Latest Episode • April 23, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 17: Building a Lean Business With (Almost) No Capital with Alan Donegan

On this week’s episode of the Biggerpockets Money Podcast, we chat with Alan Donegan. Alan Donegan watched and helped his father run a super successful sportswear company—until the economy shifted and they lost everything. Determined to not follow this path, Alan got a job. Then another and another and another. He couldn’t find anything he wanted to do, so he created his own job, teaching people how to create theirs. Taking lessons from his father’s experiences, Alan teaches entrepreneurs how to start really small and test the idea before jumping in with both feet. If you have an entrepreneurial itch, this is a can’t-miss episode. ... show more

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One of the most frequently asked questions in the BiggerPockets forums is "How can I start investing in real estate with no money and bad credit?" The answer? You can't (Well, to be more accurate, you probably shouldn't). You need to fix your "No money and bad credit" situation and invest from a position of financial strength. Co-hosted by BiggerPockets' Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen, this podcast provides the education you didn't get in school. You'll get tips for getting your financial house in order and actionable advice from guests who have been in your shoes - and found their way out.

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April 16, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 16: Financial Security Through Passive Income with Joel Larsgaard

As a kid, Joel Larsgaard watched his parents work jobs they didn’t like to pay for things they didn’t need. They missed out on some of the priceless moments that life has to offer, culminating in bankruptcy when Joel was 12. We discuss how that unfortunate event permanently altered Joel's view about money and shaped his entire future. This experience led him to pursue multiple passive income streams, so he never has to go through that again. ... show more

April 9, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 15: The Pillars of FI, Pt. 2: Designing the Life You Want with Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa from Choose FI

This is the last half of the epic interview with Brad and Jonathan from Choose FI. Continuing where we left off from last week, we finish up the Pillars of FI conversation, including beginner leveltopics you can be doing such as frugality and index fund investing but also touch on more advanced topics like tax optimization and travel hacking. If you have not yet listened to part one, you can find that here. This episode - along with last week’s part one - is a must-listen for anyone on the path to FI, or just getting started. ... show more

April 2, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 14: The Pillars of FI: Designing the Life You Want with Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa from Choose FI

On today’s epic show, we speak with Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa from Choose FI. Brad and Jonathan share their pillars of financial independence — the 10 things you need to do in order to achieve FI. We cover beginner-level topics such as frugality and index fund investing, but we also touch on more advanced topics like tax optimization and travel hacking. This episode went so long — and contained such fantastic information — that we simply could not squeeze it into a regular show. So we didn’t. We made it a two-part episode so we didn't miss a moment with Brad and Jonathan. ... show more

March 26, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 13: Achieving FI Before 40 Despite Breaking Every Financial "Rule" with Tanja from Our Next Life

Tanja reached financial independence (FI) and retired from her full-time, high-stress job at age 38—despite not being a natural saver, having purchased two brand-new cars in the past, and not maxing out her 401(k) in the beginning—pretty much breaking every FI “rule” out there. Tanja was not focused on early retirement or financial independence when she met Mark, but quickly got on board. Her 60-hour-per-week job took up all her time and "brain space,” and more than 100 plane trips per year made it very easy to increase her savings rate to be able to achieve her goal. Hear how she reached financial independence and parlayed that into early retirement in today’s episode of The BiggerPockets Money Podcast. ... show more

March 19, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 12: How to Become an “Overnight” Success in 10 Short Years with David Greene

While David Greene is a long-time real estate investor, best-selling author, and one of the top real estate agents in California today, his career started in the most unlikely of places—as a busboy ata restaurant. Learning how hard work and hustle, combined with a willingness to identify and serve the needs of others, took him from busboy at a restaurant to a college graduate with $95,000 in investable liquidity. After becoming a police officer, David Greene began building a real estate portfolio on a median income in one of the most expensive markets in the country—the Bay Area in California. David’s approach of extraordinary frugality, discipline, adaptability, and competitiveness have launched a superstar career. If you want the same for yourself, be sure to listen to today’s show. ... show more

March 12, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 11: Financial Freedom in Less Than Five Years with Joel from FI 180

