If We Started FIRE Over in 2025, Here's Exactly What We'd Do

If We Started FIRE Over in 2025, Here's Exactly What We'd Do

What would you do differently if you could start your FIRE journey over today? Back in 2013, Scott was fresh out of college house hacking his way to financial independence, while Mindy and her husband were deep into their FIRE journey documenting it all on their blog. Fast forward to 2025—both are financially independent, but if they were starting from scratch today, they'd make some serious changes. Welcome to the BiggerPockets Money Podcast! In this episode, Scott and Mindy reveal what they'd do differently starting their FI journey in 2025. The fundamentals still work—frugality, saving, investing—but the tactical strategies? Those have evolved dramatically. In this episode, we cover: The real estate strategies Scott would prioritize in today's market Stock investments and portfolio allocation for 2025 How AI and technology are reshaping the path to FI The biggest regrets—including times they wish they'd spent MORE What still works from 2013 vs. what's completely outdated Lifestyle changes they'd make earlier in the journey Updated timelines and expectations for achieving FIRE today Whether you're just starting out or already on track to financial independence, this episode gives you a fresh roadmap for building wealth in today's world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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294: Finance Friday: Stable Index Funds or Cash-Flow-Reliable Rentals?

294: Finance Friday: Stable Index Funds or Cash-Flow-Reliable Rentals?

Index funds and rental properties are at opposite ends of the investing spectrum. On one side, you have highly diversified, almost entirely passive index funds. On the other, you have cash-flowing, ye...

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293: Why 40% of Master's Degrees Aren’t Worth It (and Which Are) w/Preston Cooper

293: Why 40% of Master's Degrees Aren’t Worth It (and Which Are) w/Preston Cooper

A master’s degree shows quite simply that you’re a master (at least to some extent) in a certain subject. For decades, getting a master’s degree has been seen as a financially savvy move to open you u...

18 Apr 20221h 15min

292: Mindy & Carl’s Spending Summary: March Money Madness Edition

292: Mindy & Carl’s Spending Summary: March Money Madness Edition

Financial independence is not a new concept to Carl and Mindy Jensen. For as long as they’ve been together, Carl and Mindy have been open and upfront about their financial situations. When they learne...

15 Apr 202238min

291: Turning eBay Profits into Cash-Flowing Rentals w/The Frugal Gay

291: Turning eBay Profits into Cash-Flowing Rentals w/The Frugal Gay

eBay flipping isn’t something new. You’ve probably bought something on eBay that was sold by a reseller. Maybe a type of makeup you liked got discontinued. Maybe your favorite pair of jeans from a nat...

11 Apr 20221h 11min

290: Finance FAQs: Renting vs. Buying, How to Pay Off Debt, & Creative Real Estate Closings

290: Finance FAQs: Renting vs. Buying, How to Pay Off Debt, & Creative Real Estate Closings

Renting vs. buying a home, debt payoff, and the best investments of 2022 are just a few of the topics discussed in this week’s Finance FAQs. That’s right, we’re here with a new segment where Scott and...

8 Apr 202259min

289: How to Retire in 3 Years (After MANY Mistakes) with Real Estate w/Hugh Carnahan

289: How to Retire in 3 Years (After MANY Mistakes) with Real Estate w/Hugh Carnahan

Real estate and early retirement go hand in hand. Most people think that it’ll take years (or decades) to build up enough cash flow to simply break even on your monthly expenses (lean FI). Those peopl...

4 Apr 20221h 29min

288: Finance Friday: Am I Investing Fast Enough to Retire Early in Portugal?

288: Finance Friday: Am I Investing Fast Enough to Retire Early in Portugal?

Passive income is a must, especially if you’re trading your life in America to start living in Portugal. Why Portugal? Besides the climate, coastline, and comfortable cost of living, Portugal allows t...

1 Apr 20221h 15min

287: How to Ask for a Raise (and Actually Get It!) w/Kassandra Dasent

287: How to Ask for a Raise (and Actually Get It!) w/Kassandra Dasent

Do you know how to ask for a raise? If you’re like most people, you probably think that we’re asking a rhetorical question. If you think it’s as easy as simply walking up to your boss, asking for more...

28 Mar 202253min

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