BiggerPockets Money Podcast

• The Secret to Retiring Early AND Spending More Money

  Retire earlier. Spend more. Live better. For most people, these sound like mutually exclusive goals—you can pick one, maybe two, but certainly not all three. Financial planner Aubrey Williams is here to prove that conventional wisdom wrong. Joining BiggerPockets Money hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench, Aubrey introduces his revolutionary guardrails strategy that completely flips traditional retirement advice on its head. Instead of the rigid, fear-based approach that dominates most retirement planning, Aubrey's method shows you exactly how to create flexible spending rules that respond to real market conditions. This isn't just another investment strategy—it's a complete mindset shift. Aubrey walks through the psychological barriers that keep retirees from actually enjoying their money, then provides the practical tools and historical evidence you need to overcome them. Get ready for a masterclass in turning retirement anxiety into genuine retirement confidence, backed by decades of market data and real-world application. 00:00 Rethinking Early Retirement 01:24 Adjusting Spending in Retirement 02:30 Myths of Financial Independence 04:48 Tools for Decumulation 11:18 Guardrails for Safe Withdrawal 24:23 The Risks of Underspending 29:15 Introducing Risk-Based Guardrails 29:27 Building a Sample Portfolio 30:16 Adjusting Spending Based on Portfolio Performance 32:07 Historical Analysis and Guardrails 54:41 Connect with Aubrey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• From $90K in Debt to Coast FIRE at 45

  Fear that early retirement is out of the question because you have too much debt? It's not game over. Whether you're debt-free or still chipping away at your student loans, today's guest is proof that FIRE is never too far out of reach—even when life throws you a curveball that leaves you with $90,000 in debt! Welcome back to the "BiggerPockets Money" podcast! Aubrey Williams thought his financial world was crumbling when his divorce was finalized, leaving him staring down $90,000 in debt. Most would assume this spells doom for financial independence, but Aubrey knew he could dig his way out by increasing his income, cutting costs, and staying laser-focused on his goals. In just eight years, he snowballed out of debt and toward his long-term goal—achieving financial independence at 45. Now that he's turned his financial ship around, he's focused on building wealth for the future. Tune in to learn how he transformed his finances into a comeback story, why he refuses to let setbacks define his dreams, and what his path to FIRE looks like after starting over! 01:05 FI After 90k in Debt 04:32 How to Fast Track FI 05:51 The Path to Savings 14:21 Financial Pillars 19:47 Career Shifts During FI 32:45 The Value of Financial Planning 42:39 Entrepreneurial Journey and Lessons Learned 47:16 Connect with Aubrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Case for Picking Stocks w/ Co-Founder of The Motley Fool

  Do you think you can't beat the market? David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, joins the BiggerPockets Money podcast to shatter this limiting belief and reveal why stock picking can supercharge your wealth-building strategy alongside index fund investing. Despite conventional wisdom warning against individual stock selection, Gardner exposes his proven approach to identifying winning stocks early and holding for long-term gains. This isn't about day trading - it's about building lasting wealth through strategic stock analysis and smart diversification. This Episode Covers: Why index funds alone may not be enough for maximum wealth building David Gardner's legendary stock picking strategy from 30 years at The Motley Fool How to identify undervalued companies before Wall Street catches on The 'Sleep Number' concept for managing portfolio risk and peace of mind Balancing individual stocks with index fund investing for optimal returns Long-term holding strategies vs. market timing and day trading Portfolio diversification techniques that actually work Whether you're a beginner investor or looking to refine your strategy, Gardner provides actionable insights on building real wealth through a combination of stock picking and index fund investing. Discover how to transform your investment approach and achieve financial independence faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• How to Go From Broke at 50 to Retired at 60!

  Are you worried you won't be able to retire at sixty-five? Feeling financially limited in your fifties and need a retirement plan so you can finally stop working? Well, we made this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast just for you. Today, Mindy and Scott are joined by experts Jackie Cummings Koski and Bill Yount from Catching Up to FI to teach you how to retire on time at age sixty-five (or even retire early!) if you're starting from zero with no money to your name. We spell out exactly what we would do to go from a zero-dollar net worth to a million dollars in retirement! This is a step-by-step plan that anyone who wants to retire on time can follow, focusing specifically on Barb - a recently divorced stay-at-home mom reentering the workforce with a zero-dollar net worth. Her situation represents millions of people who find themselves starting over financially in their fifties, whether due to divorce, job loss, or simply never having started saving for retirement. This Episode Covers: How to maximize earning potential when reentering the workforce after years away Emergency fund strategies when you're starting from scratch (and why it's different in your 50s) The exact investment prioritization order for late-starter retirement savers How to catch up on retirement savings using IRS catch-up contribution rules Debt elimination strategies that won't derail your retirement timeline Creative ways to reduce expenses without sacrificing quality of life The psychology of starting over financially and maintaining motivation And SO much more! 00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Financial Challenges at 50 05:44 Understanding the Emotional and Financial Starting Point 12:33 Setting Clear Financial Goals 14:33 Tracking and Measuring Finances 18:29 The Math Behind Early Retirement 20:03 Building the First $25,000 25:34 Side Hustles and Income Strategies 31:54 Downsizing and Financial Adjustments 39:02 House Hacking Strategy 50:17 Investment Strategies for Late Starters 01:04:11 Connect with Jackie & Bill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Investor Retires in 6 Years ($120K/Year) by Doing This

  On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast Mindy and Scott are joined by Beau Webb. Beau went from flying Blackhawk helicopters in the Army to achieving financial independence in his 30s through a diversified investment strategy that goes way beyond basic index funds. Beau built wealth through real estate, and savvy use of military benefits while still crushing it in traditional markets. But here's what makes his story even more powerful - he's living proof that you CAN retire early in just ten years if you save and invest strategically. His approach blends real estate investing, the smart use of military benefits, and disciplined plays in traditional markets. The result? Multiple streams of income that comfortably cover his lifestyle — all without tapping his retirement accounts. Beau's story proves that you can reach FI in as little as ten years, not by living on rice and beans, but by leveraging creative financing, making intentional moves, and thinking bigger than conventional financial advice allows. This Episode Covers: The exact house hacking strategies Beau used to build his first income streams Creative financing techniques that work even with limited starting capital How to maximize VA loan benefits for accelerated wealth building Why mobile home parks and self-storage became Beau's secret weapons Building multiple income streams that cover lifestyle costs without touching retirement accounts Diversification strategies across real estate and traditional markets The ten-year FI timeline: realistic expectations vs. extreme sacrifice How to leverage unique advantages (military or otherwise) for faster wealth building And SO much more! 00:00 Introduction to Today's Guest 01:14 Military Background and Financial Beginnings 05:42 First Steps into Real Estate 07:52 House Hacking  10:34 First Duplex Purchase 16:17 Expanding the Real Estate Portfolio 19:42 Diverse Investment Strategies 21:38 Seller Financing  28:28 Expanding the Portfolio 31:49 Achieving Financial Independence 34:36 Life as a Full-Time Investor 37:47 Connect with Beau! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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