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Hello, hello, hello! Welcome to the BiggerPockets Money Newsletter!

Over the last week there has been market volatility that we haven't seen since COVID pandemic times. Things are moving and changing SO FAST, it's difficult to keep up! We're here to make sure you stay informed!

This week, we'll jump into:

—Mindy Jensen, host of the BiggerPockets Money podcast

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THIS WEEK ON MONEY

Tariffs Reversed! Is Stock Market Volatility Far From Over?

Tariffs are now on PAUSE! And just like that, the stock market is flying back up again. Is this a signal for us all to breathe a sigh of relief, or is more market volatility coming our way?

On April 9, President Trump paused new reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries, with markets slingshotting back up as a response. So, are we doing anything different with our investments now that things are slightly more stable? What does this mean for your FIRE portfolio? Find out Mindy, Scott. and Amberly's thoughts!

Watch the full episode here!

POCKET CHANGE

Is It Finally Happening? Are Mortgage Rates Headed for 5%?

With Dave Meyer

Mortgage rates have hit a new low for 2025, hovering around 6.75%. This is serious rate relief for homebuyers, real estate investors, and anyone getting a mortgage, but will mortgage rates fall even further? Maybe even to the 5% range?

MY FAVORITE BLOG ARTICLE

Backup Meals: Avoid the Drive-Thru Even When You're Busy

I discovered Rosemarie Groner from The Busy Budgeter years ago when I was struggling as a stay-at-home mom. Her approach to finances goes beyond just budgeting, starting with something surprising: keeping your kitchen clean!

When your kitchen is clean, you're more likely to cook at home instead of ordering takeout. Her article "Super Easy Backup Meals" shows how to stock your pantry with quick-prep options for those hectic days, helping you stay on budget while avoiding the drive-thru temptation.

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LIFE AFTER FIRE

How FIRE “Events” Helped Us Retire Early in Our 40s

Carl and I just returned from the EconoMe Conference in Cincinnati, and we give a recap of not only this conference, but other live FI events you can attend around the country.

We firmly believe in the importance of in-person FI events, and attend multiple throughout the year, even though we live in Longmont, which has an outsized number of FIRE community members living here.

There are FI events everywhere, and we give you tips for finding local meetups, as well as the larger events that bring people together from across the nation and around the world.

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Please Welcome Amberly Grant While Scott is on Leave

My dear friend Amberly Grant is joining me in the host seat while Scott is out on leave.

Amberly has both real estate and stock market investing experience, is a dual Canadian/American citizen, and owns real estate in both countries along, with stock market investments in both countries, giving us even MORE of a knowledge base.

I'm so excited to have her join me. I couldn't have asked for a better host to fill in for Scott!

You can connect with her on BiggerPockets.

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