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The Financial Order of Operations for FIRE (Step-by-Step Early Retirement Plan)
Most people chasing FIRE (financial independence, retire early) are doing it all out of order, and it’s costing them years of financial freedom. So, …
Early Retirement “Traps” That Delayed My FIRE by a Decade
Early retirement in your 50s is a dream for most Americans, but today’s guest is sharing how she could have retired in her 40s, a decade earlier, if …
Nearing Financial Independence with Just ONE “Luxury” Rental
Seeing investors with hundreds of rental units can be intimidating, but you DON’T need a massive real estate portfolio to achieve your financial goal…
FIRE at 50 by Creating “FI Paychecks” That Fund My Early Retirement! | Life After FIRE
Would you delay your early retirement for years to feel safer and secure once you FIRE? That’s what Mark Trautman did, FIRE-ing before discovering th…
Your Path to Financial Freedom (And Achieving Your Rich Life)
Financial freedom is when money no longer limits your choices but instead becomes a tool to design your ideal life. This guide shows you how to get t…
Waiter to Financial Freedom in 18 Months (5 Rentals & $5,000/Month Cash Flow)
Think you can’t create cash flow in this housing market? Think again! Today’s guest will introduce you to a strategy that can take a regular rental p…
Can I Hit Financial Independence by 50 with THIS FI Number? (Finance Friday)
Is your FI number TOO high? Whether you are ultra-conservative with your finances or want a lavish retirement lifestyle, setting a high bar could mak…
Financial Freedom in 11 Years Thanks to This “Perfect” Rental Strategy
Imagine getting paid to buy rental properties. Well, it’s more than possible, and today’s investor proves it. After spending months looking for the “…
Q&A: Early Retirement Doesn’t Equal “Done”—It’s a Pivot
Below is an email transcript from a BiggerPockets Money listener who sent me a message about their personal financial situation and wanted my insight…
Teacher Retires Early at 45 Thanks to Strategic Living (FIRE in Paradise!)
Teachers aren’t known for their high salaries, so how did this one reach early retirement and FIRE at just 45 years old? Through “aggressive” saving …
Breaking the Hidden Barriers to Financial Freedom w/ Jessica Moorhouse – Episode 947
We’re joined today by Jessica Moorhouse who started out as a blogger, looking for a creative outlet and way to hold herself accountable, and is now a…
Freedom at 40 or Fortune at 65? Escaping the Middle-Class Trap and the Trade-Off Between Early Reti…
Achieving financial freedom in your 30s or 40s may come at the cost of maximizing your tax-advantaged wealth at 65. Many high earners follow traditio…
7 Barriers Keeping You From Financial Freedom (and How to Break Through Them)
What’s the point of earning a high income—or running a successful business—if your hard work doesn’t lead to freedom? For many of us, financial indep…
Sahil Bloom: The “X Factor” for Financial Freedom and Why FIRE Won’t Make You Happy
Do we focus too much on just one type of wealth? What if the key to a happy life isn’t retiring early, ascending the corporate ladder, or having more…
Ask HTM: Diversifying to FI, Upside Down on an RV, & Extreme Lengths to Buy a Home – Episode 937
Let’s dive into 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 ques…
How to Make More Passive Income with Fewer Rentals (& ACTUALLY Retire Early)
Want to retire early? Then, STOP buying rental properties. You heard that right; buying more rental properties may actually push you further away fro…
How To Retire Early (4 Strategies To Retire Years Ahead of Schedule)
Retiring early is a dream for many, but it requires careful planning, disciplined saving, and strategic investing. This guide breaks down actionable …
From $300K in Debt to Millionaire at 39 (Financial Freedom in 8 Years!)
From over $300,000 in debt to a millionaire in just eight years?! No matter where you’re at, it’s never too late to get on the path to financial free…
The Financial Freedom Formula Has Changed (2025 Update)
Can you still achieve financial freedom with real estate investing? Around a decade ago, it was common knowledge that with a few rental properties, y…
Late Start, Early Retirement: A Step-by-Step Fast Track to FI
Got a late start on your retirement planning? Do you feel like you missed the boat and won’t be able to retire on your timeline? We’ve got good news …