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Results (28)
15 September, 2023
The “Middle Class Trap” That’s Keeping You in Debt

The fear of Job loss has become real for most Americans. And if you’re falling into the “middle-class trap,” a sudden loss of income could be even more severe. After the recent tech layoffs of 2022 and 2023, businesse...

5 July, 2024
Finance Friday: How the “Middle-Class Trap” Stops Your Early Retirement

You dream of retiring early, but you’re stuck in the “middle-class trap.” You’ve built up a solid net worth, maybe own a rental property or two, and on paper, you look like you’re on track to make it rich. But in real...

29 November, 2024
Finance Friday: Middle-Class Trap on Steroids ($3.8M but CAN'T Retire!)

There’s a “middle-class trap” that can keep anyone from FIRE—yes, even high-income earners. Today’s guest has a sizable nest egg that should allow her to retire early, but there are a few roadblocks in her way!

At ...

1 October, 2023
Seeing Greene: Early Retirement, Private Lending, & The $10,000 “Guru” Trap

Have a rental property? What if you could use it to buy even more rentals, build your real estate portfolio, and have a steady stream of passive income flowing into your bank account? On today’s Seeing Greene, one vie...

12 December, 2023
How to Become a “Quiet” Millionaire and Avoid the Financial Guru Trap

Don’t strive to become rich. Instead, become a “quiet” millionaire like Tae Kim, the “Financial Tortoise.” You’ve seen the flashy cars, fancy champagne, and private jets of the online financial “gurus.” Then, like clo...

27 October, 2023
Finance Friday: Could a Franchise Fuel My FIRE in 10 Years (Or Less)?

Want to reach FIRE long before you’re sixty-five? If you make a decent income, invest diligently, and watch your spending, you STILL could fall into the “trap” most FIRE-chasers find themselves in. By making one BIG m...

29 May, 2020
BiggerPockets Podcast 384.5: 10 Deadly Mistakes Real Estate Investors Make with Brandon and David

After yesterday's deep dive interview discussing 2 disastrous flip projects, we have a solo show for you today.

And the title says it all, really.

Brandon and David boiled down nearly 400 podcast episodes, count...

2 July, 2024
DIY Finance Friday: How to Create a Customized Path to Financial Independence

Want a personalized financial independence plan that’ll get you closer to early retirement? Well, we’ve got just what you’re looking for! On this second annual “Financial Independence Day,” Mindy and Scott are sharing...

12 June, 2024
5 Mistakes to Avoid When You Start Investing in Real Estate

Before you start investing in real estate, make sure you hear this episode. Almost every beginner ends up making these five big real estate investing mistakes. Some cost money, some cost time, but all of them cost you...

18 October, 2024
On Track to Retire a Millionaire After Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Just a short while back, Marisa Mae was caught in the paycheck-to-paycheck trap, her credit cards stretched to their limits with no emergency savings to speak of, all while wrestling with constant financial stress. To...