Joel and his wife were barreling down the wrong financial path - saving nothing and spending more than $100,000 every year. A freak car accident literally changed the direction of their lives by causing them to re-evaluate and decide on what was truly important in life. In five short years, they went from a negative savings rate to saving 85% of their income, allowing Joel to quit a job that was making him miserable. They did this by making regular changes to their spending, and cutting out the things that weren’t actually making them happy, alongside shedding poor “investments” they had previously accumulated, and sticking to a strategy of simple, long-term index fund investing. This episode is for anyone who earns an upper-median income, yet feels stuck and unable to get ahead. Joel will show you how to make the tough changes that will ultimately lead to more happiness, more freedom, and a stronger financial position. ... show more

March 5, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 10: Designing a Frugal But Luxurious FI Life by Age 32 with Liz Thames

In March, 2014, Liz and her husband made the conscious decision to stop their big city, big spending lifestyle and adopt a frugal mindset to realize their new goal of moving out of the hustle and bustle and into the woods. Their 180-degree turn took them from dinners out every night to 66 acres in the woods of Vermont, where they happily raise their daughters and live the life they want—with no stress, no financial strains and ultimate financial freedom in just over two years, by May 2016. This is a must-listen episode for anyone curious about what it takes to make this lifestyle change. ... show more

February 26, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 09: Financial Independence at Age 30 (by House Hacking + Side Hustles) with Drew from Guy On Fire

What would happen if someone had early financial independence in mind right out the gate, upon graduating college? Imagine the amount of money that person could stockpile. Today’s guest had exactly that in mind, and he made the kind of decisions that will allow him to retire early (maybe even in his 20s!). Meet Drew, the “Guy on Fire.” At age 27, he has already accumulated four properties with seven units in the hot Washington, DC housing market. He makes the numbers work—and work well—and is reaping the financial rewards of some sweat, self-education, and side-hustles so he can exit the workforce and live the life of his dreams. Don’t miss this inspirational and totally-repeatable episode with Drew! ... show more

February 19, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 08: From Financially Perfect to Rock Bottom (and back again) with Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche

Tiffany Aliche grew up talking about money. Her dad was an accountant, her mother actively engaged the children in grocery shopping and other areas of finance. She was a teacher at a private schooland had just bought her first house. Then she met a “friend” who convinced her to invest in his get-rich-quick scheme. Promised future returns led to foolish spending. The economic downturn led to a lost job, and in turn a lost home. Bouncing between family members, Tiffany had a revelation: “I need to take responsibility for my past actions, and turn my life around.” Tiffany took the necessary steps to repair her finances, and then started teaching others how they could fix their finances, too. She’s turned her financial courses into a network of financial resources - including a 350,000+ member facebook group where you can ask and answer questions or get support during your journey. This show is for anyone who is sick of making bad financial choices, and wants to turn their life around. ... show more

February 12, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 07: How Breakfast Food Motivated Financial Freedom with Mr. and Mrs. Waffles on Wednesday

Mr. and Mrs. Waffles on Wednesday (WoW) were doing everything wrong. They ran up ridiculous tabs at a local restaurant/bar just ‘hanging out,’ while getting abysmal returns from their financial planner - and paying 1% for this terrible advice. Disatisfaction with 5% returns while the market saw 25% returns spurred a Google search, which landed them on a website that told them exactly how to invest in the stock market (hint: Index Funds). This site also introduced them to the concept of early retirement. Mr. WoW convinced Mrs. WoW to hop on the FI train with the lure of unlimited travel which led to a financial about-face and expense tracking, which led to the realization that they spent far too much money on things that didn’t matter. Hear how Mrs. WoW’s self employment gave their FI journey a jumpstart through tax hacks like write-offs and business expenses. This is an awesome episode! ... show more

February 5, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 06: Fearlessly Paying off Massive Student Debt on $30,000 per Year with Sarah Wilson

Are you tired of hearing success stories from folks who are earning $60,000, $80,000, or even $100,000 or more paying off debt and moving toward financial freedom? Where’s the inspiration for the folks out there that do not earn above average incomes? Look no further than today’s guest for that inspiration. Sarah Wilson paid off $33,000 of student loan debt. Why is this a big deal? Because she did it while making less than $30,000 a year! Not even considered a “living wage” in most places, Sarah was able to save more than most people in general EVERY YEAR for several years while she ferociously annihilated her debt. If you want some serious motivation to get out of debt and start building your net worth regardless of salary then this is the show for you. Fair warning: This approach is not for the faint of heart. From the floor of FinCon 2017, we are excited to bring you, Sarah Wilson a.k.a. “YouTube’s Budget Girl.” ... show more

