How “Regular” People Can Achieve FIRE (Early Retirement) by 40!

How “Regular” People Can Achieve FIRE (Early Retirement) by 40!

Join hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench as they sit down with Cody Garrett, a former musician turned financial planner who discovered the FIRE movement seven years ago and is now just four years away from achieving financial independence by age 40. Cody's unique dual perspective—as both someone actively pursuing FIRE and a professional helping others achieve it—makes this conversation particularly valuable for anyone on their own early retirement journey. Cody shares the practical strategies, mindset shifts, and career decisions that accelerated his path to financial freedom. He breaks down his personal approach to portfolio management, explains how to avoid the lifestyle inflation trap, and discusses building multiple income streams through business ventures. Whether you're contemplating a career change, looking to optimize your FIRE timeline, or seeking guidance from someone who's walking the walk, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can implement immediately. This Episode Covers: Cody's journey from musician to financial planner and FIRE discovery Strategic career pivoting to accelerate financial independence Portfolio theory and investment strategies for early retirement Avoiding lifestyle inflation while building wealth The importance of finding your "why" for financial independence And SO much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Cruising to FIRE in Her 40s (After Living Pay Check to Pay Check!)

Cruising to FIRE in Her 40s (After Living Pay Check to Pay Check!)

On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are joined by Emily Egashira to hear about her financial journey. Emily’s journey to financial independence proves tha...

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AVUV vs VTSAX: Why Small Cap Value Could Outperform

AVUV vs VTSAX: Why Small Cap Value Could Outperform

On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are joined by Frank Vasquez to explore small cap value investing, factor research from Eugene Fama and Kenneth French,...

20 Feb 48min

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Paul Merriman’s 4-Step Portfolio Strategy for Long-Term Wealth

In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are joined by Paul Merriman. Paul shares decades of investing wisdom and explains why simple index investing oft...

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The New FIRE? Why Time Freedom Beats Early Retirement

The New FIRE? Why Time Freedom Beats Early Retirement

What if financial independence isn’t about retiring early — but about controlling your time right now? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down...

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The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Ideal Side Hustle

How do you choose a side hustle that actually makes money instead of wasting your time? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast Nick Loper from Side Hustle Nation breaks down exactly how to...

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Debate: AUM vs Flat Fee Which is Better?

Debate: AUM vs Flat Fee Which is Better?

In this episode of the BiggerPocketsMoney podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench host Ryan Sterling, CEO of NerdWallet Wealth Partners, to discuss the nuances of different financial advisor compensati...

6 Feb 1h 7min

How We Built a $1M Net Worth by 32 (Step-by-Step Breakdown)

How We Built a $1M Net Worth by 32 (Step-by-Step Breakdown)

Trevor and his wife reached a $1 million net worth by age 32 and are on track to achieve financial independence well before 40. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen a...

3 Feb 55min

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The 4% Rule Was Never Designed for FIRE’s Healthcare Reality

The 4% rule has a major flaw: it doesn't account for healthcare costs. If you're planning to retire early, health insurance premiums will rise sharply as you age—from your 30s through your 60s before ...

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