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The “Set It and Forget It” Path to FIRE by Your 40s

If you invest consistently, reaching FIRE (financial independence, retire early) by your mid-40s is absolutely possible. These two financial-freedom-chasing twins are proof of it! Only in their 20s, both Andy and Oliver from Twin Finances have six-figure net worths, rental properties, and fully-loaded stock accounts! Conveniently, right after getting their first jobs, they found out […]

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Leaving His Job at 36 to Give Back, NOT Get Rich During FI

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For many of us, FI (financial independence) isn’t just about having the biggest bank account. Growing wealth is one thing, but getting rich isn’t the goal. Freedom, time with loved ones, and giving back to your community are. So, when he reached the millionaire mark and achieved Coast FI, Ryan Brennan knew it was time

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Scott Steps Down as CEO: A New Age for BiggerPockets Money

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BiggerPockets’ CEO Scott Trench announces his decision to step down as CEO, and focus full-time efforts on personal finance content with BiggerPockets Money. We also welcome BiggerPockets’ new CEO, Ale Ayestaran. Scott:Welcome to the BiggerPockets Money podcast. This is a special edition and today I’m going to share a bittersweet announcement. What’s going on everybody?

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No, Taxes Won’t Derail Your FIRE: Here’s What You’ll Really Pay in Retirement

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Taxes in retirement have been called a “silent wealth killer” for those pursuing FIRE—but does the data tell a different story? If you’re worried about a ticking tax bomb wiping out a huge chunk of your investment portfolio or even delaying early retirement, you won’t want to miss this one! Welcome back to the BiggerPockets

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If No One Follows the 4% Rule, What IS the Right Withdrawal Rate?

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Most people assume the “safe withdrawal rate” for retirement (or early retirement) is 4%. But, if that’s the case, why is it SO hard to find anyone who’s gotten to their FIRE number, quit their job, and lived entirely off of the 4% rule? If the 4% rule is so safe and backed by solid

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The Points Guy's Travel Hacking Tips to Fly for FREE in 2025

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Travel hacking allows you to fly and travel for free, often in luxury, without spending tens of thousands of dollars on flights or hotels. So, how do you do it without managing thirty different credit cards in your wallet?Brian Kelly, AKA The Points Guy, world-renowned travel hacking expert and author of the new book How

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How to Build (and Enjoy) Your “Dream” Life in Early Retirement

Has the FIRE Formula Changed? Why 100% Index Funds Isn’t the Answer

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Is a 100% index fund portfolio no longer the FIRE formula? The market has changed, and maybe your portfolio allocation needs to change with it. With index funds at all-time-high prices and price-to-earnings ratios at an eye-watering 29, you might be feeling a bit worried about whether your FIRE will last or you’ll even make

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CPA Shares Tax Tips to Lower Your 2024 (Yes, 2024) Taxes

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2024 may be long gone, but it’s NOT too late to lower your taxes for the previous year. If you have real estate or retirement accounts, you already hold the key to minimizing your taxable income and owing less to Uncle Sam. But how do you do it? We’re sharing 2024 and 2025 top tax

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Finance Friday: Chasing FIRE by 35 WHILE Supporting Extra Family Members

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Is something stopping your FIRE? Today’s guest wants to retire early at 35, but with a shaky budget, extra expenses, and a problematic rental property, her path to early retirement isn’t clear. In today’s episode, we’ll break down her finances and help her get back on track! Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Sarah

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Teacher Retires Early at 45 Thanks to Strategic Living (FIRE in Paradise!)

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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 and smart cost-of-living choices, Amy Minkley was able to quit her demanding international teaching job only three years after finding out about the FIRE movement. Now, she spends her days

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