If you want to make money online in 2024, good news: it’s easier than ever! Just ask today’s guest, who had to bootstrap his online business before you could launch a business with little to no startup costs . If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and need a little inspiration to get your next business idea rolling, this episode is for you! Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast ! Today, we’re joined by serial entrepreneur Omar Zenhom from The $100 MBA Show . For many years, Omar worked...
Mar 08, 2024•37 min•Ep. 509
Can you really be a one-income family in 2024? Not if you don’t know how to budget ! To achieve her money goals while living on a single middle-class income , Emy knew she had to take control of her finances and seize any opportunity to save money . Single or married, you’ll learn to do the same in this episode! Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast ! Today, we’re chatting with budgeting coach Emy Lee , who was able to achieve her lifelong dream of being a stay-at-home mom by cleaning ...
Mar 05, 2024•35 min•Ep. 508
Everyone wants to reach financial independence as soon as possible. But if you really want to get on the path to early FI , you’ve got to start making savvy money decisions TODAY. And we’ve got a few tips, tricks, and tools that will help you out! Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast ! In this episode, Mindy and Amanda Wolfe are fielding questions from the r/PersonalFinance subreddit and delivering their best money tips for scenarios that YOU could easily find yourself in. First, we g...
Mar 01, 2024•41 min•Ep. 507
After tremendous research, the “MoneyType” quiz was finally released. All you need to do is answer some basic questions, and in a matter of minutes, you’ll know your biggest financial strengths and burdens , the money traps you could fall into , and how to use your own money “gift” to make your life, and your loved ones’ lives, even better. But before you write off the MoneyType quiz as just another personality test, we can tell you from personal experience it’s shockingly accurate . And there’s...
Feb 27, 2024•38 min•Ep. 506
Most financial advisors aren’t what they seem. They paint themselves as stewards of your financial security, carefully analyzing every investment they put your money into. But that’s far from the truth. Many financial advisors simply use you to make a quick buck , leaving you worse for wear when it comes to retirement. So, how do you find a financial advisor who will actually help you build wealth without filling their own pockets at your expense? We’re about to give you the roadmap to finding t...
Feb 23, 2024•25 min•Ep. 505
If you want to reach early retirement , especially in your thirties , you’ll need to take some big risks. Today’s guest turned down what would have been a dream salary to many people, choosing to work for himself while making close to a third as much as a job would have paid him. He put in the time and sweat, making just enough money to survive for over a decade, living as frugally as he could so he could roll everything back into his business. Then, overnight, he became a multimillionaire. And ...
Feb 20, 2024•37 min•Ep. 504
With solid tax planning , receiving an inheritance could provide an enormous boost on your journey to financial freedom . One misstep, on the other hand, and you could be lining Uncle Sam’s pockets. Fortunately, we’ve brought on a tax professional to help you keep as much of your newfound money as possible. There are two certainties in life: death and taxes . In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast , we’re combining them. Sean Mullaney , The FI Tax Guy , returns to the show to lend hi...
Feb 16, 2024•41 min•Ep. 503
These personal finance apps, tools, products, and habits helped us reach financial independence , and they can do the same for you. If you’re on the road to FIRE or have finally made it to financial freedom, ANY of these tools can help you save, invest, and learn more along the way. But we’re not just sharing the FIRE toolkit we love; we’re also sharing the products we’re ditching, plus what we’re replacing them with for a brighter financial future! If you’re already feeling lost with your finan...
Feb 13, 2024•30 min•Ep. 502
Do you have a cash flow problem? You’re not alone! Dan invests in real estate , has a great W2 job , and maxes out his investment accounts . He wants to hit financial independence by forty, but his lack of cash is making things difficult. Something’s got to give, and Mindy and Scott are here to help! Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast ! Dan has done an amazing job investing for the future and house hacking throughout his 20s. But now he’s got a MAJOR problem on his hands. Although h...
Feb 09, 2024•46 min•Ep. 501
After 500 BiggerPockets Money episodes , we’ve learned a thing or two about financial independence . But, for this special episode, we wanted to find some of the best advice we’ve ever received on the show— advice that changed our lives as much as it did yours. So, we’ve lined up a few of our favorite clips from the past 500 episodes with top-tier guests like Codie Sanchez , Ramit Sethi , and more. If you’re a new listener of BiggerPockets Money, this is just a TASTE of what you’ll hear on futur...
