber stumbled upon house hacking. He rented out his basement and used the extra money to…

  • 439: Watch Out for These Financial Infidelity “Red Flags” in Your Marriage

    What should you do if you suspect financial infidelity from a partner? Money is a taboo subject in many marriages, and it doesn’t help that some spouses take a hands-off approach to personal finance. As you might imagine, this can quickly lead to one partner taking advantage of the other. Today’s guest is helping people…

  • 438: The Beginner’s Guide to Investing (Start with Just $100!)

    Only have $100 – $5,000 but want to know how to invest it wisely? No amount is too small to start building smart money habits today. While some asset classes may not be viable for you just yet, there are still all kinds of ways to invest with a modest amount of money. Making the…

  • 437: Wedding Costs Are WILD: Is Your Dream Day Worth Going Into Debt?

    Wedding costs have been slowly growing over the past few decades. But recently, after a wild 2020, 2021, and 2022 wedding season, the average wedding cost has hit heights that most Americans simply can’t afford. But what can you do? Cancel your wedding and go straight to the courthouse? While this isn’t a bad option…

  • 436: How to Get Rich Slowly and Retire Earlier Than Most with a Modest Portfolio

    “Get rich slowly” is a concept that most people in the FIRE community can get behind. “Time off,” on the other hand, seems to go against the idea of grinding to financial independence now and waiting until later in life to enjoy the spoils. Today’s guest is bucking this trend—using his financial freedom to support…