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The Real Estate ROI Blueprint: From Your First Deal to Financial Freedom
I still remember the chaos and caffeine-fueled nights of my very first deal—a studs-out fix-and-flip that nearly broke me before it paid me. The hous…
Is Early Retirement A Smart Goal? – Episode 1,015 (Bestie)
Cinderella is such an absurd story! Seriously, when you stop and think- it’s pretty messed up: a prince dances with a girl he’s never met before for …
Food Stamps to Financial Freedom w/ Yanely Espinal – Episode 1,013(Bestie)
We’re joined today by Yanely Espinal, who is also known as MissBeHelpful in the online world of personal finance. Yanely was born in Brooklyn, she is…
Freedom vs. Fiduciary Responsibility in a Company 401(k)
Companies and partnerships need to remember they have a fiduciary duty to their employees. Here's my approach to my partnership's 401(k). The post Fr…
Life After Financial Independence w/ The Mad Fientist – Episode 1,010 (Bestie)
We had the pleasure of sitting down with our friend Brandon Ganch, who is The Mad Fientist, while we were recently traveling in Scotland! Brandon sta…
Financial Freedom with Rentals After 3 Years of Pure Hustle
After hearing this episode, you’ll have no excuse not to reach financial freedom in under a decade. Today’s guest did it in even less time, scaling u…
Declare Your Financial Independence Day
Ahh… I love Independence Day! This is my favorite holiday of the year. Mrs. RB40 and our son love Christmas, but the 4th of July is way better. The w…
Financial Independence Exists on a Spectrum- Episode 1,005 (Bestie)
Are you ‘credit card FI’ or are you ‘sabbatical FI?’ But maybe we’re getting ahead of ourselves… First, does anyone else remember the home run obsess…
Are You Moving Toward or Away from Financial Independence?
Retirement/financial independence isn't an age; it's a number. Here’s what to focus on to ensure you’re working toward your goal. The post Are You Mo…
Fast-Tracking Financial Freedom (in Her 30s!) with JUST 5 Rentals
Five rental properties are all you need to change your life. This income alone could cover all your bills, allowing your entire paycheck to go toward…
Unlock Early Retirement: The Overlooked ‘Rule of 55’
For many, the dream of retirement conjures images of freedom, less stress, and more time for what truly matters. My research consistently shows a sig…
The Best “Early Retirement” Strategy 99% of Investors Ignore
Want to retire early? What about early retirement AND making millions of dollars tax-free? Only one real estate investing strategy gives you the abil…
Ask HTM: Early Retirement Target Date Funds, Frugal Personal Hygiene, & Coercive House Painting – E…
Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a quest…
How to Buy Time and Freedom with a Simple Rental Portfolio (2-Hour Workweek)
Rentals can give you much more than just bigger pockets. They can buy you time, flexibility, and the freedom to design an adventurous and fulfilling …
The Choices We Make To Achieve Financial Freedom Aren’t For Everyone
After publishing Why We Keep Spending Even Though We Know We Shouldn't, I realized something important: the real reason I wasn’t willing to spend on …
13 Years After Early Retirement
Hey everyone! It’s been 13 years since I retired from my engineering career. Wow, has it really been that long? Hard to believe, but it’s true.…
Financial Freedom with Just 4 Rentals? Why Small Portfolios Win
This investor quit her job for good, with just four rental properties. Not 40, not 400—four rentals. And she’s not looking to grow much beyond that. …
Health Issues Or A Disability May Force You To Retire Early: Prepare Accordingly
Before I retired from finance in 2012, I struggled with chronic back pain, sciatica, and TMJ. The stress was so overwhelming, I even paid a dentist $…
I Retired Early in My 40s WITHOUT Withdrawing from My Portfolio! | Life After FIRE
You CAN retire early in just ten years IF you save and invest enough. Fortunately, your retirement expenses may be less than you think. Chris Luger, …
How to Build a Rental Portfolio (Fast) That Gives You Financial Freedom
Do you dream of ditching your nine-to-five and living off rentals full-time? Today’s guests did more than dream—they engineered their exit from corpo…