Feb 06, 2024•41 min•Ep. 500
Most people pursuing financial independence own businesses or have stable jobs , working as hard as they can to make any extra dollar , throwing their money into the stock market or real estate, and betting on the economy to take them to higher and higher levels of wealth. But what about those who AREN’T chasing every dollar or dedicating their lives to the pursuit of passive income ? Can creatives, musicians, writers , or anyone wondering how to make money as an artist still find FIRE? Today, w...
Feb 02, 2024•42 min•Ep. 499
Real estate investing is a popular path to financial freedom , but if you’re not careful, bad debt can get in the way. Before today’s guest could buy rental properties , she had to deal with the mountain of debt that stood between her and wealth . But thanks to aggressive saving and new money habits , she became debt-free in just TWO years! Sarah King has been thrown several curveballs on her journey to financial independence . Just when she had managed to pay off $118,000 of debt and buy five p...
Jan 30, 2024•40 min•Ep. 498
By the time you finish this episode, you’ll be ten thousand dollars richer. Just read this testimonial from a recent BiggerPockets Money listener, “I’m so rich now, I have no idea what to spend all my money on. And all it took was listening to this episode.” But act fast because, in five minutes, this episode WON’T be available anymore. None of the above is true. But you probably caught on to a few of the psychological tricks many marketers use to push you into purchasing, even when you’re not r...
Jan 26, 2024•40 min•Ep. 497
If you want to reach financial freedom , knowing how to save money is crucial. Today, Mindy and Kyle deliver some special tips that will help you save on housing , food , travel , and other common money categories in 2024! In this final episode of our four-part money tips series, we’re looking to help you improve your quality of life while saving money . Do you pay a premium to live in an expensive city that you don’t have time to explore? Perhaps it’s time to pack up and move to an area with a ...
Jan 25, 2024•12 min•Ep. 496
Learning high-income skills can help you make money online —and a LOT of it! Just ask today’s guest, who worked not one but SEVEN internships to develop professional skills that would help her launch several successful online businesses down the road! Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast ! Jo Franco is an entrepreneur , YouTuber , podcast host , and digital nomad with multiple income streams . Born to undocumented immigrants, Jo didn’t have much growing up other than her family and a ...
Jan 23, 2024•52 min•Ep. 495
Want to learn how to buy a house in 2024? Whether you have outstanding credit or your score could use a little work, there are different ways to buy. In this episode, we’ll lay out your best options and provide actionable steps you can take to boost your credit score in the meantime! Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast ! Today, Mindy and Kyle are fielding some of your biggest money questions. Beyond buying a home , you’ll learn how to use your home equity to fund your new business id...
Jan 19, 2024•45 min•Ep. 494
Looking to be a better investor in 2024? A few simple adjustments could help your money work much harder for you this year, and our hosts are here to lend a hand! In part three of our four-part money tips series to kick off 2024, Mindy and Kyle offer some top-notch advice on how to invest your money this year. You’ll learn about the importance of tracking your finances year-round, savvy retirement planning , and, if you’re a real estate investor , putting some of your “lazy” equity to better use...
Jan 18, 2024•12 min•Ep. 493
Everyone tells you you’ll need millions to retire , let alone retire early . You hear it all over mainstream financial media, “ You need FIVE million dollars ” or “Three million dollars is enough, but you have to be frugal!” Even having half a million dollars in investments seems like a lofty goal for most Americans. Are these financial “experts” just out of touch with the everyday person? And if so, is there a way to retire with less than a million dollars? Surprisingly, yes! Wes Moss , certifi...
Jan 16, 2024•51 min•Ep. 492
Do you dream of hitting financial independence before the age of fifty, forty, or even thirty ? In this episode, we’re joined by two of the SheeksFreaks community’s finest—a pair of scrappy entrepreneurs who decided to skip college and pursue a much faster path to financial freedom . First up, we chat with Adrian Zapata , a twenty-two-year-old serial entrepreneur who now owns multiple thriving seasonal businesses . During the spring, summer, and fall months, Adrian delivers lawn care and tree tr...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 491
With a few money tips for 2024 , you could take your savings to a new level this year. From investment fees to utilities , there are all kinds of everyday expenses that you might not have thought to slash! Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast ! In part two of our money tips series, Mindy and Kyle go over some of the best and easiest ways to save money . If you haven’t shopped around for insurance in the last year, chances are you’re paying too much! We talk about how finding a broker ...
