177: Putting Yourself in the Best Financial P...

In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench tackle one of the biggest questions in the FIRE movement: Why has the traditional $1 million FIRE goal grown to $2.5 million or more? They discuss how inflation, rising living costs, lifestyle chang ...  Show more

Is investing ethical? Can you build wealth, pursue financial independence, and still invest according to your values? Scott and Mindy tackle one of the biggest questions in personal finance, exploring ethical investing, ESG investing, capitalism, index funds, and the moral trade- ...  Show more

Buying your first house is no joke – from the downpayment to the mortgage, to finding the right house, to the paperwork and more, it can be quite a process. So how do you buy your first house with ease and avoid some rookie, aka costly, mistakes?  Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen, c ...  Show more

Are you tired of paying someone else’s mortgage? Then you’re in the right place. In today’s show, we’re sharing how to buy a home in 2024, even as a complete beginner, as we walk through a rookie’s step-by-step journey to purchasing his first primary residence, which could also b ...  Show more

With both home prices and interest rates on the rise, how can buyers compete? Is it possible to still buy a home? Is waiving a home inspection (which some bidders are doing) that risky? How can your real estate agent help expedite a sale? CNET Money Editor Jaclyn DeJohn joins. Sh ...  Show more

The 2023 housing market may be the “toughest real estate market” we’ve ever experienced. But, after this episode, we bet your home offer will get accepted, even during a wild seller’s market, even if you’re not offering the highest bid, and EVEN if this is your first time buying ...  Show more