How Much Do You Need for Early Retirement? (How to Calculate Your FI Number)

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Your FIRE Number Is Probably Wrong — Here’s Why

In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench break down the biggest mistakes people make when calculating their FIRE number and planning for financial independence. Many early retirement calculators rely on simplified assumptions like th ...  Show more

Is Small Cap Value Worth It? Ben Felix Explains the Truth About AVUV & Factor Investing

On this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench sit down with Ben Felix to break down one of the most debated topics in long-term investing: small cap value investing. Ben explains the research behind factor investing, the Fama-French multi ...  Show more

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