January 29, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 05: Jump Starting Your Early FI Plans by Live-in Flipping with Mindy Jensen

Mindy was born in a small town, and then she moved and moved and moved. In fact, moving doesn’t phase her at all, which plays right into the core component of her investment strategy—the live-in flip.Mindy moves every two years to take advantage of the IRS gift of paying zero capital gains taxes on the sale of her primary residence (up to certain limits). Mindy shares her wealth of experience with this process, both in a practical sense with DIY tips and tricks and smart financial analysis, as well as in the personal sense of how it impacts family life. Listen to this episode for a different twist on hacking your housing, and discover how a family can use the live-in flip to round out a financial plan capable of bringing about early financial independence. ... show more

January 22, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 04: From Disorganized to Debt Free Through Budgeting and Routine with Rosemarie Groner

Rosemarie Groner was a State Trooper - a good, recession-proof job. Chronic disorganization led to more than $30,000 in consumer debt when she made the decision to quit her job to stay home with her first child. In this episode of The BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Rosemarie shares how she cut $23,000 out of her spending, paid off her debt in less than 4 years, and grew her income to the point that her husband could also quit his day job. Rosemarie gives you actionable tips for establishing routines that will help get you organized so you can focus your energy on your budget - not your day to day tasks. ... show more

January 15, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 03: Cutting Your Grocery Bill in Half with Erin Chase from $5 Dinners

As a mom of (then) two, Erin Chase found herself shopping for groceries without a plan, picking up things that sounded good, but having no idea what she’d do with them once she got them home. They made their way into the refrigerator, then onto the trash after they rotted. She knew she had to significantly cut her grocery bill if she wanted to get ahead. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Erin shares how she cut her grocery bill in half—while adding two more kids to the mix. She gives actionable tips for significantly reducing your grocery bill without clipping coupons! Don’t miss this awesome episode with Erin! ... show more

January 8, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 02: An All-Out Approach to Financial Independence at an Early Age with Scott Trench

Scott Trench wanted something more out of life, so he grabbed it by the horns and pointed it in the direction HE chose. By accumulating a large financial runway through a 50% savings rate on a median income, he gave himself the courage to take calculated risks, like “hacking” his first house and transitioning out of a nice, safe corporate job to work at a risky internet startup. ... show more

January 1, 2018

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 01: The Surprising (Scientific) Truth Behind What Makes You Successful with Mr. Money Mustache

On this first episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, we speak with Mr. Money Mustache (a.k.a. Pete) about what truly makes you a happy person. (Hint: It isn’t money, and it isn’t material possessions.) We’ll talk about shifting your mindset to pursue financial freedom, how to live for free, tips for living a frugal life, and how to surround yourself with like-minded people. Since this is BiggerPockets, of course real estate comes up, too. Don’t miss this inspiring episode with one of the founders of the Financial Independence movement! ... show more

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BiggerPockets Money Podcast 17: Building a Lean Business With (Almost) No Capital with Alan Donegan

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Previous Episodes

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 16: Financial Security Through Passive Income with Joel Larsgaard

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 15: The Pillars of FI, Pt. 2: Designing the Life You Want with Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa from Choose FI

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 14: The Pillars of FI: Designing the Life You Want with Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa from Choose FI

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 13: Achieving FI Before 40 Despite Breaking Every Financial "Rule" with Tanja from Our Next Life

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 12: How to Become an “Overnight” Success in 10 Short Years with David Greene

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 11: Financial Freedom in Less Than Five Years with Joel from FI 180

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 10: Designing a Frugal But Luxurious FI Life by Age 32 with Liz Thames

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 09: Financial Independence at Age 30 (by House Hacking + Side Hustles) with Drew from Guy On Fire

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 08: From Financially Perfect to Rock Bottom (and back again) with Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 07: How Breakfast Food Motivated Financial Freedom with Mr. and Mrs. Waffles on Wednesday

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 06: Fearlessly Paying off Massive Student Debt on $30,000 per Year with Sarah Wilson

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 05: Jump Starting Your Early FI Plans by Live-in Flipping with Mindy Jensen

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 04: From Disorganized to Debt Free Through Budgeting and Routine with Rosemarie Groner

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 03: Cutting Your Grocery Bill in Half with Erin Chase from $5 Dinners

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 02: An All-Out Approach to Financial Independence at an Early Age with Scott Trench

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 01: The Surprising (Scientific) Truth Behind What Makes You Successful with Mr. Money Mustache

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