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

    What if you didn’t have to save 70% of your income to retire early? What if you could hit a number in your 30s, ease off the gas, and still reach financial independence—without sacrificing your present life? That’s Coast FIRE, and today’s guest Andy Hill is the perfect example of how it works in real…

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

    What if you’re doing FIRE in the wrong order? Most people chasing financial independence are following steps that actually slow them down—and it could be costing you years of freedom. In this episode, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench break down the exact step by step order for achieving FIRE as fast as possible. Whether you’re…

  • How to Use AI to Reach Financial Independence Faster

    AI is revolutionizing how we build wealth and achieve financial independence. In this episode, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench break down exactly how to use AI tools to accelerate your path to FI—from automating budgets and analyzing investments to generating income streams and optimizing your financial strategy. Discover which AI tools actually work for personal…

  • How to Use AI to Reach Financial Independence Faster

    AI is revolutionizing how we build wealth and achieve financial independence. In this episode, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench break down exactly how to use AI tools to accelerate your path to FI—from automating budgets and analyzing investments to generating income streams and optimizing your financial strategy. Discover which AI tools actually work for personal…

  • Scott Builds Four Portfolios with Four Different Strategies ($40k Experiment)

    In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast with Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench, Scott builds four different investment portfolios using real money, each account starting with $10,000 and employing different strategies. Scott invests in an index fund, a 60/40 stock-bond portfolio, a risk parity portfolio, and a unique actively managed thesis. Follow along as…

  • Which Path to Financial Independence Is Faster? Sell or Rent?

    Should you turn your primary home into a rental property or sell it when you move? It’s one of the biggest financial decisions homeowners face, and in this episode, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are helping Alyssa and John figure out the answer. This couple is relocating and facing a dilemma: they have a home…

  • How to Set FIRE Goals and Actually Achieve Them (2026)

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  • How to Track Your Path to FI in 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)

    Ready to take control of your finances in 2026? Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are breaking down one of the most powerful tools for financial success: the personal financial statement. Think of it as your complete financial snapshot—tracking your net worth, cash flow, assets, and liabilities all in one place. The best part? They’re giving…

  • How this Couple Achieved FIRE in Their 30s (Average Income)

    Sam and Carolyn reached financial independence in their thirties through frugality, real estate investing, and building side hustles that generated $10,000 per month. Then they made a bold move—quitting their jobs and briefly relocating to Canada. This Episode Covers: How Sam and Carolyn house-hacked their way to a multi-property real estate portfolio The unconventional side…

  • Financial Independence Through the Unthinkable: A Healthcare Crisis

    Join Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench for a powerful conversation with Regina Moore, who achieved millionaire status before 35 through frugality and her career as a pharmacist. But when her young son was diagnosed with cancer, everything changed. In this deeply personal episode, Regina opens up about how a healthcare crisis tested her Lean FIRE…

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