Jan 11, 2024•16 min•Ep. 490
You probably already know who Humphrey Yang is, and even if you don’t, there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of his YouTube , TikTok , or Instagram videos. A few years ago, Humphrey’s internet presence was almost non-existent. He was living off savings, trying to find a business that would hit traction, until one day, he started posting financial content online . Within thirty days, he had a six-figure follower count . But this wasn’t by luck or accident; it was by design. Humphrey knew that to ...
Jan 09, 2024•45 min•Ep. 489
Today, we’re going to show you how to pay off credit card debt FAST . It isn’t glamorous, and it won’t be easy, but if you can do it, an entire world of wealth-building , opportunity, and financial freedom awaits . So, if you’ve got thousands in credit card and consumer debt and are tired of feeling shackled to failing finances, get ready to take some notes— this is what it takes to become debt-free! Brittney Reynolds found herself like many Americans: out of money, maxed out on credit cards, li...
Jan 05, 2024•41 min•Ep. 488
If you’re after the best money tips for 2024 , we’ve got you covered! Every dollar counts when it comes to improving your finances , and our hosts are offering some invaluable end-of-year advice to help you do just that. In part one of this four-part series, Mindy and Kyle will help you prepare for 2024 with money reviews , money dates , and home improvement project planning. Of course, your credit score plays a key role in your financial journey , so we will show you how to keep an eye on it an...
Jan 04, 2024•12 min•Ep. 487
JL Collins is one of the most respected authors in the financial independence community. His book, The Simple Path to Wealth , became the FIRE movement bible, giving clear, concise, easy-to-follow, and often unbelievably simple advice on achieving financial independence and retiring early. One of the most striking lessons from the book? You DON’T need to be rich to retire early or build wealth . Whether you make $40K or $400K per year, you can start building your financial freedom TODAY. Since i...
Jan 02, 2024•49 min•Ep. 486
Everyone wants to know how to get rich. And here’s the truth: getting rich might be much easier than you think . While most people would assume the wealthy grind their way to success, this isn’t always the case. In fact, rich people are FAR lazier than you think , and we’re not saying that in a bad way. Rich people make money while they sleep , so they don’t HAVE to work harder every day. Want to know how you can do the same? Vivian Tu , AKA “ Your Rich BFF ,” will show you how! Vivian grew up w...
Dec 29, 2023•42 min•Ep. 485
Ho ho ho! We hope you had a holly, jolly, frugal, and festive holiday season. With the BiggerPockets elves off tinkering to make even greater shows for next year, we bring you one of our FAVORITE episodes for an encore! In this show, you'll hear about two VERY late starters who were able to reach retirement right on time! If you think it's too late to retire, think again! ______ Is early retirement possible if you’re dead broke in your 50s? What about regular retirement when you have a negative ...
Dec 26, 2023•50 min•Ep. 484
At twenty-nine years old, Andy Johnson had achieved lean FIRE . He had enough to survive but not enough to make his future family comfortably financially free. All he needed to do was work a little longer , make a bit more money, and intensely invest. That plan went out the window when Andy woke up one day, unable to return to work . The high levels of stress and constant demand from clients got to him. He quit his high-paying job with no plan. Over the next year, Andy did something incredible ....
Dec 22, 2023•49 min•Ep. 483
How do you turn a TINY side hustle into a full-on income stream ? Even more, how do you make your side hustle a multimillion-dollar business that employs dozens of people and gives you the financial freedom to do what YOU’RE passionate about? Today, we chat with Mari Llewelyn , founder of Bloom Nutrition, about her incredible journey of weight loss, financial literacy , starting a side hustle, and growing a HUGE business. Mari’s entrepreneurial journey started long before she decided to make sup...
Dec 19, 2023•47 min•Ep. 482
Most people know that investing in real estate is one of the best ways to reach financial independence , but very few ever take action. Once today’s guest discovered the potential of real estate, however, it became his obsession . Despite starting out on a low military salary, he built a million-dollar net worth in just THREE YEARS ! In this episode, we’re catching up with entrepreneur , investor , and repeat guest Jabbar Adesada . Since we last spoke with Jabbar, he has only doubled down on his...
Dec 15, 2023•54 min•Ep. 481
This eighteen and twenty-two year old are on track to reach financial freedom by the age of thirty . And if you think that you can’t make big money moves because you don’t have the experience, resources, or income to build wealth, think again. These two young adults are on the path to making millions in their lifetime , and if you’re in your late teens or twenties or have children or grandchildren who are, THIS is the episode to watch. First, we talk to Gloria Stonelake , an eighteen-year-old wh...
Dec 13, 2023•51 min•Ep. 480
