563: Why Aren’t More “Normal” People Achieving FIRE?

Has BiggerPockets Money become too focused on FIRE (financial independence, retire early)? For the past seven years, we’ve been bringing you shows highlighting the journeys of those who left their jobs to enjoy early retirement.Some of these guests did it faster than others by making more money, increasing their frugality, investing smart, or building a business. But the question many of our listeners are wondering is: Is this even possible for the average, “normal” person?

Today, we’re taking a hard look at the show’s future and asking ourselves whether or not focusing on FIRE is still the right path forward. Should we shift topics to help the everyday American get a financial leg up, or is continuing the FIRE-focused path the best way to help YOU, our listener? This isn’t a rhetorical question; we genuinely want to know!

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In This Episode We Cover

Why the BiggerPockets Money Podcast rarely brings on “normal” guests achieving FIRE

Can anyone achieve FIRE, and if so, how do they get there?

The four financial levers you can pull to put you on the path to financial freedom 

The advanced financial tactics BiggerPockets Money teaches you to grow your wealth

What to do if you feel like you can’t make any progress towards early retirement

And So Much More!

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BiggerPockets Money 63 - Financial Freedom With 5 Kids IS Possible with Jordan Klint

BiggerPockets Money 130 - Refusing to Retire at 65: How a Couple in Their 40s Managed to Hit FI in 12 Years w/Susan and Norm

Episode 560 - Dude ACTUALLY Withdraws From His 401(k) and Retires at 47 w/Eric Cooper

Get on the Path to Financial Independence with “Set for Life”

See Mindy and Scott at BPCON2024 in Cancun!

What Is the FIRE Movement?

00:00 Intro

02:16 Talking Too Much About FIRE?

08:59 FIRE Isn't For Everyone

11:53 What is FIRE?

16:27 Can You Hit FIRE Being "Normal"?

22:42 Who Should Listen to BP Money?

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